Newport Beach Magazine

The 2,000-year-old sport is bringing cancer survivors together in Newport Beach. By Molly Forster   Dragon boat racing, which dates back to ancient times in China, is...

Buti Glo adds a nightclub feel to yoga class at Newport Peach. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   After a traditional yoga class, complete with a physical workout and...

This unique, nighttime tour provides an illuminated view of the Back Bay, via stand-up paddleboard. By Sharon Stello   While stand-up paddleboarding is now a common activity...

Let the sounds of chimes, drums, gongs and singing bowls take you on a new wellness journey. By Ashley Burnett When we think about meditation, we...

Newport Beach resident Jaana W. shares how her life has changed since overcoming addiction with the help of New Directions for Women. By Ashley Ryan   After...

Sweat it out for charity at these gyms and fitness studios that offer fundraising events for great causes. By Ashley Burnett   Working out makes you feel...

  From massages to manicures, mobile wellness and beauty experts in the region bring health, spa and salon services to you. By Ashley Breeding For some, a...

Sarah Mandala, a personal trainer at Kinetic fitness center, explains why high-intensity interval training should be part of your workout routine.   By Vicki Hogue-Davies Touted for...

Phoenix Multisport uses exercise to curb substance abuse and help gym-goers stay sober. By Vicki Hogue-Davies Scott Strode has been in recovery from substance abuse for...

Golf’s return to the Olympics this summer may accelerate a comeback that is already underway, fueled by young stars, new technology and changing attitudes.

Dr. Vince Afsahi, one of Newport Beach’s top dermatologists and founder of the South Coast Dermatology Institute, shares his tips for summer skin care and keeping a youthful radiance year-round.

Bari is a magnet for fitness enthusiasts. Just outside Fashion Island on San Joaquin Hills Road, the results-driven workout emphasizes exercising smarter, not harder.

In addition to what seems like a new yoga studio opening every few months in Newport, creative varieties range from balancing on a stand-up paddleboard to hybrid classes combining the low-impact practice with Pilates. One boutique studio that has cemented its place in the heart of town is Ekam Yoga on Coast Highway.

“Grit Cycle is the one workout where I do put a little bit more thought into what I’m wearing,” says Cassie Piasecki, a Newport-based certified Pilates instructor and nutrition consultant who has been attending classes about a month shy of Grit’s opening in 2013. “I have a philosophy—I think that when you look good, meaning what you’re wearing, you work out a lot harder.”

Yoga devotees can find a new position to master in Corona del Mar. Earlier this year, Find Your Zen Yoga & Nutrition Studio opened above Summer House at Coast Highway and Fernleaf Avenue, offering more than 20 classes each week led by a small staff of instructors. Owner Christina Ratusznik debuted the space in March to combine her interests in yoga, personal training and nutrition: “I wanted to bring all three aspects together into one studio to provide a one-stop shop for health,” she explains.