August is National Wellness Month, a dedicated time to prioritize self-care, reset routines, and embrace practices that nurture body, mind, and spirit. Across Southern California and Las Vegas, this month offers a vibrant mix of free community yoga sessions, immersive sound baths, wellness expos, longevity-focused gatherings, spa activations, and thoughtfully curated products, from recovery tools and holistic skincare to nourishing supplements and mindful lifestyle essentials, making it easier than ever for locals and visitors alike to recharge under the summer sun.
Cap off National Wellness Month with one of Southern California’s biggest fitness celebrations at The FitExpo Anaheim, happening August 29th and 30th, at the Anaheim Convention Center (Hall B). This high-energy weekend brings together elite athletes, bodybuilders, powerlifters, and wellness enthusiasts for free live competitions, hands-on workshops, pro panels, cooking demos on the Healthy Eating Stage, and hundreds of booths packed with the latest supplements, apparel, recovery tools, and training tech. Whether you’re looking to sample new products, catch a free workout, meet fitness influencers, or simply soak up the motivation of a packed fitness community, The FitExpo delivers an all-access experience that perfectly aligns with the month’s focus on movement, recovery, and sustainable self-care. Tickets and full details are available at The FitExpo.
On August 23rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Santa Monica Place hosts Wellness on the Westside, a four-hour celebration of movement and self-care presented in partnership with AI Wellness. The $40 ticket grants access to a full lineup of fitness classes, including Pilates, yoga, dance, sound baths, breathwork, and stretching sessions, all designed to leave participants feeling energized and grounded. Attendees must reserve their preferred classes in advance to secure a spot. Adding a personal touch, the event also features free professional beauty portraits by Community Collage, a public art initiative that captures the diversity and spirit of the local community, making this afternoon at the mall both restorative and memorable. For tickets, visit: Wellness on the Westside.
Wellness Happy Hour at Sugar Palm (Viceroy Santa Monica) — Every Thursday in August. Wellness-inspired cocktails/mocktails, light bites, and talks
Awakened Lifestyle Expo in Costa Mesa (Norma Hertzog Community Center, Aug. 22–23) — Conscious marketplace with 60+ vendors (crystals, wellness products, readings), 30+ transformational workshops (sound healing, somatic dance, channeling, etc.), and a Sunday main event. Marketplace pass around $10; day/weekend passes higher.
Las Vegas Happenings
UnCommons (near 215 & Durango) UnCommons Unwind: From 6 to 7 a.m. every Wednesday, Unwind will invite guests to the rooftop of Parking Structure 3 for sunrise wellness sessions led by The Good Place. Each class pairs guided movement with live DJ sets and panoramic rooftop views, alongside pop-ups from UnCommons tenants like Blue Bottle Coffee. Complimentary and open to guests 18 and older, attendees are encouraged to bring a mat, towel and water. Guests can register in advance here.
- Heights Wellness Retreat
- Heights Wellness Retreat offers whole-body wellness with services designed to support physical, mental and emotional well-being. The wellness destination is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. To celebrate the opening, guests may join the Heights Legacy Club as a Founding Member to receive exclusive membership perks. More information is available on the Heights Wellness Retreat website.
- [solidcore]
- [solidcore] offers 50-minute, full-body strength-training workouts that use slow, controlled movements to build strength, endurance and stability. Designed to deliver measurable results through high-intensity, low-impact training, the studio welcomes participants of all fitness levels. More information, including class schedules, is available on the [solidcore] website.
- évolué Med Spa
- évolué Med Spa offers advanced aesthetic treatments in a welcoming, luxurious environment where comfort and safety are top priorities. As a destination for medical aesthetics, wellness and rejuvenation, évolué pairs the latest FDA-approved technologies with the expertise of its board-certified medical team to deliver natural-looking results that enhance each guest’s natural beauty. Schedule a consultation at evoluespa.com.
Sunset in the Sky at The Strat (with Etho Wellness) — Breathwork, yoga, sound bath at height.
Poolside Pulse at Resorts World Athena pool — Thursdays 8 a.m. ($20; includes pool access and perks).
Pilates/dance/HIIT-style. Fontainebleau LIV Beach/Nightclub
Bel-Aire Backyard, the poolside oasis shaded by swaying palm trees at Durango Casino & Resort, is sending off summer with wellness in mind as Burn N’ Brunch returns on Sunday, Sept. 13, running through Saturday, Oct. 17. The complimentary fitness classes bring locals together on the lawn most Saturdays and Sundays, followed by brunch at Backyard Grill. Early registration is highly encouraged, available on the website beginning Monday, Aug. 31.
Designed for all experience levels, Burn N’ Brunch invites guests to move, sweat and connect alongside a rotating lineup of Las Vegas-based fitness studios. Each session will begin at 10 a.m., with classes ranging from mat Pilates and yoga flows to high-energy boot camps and run club meetups. Participating partners include Haven Las Vegas, a boutique heated movement studio, TruFusion and The Good Place Pilates, among other local favorites.
Confirmed dates are listed below, with additional October classes to be announced soon:
- Sunday, Sept. 13: Haven Las Vegas
- Saturday, Sept. 19: Redemption Fitness
- Sunday, Sept. 20: TruFusion
- Saturday, Sept. 26: Lagreemix
- Sunday, Sept. 27: The Good Place Pilates
- Saturday, Oct. 3: Solidcore
- Saturday, Oct. 10: Love Lagree
- Sunday, Oct. 11: Fleeky Girl Club
- Saturday, Oct. 17: Raeya Wellness
Classes are free, with spots filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early and bring their own mat for mat-based workouts. Empty water bottles are permitted, with water stations available onsite. Following each class, attendees can continue their morning with brunch beginning at 11 a.m., available for purchase at Backyard Grill, then enjoy a sun-soaked pool day with free admission.
More information, including reservations, about Bel-Aire Backyard can be found on the website at belairebackyardlv.com as well as on Facebook and Instagram at @BelAireBackyardLV.
If you are looking for a new protein-forward snack this National Wellness Month, FITCRUNCH® Puff N’ Crunchy delivers 18 grams of protein, 3 to 6 grams of fiber, and 200 calories or less in each bar. The distinctive multi-texture design, with a soft marshmallow-like center layered over a crisp cookie base and finished in chocolate, makes healthy snacking feel more satisfying and less like a compromise. With relatively low sugar and whey-based protein, it supports muscle recovery after yoga or fitness classes while helping maintain steady energy throughout the day. Convenient and widely available, it works well as a post-workout boost or on-the-go option for busy schedules. While it is a processed product that includes sugar alcohols and other common bar ingredients, it serves as an accessible tool for those looking to stay consistent with protein intake without sacrificing taste during a month focused on sustainable self-care.
As National Wellness Month invites us to prioritize sustainable self-care and nervous system health, innovative tools like Shiftwave offer a practical path to reset mentally, physically, and emotionally. This full-body system combines pulsed pressure waves, guided breathwork audio, zero-gravity positioning, and visual quiet into seamless, low-effort sessions that support the body’s natural stress and recovery responseswithout requiring any technique to master. Whether seeking calm after a demanding day, sharper focus, better sleep preparation, or deeper recovery, Shiftwave’s 70+ protocols meet you where you are and guide you toward greater balance and resilience, making everyday wellness more accessible and effective.
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