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Taking Flight

Explore the trails during bird walks led by the Laguna Canyon Foundation, identifying flying species along the way. By Sharael Kolberg   Head to nearby Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park in search of feathered friends. Whether they’re flying in the sky above or perched in the Aliso Creek area, this is...

Raising the Barre

Michelle Anderson, owner of Laguna Barre, explains why these specialized workouts have taken the fitness world by storm and what to expect when you visit her new studio. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   Strength training is all the rage these days and barre studios are starting to pop up pretty much everywhere. If...

Home Run Hitters

Fun and fitness come together in the City of Laguna Beach’s summer softball league. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   From running the bases to hitting it out of the park, live out your big league dreams on the field during the summertime, when the city of Laguna Beach hosts its adult softball league....

Take a Hike

Explore the best local trails and get a workout at the same time with Fitness Hikes led by the Laguna Canyon Foundation. By Jessie Dax-Setkus and Laguna Beach Magazine Staff   One of the best things about living in Orange County is the ability to go on hikes with breathtaking views all...

Off to the Races

Coach Fred Pichay offers insight into one of Laguna Beach’s biggest track meets of the year. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   Track and field is a sport most are rather familiar with, largely because of the Olympics—but it also happens to be one of the oldest sports around, with origins dating back to...

Alternative Approaches

Holistic health remedies believed to help ease aches, increase energy and more can be found throughout Laguna. By Ashley Breeding   Alternative health treatments, available for several years in the region, have recently started becoming part of mainstream health care practices. Many hospital systems in the U.S. now integrate some of these...

Getting into a Pickle

Discover why pickleball is being called the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. while learning the ins and outs of the game with coach Marc Freije. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   For the last five years, pickleball has been the fastest growing sport in the United States, and for good reason—everyone is welcome, no...

Divine Intervention

Crystals, psychic readings and energy healings are helping people find spiritual alignment. By Ashley Probst   Modern spiritual practices are often attributed to New Age spirituality, but most of these popular beliefs and rituals actually have ancient origins. The use of crystals, divination and energy healings can all be traced back to...

Clean Beauty

Some dermatologists and beauty experts have turned to greener grooming when it comes to primping products to put our best face forward. By Ashley Breeding   After symmetry, radiant skin is one of the highest criteria for facial beauty, according to the National Institutes of Health. It makes sense that humans are...

Dance Like Everyone’s Watching

Learn how to move like a Cirque du Soleil superstar under the instruction of Sandrine Mattei. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   When you witness any Cirque du Soleil show, you are bombarded by over-the-top creativity and impressive displays, with dancers, contortionists, aerial artists and more stepping into the spotlight. Who doesn’t want the...