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SUMMARY:MBSR Week 2
DESCRIPTION:This is week 2 of the Fall 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mbsr-week-2-3/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga is a slow-paced\, low-intensity practice that integrates fluid movements with breath\, to stretch muscles\, mobilize joints and calm the mind. Posture cues are invitational and offer incremental options to support each individual’s needs and sense of agency. The practice supports students in all seasons and experiences of life and across all levels of flexibility\, balance and strength. It is ideal for beginners\, older adults\, those recovering from injury or trauma or as a complement to sitting mediation. \nKey Benefits: reduces stress\, calms the nervous system\, improves flexibility\, enhances range of motion\, improves sleep\, builds awareness and sense of agency. \nGentle Yoga classes are held on a drop-in basis on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:00pm. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Join us for one class or come every week. Donations of $10 to Zen Center of Denver are appreciated and may be made with cash\, PayPal or Venmo. Please bring a yoga mat. \nCarol Loiselle has formally engaged in mindfulness studies for more than 30 years. First at Naropa University in Boulder\, CO and then Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge\, MA where she received certification as an Ayurveda Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda Health Counselor. She is an active member at Zen Center of Denver and has completed the MBSR program. In 2024 she retired from healthcare as a dual board certified Nurse Practitioner. Carol is an active volunteer at Denver Botanic Gardens\, and shares her heart with her Schnauzer named Blue\, 2 adult children and 2 grandsons. \n 
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/gentle-yoga/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T200000
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SUMMARY:MBSR Week 3
DESCRIPTION:This is week 3 of the Fall 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mbsr-week-3-3/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T200000
DTSTAMP:20261017T215720
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga is a slow-paced\, low-intensity practice that integrates fluid movements with breath\, to stretch muscles\, mobilize joints and calm the mind. Posture cues are invitational and offer incremental options to support each individual’s needs and sense of agency. The practice supports students in all seasons and experiences of life and across all levels of flexibility\, balance and strength. It is ideal for beginners\, older adults\, those recovering from injury or trauma or as a complement to sitting mediation. \nKey Benefits: reduces stress\, calms the nervous system\, improves flexibility\, enhances range of motion\, improves sleep\, builds awareness and sense of agency. \nGentle Yoga classes are held on a drop-in basis on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:00pm. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Join us for one class or come every week. Donations of $10 to Zen Center of Denver are appreciated and may be made with cash\, PayPal or Venmo. Please bring a yoga mat. \nCarol Loiselle has formally engaged in mindfulness studies for more than 30 years. First at Naropa University in Boulder\, CO and then Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge\, MA where she received certification as an Ayurveda Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda Health Counselor. She is an active member at Zen Center of Denver and has completed the MBSR program. In 2024 she retired from healthcare as a dual board certified Nurse Practitioner. Carol is an active volunteer at Denver Botanic Gardens\, and shares her heart with her Schnauzer named Blue\, 2 adult children and 2 grandsons. \n 
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/gentle-yoga/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261101T130000
DTSTAMP:20261017T215720
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SUMMARY:River Watch Sample & Test
DESCRIPTION:The ZCD River Watch team will collect water samples at Harvard Gulch park then return to ZCD to test the samples. No experience necessary! Anyone is welcome to join us for the day. You will learn proper water-sampling protocols and how to test for pH\, dissolved oxygen\, alkalinity and hardness. \nRiver Watch of Colorado is a statewide volunteer water quality-monitoring program operated in partnership between River Science and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). River Watch’s volunteer citizen scientists are trained to monitor water quality and other indicators of watershed health and provide high-quality data to educate communities and inform decision-makers about the condition of Colorado’s waters.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/river-watch-sample-test/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T200000
DTSTAMP:20261017T215720
CREATED:20260624T183211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T183211Z
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SUMMARY:MBSR Week 4
DESCRIPTION:This is week 4 of the Fall 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mbsr-week-4-3/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T200000
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CREATED:20260810T180307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T171916Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga is a slow-paced\, low-intensity practice that integrates fluid movements with breath\, to stretch muscles\, mobilize joints and calm the mind. Posture cues are invitational and offer incremental options to support each individual’s needs and sense of agency. The practice supports students in all seasons and experiences of life and across all levels of flexibility\, balance and strength. It is ideal for beginners\, older adults\, those recovering from injury or trauma or as a complement to sitting mediation. \nKey Benefits: reduces stress\, calms the nervous system\, improves flexibility\, enhances range of motion\, improves sleep\, builds awareness and sense of agency. \nGentle Yoga classes are held on a drop-in basis on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:00pm. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Join us for one class or come every week. Donations of $10 to Zen Center of Denver are appreciated and may be made with cash\, PayPal or Venmo. Please bring a yoga mat. \nCarol Loiselle has formally engaged in mindfulness studies for more than 30 years. First at Naropa University in Boulder\, CO and then Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge\, MA where she received certification as an Ayurveda Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda Health Counselor. She is an active member at Zen Center of Denver and has completed the MBSR program. In 2024 she retired from healthcare as a dual board certified Nurse Practitioner. Carol is an active volunteer at Denver Botanic Gardens\, and shares her heart with her Schnauzer named Blue\, 2 adult children and 2 grandsons. \n 
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/gentle-yoga/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261105T185000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261105T204000
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CREATED:20260824T164149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T164149Z
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SUMMARY:Beginners' Night
DESCRIPTION:Brief instruction in seated meditation (zazen) and our zendo forms and etiquette\, followed by a single 25-minute round and a discussion period. There is no set cost\, but a donation of your choosing is much appreciated. This event is in person only. All are welcome. Space is limited to 20 participants. Please register via the form below. If you register and later find you are unable to attend\, please do unregister to open up a spot for someone else.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/beginners-night-28/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Daily zazen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261107T120000
DTSTAMP:20261017T215720
CREATED:20261015T205458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T205914Z
UID:10003850-1794042000-1794052800@zencenterofdenver.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Eating Two-Week Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, November  7 and again Saturday\, November 21\, from 9am to noon\, for a two-week class to explore mindful eating and rediscover a healthy\, satisfying and joyful relationship with the food that supports our life. The class is best appreciated by those with some experience with mindfulness practice and/or Zen practice. The course content is based on the work of our friend and teacher Jan Chozen Bays\, MD\, author of “Mindful Eating\,” and Roshi of Great Vow Zen Center\, and is taught by the two Spiritual Directors of the ZCD\, Peggy Sheehan and Karin Kempe. \nPlease note\, this class is not designed to treat eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia. As we do consume small amounts of food in the practices\, please notify us of any serious food allergies in your registration form. The cost for both sessions is $75 for ZCD members and $100 for non-members. \nCancellation Policy: If you need to cancel please notify the office as soon as possible so those on the wait list may have your spot.  Refunds will be given for cancellations received 7 days or more in advance\, minus a non-refundable registration fee of $20. Cancellations received less than 7 days in advance will not be refunded\, except in case of a medical emergency. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mindful-eating-two-week-class/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261111T200000
DTSTAMP:20261017T215720
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SUMMARY:MBSR Week 5
DESCRIPTION:This is week 5 of the Fall 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mbsr-week-5-3/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261111T200000
DTSTAMP:20261017T215720
CREATED:20260810T180307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T171916Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga is a slow-paced\, low-intensity practice that integrates fluid movements with breath\, to stretch muscles\, mobilize joints and calm the mind. Posture cues are invitational and offer incremental options to support each individual’s needs and sense of agency. The practice supports students in all seasons and experiences of life and across all levels of flexibility\, balance and strength. It is ideal for beginners\, older adults\, those recovering from injury or trauma or as a complement to sitting mediation. \nKey Benefits: reduces stress\, calms the nervous system\, improves flexibility\, enhances range of motion\, improves sleep\, builds awareness and sense of agency. \nGentle Yoga classes are held on a drop-in basis on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:00pm. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Join us for one class or come every week. Donations of $10 to Zen Center of Denver are appreciated and may be made with cash\, PayPal or Venmo. Please bring a yoga mat. \nCarol Loiselle has formally engaged in mindfulness studies for more than 30 years. First at Naropa University in Boulder\, CO and then Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge\, MA where she received certification as an Ayurveda Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda Health Counselor. She is an active member at Zen Center of Denver and has completed the MBSR program. In 2024 she retired from healthcare as a dual board certified Nurse Practitioner. Carol is an active volunteer at Denver Botanic Gardens\, and shares her heart with her Schnauzer named Blue\, 2 adult children and 2 grandsons. \n 
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/gentle-yoga/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261118T200000
DTSTAMP:20261017T215720
CREATED:20260624T183451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T183451Z
UID:10003556-1795024800-1795032000@zencenterofdenver.org
SUMMARY:MBSR Week 6
DESCRIPTION:This is week 6 of the Fall 2026 MBSR-6 week class. Please go here to register for the series.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mbsr-week-6-3/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261118T200000
DTSTAMP:20261017T215720
CREATED:20260810T180307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T171916Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga is a slow-paced\, low-intensity practice that integrates fluid movements with breath\, to stretch muscles\, mobilize joints and calm the mind. Posture cues are invitational and offer incremental options to support each individual’s needs and sense of agency. The practice supports students in all seasons and experiences of life and across all levels of flexibility\, balance and strength. It is ideal for beginners\, older adults\, those recovering from injury or trauma or as a complement to sitting mediation. \nKey Benefits: reduces stress\, calms the nervous system\, improves flexibility\, enhances range of motion\, improves sleep\, builds awareness and sense of agency. \nGentle Yoga classes are held on a drop-in basis on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:00pm. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Join us for one class or come every week. Donations of $10 to Zen Center of Denver are appreciated and may be made with cash\, PayPal or Venmo. Please bring a yoga mat. \nCarol Loiselle has formally engaged in mindfulness studies for more than 30 years. First at Naropa University in Boulder\, CO and then Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge\, MA where she received certification as an Ayurveda Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda Health Counselor. She is an active member at Zen Center of Denver and has completed the MBSR program. In 2024 she retired from healthcare as a dual board certified Nurse Practitioner. Carol is an active volunteer at Denver Botanic Gardens\, and shares her heart with her Schnauzer named Blue\, 2 adult children and 2 grandsons. \n 
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/gentle-yoga/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261121T120000
DTSTAMP:20261017T215720
CREATED:20261015T210557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T210557Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Eating Class #2
DESCRIPTION:This is the second class of the Mindful Eating series. To register for both\, go here.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/mindful-eating-class-2/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
CATEGORIES:MBSR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261125T200000
DTSTAMP:20261017T215720
CREATED:20260810T180307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T171916Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga is a slow-paced\, low-intensity practice that integrates fluid movements with breath\, to stretch muscles\, mobilize joints and calm the mind. Posture cues are invitational and offer incremental options to support each individual’s needs and sense of agency. The practice supports students in all seasons and experiences of life and across all levels of flexibility\, balance and strength. It is ideal for beginners\, older adults\, those recovering from injury or trauma or as a complement to sitting mediation. \nKey Benefits: reduces stress\, calms the nervous system\, improves flexibility\, enhances range of motion\, improves sleep\, builds awareness and sense of agency. \nGentle Yoga classes are held on a drop-in basis on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:00pm. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Join us for one class or come every week. Donations of $10 to Zen Center of Denver are appreciated and may be made with cash\, PayPal or Venmo. Please bring a yoga mat. \nCarol Loiselle has formally engaged in mindfulness studies for more than 30 years. First at Naropa University in Boulder\, CO and then Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge\, MA where she received certification as an Ayurveda Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda Health Counselor. She is an active member at Zen Center of Denver and has completed the MBSR program. In 2024 she retired from healthcare as a dual board certified Nurse Practitioner. Carol is an active volunteer at Denver Botanic Gardens\, and shares her heart with her Schnauzer named Blue\, 2 adult children and 2 grandsons. \n 
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/gentle-yoga/2026-11-25/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261202T200000
DTSTAMP:20261017T215720
CREATED:20260810T180307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T171916Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga is a slow-paced\, low-intensity practice that integrates fluid movements with breath\, to stretch muscles\, mobilize joints and calm the mind. Posture cues are invitational and offer incremental options to support each individual’s needs and sense of agency. The practice supports students in all seasons and experiences of life and across all levels of flexibility\, balance and strength. It is ideal for beginners\, older adults\, those recovering from injury or trauma or as a complement to sitting mediation. \nKey Benefits: reduces stress\, calms the nervous system\, improves flexibility\, enhances range of motion\, improves sleep\, builds awareness and sense of agency. \nGentle Yoga classes are held on a drop-in basis on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:00pm. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Join us for one class or come every week. Donations of $10 to Zen Center of Denver are appreciated and may be made with cash\, PayPal or Venmo. Please bring a yoga mat. \nCarol Loiselle has formally engaged in mindfulness studies for more than 30 years. First at Naropa University in Boulder\, CO and then Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge\, MA where she received certification as an Ayurveda Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda Health Counselor. She is an active member at Zen Center of Denver and has completed the MBSR program. In 2024 she retired from healthcare as a dual board certified Nurse Practitioner. Carol is an active volunteer at Denver Botanic Gardens\, and shares her heart with her Schnauzer named Blue\, 2 adult children and 2 grandsons. \n 
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/gentle-yoga/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261204T120000
DTSTAMP:20261017T215720
CREATED:20260824T180029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T180029Z
UID:10003822-1796378400-1796385600@zencenterofdenver.org
SUMMARY:River Watch
DESCRIPTION:The ZCD River Watch team will collect water samples at Harvard Gulch park then return to ZCD to test the samples. No experience necessary! Anyone is welcome to join us for the day. You will learn proper water-sampling protocols and how to test for pH\, dissolved oxygen\, alkalinity and hardness. \nRiver Watch of Colorado is a statewide volunteer water quality-monitoring program operated in partnership between River Science and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). River Watch’s volunteer citizen scientists are trained to monitor water quality and other indicators of watershed health and provide high-quality data to educate communities and inform decision-makers about the condition of Colorado’s waters.
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/river-watch/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261216T200000
DTSTAMP:20261017T215720
CREATED:20260810T180307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T171916Z
UID:10003740-1797447600-1797451200@zencenterofdenver.org
SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga is a slow-paced\, low-intensity practice that integrates fluid movements with breath\, to stretch muscles\, mobilize joints and calm the mind. Posture cues are invitational and offer incremental options to support each individual’s needs and sense of agency. The practice supports students in all seasons and experiences of life and across all levels of flexibility\, balance and strength. It is ideal for beginners\, older adults\, those recovering from injury or trauma or as a complement to sitting mediation. \nKey Benefits: reduces stress\, calms the nervous system\, improves flexibility\, enhances range of motion\, improves sleep\, builds awareness and sense of agency. \nGentle Yoga classes are held on a drop-in basis on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:00pm. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Join us for one class or come every week. Donations of $10 to Zen Center of Denver are appreciated and may be made with cash\, PayPal or Venmo. Please bring a yoga mat. \nCarol Loiselle has formally engaged in mindfulness studies for more than 30 years. First at Naropa University in Boulder\, CO and then Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge\, MA where she received certification as an Ayurveda Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda Health Counselor. She is an active member at Zen Center of Denver and has completed the MBSR program. In 2024 she retired from healthcare as a dual board certified Nurse Practitioner. Carol is an active volunteer at Denver Botanic Gardens\, and shares her heart with her Schnauzer named Blue\, 2 adult children and 2 grandsons. \n 
URL:https://zencenterofdenver.org/event/gentle-yoga/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Community Room\, 1856 S. Columbine Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
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