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Puppies, Plunges and Poolside Wellness

Puppies, Plunges and Poolside Wellness

Sound baths, rooftop sculpt, puppy yoga, and your next go-to breakfast burrito — here’s your Sunday scroll.

Aurora Pedroza
May 18, 2025

👋 Welcome Back

This space was created to help you reconnect—with yourself, your people, and your city.

Whether you’re looking to move your body, try something new, or simply feel more plugged in to what’s happening in the Valley, this newsletter is here to guide you there.

Each week, you’ll find curated wellness events, small biz spotlights, and feel-good rituals—all crafted to support your well-being, without the noise.

Ready for this week’s dose of local goodness? Let’s scroll. 🌵

🌞 This Week at a Glance

Here’s a quick peek at what’s inside:

🐶 Puppy yoga, rescue-style: Almost There Rescue’s event is back—with downward dogs and adoptable pups.
🔥 Rooftop sculpts + cold plunges for your morning motivation (before the AZ heat kicks in).
🧘‍♀️ Sound baths, cacao ceremonies & new moon energy resets.
🥤 Local bite of the week: The breakfast burrito + buzz combo you didn’t know you needed.
🧠 The simplest way to protect your peace this week.

👉 Tap a section above to scroll, or just keep reading for everything happening across the Valley.

🔥 Don’t Miss These Highlights This Week

🌿 ACTV Club IRL: Vuori Fashion Square x HYU

📍Vuori Fashion Square | 🗓 Saturday, May 24 | 🕗 8:00 AM | Free
Breathe, flow, and shop. Effie from Hot Yoga University leads a mindful yoga + breathwork session followed by refreshments and retail therapy at Vuori.
👉 RSVP here

❄️ Cold Plunge + Sauna + Yoga in DTPHX

📍Lacuna Phoenix | 🗓 Saturday, May 24 | 🕘 9:00 AM | $17
Start with yoga + breathwork, then rotate between a cold plunge and infrared sauna. Pair that with functional mocktails by Lacuna Kava Bar = total system reset.
👉 RSVP here

🎉 Sunset Sculpt on the Rooftop (Abby’s Birthday Edition)

📍UpBar Tempe | 🗓 Wednesday, May 21 | 🕡 6:30 PM | $15
Nomad Yoga’s signature sculpt class with a view — plus birthday vibes for founder Abby Bevan. Come sweat, celebrate, and soak in the golden hour energy.
👉 Join the rooftop class

💧 Wellness Pool Party

📍The Monarch | 🗓 Sunday, May 25 | 🕗 8:00 AM – All Day | $34
Cold plunge, cryo, sound healing, HIIT, and an all-day pool party with live DJ? This one’s for the wellness maximalist.
👉 See full details

🐶 Pickle Pilates and Puppies

📍Electric Pickle Tempe | 🗓 Saturday, May 24 | 🕣 8:30 AM | $25
Mat pilates, beginner pickleball, a puppy adoption drive, DJ, raffles, and the coolest crowd. This one checks all the boxes.
👉 Book it here

🧘‍♀️ Hot Girl Workout

📍Hideout Studios | 🗓 Saturday, May 24 | 🕚 11:00 AM | $45
Glute-focused resistance band workout, gift bags valued at $300, and a pastel dress code? Yes please. For the fit, the fun, and the feminine.
👉 Grab your spot

📋 Full Event Calendar — May 19–25

🟤 Monday, May 19

🟤 Tuesday, May 20

🟤 Wednesday, May 21

🟤 Thursday, May 22

🟤 Friday, May 23

🟤 Saturday, May 24

🟤 Sunday, May 25

Know of a cool event? DM me @desertdosewellness or reply to this email!

🐾 Community Spotlight: Almost There Rescue

If you’ve ever been greeted by a wiggly puppy tail, you already know how healing animals can be. That’s exactly why Almost There Rescue exists—to give puppies and mama dogs the second chance they deserve.

Located right here in Arizona, ATR is a nonprofit rescue that specializes in saving pregnant and nursing dogs from overcrowded shelters. Their mission? Keep moms and pups together, cared for, and loved—until they’re ready for their forever homes.

💛 What makes ATR so special is the people behind it. Every staff member and volunteer I’ve met is passionate, helpful, and full of heart. I’ve fostered two puppies through their program this year, and they’ve supported me every step of the way—with orientation, supplies, and 24/7 guidance. (Yes, it’s hard to say goodbye—but knowing these pups find amazing homes keeps me going.)

Whether you’re ready to foster, donate, or just attend an event, there are so many ways to support their mission. Even pizza can help—literally. 🍕

🧘‍♀️ Coming Up: Puppy Yoga at ATR

📅 Sunday, May 25 · 🕙 10:00 AM · 💲$30
Unroll your mat, breathe, and flow—surrounded by adorable, adoptable puppies.
No yoga experience needed—just bring your smile and an open heart.

👉 Reserve your spot here

How /You Can Support ATR:

Donate: Make a monetary gift — one-time or monthly
Sponsor a mama + litter
Order pizza via Pizza to the Rescue 🍕
Donate supplies or host a fundraiser
Follow & share: @almostthererescue

🍴 Desert Bite: D’Lite Healthy On The Go

Some mornings, wellness looks like a sunrise walk and a green smoothie. Other days? It’s a burrito and a smoothie you don’t have to make — from D’Lite Healthy On The Go, one of my favorite fast-casual spots in Scottsdale.

They’ve been quietly doing everything right:
✅ Affordable and fast
✅ Consistently fresh and delicious
✅ Locally owned and community-focused
✅ Blue Zones certified for promoting longevity and whole-body health

I usually grab a Breakfast Buzz smoothie (hello espresso + banana magic) and pair it with their Traditional Burrito. Perfect post-workout or quick reset between things — and yes, it’s as good every time.

📍 D’Lite Healthy On The Go – Old Town
2613 N Scottsdale Rd
View Menu & Order

📖 Why their Blue Zones Certification matters

🧠 Wellness Tip of the Week: Movement as Medicine

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that wellness isn’t always a major life overhaul. Sometimes, it’s a walk. A coffee. A moment outside your house that shifts your whole mood.

I came across this post on Instagram that says it better than I can:

"Going for a walk is not a cure. But sometimes it helps."
→ See the post

That line stuck with me.

Lately, I’ve been shifting my own habits—taking early or late walks as the heat creeps up, grabbing a cold coffee and walking new routes to feel like a tourist in my own city. Even a 10-minute walk helps me reset my mood, unclench my jaw, and move some mental clutter.

This week, your wellness task doesn’t have to be deep. Just go outside. Walk. Sip. Breathe. Let the movement do what it needs to.

💌 That’s your Desert Dose

Thanks for being here—and for showing up for your week with intention.

If this issue made you want to move, try something new, or slow down a little, forward it to a friend who’d love a local sweat, sound bath, or wellness reset 🌵

✨ Are you a local wellness biz or event host? I’d love to highlight you in a future issue.
DM me on Instagram @desertdosewellness or email [email protected] to connect.

See you next Sunday,
– Aurora from Desert Dose