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8 of the Best Meditation and Yoga Spots in Los Angeles

California has long enjoyed a reputation as a mecca for spiritual sorts, and those who practice yoga and meditation flock to the state to train. What about residents who simply wish to head out on their own to practice? Is there anywhere in the bustling City of Angels where peace and quiet reign supreme? Actually, yes. The city contains a host of beautiful outdoor recreation … Continue reading 8 of the Best Meditation and Yoga Spots in Los Angeles

Unknown's avatarKate Harveston2 Comments
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Best Buds are at Sweetflower

Sweet Flower, a cannabis lifestyle brand committed to modernizing the retail customer experience. Headquartered in Culver City, CA, Sweet Flower opened its’ first retail concept on April 8th on Melrose directly across from LA landmarks “The Improv” comedy club and Fred Segal. Their second location opened on April 15th in Studio City in the space formerly occupied by famed cannabis retailer Perennial.  Forget the old … Continue reading Best Buds are at Sweetflower

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The Many Benefits of Mindfulness

Mindfulness and focus on the greater mental have been a commonly discussed subject in recent years, as the connection between mental health and physical health become better understood. As the wealth of benefits from mindfulness become better and more widely known, more and more people have taken up practices such as meditation to help develop this part of themselves. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the … Continue reading The Many Benefits of Mindfulness

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6 Fun Workouts You Can Try in LA Without Joining a Gym

With spring finally here, thoughts turn to lazy days spent at the beach in a bikini — and baring almost all to do so. Those carefree days of hoodie weather and pumpkin lattes are gone, and the time has come to get into shape. Does working out need to be a chore, though? Not in the City of Angels, it doesn’t. Los Angeles hosts a … Continue reading 6 Fun Workouts You Can Try in LA Without Joining a Gym

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Squeeze, a way better massage experience

From the founder of Drybar comes SQUEEZE in Studio City, a stress-free way to easily book, pay and tip for a massage on an app. Upon arrival (after parking in back), it feels like you have stepped into a happy blue cloud with cute slogans everywhere you turn. Thus, the name. You may feel as if you have been SQUEEZE’d. The best features include being … Continue reading Squeeze, a way better massage experience

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Blazing around Laguna Beach

There’s an entirely new reason to visit Laguna Beach, the quaint seaside town in Orange County. Not the secret coves, numerous art galleries, or tantalizing surf, not even the Pageant of the Masters, where art comes to life in the summertime. Not the fact that everything just feels cleaner in Laguna Beach. Let’s face it. Laguna Beach viewed on The Hills is why most people … Continue reading Blazing around Laguna Beach

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What to read when it’s raining in LA: Books written by LA authors

What’s on your reading list? Indulge in a good read from an author that lives right here in LA. To Shake Thy Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins My favorite thought-provoking travel writer and Instagram personality Jedidiah Jenkins bikes 14,000 miles from Oregon to Patagonia and documents his journey in this book. But more than a travel book (although I was inspired to visit many little towns … Continue reading What to read when it’s raining in LA: Books written by LA authors

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See another side of Southern California, the Conejo Valley

Just a mere 45-minute drive from Los Angeles, the Conejo Valley was a term new to me as of last week. Approximately 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 10-15 miles inland from the beaches of Malibu, the expansive valley is filled with outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding with wide open land, idyllic nature preserves, canyons, and ocean views. Every day … Continue reading See another side of Southern California, the Conejo Valley

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LA Getaway: Viejas Casino & Resort

As promised, here is my second installment in an ambitious attempt to highlight our local Native American gaming resorts. Today, we’ll be discussing Viejas Casino & Resort. In the small high-desert town of Alpine in Viejas in the distant southeastern corner of San Diego County, you’ll find an oasis known as Viejas. Locals come to play casino games, enjoy great dining, partake in the nightclub … Continue reading LA Getaway: Viejas Casino & Resort

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