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REA-CHARGE.
Five lucky VJers will win LA-based yogini Shiva Rea's new DVD, Shiva Rea: More Daily Energy. With seven 20-minute practices and a customizable Yoga Matrix, you can tailor workouts based on your mood, energy level and schedule. Email here by December 1 to enter. Winners will be contacted the week of December 5.
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TAKE A SPIN.
All month: Want a ticket to ride? Cycle House invites you to try out the new WeHo indoor cycling studio. Burn 500-1,000 calories on a candlelit ride featuring interval training and a full body workout, followed by fresh fruit and eucalyptus-scented towels. RSVP here (new students only).
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MOVE TO THE RHYTHM.
All month: Shake a leg with Capoeira in the valley, a Brazilian martial art that fuses elements of dance, martial arts, acrobatics, singing, percussion, rhythm and movement. First-timers enjoy a complimentary class.
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STRETCH IN THE PARK.
Saturdays, 10AM: Join Kundalini yoga teachers Sydney and Amy at Pasadena's Yoga in the Park. All ages, experience levels and body types welcome. RSVP here (required) for your complimentary first class; mention Vital Juice. Be sure to check Meetup.com for weather cancellation notices.
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GET A JOLT OF ENERGY.
Tuesdays, 6PM: Rev up with the Starbucks Run Club in Larchmont Village. Walkers depart at 6:15PM, runners at 6:30PM, for this three-mile run through the neighborhood (there's also a five-mile route for more advanced runners). After your 15- to 40-minute run, enter a raffle to win Starbucks coffee.
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GO WITH THE FLOW.
November 1, 6:30PM: Stretch yourself with an intermediate level Vinyasa flow class at ThirdEye Yoga, a cozy Hatha yoga studio tucked inside a WeHo home. Space is limited so be sure to RSVP (617-957-0785) at least two hours in advance.
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BECOMA ATHLETA.
November 2, 9-10AM: Stop by the new Athleta fitness apparel store at The Grove and take an outdoor yoga class taught by an Athleta Ambassador. Smile for the camera: the class will be filmed for Extra's Workout Wednesday! Meet in front of the American Girl store; bring a yoga mat.
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WINE AND DINE.
November 6 & 20, 2-4PM: Enjoy divine wine tastings at Terranea Resort's sea beans café in Rancho Palos Verdes. November 6 brings sustainability-focused Trinity Oaks Winery with classic reds and whites. November 20, try wines of South Africa from winemakers Graham Beck and Maritime Collective.
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GOBBLE, GOBBLE.
November 12, 1-3PM: Savor the season at Whole Foods Beverly Hills' Thanksgiving Tasting. Chow on turkey and gravy, orange glazed ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans almandine, creamed spinach, creamed corn, cranberry sauce and cheeses. Top it off with coffee and seasonal bakery treats.
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FEED THE WORLD.
November 16, 7:30-9:30PM: Learn to create Sustainable Meals That Work For Us and The Planet at The Bodhi Tree Bookstore in WeHo. Living foods chef Dorit will teach the hands-on workshop. Demos and samples will be included! RSVP here.


