Daybreaker brings its early morning dance parties to Playa Vista By Lara J. Altunian Getting up in the morning for work is hard enough for some people. Now imagine rolling out of bed before the crack of dawn to attend a 5:30 a.m. dance party. I was barely feeling awake when I arrived at the […]
Become your own action hero
For Shanna and Lou Ferrigno, getting fit is a walk in the park By Shanee Edwards On any given day, you might run into certified fitness professional Shanna Ferrigno, her two dogs, Tyson and Ruby, and her father Lou in one of the many parks in Playa Vista. They love it here and it’s easy […]
Tree Pose in Concert Park
Alexa Parashos finds peacefulness and purpose through Yoga for a Cause By Shanee Edwards The lithe and lovely Alexa Parashos first discovered yoga as a way to skip class when she was a teen. “They offered yoga at my high school — they were strangely progressive in the area of P.E. You could take it […]
One-on-One with a Pro
Darryl Knox Circuit Performance Elite Fitness A former NFL linebacker, Darryl Knox is now known affectionately as Coach Knox. These days, you’ll find him leading workers from The Campus through circuit training at the Central Park Bandshell. Knox’s goal isn’t just to get people fit; it’s also about making human connections. “With The Campus community, […]
This Haircut Can Save Your Life
18|8 Fine Men’s Salon screens for melanoma while they groom By Andy Vasoyan Most people would say they know themselves pretty well, but how well can anyone really know the back of their head? For a spot shown to the world on a daily basis, you could probably count on one hand the number of […]
One-on-One with a Pro
Mary Miller Lagree Fitness Instructor After graduating with a degree in psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, Mary Miller met Lisa Hirsch — now owner and CEO of The Studio (MDR) — in a fitness class. “At 7 a.m. Friday mornings, we’d always be on the machines next to each other. We became friendly, […]
One-on-One with a Pro
Aren Wolf Yoga Instructor A Playa Vista transplant by way of Austin, Aren Wolf experiences yoga through both physical posture and philosophical meaning. Standing up tall and strong for a Warrior II pose, for example, requires a lot of foundation work in preparation to take on a challenge. The advanced Crow Pose offers a lesson the […]
Moms in Motion
Stroller Strides exercise classes mix patty-cakes and pushups By Tiffany Walton What do you get when you add strollers, songs, babies and bubbles to your fitness regimen? Perhaps what could literally be called the mother of all workouts. It’s close to 10 a.m. on a Tuesday, and Playa Vista Sports Park is teeming with activity. […]
The Dance of Life
To bring ballet down to Earth, Meredith Harper Houston lets the beat drop By Christina Campodonico Ballet is an elite art form, often accompanied by classical music. But for Playa Vista dance instructor and resident Meredith Harper Houston, classical ballet doesn’t always need an orchestra. In Harper Houston’s “Banging Ballet Body” adult ballet class, […]
How Farmer Mark Keeps it Fresh
Playa Vista Farmers’ Market operator explains the science and economics behind a perfect tomato Story By Shanee Edwards | Photo by Maria Martin Once an investment banker in the dot com world, Mark Anderson — known to locals as Farmer Mark — operates the Playa Vista Farmers’ Market in Runway at Playa Vista, where you […]