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Welcome to the Desert, Bride Tribe! Planning a Bachelorette weekend in Palm Springs? Lucky you—it’s my FAVORITE destination for a bachelorette, or any vacation, really! Actually, I loved spending the weekends here so much while I was living in Los Angeles and San Diego that I actually moved out to Palm Springs in January. And […]
Summer is the season for wellness! From early morning yoga flows to poolside afternoons, summer and wellness go hand in hand, especially here in Southern California. But even though being outside and soaking up long summer days is great for your mental and physical health, the heat can really drain your energy if you’re not […]
If you’re planning a San Diego bachelorette and want some fun wellness-focused itinerary ideas beyond the typical bar crawl, you’re in the right place! San Diego is the ultimate destination for travelers and celebrations (especially bachelorette parties) thanks to its near-perfect weather year-round and focus on an active, healthy, outdoor lifestyle. It’s the one location […]
Photo by The Livewell Media Co for Amy Baack (that’s me!) In Southern California, we’re lucky to have warm, sunny days nearly year-round—the perfect setting to find Outdoor Yoga in San Diego! San Diego is known for being a super active, outdoorsy city, with tons of beautiful parks, beaches, and other natural settings. And […]
You asked for more, so I’m coming atcha with not one but TWO Fall 2021 Spin Playlists. I’ve noticed lately that Google searches for my spin playlist posts have been greater than usual. And it’s no surprise why—2020 prompted many of us to get a spin bike at home, and it’s easier than ever to […]
Being a yoga teacher is one of the most fulfilling careers out there—and I’ve found the best tools to help you teach a successful live Group Class! Teaching yoga for a living is, well, awesome. You get to do what you love while helping people create positive change in their lives! And with the […]
What is a Himalayan Salt Lamp, and does they really have health benefits? It’s become a wellness cliche for a reason: the Himalayan salt lamp is a beautiful and functional natural addition to home or office décor, and even offers health benefits. It’s no secret that I love these popular decorations—my home is full of […]
At some point or another, all of us will experience grief. I’ve experienced major grief for the first time in my life recently, and it’s been hell. There’s really no pain comparable to that loss. But there are ways to make it easier, so I want to share with you what I’ve learned along the […]
This is a reminder that yoga really is for all people. It’s for all bodies, all ages, all abilities. There’s a lot of exclusivity in mainstream yoga. Social media and magazines are flooded with photos of hyper-mobile models twisting into unattainable shapes. (This pose looks cool but is a pretty basic forward fold—I’m not super […]
Face masks for working out that won’t make you feel like you’re inhaling sweat and fabric with each gasping breath? They do exist. It’s hard to believe that it’s officially been a year since the coronavirus upended all our lives. And now that the end is sort of in sight with widespread vaccinations, the shift […]