Wellness Wednesdays

San Diego is home to some of the best Yogis, Pilates pros, fitness trainers, nutritionists and more – people who devote their lives to helping the rest of us live a healthier, happier and more peaceful life. We’ll be doing in depth interviews with many of these amazing souls in the coming weeks but we want to give you a quick introduction to some of the city’s wellness pro’s below.

Our founder representing the #USA as the Dietitian at the Hong Kong World Cup with USA Swimming 🇺🇸#FunctionallyFueled

A post shared by Functional Fueling Nutrition (@functionalfueling) on Oct 25, 2017 at 8:26pm PDT

Here we started the week give it all you got!!! #vaifitness #sandiego #sandiegofitness #pilates #matpilates #reformer #training #mondaymotivation #mondayfitness #downtownsd

A post shared by Vai Fitness (@vaifitness) on Mar 5, 2018 at 1:53pm PST

come get your Yoga on with @krissyoakes tonight at 6:30p – she’s subbing for @lauren.asana . . . #yogini #yogalove #gratitude #yogaeverywhere #yogaeverydamnday #yoga #yogisofig #yogisofinstagram #fitness #classpass #healthy #bikramyoga #yogacommunity #instadaily #happiness #calilove #instagood #igyogafam #nadolife #sandiegoyoga #greetings #selflove #hotyogastudio #hotyoga #namaste

A post shared by Hot + Soul Yoga Center (@hotandsoulyogacenter) on Mar 5, 2018 at 2:55pm PST

Backwards lunge with shoulder raises *•* To challenge your balance more, try it without shoes *•* Contact us with questions *•* #lunges #shouldersworkout #balance

A post shared by FLEXtrainingSD (@flextrainingsd) on Mar 7, 2018 at 8:59am PST

S W I P E 👈🏽 Happy #internationalwomensday to all the ladies out there! We are fortunate to have strong and independent ladies in our family. Thank you for being you! We appreciate what you do🙌🏽 __________________________________________________ VISIT: www.SelfMadeTrainingFacility.com WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE SELF MADE #SelfMadeTrainingFacility #WhereChampionsAreSelfMade #SELFMADE #SMTF #SELFMADEFAMILY #SLFMD #TRUTHDRIVEAMBITION #ACCELERATEDLIFESTYLE

A post shared by WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE SELF MADE® (@selfmadetrainingfacilitymv) on Mar 8, 2018 at 5:05pm PST

Right when I was getting excited and into the swing of prioritizing my training again I got hit with being sick. 😤 Not being able to workout really makes me feel grateful that I have the ability to in the first place. I haven’t worked out in like 4 days and today I had to cancel all my beautiful clients because I’m dying. Okay maybe not dying, but my eyes won’t stop watering, sneezing, runny nose, & I feel like total crap. IF YOU HAVE A CURE PLZ LET ME KNOW #DESPERATE 🙌🏼🕺🏼.. seriously though what’re your remedies?

A post shared by TAYLOR SUMMER♡ (@taylorsummer_) on Mar 9, 2018 at 6:42pm PST

Happy International Women’s Day from Hapa! ✨Appreciation post ✨ for the strong, powerful women behind Hapa Yoga, we have so much gratitude for the uplifting and empowering environment you have created for our Hapa Ohana 💚 Thank You! #internationalwomensday #iwd #hapayoga #iamhapa #hapawomen #hapaishome #women #empoweringwomen

A post shared by Hapa Yoga & Fitness (@hapayoga) on Mar 8, 2018 at 2:18pm PST

Forearm stand on blocks 🙃 it’s actually easier I think. Come try your free week of yoga! 🧘‍♂️ 🧘‍♀️ #santee #EveryBodyYogaStudio #sdyoga Thanks for another perfectly candid photo @thesunwatcher 😂

A post shared by Adriana Chavez (@dranalama) on Feb 19, 2018 at 1:13pm PST

HOT HULA TODAY ! Every Monday night 8pm and Saturday’s at 1:00. Enjoy a hot hula date with your friends. Great way to enjoy quality time with yourself and others! $6 drop in🌈💖🌺

A post shared by Amara Carrera (@omni1yogacenter) on Dec 9, 2017 at 8:11am PST

🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒 – Every woman should feel sexy in their own skin – especially when it comes down to the gym and you feel like a sore thumb just sticking out to the world you want to feel confident ! & these high waisted leggings give you more than confidence these make your body look amazing 😉 ❤️ — All you have to do is 1- click the link in my bio (@fan_physique_apparel ) 2- pick your Size & Color 3- put promo code “NGENEL” 4- SAVE 20% 💋 5- become obsessed with these babies!🤭🔥 #flexibleanabolicnutrition #leanlegs #legday #leggains #legsfordays #thickthighssavelives #workout #workoutfit #workoutmotivation #thickthighsfitwoman #fit #fitwoman #fitchick #fitness #fitgirl #fitnessmodel #fitnessmotivation #fitnessgirl #fitnesslifestyle #fitnessbody #fitlifehappylife #fitlife #gains #gainstrain #gainsville #legdayworkout #gymtime #gymgains #gymjunkie #sexyfitlatina

A post shared by Natalie Genel 🖤 (@ngenel_) on Mar 10, 2018 at 5:07am PST

March is hereeeee and it’s my favorite month!! Maybe possibly cuz it’s my bday month 🎂but also because it starts staying lighter outside, it’s a good time to check back in on those fitness/nutrition goals (hello bikini season), and cuz I 💚 St. Patrick’s day lol. . On that note, I am looking for a photographer! Please tag all your favorites in SD. This will be a fitness style shoot that I will use for some upcoming projects (eeek! 😃) Tag away!. . Also, what would you guys like to see me post more of on my page? Gym workouts or outdoor workouts?

A post shared by Christy Merriken (@cmisty92) on Mar 2, 2018 at 1:36pm PST

“I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” #AudreyHepburn **NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, DM me to schedule your first free fitness assessment.☾** ☪︎ ☪︎ ☪︎ ☪︎ ☪︎ ☪︎ ☪︎ ☪︎ #TGIF #positiveaffirmations #flexfriday #strong #sdfit #sandiegofit #sdpersonaltrainer #personaltrainer #sandiego #fitness #quoteoftheday #puma #fitfam #transform #mindset #gratitude #namaste #happy #girl

A post shared by Sierra Handley (@mindfulreflextions) on Feb 23, 2018 at 4:07pm PST

You won't ever see me hit a workout with out my @1upnutrition BCAA's! If you're still drinking boring plain water during your workouts, it's time to switch it up! Message me for any questions or suggestions 🙌🏼

A post shared by T O R I P R I N C E (@toriprincess) on Mar 2, 2018 at 3:00pm PST

Have you been in to my office yet? 🙋🏼‍♀️Text, call or email to schedule your massage today! 📨📲💻 Here’s some reasons from the AMTA on why you should get massage on a regular basis: 1.Relieve stress 2. Relieve postoperative pain 3. Reduce anxiety 4. Manage low-back pain 5. Help fibromyalgia pain 6. Reduce muscle tension 7. Enhance exercise performance 8. Relieve tension headaches 9. Sleep better 10. Ease symptoms of depression 11. Improve cardiovascular health 12. Reduce pain of osteoarthritis 13. Decrease stress in cancer patients 14. Improve balance in older adults 15. Decrease rheumatoid arthritis pain 16. Temper effects of dementia 17. Promote relaxation 18. Lower blood pressure 19. Decrease symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 20. Help chronic neck pain 21. Lower joint replacement pain 22. Increase range of motion 23. Decrease migraine frequency 24. Improve quality of life in hospice care 25. Reduce chemotherapy-related nausea Also —> check out the link in my bio for a discount on @dissidentgymwear !! ❤️ . . #dissident #dissidentgymwear #dissidentambassador #teamdissident #sandiegofit #sandiegomassage #massagetherapylife #massagetherapy #deeptissue #ranchobernardo #massagetime #scrippsranch #poway #powaymassage #scrippsranchmassage #ranchopenasquitos #lajolla #encinitas #delmar #beachvibes🌊 #beachvibesonly #healingvibes #holistichealth #acrylicpaintingart #swedishmassage #sportsmassage #wholebodyharmony

A post shared by Whole Body Harmony (@wholebodyharmony) on Mar 4, 2018 at 6:46am PST

Happy Sunday from your friends at Sushi Lounge! 🌟 It isn’t too late to place your sushi platter orders for tonight’s Acadamy Awards parties! 🌟 Give us a call to place your order. We are open from 11am – 9:30pm today! 🌟 Poway: 858-748-0070 Encinitas: 760-633-2299 Point Loma: 619-501-5982 🌟 #sushiloungesd #sushi #halfpricemondays #sushiloungepoway #sushiloungeencinitas #sushiloungepointloma #nigiri #sushirolls

A post shared by Sushi Lounge (@sushiloungesd) on Mar 4, 2018 at 7:38am PST

This is your place. Your place to destress, have fun, feel confident, vent it out, be strong, get healthy, work hard, laugh out loud, share stories, learn how, be vulnerable, teach what you know, and inspire your friends to be the best version of themselves. This is your sanctuary. Your home. YOUR STUDIO. Your HAPPY PLACE! Initiate Change Fitness. Sign up for classes at www.InitiateChangeFitness.com for $10 classes #nationalworkoutbuddyday #thisismyhappyplace #thisismylife #lifeisachangeablething #initiatechange #workoutwithme #workoutmotivation #fitspo #havefun #buildingmyconfidence #yougotthis #selflove #laugh #strongisthenewsexy #goals #squadgoals #fitlife #gettinghealthy #becomingmybestself #sandiego #sandiegofitness #universityheights #parkblvd #groupfitnessclasses #personaltraining

A post shared by Initiate Change Fitness (@initiatechangefitness) on Mar 1, 2018 at 12:12pm PST

New Goal: To be able to do full wheel (Bridge) with straight legs and little to no movement in my lower back #flexibilitygoals #gymnast #handstand #progressions #homeworkout #change #monkeys #inspired #yoga #hipflexors #shoulders #thoracicmobility

A post shared by Jenna Rubin CPT CSCS Pn1 (@rockstarfit) on Dec 5, 2017 at 3:32pm PST

Birthday hike Suicide Rock Trail @Idyllwild

A post shared by Melida Ibarra Gonzalez (@acu.melida) on Jan 21, 2018 at 8:44am PST

#WellnessWednesday 🙌🏻 Do you take time to meditate? There are so many benefits! Reduces stress, improves concentration, increases happiness and self-awareness and even slows aging. One of our favorite apps to use to clear our minds is @headspace. Just a few minutes a day, takes the stress away 😌 happy meditating!

A post shared by Mobile Massage & Wellness (@mobilemassageandwellness_sd) on Jan 24, 2018 at 11:53am PST

Excited to watch @angieoverkill @lilheathenmma tonight! They are two badass mofos! #alliancemma

A post shared by Chris "Knuckles" Stanley (@knuckleup125) on Feb 24, 2018 at 2:11pm PST

#fbf to the Healthy Tailgate Cook-Off! I loved this idea of portioning the 7-layer dip into cups. That way you don’t look up and realize you housed the entire pan. Not that it has ever happened to me. 😬 Purely hypothetical. 🤥 But I bet that would be embarrassing. 😳

A post shared by Tara Coleman (@nutritiontara) on Feb 2, 2018 at 12:45pm PST

🙏Being upside down is not always a bad thing! ➡Take this [supported, or tripod] headstand [salamba sirsasana], for example: ✅Promotes circulation✅Strenghtens the core ✅Relaxes & energizes the mind ✅Promotes detoxification & eases lower back tension 💁Sometimes, all we need for things to be better is a different perspective 🌊The ocean & the horizon looked beautiful from this view 🌊 . . . . . . @yogaonesandiego #yoga #yogaone #becomeone #yogateacher #yogateachertraining #sirsasana #inversions #headstand #yogaatthebeach #beach #rosarito #baja #balancedlife #relax #mexico #vidafronteriza #SDSU #goaztecs #aztecforlife

A post shared by Denypina (@denypina) on Jul 15, 2017 at 2:23pm PDT

Meatless Monday and my fridge was empty so this is what I get. Simple plant food. Sautéed zucchini, squash, tomato in olive oil with basil red peppers and garlic tossed with some brown rice pasta

A post shared by Brandy Augustine (@brandyaugustinephd) on Nov 6, 2017 at 5:54pm PST

He wants steak. I want shrimp. So goes the origin story of these flavor bomb surf and turf tacos. Baja style beer battered shrimp, carne asada, avocado and chile de arbol salsa, chipotle crema and cotija cheese stufffff fresh corn tortillas. Email me for price quotes! My taco can be your taco 😋 • • • #tacotuesday #foodie #foodiesofinstagram #sandiegofoodie #sandiegopersonalchef #personalchef #shrimp #steak #surfandturf #tacos #sandiego

A post shared by chelsea serrano (@umamihaus) on Feb 6, 2018 at 8:38pm PST

Just because it is the first week of February does not mean that you can't dream of BBQ's if you are somewhere snowy. It has been unusually warm here in San Diego so BBQing is pretty much year round. My wonderful mother used to make this potato salad with a twist than just any original potato salad recipe. It calls for more yellow mustard and pickle juice than mayo which is a game changer in my book! I make this for almost EVERY BBQ that I do and people love it every time! My momma would be proud!⠀ 🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉 #dreamingofbbq's #warmweather #americasfinestcity #potatosalad #dill #pickles #alwaysahit #recipecomingsoon #BBQSundays #personalchef #cateringsd #yummyeats #foodisourpassion #cheftalk #chefdriven #whatsonyourplate #sandiegofood #foodshot #sagebleu #sagebleucatering #sagebleuevents

A post shared by Sage Bleu Catering (@sagebleucatering) on Feb 9, 2018 at 9:36am PST

#weeklyclient #sweetandspicy #broccolini #beef #ginger #personalchef #carlsbad

A post shared by Chef Heather Zaida (@chefzaida) on Jan 22, 2018 at 5:02pm PST

How has your practice affected your LIFE off the mat?? There are so many ways yoga has bettered my life, but I think the way that stands out most for me right now is my work ethic and self driven motivation. All of it, really, I attribute to yoga. The journey that's taken me to where I am now is priceless. The lessons, the experiences, the people who have entered and left my life, the bits of knowledge woven together are so rich that I could never even fully express that you anyone. I'm so grateful and awed by that realization. The one thing that is truly your own are your life experiences. Your perspective mixed with your experiences and memories in many ways creates YOU. There is no other You out there like You.. so, share that perspective. It makes everything richer, for everyone. We are all learning and journeying home together, after all. ☄ . . . . . . . #bendstronger #yogajournal #trikonasanavariation #yogatips #yogatutorial #learnyoga #inspiredyogis #improveyourpractice #yogainspo #yogastrong #yogamotivation #yogacommunity #yogaforlife #aimtrue #sandiegoyoga #yogateachers #igyogafam #niyamasol #yogaeverywhere #worldofyoga_feature

A post shared by Cat Valadez | #BendStronger (@catvaladezyoga) on Feb 23, 2018 at 6:32am PST

Love comes in all shapes, forms, sizes, tiers. 💗 Since I love myself, I will do myself a favour and never come into this pose again 😅 Back muscles were on fiiire 🔥 PC: @cindyfifi #yogabyyou

A post shared by ALEXA | BEACH LOVER ☀️ (@yogabyalexa) on Feb 13, 2018 at 9:21pm PST

Sometimes I pretend to be normal, but it gets boring so I go back to being me. 🤪🙃 Y’all feel me on that?! 👆🏽 haha! In @bodyangelactivewear

A post shared by Rachel Mulvaney (@theyoganinja) on Feb 1, 2018 at 2:43pm PST

A perfect example of how well we multitask: arm balances + vegan smoothies! About 2.5 years ago, I was picked up on a jet ski to lead 8 wonderful charter guests through a top deck vinyasa flow. It was the best "workday" I had experienced to date, and I have been lucky enough to share my practice on incredible yachts in stunning locations ever since! Stay tuned to hear more about my adventures with Yoga on the Water, check out our website (link in bio) for further info, and thanks again to my friends who are already following! More to come soon! ☀️🌊🙏🏽🛥⚓️ #YogaontheWater

A post shared by Yoga on the Water (@yogaonthewater) on Jun 1, 2017 at 4:26pm PDT

Yea still wishing I was in Barbados with the snow and cold coming but here's how I will keep warm: Surfilates class in Rockaway Sst @1pm spaces available! #rockawaypilates #Pilates #rockawaybeach #surfing

A post shared by Kim Kuznitz (@surfilatesnyc) on Mar 18, 2016 at 12:53pm PDT

Lower back pain? This point duo, called Yao Tong Xue, relieves low back pain and tension like a dream. I often use it for my pregnant mamas, when the lower back points are off limits. #acupuncture #acupunctureworks #yaotongxue #backpain #pregnancyproblems #pregnancyacupuncture #carlsbadvillage #northcountysd #oceanside #southo #carlsbad

A post shared by Merritt Jones, LAc, MS, CNC (@natural.harmony.health) on Aug 10, 2016 at 4:23pm PDT

When your #acumama slams your hand in the car door. 😔

A post shared by Chantal Davis L.Ac. (@freeflowhealth_acupuncture) on Jun 4, 2017 at 7:05pm PDT

N e e d l i n g T e c h n i q u e // There is a variety of way to needle a patient. Not all needles can handle strong stimulation or deep techniques. A thorough diagnosis of the current state of a person’s health and a discussion of his/her preferences determines the techniques I execute to lead to the best results possible 🙏 #acupuncture #japaneseacupuncture #japanesemeridiantherapy #needling #acupuncturesandiego #sandiegoacupuncture #acupuncturesd #sdacupuncture #pacificbeachacupuncture #acupuncturepacificbeach #health #wellness #sandiegohealth #sandiegowellness #needletechnique

A post shared by Monica Foitzik (@monica_acupuncturist) on Nov 23, 2017 at 5:18pm PST

This is my favorite back exercise at the gym! ✅ #pullup . ➡️Assisted pull-up machine . It uses so many back muscles plus biceps.💪 . If you are ever running short on time in the gym, do this exercise because it hits sooooo many back muscles at one ☝️ time. . Does your gym have an assisted pull-up machine? . This machine is old and squeaks every time I do a pull-up. Sounds awful! 🤣 . . . . . . . #back #backexercise #gettingfit #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #healthy #workout #bodybuilding #npcbikini #musclecontest #npc #bikini #bikinicompetitor

A post shared by Lisa Michele CHC CPT (@lisamichele_1) on Feb 5, 2018 at 9:37am PST

Hi, dancers!! Awesome job!! 🎶👯‍♀️❤️This is the whole choreography. I’ve just posted this on YouTube. The regular classes are on next week: Class update: www.reikodance.com Have a great weekend!!☀️💗 #cardiohiphop #cardiofunk #janetjackson #dammn #cardiodance #sandiego #solanabeach #themovementlab #labgirls #delmar #encinitas #carlsbad #ranchosantafe #cardiffbythesea #leucadia #carmelvalley #choreography

A post shared by Reiko Spivak (@reiko.dance) on Feb 8, 2018 at 1:28pm PST

#februarycombochallenge is in full swing! Love seeing ladies trying new moves and love this beautiful video by @polebym ✨ Repost by @polebym: "February 3rd – Brass Monkey to Pole Split. I have never done brass monkey before so the tutorial @dredee1983 did was very helpful. At least I have the entries clear from shouldermount so hopefully I can make it all the way with my monkey business soon 🐒 #februarycombochallenge @dredee1983 @tara.renelle.roxy @darkside.fitness @kristen.bethanie * * #polechallenge #pdbrassmonkey #pdpolesplit #verticalsplit #polesplit #pdcombo #spinnypole #poledancingsweden #unitedbypole #poledancersofig #poledancenation #poledancersofinstagram #passionforpoledance #ig_poledance #poleaddict #upartists #poledancemagic #polelove #poleart #polesport #poletrick #polefit #polelife #polegirl #poledance #polefun #polefitness #februarychallenge" (via #RapidReposter @2peaches)

A post shared by Darkside Fitness™ (@darkside.fitness) on Feb 17, 2018 at 10:42am PST

Taking a break…dancer style! #nationalsprepweek #sandiegodanceworks #sddw #danceislife

A post shared by San Diego Danceworks (@sd_danceworks) on Jul 14, 2017 at 2:47pm PDT