This South Bay plant shop is a wellness retreat for the weary

On a Sunday afternoon, inside a whimsical Redondo Beach plant shop, eight women and I sat at a workshop table, smiling and laughing as we played with dirt. With bird chirping sounds and mediation music humming in the background, we closed our eyes and dug our hands into containers filled with soil, noticing the coolness… Continue reading This South Bay plant shop is a wellness retreat for the weary

How a George Floyd protest birthed the radical wellness community of WalkGood LA

“Tell somebody hi! Meet somebody new! Find someone to dance with!” A jubilant Marley Rae Ralph bounded through the grass at L.A. High Memorial Park on Easter Sunday, calling out to panting onlookers at the close of a yoga session hosted by WalkGood LA. “Matter of fact — y’all come to the middle! Everybody off… Continue reading How a George Floyd protest birthed the radical wellness community of WalkGood LA

Rahul Gandhi leaves hospital after week-long wellness treatment in Kerala

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday completed his Ayurvedic wellness treatment at the famous Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala here and left for Delhi. In a Facebook post, Gandhi said his stay at the hospital was a rejuvenating experience. He thanked the doctors and staff for the “love and care” they shared for… Continue reading Rahul Gandhi leaves hospital after week-long wellness treatment in Kerala