Seattle’s premier location for men’s yoga refuses to let you stay flabby in 2012.

Since the opening of Lululemon‘s flagship store, stylish yogis everywhere have lined the streets to grab the latest and greatest skin-tight leggings and colorful yoga mats. Armed with all the essentials and a fresh New Year’s resolution, women march off to their yoga classes to get fit and get spiritual. But wait…yoga is about so much more than

Warm up with some classic surf guitar from the master himself.

The Act: If you’ve seen “Pulp Fiction,” then you know Dick Dale — his “Misirlou” played over the opening credits, and the classic ditty became synonymous with the film. The man pioneered surf rock music in the 1950s, simply by playing a standard right-handed guitar with his left hand and creating strange, never-before-heard sounds.

The restaurant lives up to its name with fantastic fare at a low price.

If UW students are anything like I was back in college, they love Thai food. Pad Thai, to be specific. This ideal comfort food will revitalize after a late night out. Located in the U-District, Amazing Thai offers traditional cuisine at an affordable cost, which makes it appealing to students and non-students alike.

The sky is gray and breezes are cool, but there’s plenty to do on the coast.

Perhaps you’re not into snow sports, but you still want to enjoy a natural retreat during the long Seattle winter. Washington’s striking coastline gives Seattleites a place to rest and reflect during the cold, quiet months. If that’s not enough reason to hit the coast, empty beaches and winter resort rates provide extra incentive.

Guest Chef Night showcases some first-class flavor for a fundamentally good cause.

The New Year brings with it new contemplations on — and possibly resolutions for — how we live our lives. Whether you’ve resolved to hit the gym or hit the books, a little giving is always in order. It’s extra rewarding to give when there’s food involved, and that’s just what you get at FareStart.

Seattle Mystery Bookshop is the place to pick up some truly shady characters.

If you enjoy whodunits, capers and other crime novels, then The Seattle Mystery Bookshop might just be your sanctuary. This January, the celebrated bookstore will host book signings by some of the most celebrated writers of the mystery/suspense genre. All signings begin at noon on the scheduled day.