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mark blanchard’s progressive power yoga | now closed
NOW CLOSED Ages ago, the sages of the Indus Valley practiced yoga in its purest simplicity. With no distractions around them, these yogis were able...
cote d’azur
Blooming with exotic, multicultural treatments, the spa menu at Cote d’Azur caters to spa junkies, cultural creatives and what this writer likes to call “the...
literati café
If more of us could follow this sage advice what a merry world we would live in, full of good friends, laughter and shared meals...
golden era vegetarian restaurant
A trip to the Golden Era Vegetarian Restaurant in San Francisco’s not-so-glamorous Tenderloin district is an adventure worth taking. From the outside, the eatery looks...
alameda yoga station
If you’ve ever been to the island of Alameda, or are lucky enough to live there, you’ve noticed the small town, neighborhood feel that pervades...
watercourse way
Tucked away in the southern part of downtown Palo Alto lies Watercourse Way, in it’s 31st year of business. Best known for it’s hot tub rooms,...
postrio
Postrio boasts an elite classic status in the minds of San Franciscans. With renowned chefs Wolfgang Puck and Mitchell Rosenthal, a celebrity clientele, high prices...
yoga madre
Stepping into a room full of experienced yogis clad in well-worn ensembles and practicing various stages of complicated postures can be intimidating to beginners looking...
l’auberge de sedona
Listening to the gentle sounds of crystal-clear waters flowing in the creek while you receive a deeply relaxing massage is one way you can enjoy...
spiritland bistro
Santa Barbara is a Los Angeles day-tripper’s delight. Beaches, mountains, hiking, surfing and wineries are all within a short drive from the City of Angels....
mountain yoga
When Mountain Yoga opened in Montclair Village in the Oakland Hills, the studio quickly became known as a peaceful oasis in this vibrant community. The...
casa madrona
Marin County offers some of the most accessible and stunning nature in California. The town of Sausalito, just over the Golden Gate Bridge from San...
the plant café organic – marina
After a long day of searching for the perfect holiday gifts for my loved ones, dinner at The Plant Café Organic – an extraordinarily planet-friendly...
ashtanga yoga la
There is often a point in many yogis’ journeys when the desire to live deeper, the need for something substantive is no longer satisfied by...
tender green – culver city
We West Coasters are a pretty demanding lot when it comes to dining. We want to eat out, but with the comforts of home. We...
devi yoga
“don’t push the river, it flows by itself” Devi Yoga is a story of slow and constant growth: planting a seed and patiently watching it...