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According to research company Niche, nine of the country’s 25 healthiest cities are in Southern California. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that Orange and Los Angeles counties are home to so many industry-leading yoga studios. If you’re looking for a tranquil refuge near your Southern California apartment, consult this list of SoCal’s best yoga studios. A post shared by Bhakti Yoga Shala (@bhaktiyogashala) on Feb 1, 2018 at 1:44pm PST Bhakti Yoga Shala Near-perfect ratings on all review sites are a testament to the quality of Bhakti’s yoga classes and programs. Most of Bhakti’s flow and restorative classes are donation-based. The […]

In the decade from 2005 to 2015, Denver’s population increased by more than 2 percent each year. Between 2015 and 2016, the Mile-High City’s population growth slowed to 1.9 percent. But people are still moving to Denver at a faster rate than in most large cities in the country. In 2015, Money Magazine named Denver the Best City in the West. And in September 2017, the same magazine ranked Lone Tree south of Denver the sixth best place to live in America. If you’ve considering relocating to Denver for a job, here are some important things to understand before you move. The mountains are […]

You work hard. You deserve to eat well. And you’d like for your family to eat well too. But you can’t be expected to make a nutritious meal for three or four from scratch every single night. And ordering in or eating out on a nightly basis is certainly not a sustainable solution. This is where ready-to-eat meals come in. On nights when you have neither the energy to prepare food nor the desire and money to eat out, fresh and frozen heat-and-eat meals are a godsend. Here are five sources of affordable, ready-to-eat meals in Houston. All that’s required from you is basic knowledge of how […]

Recently named one of the most exciting food cities in the country by Zagat, Atlanta is a culinary force to be reckoned with. This is due in part to the success of revered local institutions like The Colonnade, Murphy’s, and Nino’s. But much of the buzz around Atlanta’s food scene is fueled by recently opened standouts. Here’s a look at seven laudable new restaurants in Atlanta. Chai Yo Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft owner DeeDee Niyomkul launched a soft opening for his new Buckhead restaurant on January 18. Early reviews confirm what food critics had anticipated: Chai Yo’s contemporary cuisine is to […]

Florida’s Coral Castle is shrouded in mystery. How did one man move and carve dozens of megalithic stones weighing several tons each? How did he balance the axis of a 16,000-pound gate so precisely that a child could swing it open with the push of a finger? And why was he so secretive about his building methods? Here’s a look at what we know about the inspiration for, construction of, and mystique surrounding Coral Castle in Homestead. What is Coral Castle? Coral Castle is an oolite limestone structure made from giant stones weighing a combined 2,000,000+ pounds. The two-story castle tower is furnished […]

The AMLI PERKS program can go a long way for residents looking to save a few bucks. Not only will the program keep hard-earned cash in the bank, but it also allows residents to get more familiar with the neighborhood. This is especially true for those coming in from out-of-state or moving across town. AMLI PERKS are discounts that are hand-picked by the staff at every single AMLI community. Many of these deals providing savings at local restaurants, bars, hair salons, fitness studios, hotels, and more are available to AMLI residents only. Take a look at the AMLI PERKS available at your apartment […]

If you practice yoga or are familiar with ancient eastern spirituality, you know what a mantra is. Broken down and translated into English, the Sanskrit word mantra means “vehicle of the mind.” And repetition of mantras can transform habits, practices, and even mindsets. Here are 10 ways you can use the transformative power of mantras to effect positive change in your life. Appreciate the little things Setting ambitious goals and working toward them is one way to achieve what you need or want to achieve. But when relatively little progress is made, the process becomes daunting. Stay mindful of the progress you make, recognizing […]

This winter has been a cold one. And while the days are growing longer, Chicago likely has several more months of bitter cold, biting wind, and grey sky before it begins to feel like spring. When Mother Nature keeps you indoors, one of the most reliable ways to make due is through exploring the city’s vast collection of theaters. Here are seven highly praised productions on stage in Chicago this winter and spring. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater March 7 thru March 11 at Auditorium Theatre The world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is returning to Auditorium Theatre for the 48th time […]

According to recent market research, a majority of renters value green features and amenities. A full 84 percent of respondents to a 2017 AMLI Residential survey said they consider it important to live in a sustainable environment, and 85 percent said they believed sustainable housing provides health benefits. Another 64 percent of respondents said they’d be willing to pay more to live in an apartment with more green features. If you share their sentiments, you’ll find the AMLI rental experience is particularly amenable to eco-friendly urbanites. Here’s a look at green features you can expect in most AMLI rental apartments, especially those built during the last decade. […]

The biggest considerations you make everyday concern the way you order your life around you. Besides your relationships and family, your day job, and what you’re having for lunch, this also includes all the stuff you’re physically surrounded by. How you decorate has a major impact on the way you use the spaces you spend the most time in, as well as sheds a little light on your personality, your style, and what you value. With each AMLI apartment model, we hope to give our prospective residents an idea of what their lives could be like in our communities. And for […]