HAPPY SPOOKY MONTH!

Let’s get together

This is always my favorite time of year. The crisp morning chill returns, pumpkins are aplenty, and you can feel the anticipatory itch for the end of year celebrations.

But no need to wait to celebrate! We’ve got two gatherings for you to connect with the high vibe people in San Diego:

• North County Wellness Networking | Tues., Oct. 7, 12:30-2:00pm | Encinitas

• San Diego Wellness Industry Night | Thurs. Oct. 16, 5:30-8:00pm | Mission Valley

Hope you can join us for one or both events — see you IRL soon!

- Marta Giri, editor-in-chief

MOVEMENT

Court Ruling States Beach Yoga Classes Can Continue

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has unanimously denied the City of San Diego’s request to rehear the beach yoga ban case.

That means the earlier ruling stands: the City’s ordinance prohibiting donation-based yoga classes in public parks and beaches violates the First Amendment.

WHAT’S ON

30+ Wellness Things to Do in October

Social wellness gatherings, spooky flows, hikes and so much more — mark your calendars with our top event picks for October.

SPIRITUALITY

A New Kind of Conscious Community Rises in Solana Beach

Tucked away in a creative “castle” enclave in Solana Beach, a new kind of start-up ecosystem is taking shape: one that blends spirituality, wellness, music, and entrepreneurship under a single roof.

✨ Good News ✨

A few news highlights that might bring a bit of good to your world:

• 🎟️ Good Fun: Kids Free October is back with over 60 museums offering free admission with a paid adult all month long.

• ⚽ Good Goals: San Diego FC has opened the Right to Dream Academy, a fully-funded residential school and soccer program for student-athletes ages 11-18 from San Diego and Tijuana.

• 🧴 Good Beauty: Local Indigenous-owned beauty brand wins Allure’s ‘Best of Beauty’ award.

• 🌮 Good Eats: San Diego named No. 10 Best Foodie City in America by WalletHub.

• 🧘 Good Life: We dare you to not fall in love with this 102 year old yoga teacher in central France.

TELL US!

San Diego Made: Holiday Gift Guide Submissions

While it may be the start of pumpkin season, the holidays are less than 90 days away.

Want to have your product showcased in our upcoming San Diego Made Gift Guide? Submit your gift guide pick by Friday, October 24 for consideration.

WELLNESS WEEKEND EVENTS

What’s On: October 3-6

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

AFRO DANCE | 5:30-9:30pm | Studio K, Kearny Mesa | $7-$44.50 (use code DANCEFAM for 25% off) | A collection of afro-dance classes with different instructors to train your body on the rhythm and grooves across Africa.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

FREE! COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE | 8:00am-12:00pm | Everwell Acupuncture, Solana Beach | Relax, renew and receive high quality community care.

COMMUNITEA | 1:00-3:00pm | 325 15th St | $30 | Celebrate the launch of Origins Tea with an immersive tea tasting experience to learn about the culture of tea and build deeper connections.

BREATHWORK + BEACH CLEANUP | 3:45-7:20 pm | Pacific Beach | FREE | Get ready for an afternoon of breathwork, cleanup, s’mores , sunsets, and a community that always shows up big.

W1SE SUMMIT: ANCIENT FUTURE | The Sound, Del Mar | $120-$175 (use code LOCALLYWELL for 10% off) | Head to Del Mar for a highly curated one-day boutique festival bringing together global artists, visionary leaders, and impact entrepreneurs for an unforgettable journey of music, art, community, and transformation.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

FREE! BREW + RENEW | 8:00-11:00am | Fitness Quest 10, Scripps Ranch | Start your Sunday with the perfect blend of coffee, fitness, and recovery. Including three fitness classes – HYROX, Pilates + Fascia + Foam Rolling, plus wellness partners, cold plunges, sauna, coffee + more. RSVP to save your spot in class!

FREE! ZEN + THE ART OF SAVING THE PLANET | 9:00am-1:00pm | Deer Park Monastery, Escondido | In support of fostering climate resilience, Deer Park welcomes visitors for a mindful walking meditation in nature, sitting meditation, a dharma teaching about alignment with Mother Earth, and a vegan lunch at no cost.

PROSECCO + PILATES | 10:30am | Hillcrest Urban Winery | $32 | Enjoy a mat pilates class followed by a glass of bubbles.

SOL + SOUND: A DAYTIME WELLNESS FESTIVAL | 12:00-4:30pm | Fitness Collective, PB | $39 | A Tulum-inspired wellness + music experience blending movement, mindfulness, cuisine, and live music into a thoughtfully curated community event.

KEEP A BREAST: FLOW + GLOW | 5:00-8:00pm | Vinya: vino + vinyasa, Clairemont | Min. donation: $25 | A special evening in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month benefitting Keep a Breast Foundation. Flow with intention. Glow with community. Give with heart.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

FULL MOON IN ARIES | Celebrate the lunar eclipse in community this weekend with our updated Guide to New + Full Moon Events in San Diego.

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