The Heat Index is your source of truth for all things Power Life! We are so excited to share with you all of what Power Life has to offer. Our blog is filled with topics ranging from yoga philosophy, and Fitness How-To, to how to make friends in a new city, sustainability tips, and so much more! All written by people you know and love in our community.
Power Life was founded on 5 core values: forging connections, welcoming, dependability, having high standards, and bringing the energy! The goal of this blog is to further explore our values and show you how they are demonstrated throughout our community. We hope to inspire you to incorporate these values in your life, inside and outside of the studio!
Why “The Heat Index”?
Heat plays a major role in Power Life’s identity. The majority of our classes are taught in a heated or semi-heated room. With our tagline, Find Your Fire we hope to inspire our students to strive to find that spark within themselves to reach for their best lives. The blog will also be filled with hot topics relevant to Power Life!
We hope that you find The Heat Index filled with valuable information and more importantly, inspiration!
Namaste
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Kirk was working 80-hour weeks and wearing his shoulders as earrings when he found yoga in 2005. Forever the competitive athlete, he loved the physicality of yoga. When the spiritual and philosophical side of yoga were exposed to him, Kirk was hooked. Yoga provided him with what other activities couldn’t -- the ability to foster the benefits of practice both on and off of the mat. Yoga was something that Kirk could bring into all aspects of his life.
Kirk knows that yoga can be intimidating, so he crafts a class that is playful and inviting, while still being challenging and safe. His creatively planned classes build strength and flexibility in your body and mind while establishing clarity, giving you more confidence to overcome obstacles in your life, and keeping you injury-free. His classes are themed with a message that is relatable and will inspire you to take it with you off your mat. Kirk has been teaching yoga since 2008 and lead his first teacher training in 2012. Where Kirk truly shines is in coaching, developing and bringing out the best in others.
Kirk enjoys traveling (40+ countries to date!), snowboarding, and cherishes time with his wife and two daughters.
Christen Bakken’s yoga journey began in 1998 in a Bikram studio that provided a safe and secure place to practice. She saw the yoga mat as a place to remember her purpose and a place to play. As she continued her studies and began her journey to teaching in 2006, Christen infused yoga classes with devotion and the yoga mat became a place of personal transformation and healing. Her classes are filled with laughter, song, sweat, and usually heart openers. In 2013, Christen began training yoga teachers. This is the place where she finds the most joy - in community with folks looking to grow and be of greater service in their homes, on their mats, and in the world. Over the years, she has led trainings in Denver, the Midwest, Florida, and now abroad. She has trained in continuing education modules, 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour programs. Beyond the mat, Christen is a passionate adventure seeker - she loves to bike, snowboard, and spend time with her husband and pups. She sees each day as a blessing and hopes to remind all who interact with her of this truth.