Wellness

Durango Elemental Therapy

Unlocking Wellness: The Gentle Power of Craniosacral Therapy Article by Donna Stewart CranioSacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, non-invasive hands-on treatment that aims to restore balance to the nervous system and surrounding structures. Durango Elemental Therapy combines CranioSacral therapy with deep study in anatomy, physiology, yoga therapy and energy work to guide the tissues of the body back to their natural, healthy, pain-free state.  What it's used for CST can help with a wide range...

Arts + Culture

Act Up, Be You, Feel Better

Improv Classes Go Beyond Giggles, Fostering Growth and Authenticity Article by Jennifer Mason | Photography by Andy Wingerd Boxing matches. A zoo overrun by maniacal monkeys. The grocery store dairy aisle. First day at boot camp. Oh, the places you’ll go in the span of a single class at Lower Left Improv!   “Improv to me is Yes-And’ing,” says owner Mary Quinn, referring to improv’s one immutable commandment: Thou shalt answer ‘yes, and…’ to all statements. Improv actors never reject what...

Wellness

Resilience and Clarity Through Shadow Work

Uncover Hidden Strengths and Inner Peace for 2025 Article by Cindy Schmidt | Photography by Allison Ragsdale Photography and Kyla Jenkinson As we approach 2025, the challenges of our times—political and social divisions, economic uncertainty, and personal struggles—can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Yet amid the chaos lies an opportunity for transformation: reclaiming resilience, finding clarity, and creating a life filled with meaning. I’m Cindy Schmidt, a Master...

Health + Wellness

A Breath of Fresh Air: HBOT in Durango

Reap the benefits and breathe easier with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Article by George Glass | Photography by Sean Moriarty and George Glass George and Lori Ann Glass arrived in Durango in 2010 with their two daughters Ayana, age six, and Giselle, age two. The decision to move from Vermont to Colorado was a lifestyle choice. “Durango had everything we were looking for in a setting supportive of our family and our professional life.” In 2014 Anna and Lily, our “purebred mutts,” were added to...