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![[Photo Series] Traveling Bug: Exuma Islands](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/villas-in-bahamas-musha-cay-at-copperfield-bay-171132-f.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
The Exuma Islands of Bahamas are a destination for many families and those celebrating their honeymoons, and it’s no wonder as to why! The beauty of these chain islands is unlike anything we’ve seen – from pink sand beaches to the mysterious wild pigs of the Islands, there are boundless adventures to be had in […]
![[Show Review + Photos] Super Best Night at Knew Conscious in Denver, Colorado | October 23rd, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/KnewConscious8.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
From the door to the floor, the vibes that pack out Knew Conscious art gallery are powerfully felt. Having the pleasure of attending the gallery several times since living in Denver, it never fails to feel like a welcoming experience all over again, and last Thursday’s party was no exception. Super Best Records was calling […]
![[Photo Series] Barcelona Street Artist Pez](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Pez2.jpg?resize=500%2C333&ssl=1)
Art
Famous for his artwork featuring expressive and goofy smiling characters, Pez (or ‘El Pez’) was originally born in Barcelona. Meaning ‘Fish’ in Spanish, Pez initially began tagging his signature in several European cities, and the signature has now evolved to a full line of characters and doodles that are instantly recognizable. From street art to […]
Festival Coverage
I’m a recent Colorado transplant, like most of us that now call this place home. Austin’s close-knit music community wasn’t easy to leave, and I have been craving a recreation of that kind of connection since I got here. Therefore, I was really excited to discover that ARISE Festival is taking place in just a […]
![[Photo Series] Austrian Born Street Artist Nychos](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/tumblr_ncx7kyPqEl1rjgiijo1_12801.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Art
Hailing from Austria, Nychos is our current favorite artist in the graffiti world. He’s been making serious waves with his unique style of weird anatomic art since a teen, and has showcased his art around the world in hundreds of cities. I initially came across his art in person when I visited San Francisco and found […]
![[Creative Ramblings] Four Reasons: This Is Why I Practice Yoga](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/1460297_10152080024057193_1093997980_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Social Culture
1. I am constantly humbled by my practice which I think is important. Don’t we practice to cultivate humility and compassion? Sometimes it can be the exact opposite. The ego can come out in our practice sometimes, because let’s be honest, we all feel a little cool when we pop into a forearmstand. My practice […]
Hip-Hop
Glenn Waco is Portland’s newest breakout hip-hop artist, as well as a present day civil rights activist. Born in January of 1992, Glenn is 23 years old and a Portland, Oregon native; more specifically a Saint Johns native to those familiar with the North Portland neighborhood. Glenn’s mother has been a long time activist in […]
![[Photo Series] Denver Botanical Gardens, 50mm | Stacey Rupolo](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/11147037_10153277232326145_915665660039908774_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Midwest
Sometimes I need to go on dates with myself. Living in a new city has been a fun adventure for me since there are constantly new places to go, food to eat, people to meet, and, duh, more food. But it also has lonely parts. Hours, stretched together with nothing to fill them. Allowing myself […]
Festival Coverage
For many Coloradoans it can be a challenge deciding how to spend our precious weekends. Do you plan a camping trip? Explore and enjoy the beautiful wilderness in our backyards? Stick around the city and hit up our countless breweries, bars, and eateries? Enjoy an amazing show and discover great music? Get physical with yoga […]
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East Coast
A picture is worth one thousand words. These photos are worth the time to reflect on the state of our country, and come together to brainstorm on how to protect our future. All photos by Christopher Smith – Ras Puma with permissions to post to Compose Yourself Mag.