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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...

Along for the Ride

Jump into the cycling saddle and get a full-body workout while grooving to the beat at Rhythm Ride. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   Everyone knows that COVID-19 was hard on fitness companies—many did not survive the lockdown. However, Rhythm Ride got creative during the global pandemic, continuing to host spin classes by moving...

Fight to the Finish

Try your hand at Fightcamp Fit for a workout that combines strength training, cardio and recovery to achieve results. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   Two of the toughest parts of working out are finding the motivation to show up and conquering boredom when doing repetitive exercises (can anyone say dreadmill?). Luckily, there are...

Healing Hikes

Learn how to meditate while exploring everything that local nature trails have to offer. By Ashley Ryan   There’s something about being in nature that is inherently calming, but combine that with mindfulness exercises and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a tranquil experience. Meditating in Nature, a program dreamed up by Laguna...

Life’s a Beach

Hit the sand to learn volleyball basics this summer. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   Sunny summers and beach volleyball go together like peanut butter and jelly, and with plenty of warm weather and sandy coastlines, Orange County is the perfect place to experience this beloved sport. While beach volleyball can seem intimidating at...