Bikram Yoga Laguna Beach has officially become Pacific Blue Yoga. The studio remains under the same management but is expanding to offer more classes in other styles of yoga. They have also remodeled with new high-tech flooring and other improvements.
Pacific Blue Yoga’s stated goal is “to provide a community for students seeking a variety of yoga taught by the most experienced and passionate instructors.”
Bikram will still be a staple but will be complimented by other popular yoga styles including:
- Vinyasa – a dynamic flow challenging strength, balance and flexibility
- Yoga Sculpt – a Vinyasa flow incorporating light hand weights.
- Ashtanga – a strenuous progressive series of postures, producing intense internal heat
- Yin – a slow paced style with postures held for longer periods of time. Increases Circulation to joints and improves flexibility
- Restorative – a gentle, therapeutic style of yoga promoting conscious relaxation. Great for those recovering from physical or emotional illness or trauma
They will also be adding meditation once a week as well as children’s yoga.
In addition to their expanded schedule, Pacific Blue Yoga wants to give back to their community via donation based classes, special guest teachers and posture clinics. Social gatherings including candlelight classes, potlucks, ocean swims, movie screenings and retreats are also planned.
For new students or those who haven’t been to the studio for over a year, the studio is offering 1 month of unlimited yoga for $49 (You must be an OC resident with a valid ID).
Pacific Blue Yoga is located in the Boat Canyon (Pavilions) Shopping Center at 610 N. Coast Hwy, suite 208.
Go to www.pacificblueyoga.com for more information.
Biz Club Hosts Canyon Director
Hallie Jones, executive director of the Laguna Canyon Foundation, discusses current projects and benefits of canyon open space at the 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21, meeting of the Laguna Beach Business Club.
The public is welcome to the breakfast and networking event that takes place at the Hotel Laguna, 425 S. Coast Highway. RSVP to Bart Zandbergen at 949 455-0300 x218.
Heritage Month Events This Week
As part of the city’s Heritage Month activities, a free, guided walk through the historic district of Crystal Cove State Park takes place from 12- 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17.
Visitors should park at Los Trancos parking lot for $15 and meet at the bluff top deck near the cottage rental office. More info: crystalcovealliance.org
Visit the Laguna Beach Historical Society in the Murphy-Smith House, 278 Ocean Ave., Friday through Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
Chabad Prepares for Shavuot Holiday
Chabad Jewish Center welcomes the community to a special Shavuot service on at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 24, beginning with prayers and reading of the Ten Commandments, followed by a dairy brunch and ice cream party.
A yizkor memorial service, also at 30804 S. Coast Highway, will take place at noon on Monday, May 25.
Shavuot is the second of three major Jewish festivals and comes exactly 50 days after Passover, marking when the Jewish people prepared themselves to receive the Torah.
For more info: visit chabadoflaguna.com
Two City Committees Seek Applicants
Laguna Beach or Emerald Bay residents who are interested in serving on the city’s Emergency Disaster Preparedness Committee may make an application, available at the City Clerk’s office or on the city’s web site at lagunabeachcity.net.
The interviews and appointment will be held on at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, at the regular city council meeting, 505 Forest Ave.
Applications are also being accepted to fill one position on the Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board and due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. Members also meet bi-monthly as the city’s Design Review Board, serve a two-year term and are compensated $324 per month. Those appointments will be made June 16.
Questions may be directed to the city clerk at 949 497-0705.
Symphony Celebrates St. Clair
The Pacific Symphony celebrates Music Director Carl St.Clair’s 25 years in Orange County at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Hotel Irvine.
The annual fundraising event concludes a year-long tribute to St.Clair, a Laguna Beach resident.
Those in attendance will enjoy a beach-party cocktail reception, a feast set amid an orange grove, entertainment, a live auction and live music.
