Tune in to the Wellness in San Diego podcast for weekly conversations with local biz owners + changemakers across food, health, movement, wellbeing + spirituality. This week, San Diego beach yoga instructors Amy Baack and Jackie Kowalik talk about how their classes have been affected by a revised city ordinance that now requires permits for these classes, how they are advocating for change and how you can do the same.
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Season 3, Episode 27: The Fight for San Diego Beach Yoga with Amy Baack and Jackie Kowalik
This week we dive into the controversy brewing over San Diego's ban on beach yoga classes. Hear from Jackie Kowalik and Amy Baack -- two yoga teachers who got shut down after years of leading donation-based classes.
- City says no to zen? We explore the baffling lack of permits for beach yoga, while other activities get the green light.
- From frustrated yogis to fired-up photographers: Discover how a coalition is forming to fight for their beachside businesses.
- Plus, your voice matters: What YOU can do to keep the beach and public park yoga flowing.
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