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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 […]
These self-help and mindfulness books will change your life. I know they did mine. Growing up, I didn’t really have anyone I could turn to for advice. But I learned from an early age to turn to books to find the wisdom I craved—it’s what inspired me to become a writer myself. And once I […]
Get excited for a new Spring 2021 Spin Playlist I’ve created for you! Do you have a home spin bike? Well, lucky you! I’m here to help spice up your at-home workout, for free, with a full 45 minute Spring 2021 Spin Playlist and class guide. Get ready for a killer workout! I stopped teaching […]
Calling all new moms—here’s a safe and effective core workout to help you start to rebuild your abdominal strength! I have so many friends who have gotten pregnant recently. I think it’ll be cool to look back and see the numbers for the COVID baby boom one day, because there definitely was one in my […]