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Tonight’s the night!

Quick heads up from me: tonight is San Diego Wellness Industry Night, and we’re almost sold out—only 7 tickets left!

I’d love for you to join me in celebrating the people shaping wellness in our city. Plus, there’s a little networking magic you won’t want to miss.

RSVP here — see you soon!

- Marta Giri, editor-in-chief

MOVEMENT

Coronado's b•long Pilates Launches Second Location in Carlsbad Village

When local fitness entrepreneur Liz Merrill broke her femur two years ago, she didn’t expect it would lead her to create one of San Diego’s fastest-growing Pilates studios.

In our latest feature, we dive into how b • long Pilates launched in Coronado, built a thriving community, and is now expanding to Carlsbad Village — all while redefining what modern Pilates can be.

SPIRITUALITY

Where to Stock Up for Spooky Season in San Diego

Crystals charged? Tarot decks ready?

Before spooky season hits full swing, stop by these San Diego crystal + metaphysical stores to stock up on all your mystical must-haves.

WELLBEING

5 Tips to Stay Balanced During Vata Season

As Fall arrives, so does vata season — the time of year when air and space elements dominate. According to Ayurveda, this shift can throw our internal balance off, showing up as dry skin, irregular digestion, restless sleep, or a scattered mind.

Learn how to bring your system back into harmony with simple Ayurvedic practices that ground, nourish, and restore balance.

✨ Good News ✨

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

• 🫨 Good Prep: Nearly a million local residents participated in today’s Great California ShakeOut earthquake preparedness drill.

• 🏊 Good Moves: Local athleisure brand Vuori has opened its first store in North China.

• 💤 Good Rest: Orli La Jolla and The Lafayette Hotel in North Park have both been awarded a Michelin Key – the hotel industry’s equivalent of a Michelin Star. 

• 💛 Good Friends: A Golden Girls pop-up is coming to San Diego for the holidays.

TOGETHER WITH BEEHIIV

Email Was Only the Beginning

Four years in the making. One event that will change everything.

On November 13, beehiiv is redefining what it means to create online with their first-ever virtual Winter Release Event.

This isn’t just an update or a new feature. It’s a revolution in how content is built, shared, and owned. You don’t want to miss this.

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WELLNESS WEEKEND EVENTS

What’s On: October 17-19

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

R&B YOGA | 9:00-10:00am | Tribe Fitness Club, Spring Valley | $22 | Slide into your weekend with R&B Yoga: Vinyasa Flow — a melodic, mobility-rich practice.

RESTORATIVE CANDLELIGHT KUNDALINI YOGA | 5:30-6:30pm | Sage Bonsall | FREE | Come move, breathe, and connect in this all-levels Kundalini Yoga class. These free classes offer space to slow down, recharge, and be part of something meaningful.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

PILATES FOR A CAUSE | 8:30am | Liberty Station Park | Donation-based | This mat Pilates class will raise funds for Susan G. Komen®, and every move makes an impact. All participants will receive free Pointe Studio grip socks and extra goodies as a thank you for supporting.

WELLNESS SOCIAL | 9:00am-12:00pm | The Roots Co x Fox Point Farms, Encinitas | $55 | From movement classes to cold plunges + saunas, hands-on activations to curated treatments, every detail is designed to feel like a half-day retreat.

SWETFEST | 9:00am-1:00pm | Fitness Collective, Pacific Beach | FREE | SWETFEST is San Diego's largest completely FREE wellness festival (must RSVP) with full body workouts + Lagree, mobile sauna + ice baths + more.

THE BLOOMING GARDEN: BREATHWORK, YOGA + COFFEE | 9:00am-2:00pm | Cordova Gardens, Encinitas | $45 | A morning of breathwork, yoga, live DJ vibes, plus you’ll enjoy one specialty coffee or matcha drink and a $30 gift card to the Gardens.

WITCHES OF THE WATER | 4:00-7:00pm | Liberty Station | $20-$65 | Join in a mystical evening paddle, an all-women gathering dedicated to celebrating sisterhood, connection and the special bond you share with your dog(s).

FALL CLOTHING SWAP & WELLNESS GATHERING | 6:45-9:00pm | Riffs Yoga Studios, Bird Rock | Donation-Based | Gather for a heart-opening women’s connection circle, then dive into a sustainable shopping spree. Stay for a refreshing cold plunge and soul-warming sauna session to round out your day of renewal. 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

MOVE YOUR QI | 11:15am-12:45pm | barre3 North Park | Free | Reset your nervous system, learn about Chinese medicine practices, + give acupuncture a try in a welcoming, no-pressure environment.

TIANGUIS DE LA RAZA HEALING AREA | 12:00-5:00pm | Centro Cultural De La Raza | Sliding scale prices | Take a moment to breathe this season with sliding scale services including chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, massage, sound clearing + more!

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