Sweating the small stuff is one way to cause your brow to bead with perspiration -- but we prefer to work up a sweat when striking a pose with today's deal: Get 20 hot yoga classes at Yoga to the People for $20 (regularly $150). Limber up your limbs at this Downtown Berkeley studio with hot yoga. Choose from traditional hot yoga or hot vinyasa flow; all classes are 60 minutes. The heated temperatures allow you to achieve a deeper stretch and help your body flush out toxins, and you can progress at your own pace -- you have 60 days to use your 20 classes. At 88% off, this deal is sure to bend your body in om-azing ways -- and you won't have to stress about the price.

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Watching chefs prepare your dinner ensures that they are using fresh ingredients instead of arranging pictures cut from the menu atop a bed of rice. See food with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $29 for two Japanese teppanyaki meals prepared on tabletop iron griddles (up to a $60 value) $55 for four Japanese teppanyaki meals prepared on tabletop iron griddles (up to a $120 value)

Koto Teppanyaki & Sushi

With quick, sure gestures, sushi chefs at Koto Teppanyaki & Sushi drizzle colorful sauces in intricate, linear designs, emblazoning plates of handmade sushi rolls with silhouettes of butterflies, dragons, and spiders. And this is only on the left side of the restaurant. Diners who choose the hibachi section on the right watch chefs theatrically flip morsels of steak, swordfish, and lobster teppanyaki on tabletop griddles.

New York native Kevin Lin and his two restaurant co-owners work to bring East Coast-style sauces and cooking techniques to Koto's traditional Japanese menu, according to Redwood City Patch. Amid walls the color of melted butter, servers pile tables with kitchen-prepared entrees, such as teriyaki chicken and sea bass or delicately breaded veggie tempura. And, in a private room, parties of up to 25 people can utilize a personal hibachi grill to prepare their own meals or send smoke signals to the waiter for more sushi.

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Sumptuous Accommodations amid Mountain Terrain

The Resort at Squaw Creek's golf course looks out over lush prairies and mountainsides covered in pine trees. It's a gorgeous scene in sunny weather, but summer is technically off-season here. In the distance, you can see the six peaks of Squaw Valley USA, a sort of Shangri-La that served as the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. When the landscape is blanketed with snow, the mountains are dotted with skiers and snowboarders. The golf course is transformed for the season into the Nordic Center, leaving it crisscrossed with tracks left by dogsleds, cross-country skis, and snowshoes.

Whatever the season, The Resort at Squaw Creek serves as a convenient home base from which to enjoy the outdoors; it's tucked into the Sierra Nevada on Lake Tahoe's north shore. Hiking trails wind through the property, and on hand you'll find a private outdoor ice rink and an onsite fly-fishing center. Guests can also feel free to stop by the outdoor pool complex's plunge pool and 120-foot water slide and choreograph water ballets in its heated lap pool and three hot tubs.

Six Peaks Grille, one of the resort's four dining venues, serves up breakfasts of fresh fruit, lox, and a goldmine of pastries kept warm in white linens. The breakfast buffet allows you to load up on made-to-order omelets, bacon, french toast, and pancakes.

The resort's 405 rooms and suites underwent a $53 million renovation in recent years. The deluxe forest-view room has a marble shower and a grand picture window that overlooks Tahoe National Forest. In fact, the entire guest tower-where all the rooms are located-is sheathed in lustrous black glass to maximize views of the valley.

Squaw Valley USA: Hiking and Cycling Through Mountains on Lake Tahoe's North Shore

Located about a 15-minute drive from North Lake Tahoe, Squaw Creek is situated amid some of northern California's most revered scenery and varied terrain. The resort rents out bicycles by the hour, including Marin cruisers for adults, Trek mountain bikes for kids, and tagalong carts for infants and beloved pet rocks. Use these to hop on Truckee River Trail, a gently rolling, paved path that follows a crystal-clear river 7 miles to Tahoe City. There, you'll happen upon a paved trail with views of the Lake of the Sky and access to Tahoe Vista's beaches 10 miles to the north.

Lupine and buckwheat paint the mountainside, and the High Camp here is a nice jumping-off point to hike on some dry, pebbly trails. If you're unaccustomed to the high altitude, you may find yourself easily winded on even short hikes; still, the 1.5-mile jaunt uphill to Emigrant Peak is worth the trip, as you get 360-degree views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada.

Quaint clapboard buildings housing shops and restaurants line the Village at Squaw Valley. One of these is PlumpJack Cafe, the brainchild of former San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom. In a dimly lit dining room, the restaurant serves seasonal contemporary fare such as the inventive ceviche cone, a feuille de brick cone filled with tuna, avocado, and ginger and topped with chili threads ($15).

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Wrapped in flaky pastry, plump with sticky fruit filling, or sugar dusted, the most delicious baked treats come from old family recipes -- honed from generation to generation. Sample half-a-century's worth of tasty revision with today's deal: Pay $8 for $16 to spend on baked goods and beverages, including cakes, breads, coffee, and tea from Cinderella Bakery and Cafe. The oldest authentic Russian bakery in the Bay Area, this family-owned spot has served traditional fare for more than 50 years. Pop into the sunny Inner Richmond cafe and sample freshly baked rye breads and savory piroshki stuffed with succulent beef, Gorgonzola, or mushrooms. Sweet treats abound from airy apple turnovers to marzipan cake with vanilla cream to heady rum rolls. You don't need a babushka in your background to settle down with an artisan coffee and enjoy these family treasures.

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Registered nurses use lasers to remove hair from the body, just as NASA scientists use lasers to remove Soviet flags from the surface of the moon. Win the hairless arms race with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $129 for six laser hair-removal treatments on one small area (a $450 value) $169 for six laser hair-removal treatments on one medium area (a $1,100 value) $289 for six laser hair-removal treatments on one large area (a $1,770 value)

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Armed with a Sciton laser, an RN releases low-energy rays deep into the dermal layer to destroy unwanted strands at the root. Depending on the client's hair thickness and coloring, multiple sessions may be required.

Korman Plastic Surgery

From Cornell and Stanford University to fellowships in Glasgow, Scotland and Miami, Florida, Dr. Joshua Korman has charted the globe on his path to becoming a certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Now armed with more than 20 years of experience, the doctor serves as an adjunct clinical associate professor at Stanford and puts his wisdom into practice at Korman Plastic Surgery.

The welcoming office boasts a lengthy list of cosmetic procedures, from rhinoplasty and liposuction to med-spa treatments involving dermal fillers and laser therapies. Each treatment is tailored to fit the aesthetic needs of both men and women with gender-specific techniques. Complimentary consultations are also available for those wishing to receive Dr. Korman's advice on how to correct aesthetic issues or remove cartoon anvils from feet.

Dr. Korman also focuses his energy on educating breast-cancer patients on their options for breast reconstruction as well as helping former gang members erase tattoos through Clean Slate, a program he founded as an effort to give back to his community.

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Feet are the most overworked part of the body, followed closely by the elves that live in our pupils and schedule our blinks. Envision relaxation with this Groupon.

$30 for a Special Manicure and Pedicure ($60 Value)

During the one-hour service, nail technicians push back cuticles and shape nails, before indulging hands and feet with flavored products in scents such as vanilla and orange, milk and honey, French lavender, ginger lime, or chocolate mint leaf.

Miracle Spa

Judging by first smell, Miracle Spa-where aromas of milk and honey, chocolate mint, and vanilla waltz through the air-could be confused with a coffee shop. However, rather than brewing lattes, the staff fixes up indulgent baths for hands and feet. While grooming nails, the attentive nail technicians soften skin with salves such as vitamin-infused shea butter and enrage grumbling stomachs with stress-melting infusions that are laced with a variety of nose-tickling scents, from ginger-lime to French lavender to eau de Gerard Depardieu.

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The first European explorers set sail to find new, exotic spices to please their hungry monarchs, but all they discovered were heaps of inedible gold. Broaden your mouth's horizons with this Groupon.

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$35 for an Indian dinner and drinks for two (up to an $84 total value)

One appetizer (up to a $15.95 value) Two entrees (up to a $21.95 value each) One dessert (up to a $4 value) Two glasses of wine, beers, or cocktails (up to a $10 value each)

$70 for an Indian dinner and drinks for four (up to a $168 total value)

Two appetizers (up to a $15.95 value each) Four entrees (up to a $21.95 value each) Two desserts (up to a $4 value each) Four glasses of wine, beers, or cocktails (up to a $10 value each)

Veggie samosas are $3.95, and the tandoori appetizer is $15.95. Aloo gobi is $12.95, lamb korma is $16.95, and lobster-papaya curry is $18.95. See the full menu.

Khana Peena

Northern Indian cuisine, such as dishes of tandoori lamb chops, lobster-papaya curry, and vegetable masala, dots the various tables stacked inside Khana Peena, an eatery reminiscent of not only an Indian curry house, but also a French bistro and American brasserie. Diners devour tandoori platters at linen-topped tables in the formal dining room or keep an eye on the open kitchen while seated at the curved copper bar. They can also enjoy a meal tucked away with a loved one inside a curtained-off, private room that boasts pillow seating and complete control over the land of Oz.

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Massage was developed by NASA to help astronauts cope with edgy Tang-induced sugar highs, the lack of ESPN, and predatory aliens stowed in the hangar bay. Achieve its soothing effects outside the soul-crushing abyss of outer space with this Groupon.

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$119 for a 60-minute couples massage with champagne and strawberries (a $249 value)

$139 for a 90-minute couples massage with champagne and strawberries (a $368 value)

As couples lie side by side like twin Supermen or tomorrow's socks, licensed massage therapists knead knots and destress tendons through a variety of Swedish, myofascial, and deep-tissue massage techniques. Soothing aromatherapy fragrances fill the air throughout the experience, wafting a bouquet of essential oils into the nostrils.

Though World of Health sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

World of Health


The staff at World of Health's wellness center, which includes acupuncturists, nutritionists, massage therapists, and doctors, strives to boost each client's quality of life through myriad healing and coaching services. A variety of massage and chiropractic techniques keeps the body's machinery whirring happily, and weight-management and physical-therapy programs touch upon preventative and rehabilitative lifestyle changes.

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If maintenance appointments with your mechanic have you reaching for a dictionary, don't let important auto knowledge get lost in translation -- just nab today's deal: Pay $19 (a $90 value) for an oil change with up to five quarts of EcoPower Synthetic Blend and a 50-point safety inspection from LadyParts Automotive Services. Designed by a customer for other customers, this Redwood City auto shop communicates in easy-to-understand language so that you'll know exactly what your car requires. In addition to an oil-filter change and safety inspection, you'll also drive away with a battery-terminal cleaning and treatment and a once-over for your windshield wipers. Plus, the friendly and knowledgeable staff will address any additional concerns and treat you to shuttle service. Take a sharp turn away from vehicular mumbo-jumbo and cruise into straight talk, clear savings, and a smoothly running ride. Want more? Check out LadyParts Automotive Services on Facebook.

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Sit-ups remain one of the best methods of reshaping the abdomen, second only to standing in front of a lit cannon. Enjoy explosive exercise with today's Groupon to LifeStyleRx in Livermore. Choose between the following options:

For $29, you get a 10-visit pass to the gym, including access to pools, classes, and locker rooms (up to a $200 value). For $45, you get a 20-visit pass to the gym, including access to pools, classes, and locker rooms (up to a $400 value).

LifeStyleRx--ValleyCare Health System's award-winning, 70,000-square-foot wellness center builds healthy bodies with workout machines, a multitude of group exercise classes, and medically based services from exercise physiologists, registered dietitians, and certified personal trainers. The tidy fitness center welcomes visitors with an NCAA-size gym, antigravity treadmills, and strength-training equipment that makes muscles burn like an insult uttered by a sarcastic fire swallower. As kids frolic and tumble in a childcare center and Youth FitZone, adults amble around an indoor walking track, bask in a sauna and whirlpool, or catch up with friends in the cafe and lounge.

The center's certified instructors lead 115 weekly fitness classes designed to build strength, endurance, and the ability to move furniture with one's mind. Designed for new exercisers, seniors, and participants with chronic conditions such as diabetes and arthritis, one-hour FitnessRx classes build strength and flexibility with free-weight exercises with easy-to-follow calisthenics. Zumba sessions teem with Latin-inspired dance moves and rhythmic music from around the world. All-level yoga classes promote relaxation and mental clarity with deep stretches and focusing exercises, and Aqua Flow takes yoga to the depths of a warm indoor pool that challenges muscles with waves of gentle resistance.

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Star athletes thrive during the peak of heated competition, which is why most college bowl games are held in volcanoes. Stretch the limits of your limbs with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $29 for 10 yoga classes (up to a $140 value) $39 for 15 yoga classes (up to a $195 value) $49 for 20 yoga classes (up to a $240 value)

Expert yogis lead 90-minute heated classes, exploring the 26 postures of Bikram yoga. Students should hydrate before class and arrive 15 minutes early. Global Yoga holds flexible early-morning and late-evening classes. See the full schedule.

Though Global Yoga sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Global Yoga

For Global Yoga's owner, Mary Jarvis, yoga wasn't a lifestyle choice-it was a life-saving choice. After a near-fatal car accident, Mary returned to the yoga studio to practice Bikram yoga, eschewing surgery to relieve chronic pain she suffered from herniated disks for the healing poses developed by Bikram Choudhury. More than 15 years later, Mary's recovery serves as living proof of yoga's therapeutic power.

In the heated studio, yogis cycle students through Bikram's 26 poses, purging the body of toxins, calories, and the ghosts of old snowmen. In addition to boosting core strength, classes can diffuse tension created by everyday problems including job stress, overeating, bad posture, and aggressive lifestyles.

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Has stress got you counting down the days until your next vacation? Relax and treat yourself with today's deal: Pay $29 (regularly $60) and get a 60-minute massage at Morello Family Chiropractic in South San Francisco. Dr. Nathan Morello will apply his expertise to all your aches and pains. A Bay Area native, Dr. Morello earned his degree at Palmer West Chiropractic. During your hour of bliss, he will knead those troubled muscles and joints, improving circulation and reducing tension. He's well-versed in sports massage and deep-tissue work, and he'll customize a massage just for you based on your needs and desires. Don't be afraid to close your eyes, because the only things you'll be counting are sheep.

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Cozy Boutique Hotel in Heart of Sonoma Wine Country

West Sonoma Inn & Spa stands amid 6 acres of Russian River Valley countryside in the heart of Sonoma wine country. The stylish boutique hotel pays homage to its lush natural surroundings by incorporating design elements drawn from the landscape, from its color palette of warm earth tones to the lobby's vaulted redwood ceiling. The inn also seems to evoke the wine country's spirit through its pebbled wine garden, where burgundy-tinted oak barrels provide a makeshift wall for guests sipping reds and whites in lounge chairs. Outside, the neighboring 100-acre vineyard stretches toward the hills in the distance.

As the sun dyes the open California skies rose, retreat to courtyard suites, where you'll find one king bed with a Pacific Coast comforter, either a fully equipped kitchenette with bistro-style furniture or a sitting room with a wet bar. Take in a similar view from massage beds at the inn's onsite spa. There, five massage therapists administer organic treatments ranging from cleansing sea-plant facials to the Russian River hot-stone massages.

Sonoma County: Majestic Redwoods and Scenic Vineyards

Located about an hour north of San Francisco, Sonoma County's gentle climate and rolling landscapes invite year-round recreation. West Sonoma Inn & Spa lies within walking distance of skyscraper-high redwoods and the canoe-friendly Russian River. A 25-minute drive to the craggy Pacific coastline takes visitors to unspoiled beaches where seals and pelicans easily outnumber people, making for lopsided outcomes in cross-species beach-volleyball tournaments.

Russian River Valley's most rewarding aspect may be its rolling roads dotted with family-owned wineries. The wine pass included with this Groupon gives access to free tastings and discounts at 16 vineyards handpicked by hotel management. Many of the local vineyards specialize in handcrafted wines and employ sustainable farming practices. Sample the apple dessert wine at Graton Ridge Cellars, then head over to Hook and Ladder Vineyards to smell the cranberry and vanilla flavors of its award-winning pinot noir.

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There are certain destinations so idyllic and serene that their beauty impersonates art. Experience sketches of Spain in Southern California when you Escape to a one-night stay for two at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. Mediterranean temperatures perfectly complement the Tuscan architecture at this AAA Five Diamond property, only 30 miles from Santa Barbara and 80 miles from LA. Craft a plan to visit on Sundays through Thursdays, from June 1 to July 31 ($289) or August 1 to October 31, 2012 ($309), or Fridays and Saturdays, from August 1 to October 31, 2012 ($329); two vouchers can also be combined for a two-night stay. The signature Ojai Nest linens and California-chic decor earned the hotel a spot on Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List in 2010, but it also was named one of the magazine's Top 25 Spas in North America and one of the Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World. And those are just a couple of the awards. Allow the hotel staff to draw up a breakfast of regional fruits, house granola, and organic eggs at Oak Grill. Then, it's off to enjoy still life with spa passes for two, which give you access to the spa pools, sauna, and locker room facilities. It's easy to be tempted by the spa's menu when it includes treatments like the Shangri-La--a sugar foot scrub, lavender body buff, and warm-oil scalp treatment--alongside a number of massages and facials. With your body of work feeling like an objet d'art, dip into one of four invigorating pools. And for a truly avant-garde resort experience, visit the Apothecary. There, you can create your own unique collage of scents to wear on the town. In the afternoon, you'll want to canvas the resort's 220 tree-covered acres, including its renowned 18-hole championship golf course. Scale Meditation Mount and take in picturesque views of the valley, stroke the waters of Lake Casitas by boat, or rent bikes and carve a path into town. There, you can brush up on Ojai Valley's local flavors at the farmers' market and take in performances at Theater 150. At night, sate your palette with fine dining at Maravilla while you witness the day's best exhibit: the Ojai's Pink Moment. Watch from the veranda as the sunset colors the mountains a gorgeous pink while you enjoy a gallery of locally sourced dishes, including baby beets topped with Ojai Pixie tangerines, and Cypress Grove Chevre Purple Haze goat cheese; sauteed prawns served with parmesan polenta; and rhubarb-glazed pork with quinoa and barley pilaf. Paint yourself a picture-perfect getaway that will be a masterpiece of a memory no matter how you frame it.

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Leaping tall buildings to vanquish villains is tough on the body -- and while your superhero alter-ego can handle it, your mild-mannered secret identity is hurting. Recharge with today's deal: For $49, get a one-hour Swedish or deep-tissue massage, chiropractic consultation, and two adjustments from SoulWorks (a $250 value). This peaceful respite near Fisherman's Wharf offers a quiet and relaxing setting to work out the kinks. Using long, flowing strokes or targeted pressure, SoulWorks's skilled massage therapists will work to relieve muscle tension, increase flexibility, and ease pain -- all of which makes soaring through the nighttime sky a bit more bearable. Additionally, the consultation and adjustments, which can be made over multiple visits, will aid you in getting and staying in prime crime-fighting shape. Tuck those tights away for a bit, grab this deal, and enjoy some time away from a phone booth.

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Photographs can show future generations how a person looks without carving their likeness into stone or switching their bed with a cryogenic freezer. Secure a spot in history with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $45 for a three-hour beginners' photography class for one (a $149 value) $89 for a three-hour beginners' photography class for two (a $298 value)

Groups of 20-25 students swear off the automatic setting of digital SLRs as they learn to operate knobs and dials. Inside the studio, brains steep in knowledge of exposure, aperture, ISO, and shutter speed, empowering them to judge the best settings for capturing grand vistas or detailed headshots of a ladybug. Students are welcome to bring their own cameras or borrow them from the studio, and snacks and drinks brought from home refresh creative juices. See upcoming class dates here.

Isla Studio

Isla Studio's professional photographers expresses the world and its people through richly colored fine-art images. Whether dealing with landscapes, buildings, portraits, or UFOs, the team waits for a moment to reveal itself, combining the timing of photojournalism with a carefully considered emotional resonance. They also expand the shutter-snapping community with small classes that explore the ins and outs of digital photography.

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Go big or go home, right? Ask the neighbors to pick up your mail and go big with this week's Escape to the 13-acre, resort-style Hilton Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa. Enjoy a one-night stay for two in a standard king or double queen room, Sundays through Thursdays ($129). High-roll with a $25 lunch or dinner credit to Nectar, the Hilton's on-site restaurant, and two wine tasting vouchers per guest valid at Kendall Jackson and Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards. Spread your wings at every turn on the Hilton's massive property. It starts with your oversize room, complete with an HD flat-screen TV, in-room movies, and video games. From there, you'll have a view of the junior Olympic-size heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, or the seven-mile jogging track. Yes, seven miles. Once your metabolism has kicked in, head to Nectar, and take in gorgeous, unrestricted views of the Santa Rosa Valley as you dine on a panoply of local and international fare, like seared sea scallops, chicken-apple sausage pappardelle, or pan-seared Kobe beef meatloaf. Of course, you'll want to get out and enjoy the wide-open space of the other Valley, too. Luckily, Sonoma is a quick jaunt from your palatial pad at the Hilton, so within minutes you can use your wine-tasting vouchers to sample world-class labels at various local wineries. You can also opt to indulge in a massage, enjoy a round of golf among the redwoods, or just relax as you take in the expansive Valley views. Go big and leave home behind with this week's Escape. You'll be glad you did.

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Like an Olympic sprinter with his head stuck in a stairway banister, vehicle engines desperately need lubrication if they're going to run properly. Oil up with this Groupon in Walnut Creek.

Choose Between Two Options $29 for three oil changes of up to 5 quarts of oil (a $90 value) $45 for five oil changes of up to 5 quarts of oil (a $150 value)

ASE-certified technicians inject car engines with up to 5 quarts of fresh oil at visits that last only 30 minutes; the staff can tackle any questions.

Though Desi Auto Repair occasionally features discounts online, this Groupon is still the best deal around.

Desi Auto Repair

For more than 15 years, the ASE-certified technicians at Desi Auto Repair have kept vehicles of all makes and models merrily chugging along with a full gamut of services geared to customer satisfaction. Inside the modern, spacious garage, repairmen wield up-to-date equipment to meet vehicles' factory-maintenance schedules, replace failed parts, or readjust emotionally clingy seat belts while keeping owners apprised of all repairs. The team's dedication to customer satisfaction demonstrates itself through their free towing and shuttle services, taking stress out of breakdowns by bringing vehicles directly to the garage and seeing carless drivers arrive at their original destinations.

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Like house parties, massages give people an excuse to forget about everyday stresses and fall asleep on someone else's table. Let loose with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $37 for one 60-minute massage (up to an $80 value) $177 for five 60-minute massages (up to a $400 value)

This deal is valid for all modalities except hot-stone massage.

Narayan Wellness

The holistic practitioners at Narayan Wellness incorporate alternative health and wellness methods into everyday life by crafting custom treatment plans that address each client's individual needs. Clinical services use chiropractic and physical-therapy techniques to straighten spines and revive lame limbs, and massage therapists blend invigorating Eastern modalities such as shiatsu and Thai yoga massage with popular Western-style massages that may incorporate deep-tissue techniques or direction by John Ford. When they aren't nurturing physiques and teaching students during wellness classes and retreats, Narayan's experts work with athletes and sports teams to prevent injuries and improve performance, and help plan and design wellness facilities for businesses and rehab centers.

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Tortillas that aren't employed to hold a burrito together wind up taking jobs as edible bibs or prop moons in off-Broadway productions of It's a Wonderful Life. Help tortillas be all that they can be with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $17 for $35 worth of catering $35 for a fajita fiesta package for 10 people (a $69.99 value)

The fajita fiesta package pairs create-your-own fajitas with Baja ensalada, chips, and a pair of salsas, while à la carte catering items include taquitos ($32.99 for 20) and burritos ($32.99 for 10 halves). See the full catering menu.

Baja Fresh

Following Baja Fresh's ethos set in 1990 as a healthy take on fast food, never-frozen meats sizzle atop the grill before they're tucked into made-to-order tacos and burritos. Grilled corn and flour tortillas embrace fish, carnitas, chicken, and steak, and smoky queso fundido sidles onto nachos and into burritos. Between bites, chips scoop up salsa made from farm-fresh produce rather than poured out of a can or fabricated in a space-age replicator. A complimentary salsa bar ensures no mouthful goes unspiced, and guests can scoop up their favorites as they await their dine-in, takeout, or catering orders.

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Historically, green felt has only had two applications: lowering friction on pool tables' surfaces and giving life to Kermit the Frog. Uncover the third use with this Groupon.

$15 for $30 Worth of Billiards

Tables go for $9 per hour daily from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; $13 per hour from 4 p.m. to closing time on Monday-Thursday; and $15 per hour from 4 p.m. to closing time on Friday and Saturday.

Jillian's

Jillian's-the host of both local and national events from the American Poolplayers Association and the Billiard Congress of America-is an upscale rec-sports wonderland paired with a menu of fanciful pastas and grilled American fare. The billiards hall delights amateur and professional players alike with red-felted Brunswick Gold Crown tables, Dufferin cues, and Centennial Billiards balls. In the ping-pong room, newfound friends and lifelong twins compete for glory by executing firm, overhand smashes and deft, delicate slices. And when the sun goes down, Jillian's elevates energy levels with dance parties, live entertainment, and private events for parties as large as 1,000 people.

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Legend says Scheherazade appeased a Persian king with 1,001 stories of wondrous lamps, brave sailors, and bloodthirsty thieves. But if you prefer a fine tablecloth to a rich narrative tapestry, dine in style at Arabian Nights: Today's deal gets you $40 to spend on food and drink for $20. Located in the heart of the Mission, this restaurant serves up Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on traditional Lebanese dishes. Pull up a chair in the vaulted dining room -- appointed with marigold walls, romantic murals, elegant marble arches, and glimmering chandeliers -- and feast your eyes on what one happy customer calls "the best rib-eye kebabs I've ever tasted." Along with expertly marinated and charbroiled meats, you'll find slow-cooked vegetarian moudaradara, a wide selection of beer and wine, and assorted baklava. Save your three wishes -- we've got dinner covered. Want more? Check out Arabian Nights on Facebook.

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Lasers brighten dull toenails, just as a drunk meteorologist brightens a dull newscast. Get everyone's attention with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $299 for laser nail-fungus removal for one foot (a $900 value) $399 for laser nail-fungus removal for both feet (a $1,200 value)

Dr. Richard Lavigna D.P.M. uses FDA-cleared Cutera lasers to target fungal growth within and underneath toenails, destroying infections and allowing pristine nails to grow in at their natural rate.

Advanced Foot Clinic

Since 1991, Dr. Richard Lavigna D.P.M. has employed his podiatric training to help achy-footed patients to regain pedal function and flexibility. Along with his specialty in complex workplace injuries, he's well versed in surgical correction of the foot and in treating common complaints such as heel pain, bunions, and hammertoe. He guides patients through physical therapy and crafts custom orthotics to correct the repercussions of work environments that require constant standing or constant pirouetting in moon boots.

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Sun salutations keep our solar body from growing angry and burning libelous graffiti on the Hubble telescope. Maintain the cosmic balance with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $29 for 10 classes (a $150 value) $39 for 15 classes (a $175 value) $49 for 20 classes (a $200 value)

Classes include introductory sessions, Hatha yoga, Ageless yoga for older students and people whose birth certificate was eaten by a jealous sibling, and Yoga to Restore You, which focuses on decreasing stress. This deal includes yoga mats, blocks, belts, bolsters, and blankets at no extra cost. See the schedule for class times and instructor assignments.

Omine Yoga

Inside Omine Yoga, natural light permeates a peaceful studio in which yogis lead students through the standing, seated, and lying-down poses of Hatha yoga. Their precise instruction includes the provision of blocks, blankets, chairs, and mats. Upon these helpful accoutrements, the team leads each student in bending their back according to their ability and the extent of their exposure to radioactive pretzels. The staff also leads introductory-level classes, stress-reducing Yoga to Restore You, and the Ageless yoga class, which is geared toward older students through its basic poses and gentler, slower pace.

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Hair grows all over the body, which makes it nearly impossible to painlessly remove band-aids or emerge unscathed from a vat of honey. Remove your coat of hair with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $35 for a lash perm (a $50 value) and tint ($20 value; a $70 total value) $25 for one Brazilian wax (a $50 value) $69 for three Brazilian waxes (a $150 value)

Lash perms, coupled with a darkening tint, result in buoyant, curly lashes that retain a dramatic look for up to eight weeks. Brazilian waxes leave nether regions smooth and fuzz-free.

Herbal Organics

Licensed cosmetologist Nicole Tapia shares the magic touch of her extensive training at Herbal Organics, where she reveals storybook-worthy skin and hair. Tapia boasts a certification from the Cinta Aveda Institute and International Dermal Institue. Herbal Organics offers a wide range of services, including facials, waxing, and spa packages that include body contouring. The spa also offers a large array of organic body products to continue the relaxation at home.

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Bicycles are machines propelled by your legs, much like a broken Roomba you just kicked out a window. Rage against the machines with this Groupon.

$69 for a Winery Bike Tour with Lunch and Tastings ($150 Value)

The 4.5-hour VIP guided bike tour cruises through scenic Livermore Valley on Saturdays and Sundays from June 1 to November 1. Cyclists meet at Campo di Bocce (Saturdays) or Garre Winery (Sundays) to follow a minimum of two guides and one sweeper transport vehicle for a two-wheeled journey to at least two wineries.

During the tour, you will have a gourmet lunch with complimentary wine tastings and a chance to meet the winemakers who pour samples from reserve-barrel wines. You will also taste and learn about olive oils and balsamic vinegars. The day wraps up with a dessert and port tasting.

The guides design the tours for all fitness levels, leading groups along routes with minimal inclines. Throughout the tour, you can rehydrate with complimentary bottles of water, and the sweeper transport vehicle carries any bottles or purchases made at the winery as well as any cyclists too tired or too full from the tastings.

Bicycles are not included with this Groupon. You may ride your own or rent a mountain bike and helmet for $30.

Livermore Valley Wine & Cycle Tours

The history of wine in the Livermore Valley spans 250 years. Spanish missionaries planted the region's first grapes in the 18th century, and Robert Livermore sowed the first commercial vines in the mid-19th. These early efforts led to America's first international gold medal for wine at the 1889 Paris Exposition, when California grapes beat out bordeaux in the annual race to the top of the Eiffel Tower.

The guides at Livermore Valley Wine & Cycle Tours lead cyclists into this historic, scenic valley in which some 40 wineries currently reside. Rides between them follow moderate routes, letting peddlers soak in views of the canyons and ridges that rise and fall between the clustered rows of vines.

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Horses symbolize a wild, uncontrollable spirit, which is why rebellious teenagers sport mane-like mohawks and eat even the pits of their apples. Tame your inner horse with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $49 for one one-hour private horse-riding lesson (a $100 value) $139 for three one-hour private horse-riding lessons (a $300 value)

Lessons include protective helmets and take place in an expansive arena, where students learn the basic techniques of English or Western riding styles.

California Riding Academy

The echoes of hooves clopping against loose dirt carry across California Riding Academy's expansive training arena, where founder and director Jessica Harrell can be found jumping Welsh ponies over fences or leading lessons in various riding styles. Jessica helms a staff of experienced instructors and trainers who all specialize in one area, technique, or style of horse-riding; students can team up with head coach and trainer Michael Traurig for jumping lessons or trot alongside silver medalist Teri Dosen and her dutch warmblood during dressage lessons. Though their combined experience adds up to more than 100 years, the instructors would be nowhere without their stable of well-trained horses and ponies, who carry themselves with poise and dignity through competitions, summer camps, and stagecoach robberies.

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Traditional makeup smears easily, making it difficult to sport a fresh face when swimming or kissing a picture of Zack Morris. Brandish a nuzzle-proof look with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $159 for a permanent brow makeup application (a $700 value) $179 for a permanent upper and lower eyeliner makeup application (an $800 value)

About Faces

A member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals, Deborah Barrolaza prides herself on adding a lifelong glow to her patients' faces via permanent-makeup application. She applies color to the eyes and lips, and can shape eyebrows so clients never look shocked no matter how many times they walk in on their parents reading Twilight. She also offers camouflage treatments as an option for those who wish to hide scars or alter previous cosmetic makeup.

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Watching paint dry can make people restless, especially when the paint covers a television screen or a car's windshield. Speed into nice nails with this quick-drying Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $15 for one mani-pedi (a $35 value) $39 for three mani-pedis (a $105 value)

Mani-pedis last 75 minutes and include basic trimming, filing, and polish.

MiMi 2000 Hair Salon

Armed with a pair of scissors, an arsenal of colorful nail polishes, and a waxing wand, the staff at MiMi 2000 Hair Salon aids clients in their quest for personal grooming perfection. The salon's comprehensive service menu includes treatments that transform the color and shape of both hair and nails. Mani-pedis with long-lasting Gelish polish that adheres to nails for up to two weeks resist scratches from daily activities such as tickling pet porcupines. The salon's staffers can also remove hair on the lip, eyebrow, and chin with artful waxing services.

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Getting a professional haircut is less dangerous than lowering your head over the stove and pulling it back when the strands sizzle up to the right length. Get a smoking-hot new do with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $25 for $50 worth of Redken, Pureology, and Goldwell hair products $45 for a haircut, deep-conditioning treatment, style, and glass of wine or champagne (a $110 value)

Hair products include Redken's Refreshing Detox shampoo ($20/6.8-ounce bottle), Goldwell's Kerasilk shampoo for dry and damaged hair ($40/33.8-ounce bottle), and Pureology's Intense Moisture Hair Masque for color-treated hair ($50/5.2-ounce bottle).

Episode Salon & Spa

Episode Salon & Spa's experienced stylists transform mops with quality cuts, coloring, and straightening treatments. Upon entering the salon's casual confines, guests are greeted with the cheerful sounds of snipping scissors as expert hands update hairdos with contemporary styles. Stylists can also alter hues with full and partial highlights or use 100% human-hair extensions to add length without sprinkling heads with Miracle-Gro. Episode carries dozens of high-end salon lines for every type of hair, from supplies for smooth and fine strands to products designed to de-frizz follicles and soften petrified curls.

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While dogs are capable of some forms of grooming, they need help with others, such as brushing their teeth, trimming their fur, and removing the bacon they've stowed in their ears. Keep your pet sharp with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $22 for a signature trim for toy-size, small, or medium dogs and cats (up to a $65 value) $31 for a signature trim for large or giant dogs (up to an $85 value)

Pampered Paws Pet Salon

For more than 30 years, the caring professionals at Pampered Paws Pet Salon have been sprucing up cats and dogs with baths, haircuts, and general grooming services. Staff members customize each cut according to the animal's breed, hair type, and lifestyle-whether that means de-kinking a toy poodle's curls, restoring luster to an irish setter's coat, or sculpting a hairstyle to complement a saint bernard's Sherlock Holmes costume.

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Eating authentically prepared food lets you taste the very essence of a country and draws far fewer angry glares than chewing on its national flag. Respectfully savor foreign flavors with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $15 for $30 worth of Russian cuisine $29 for $60 worth of Russian cuisine for four or more people

The menu includes beef stroganoff ($16), stuffed cabbage ($14), a veal-stuffed blintz ($8), homemade Russian-style meat dumplings ($12), and baklava ($6).

Stroganoff Restaurant

The mouthwatering aromas of Russian fare fill the dining room at Stroganoff Restaurant, bringing back memories of the old country, even if one has never traveled there. Veggies pickled in-house karate-kick taste buds awake before diners gobble down entrees that could include beef stroganoff and cabbage leaves stuffed with ground veal. Postmeal cooldowns begin with blintzes, which sneak fruit and berries into mouths to throw surprise parties for unsuspecting incisors.

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As aspiring artists, you and your child have plenty of inspiration but could use help in the technical department. Today's deal will be your mechanical muse: Spend $10 (regularly $20) for an adult or children's drawing class (including use of materials) and take-home project booklet from Pastimes for a Lifetime. If you're looking for a little more instruction, drop $50 (regularly $100) for five drawing classes (with supplies provided for your first session) at this Valley Glen spot. Expert teacher Linda Wehrli trains students ages 7 and up. Each hour-long session takes place in a small group setting, so everyone gets individualized attention. After the preliminary courses, you or your child will be a guru with graphite, and you'll have the technical acumen to make your imagination come alive on paper. The gift of drawing lasts a lifetime, so pick up a pencil and start leaving your legacy. Want more? Check out Pastimes for a Lifetime on Facebook.

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The curtain's about to fall on this school year -- turn the spotlight on your kids' summertime fun with today's deal from Spotlight Theater Company in Concord: Pay $250 to get a three-week camp for ages 8 to 11, from June 25 to July 15, or 12- to 18-year-olds, from July 16 to August 5, held daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (regularly $500). Or, pay $50 for one week of morning or afternoon Mini Camp for ages 5 to 7, from June 18 to 22 (regularly $100). At the Under the Sun Studios, your 5-to 7-year-old will be introduced to live theater through games, storytelling, and dramatic, while older kids will experience professional-caliber acting classes and an intense rehearsal process resulting in the performance of a fully produced play. Under the expert instruction of professional actors an directors, your children will gain new confidence and teamwork skills worthy of a standing ovation.

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Normally, when your eyes are bigger than your stomach, you wind up with a plate of unfinished mac 'n' cheese. But with today's deal, your enhanced peepers come courtesy of The Lash Room: Pay $125 (regularly $250) for a set of natural-looking silk lash extensions or luxurious faux-mink synthetic lash extensions. Want to keep your lashes looking luscious longer? Pay $150 (regularly $325), and you'll get a touch-up appointment, too. Take your fringe game from sparse to stunning at this posh boutique, located inside Marin Hair Co. in San Rafael. Esthetician and expert lash stylist Tish Vargas will use a skin-safe adhesive to apply each strand to your lash line, resulting in a full, flirty look that can last up to two months before the bonding glue naturally dissolves. Whether you're gearing up for a special occasion or simply hoping to cut messy mascara out of your morning routine, you'll be a total dish.

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Bowling is like taking a road test: the only way to win is to knock over more obstacles than everyone else. Cruise to victory with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $14 for a bowling package for two (up to a $29 value) $27 for a bowling package for four (up to a $58 value)

Each package includes the following per person:

Two games of bowling (a $4.50 value each) One shoe rental (up to a $3.50 value each) One soda (a $2 value each)

Though Diablo Valley Bowl sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Diablo Valley Bowl

As 10-pound balls zip down the slick wooden lanes, packs of wild pins quiver like a mailman at the dog pound. True to the alley's name, a mural depicting a desert hangs above the pin decks at Diablo Valley Bowl, where the myriad glossy surfaces seem to stretch on forever as they reflect colorful disco lights during daytime cosmic-bowling hours. Away from the hardwood, an Oakland Raiders sign overlooks the sports lounge, where patrons quell their thirst with more than a dozen draft beers while playing darts or watching games on the 50-inch TV.

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The call of the wild is like a call from an elderly grandparent: though you can't quite make out what's being said, you feel better about yourself when you answer. Pick up nature's phone with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $50 for 20 all-access visits to the nature park (a $100 value) $130 for an outdoor picnic-site rental for up to 25 (a $275 value).

Morton's Warm Springs

The 22 acres of Morton's Warm Springs sprawls across meadows, clusters of towering oaks, and rugged rock formations surrounding a bubbling creek, immersing visitors in outdoor recreation since 1946. The site originally served as a camp for the Wappo Native Americans, who believed its mineral waters were sacred and imbued with healing properties. Today, visitors splash through these same waters in three natural mineral pools fed by geothermal springs, where park staff also teach basic swim techniques and advanced Marco Polo strategy to children 5-12 years old. Guests can also play on bocce-ball, basketball, and sand or hard volleyball courts, and stroll along natural paths meandering beside the creek, which has its own designated swimming area. Throughout the park, 16 indoor or outdoor picnic sites house revelers during weddings, family reunions, and school events, and many are equipped with brick or stone grills for cooking, running water for washing, and electricity for recharging robot uncles. A full snack bar and free parking round out the experience.

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Laughter is the spark of the soul, which is why comedians can light up rooms during a blackout but cannot be left unattended at gas stations. Enjoy crackling wit with today's GrouponLive deal to see C-O-N-S-C-I-O-U-S: The National Wake Up Tour, featuring Paul Mooney and Dick Gregory at the Black Repertory Group Theater in Berkeley. Choose between the following options:

For $45, you get one VIP package (a $90 value), which includes: Gold-section seating Dinner, plus bottomless champagne or cider No waiting in line

For $60, you get one Crown Jewel package (a $120 value), which includes: Seating in the front row or onstage Dinner, plus bottomless champagne No waiting in line

For either option, choose from the following shows:

Thursday, May 31, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at 10 p.m. Friday, June 1, at 7 p.m. Friday. June 1, at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at 10 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at 10 p.m.

C-O-N-S-C-I-O-U-S: The National Wake Up Tour kicks off at the Black Repertory Group Theater as it combines the forces of two legends known equally for their comic skills and unflinching social commentary. Fabled writer, Grammy-nominated comedian, and actor Paul Mooney pulls no punches as he puts history and the upcoming presidential election in his sharpened, sardonic sights. Drawn from a career with beginnings as a groundbreaking African-American circus ringmaster and leading to years of notoriety as a comedy writer, Mooney's words have filled the mouths of Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, and the cast of In Living Color. He is best known to modern audiences for his blistering work on Chappelle's Show, his standup act skewering tender subjects like an accident-prone luau master while drawing on a deep and heartfelt sense of history.

As a self-described "drum major for justice and equality," Dick Gregory found himself at the forefront of the civil-rights movement in the 1960s, during which he participated in countless protests and even ran for president. His career has been a unique blend of political activism and controversial yet insightful anecdotes. Hugh Hefner admired these courageous observations and jump-started Gregory into mainstream territory by having him perform at the Chicago Playboy Club in 1961. More than 50 years later, Gregory continues to regale audiences with an act more entertaining and educational than a college professor wearing a bear suit.

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There's nothing you love more than the sound of your young singer giving an impromptu performance into the hairbrush. Brush up those talented vocals for their public premiere with today's deal from Volovna Vocal Studio: Spend $70 for three 30-minute technique-based singing lessons that focus on breathing and support of sound to develop your little crooner's cadence (regularly $180). San Francisco-based Marla Volovna is a world-renowned voice teacher who builds voices, corrects vocal defects, and produces first class singers. Available Monday and Tuesday from 12 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday from 12 to 8 p.m., Volovna will turn up your kids' vocal volume to stage-ready -- you'll only need the hairbrush to make sure your performer looks as good as he or she sounds.

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Kids' birthday parties don't have to be bounce-house hectic or a sugar-high stressful. Indulge your little one -- and up to 19 of his or her best buds -- with today's deal from Karate 4 Kids: Spend $89 (regularly $299) for a 90-minute birthday party, including invitations, pizza, drinks, karate games, a free lesson coupon for each guest. The birthday boy or girl gets the honor of being a black belt for the day. An instructor will lead the fun activities, and a staff member will take care of setup and cleanup. Get the party started in one of seven East Bay locations -- Fremont, Castro Valley, Walnut Creek, Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, or Livermore -- and your wee one will love celebrating with his pals in a chill place that gets rave reviews for being incredibly tolerant of even the youngest partygoers. After the party, guests can come back for a lesson that could very well be the first step toward a lifelong love of martial arts. How's that for a gift that keeps on giving?

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Light comes in many forms-be it beautiful, like a rainbow, practical, like a laser, or awe-inspiring, like an applause sign's first live studio performance. Harness the beautifying power of light with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $399 for three Zerona laser body-sculpting treatments (a $1,200 value) $798 for six Zerona laser body-sculpting treatments (a $2,400 value)

After a pretreatment consultation, the client relaxes as an FDA-approved Erchonia laser scanner glides low-light lasers over the waistline, back, hips, and thighs, emulsifying adipose tissue so that fat can sneak its way out of the body. The disintegrated lipid deposits, along with other bodily toxins, can then be absorbed by the body's obsessively tidy lymphatic system and expelled through the body's natural detoxification process and complex system of water slides. For optimal results, Norcal Medical recommends a series of six Zerona treatments, after which past patients have lost up to one pant size and an average of 3.64 inches.

Norcal Medical

The physician-supervised staff at Norcal Medical focuses its energies on weight-loss treatments and dermal fillers. They consult with clients to find the best of five injectables to firm and hydrate their skin. Their medical-weight-loss center finds slimming strategies to suit clients of all ages, and Zerona laser liposuction helps achieve the results that diet, exercise, and constant fidgeting can't accomplish.Dr. Moshe Lewis presides over the clinic's celebrations of youth.

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Putting your best face forward sometimes requires making your second-best face disappear in an unfortunate "accident." Create the perfect alibi with this Groupon.

$79 for Facial Package ($225 Value) Secret of the Stars facial-sculpting treatment (a $125 value) Anti-oxidant white-grape peel works to brighten and tighten all skin types (a $100 value) Helps reduce evidence of sun damage and aging

Richard Haxton's Transformational Skin Solutions

Inside Transformational Skin Solutions' full-service beauty emporium, a dedicated team of hair stylists, massage therapists, and skincare specialists applies focused expertise to enhance natural beauty. Epidermal specialist Richard Haxton employs innovative and nourishing treatments that slough off dull cells without having to roll in the sand like a common python.

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Though it's a good way to connect with others and a fundamental part of living near train tracks, pouring one's heart out to strangers is an unsustainable career. Learn a more employable pour with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$75 for a four-hour mixology class (a $150 value)

$167 for 40 hours of bartending classes (a $334 value)

$199 for a bartending-class package (a $532 total value) that includes:

40 hours of bartending classes (a $334 value) Flair-training course (a $99 value) Nationally recognized TIPS alcohol-awareness certification course (a $50 value) Mixing kit that includes a mixing glass, shaker, pour spouts, strainer, bar spoon, and a wine and beer opener in a carrying case (a $49 value)

ABC Bartending School

The mixologists at ABC Bartending School utilize years of bartending experience to divulge saloon secrets in certification-based and recreational bartending classes. In the mixology course, expert instructors impart drink recipes and refine beer and wine palates while students shake up cocktails and take cover from projectile champagne corks. Certification classes prepare students for bartending careers as they mix classic and popular drinks while learning about alcohol laws, responsible liquor service, and stocking and inventory. Instructors demonstrate free pouring techniques, allowing students to fill faraway glasses or safely drizzle beverages into the mouths of piranhas. ABC's job-placement program puts graduates to work in restaurants, nightclubs, sports bars, hotels, country clubs, and cruise-ship bars.

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It's said that youth is wasted on the young, whose fear of authority prevents them from jamming their tiny arms inside vending machines. Grab hold of youth with this Groupon.

$149 for 20 Units of Botox ($320 Value)

Botox is injected into the muscles to block nerve impulses and reduce activity that causes wrinkles. The treatment takes up to 20 minutes and can last up to four months. Most treatments are administered to either the armpits, face, or hands, but customers can discuss other potential treatment areas with the doctor.

Botox may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening, including problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing. Read all safety considerations for Botox here.

Reviv Med Spa

Though she served as director of anesthesiology at the San Leandro Surgery Center, Dr. Gayle Misle helps the clients at Reviv Med Spa to look anything but sleepy. With a mission to help rejuvenate and improve bodies, Misle and her staff fight signs of weariness and aging with the latest aesthetic technologies, including injectables, chemical peels, and dermaplaning. Exilis, Sciton, and other aesthetic units utilize infrared and thermal energy to reshape stores of cellulite and tighten skin by jumpstarting its natural collagen-production process. Expert technicians also master several types of laser treatments that rid the body of unwanted hair and once-wanted tattoos.

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Shiny, sleek tresses may seem like a thing of fairytales, but today's deal can turn even the grizzliest fur into a golden mane: Pay $145 for a haircut and Brazilian Blowout from Etual by Larisa Salon and Spa (a $350 value). With the swish of a wand -- and some expertly handled scissors -- the stylists at this Tarzana salon and spa will work their magic, updating that 'do into a chic style fit for a queen. The Brazilian Blowout smooths out hair using a protein-rich serum and keep those locks lovely and soft to the touch for up to 12 weeks. And with extensive European and American training, these master estheticians will make sure your coif is just right.

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Bodies of water are frequent metaphors in poetry due to their unfathomable depths, unknowable sprawl, and unattainable porpoises. Set sail into the enigma with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $69 for an up to two-hour San Francisco Bay Highlights or City Night Lights tour for two (up to a $170 value) $139 for an up to two-hour San Francisco Bay Highlights or City Night Lights tour for four (up to a $340 value)

As they take in skyline views on the San Francisco Bay Highlights tour, participants listen to a narrated overview detailing famous sights, such as Jack London Square, Port of Oakland, San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, and The Palace of Fine Arts. The boat also circles around the bay islands, getting close enough to stick post-it-note messages on historic ships, such as the SS Jeremiah O'Brien and the USS Potomac. On the City Night Lights tour, the 28-foot custom-built vessel drifts along the waterfront, past Aquatic Park, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and around Alcatraz under the light of twinkling stars. At the end of the tour, the captain steers to AT&T Park to catch glimpses of the Giants game. Each tour includes personal flotation devices for each passenger, with up to 12 passengers on the boat.

Bay Voyager

Though Captain Charles Jennings' former life includes stints as first officer and tugboat engineer aboard several historic water vessels, he now exclusively leads daily tours of San Francisco Bay on his 28-foot custom-built, U.S. Coast Guard-approved rigid inflatable boat. He calls upon his previous maritime experience when passing sites such as the SS Jeremiah O'Brien, which he served on during the vessel's 50th anniversary voyage. He also regales passengers with the bay's history, legend, and official twitter account while the boat skims the water at up to nearly 40 miles per hour, courtesy of its 300-horsepower Yamaha engine.

Most tours operate on set routes, highlighting the bay's verdant islands, mooring sites of abandoned Gold Rush ships, and estuaries teeming with still-active cargo ships and lost Marco Polo players. However, Captain Jennings is willing to deviate from the set structures to suit passengers' interests. As far as passenger safety and comfort are concerned, he equips his boat with first-aid kits, motion-sickness remedies, dry storage for personal effects, and anti-exposure suits.

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Join us for an exclusive Wineluv party on Wednesday, May 23rd at Blu at the SportsClub/LA-San Francisco from 7:30-9:30pm. This is a super special soiree started exclusively for you, our fabulous Wineluvrs! Come mix and mingle with fellow Wineluvrs on Wineluv Wednesdays. Why bother with hump day, when you can indulge in a Luv day courtesy of Wineluv. We will be luring you into the swanky digs of Blu at the Four Seasons Hotel SportsClub/LA-San Francisco where you will find all kinds of things to Luv. There will be wine to whet your palate, tasty bites to tempt your taste buds and art to amuse the eyes. We will seriously be sharing the Wineluv -- all your favorite new wines and art will be available for purchase.We love our Wineluvrs so much that we will be bringing you this wonderful wine tasting extravaganza each and every Wednesday. So mark your calendars now, because every week we will be featuring new wineries for your tasting pleasure. You won't want to miss a Wednesday. Come after work, kick off your night, or just make it the main event. Blu will have gourmet bites available for your dining pleasure. Wineluv welcomes Carole Watanabe as our featured artist. Carole hails from Sebastopol.  Sandy Thompson, Executive Director of The Center for Contemporary Art has this to say about Carole's paintings: "Wine and Art merge brilliantly in the work of Carole Rae Watanabe, master painter and colorist. Carole has her own unique language to express the varied cultures and environments she inhabits internationally. Her spontaneity of line and gesture, her intense color palette and her imaginative and mysterious ability to touch people deeply are signature elements of her career."Wineluv will also feature a silent wine auction benefiting Pathways for Kids. Pathways for Kids serves to empower San Francisco's Underserved, Inner-City Youth by exposing them to career opportunities through Mentoring and Motivational Programs, with an emphasis on Entrepreneurialism, Investing, and Capital-Building. Come support the world's future Wineluvrs!We are confident that you will Luv our event and our featured wineries as much as we do. We encourage you to let us know what wineries you Luv and we will work our hardest to bring them to you on a future Wineluv Wednesday. Spread the Wineluv and share this event with all of your Wineluvr friends to get some Luv credits on Wineluv. Get your discounted early bird tickets for the bargain basement price of $10 before they sell out. Tickets will still be available at the door for $30 after this deal ends.

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If comic books have taught us anything, it's that getting zapped with mysterious rays always gives you crime-fighting abilities-in this case, superhuman smoothness. Save the world with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $189 for six laser hair removal treatments for a small area (up to a $1,200 value) $299 for six laser hair removal treatments for a medium area (up to a $2,100 value) $499 for six laser hair removal treatments for a large area (up to a $3,900 value)

Laser technicians at Fremont Laser Med Spa's calibrate four different lasers to eradicate unwanted hair from virtually any skin type. After the skin is cleaned and shaved, the laser passes through the skin and targets the pigment inside the follicle to disable hair growth. Treatments range from 5 to 15 minutes for small areas to 30 to 40 minutes for large areas. See a complete list of treatment areas here.

Fremont Laser Med Spa

At Fremont Laser Med Spa, Dr. James Kojian oversees a team of laser technicians as they administer FDA-approved beautification services that keep skin looking youthful. Dr. Kojian draws on his experience in the fields of anti-aging and longevity as well as aesthetics, calibrating his arsenal of lasers to target everything from wrinkles and rosacea to unwanted hair and rebel spacecraft. Fat-liquifying lasers safely circumvent the skin to liquefy fat cells, aiming to let the body flush them away for a potential loss of inches. Staff also perform Botox and Juvederm injections to evaporate wrinkles, as well as threading services that remove unwanted strands without using chemicals or waxes.

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The Issue: Neighborhood Revitalization Projects

Through its Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is partnering with Parks 94124 to beautify Hilltop Park in Bayview by painting the skateboard park and picnic tables. If enough funds are raised, they'll also purchase new barbecue pits. These efforts are part of a larger goal to revive neighborhoods and enhance residents' quality of life with community parks, gardens, youth centers, and other projects.

The Campaign: Paint the Skate Bowl at Hilltop Park

If this Grassroots campaign raises $720, then Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco can purchase 40 gallons of primer ($18/gallon) to begin painting the skate park. Each additional $12 donation will be used to purchase more primer and paint for the skate bowl, as well as for park benches and tables. If $3,090 is raised, then all additional donations will be used to purchase new barbecue pits for the park.

You can follow the progress of this and other Grassroots campaigns at the Groupon Grassroots website.

Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco

As a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco partners with families, community volunteers, and donors to build affordable homes for residents with low incomes in San Francisco and Marin, and on the Peninsula. To date, the organization has built more than 200 homes, with 36 new dwellings currently under construction.

Other projects include the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. Through this program, Habitat Greater San Francisco works alongside community partners and residents to respond to community-identified needs, whether that means refurbishing a youth center, repairing a resident's roof, or creating a community garden.

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A true musical prodigy comes along once in a generation, but every musician starts with the basics. Help your child discover the love of music with today's deal from The Gorin School of Music: For $80, enroll your child in a preparatory music program (regularly $160); or, for $118 (regularly $236), get four 45-minute music lessons. Introduce your child to piano, violin, flute, cello, guitar, and voice -- one at a time through individual lessons or all at once with the preparatory program for ages 4 to 8. The Gorin School has served Mountain View residents for more than 20 years and has a stellar reputation among its students and parents for teaching a love of music that lasts a lifetime. Unless your child was born knowing how to pluck a power chord or rock out on the cello, take advantage of these local legends. Want more? Check out The Gorin School of Music on Facebook.

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Eating right, working out, chanting fitness mantras to the annoyance of friends and family -- you're doing everything you can to get your legs in shape for summer. Unfortunately, no amount of time on the treadmill is going to eradicate those varicose veins. It's time to call the pros at Elite Vein Specialists on Post Street: With today's deal, an endovenous laser ablation treatment, injection sclerotherapy, and two required ultrasound exams is $2,800 (regularly $7,200). In this minimally invasive procedure (which takes about 30 minutes), laser fibers are inserted into the main trunk to close down and remove bulging, sometimes painful varicose veins (not to be confused with blue and green spaghetti-like veins, which are much smaller -- varicose veins are thick and often flesh-colored, and appear on the inner thighs, inner calves, and backs of calves). Four weeks later, surface branches on thighs and calves are treated with injection sclerotherapy; and progress is monitored with two follow-up ultrasounds. Here's a new mantra -- say it with us: "I will wear shorts. I will wear shorts."

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You're invited to join us for Wineluv Wednesdays! Join us for an exclusive party on Wednesday, May 23rd at Blu at the Four Seasons Hotel SportsClub/LA-San Francisco from 7:30-9:30pm. This is a super special soiree started exclusively for you, our fabulous Wineluvrs! Come mix and mingle with fellow Wineluvrs on Wineluv Wednesdays. We will be luring you into the swanky digs of Blu at the Four Seasons Hotel SportsClub/LA-San Francisco where you will find all kinds of things to Luv. There will be unlimited wine tastings to whet your palate and art to amuse the eyes. We will seriously be sharing the luv -- all your favorite new wines and art will be available for purchase if you choose.We love our Wineluvrs so much that we will be bringing you this wonderful wine tasting extravaganza each and every Wednesday. So mark your calendars now, because every week we will be featuring new wineries for your tasting pleasure. You won't want to miss a Wednesday. Come after work, kick off your night, or just make it the main event. Blu will also have gourmet bites available for your dining pleasure. We welcome Carole Watanabe as our featured artist. Carole hails from Sebastopol. Sandy Thompson, Executive Director of The Center for Contemporary Art has this to say about Carole's paintings: "Wine and Art merge brilliantly in the work of Carole Rae Watanabe, master painter and colorist. Carole has her own unique language to express the varied cultures and environments she inhabits internationally. Her spontaneity of line and gesture, her intense color palette and her imaginative and mysterious ability to touch people deeply are signature elements of her career."Wineluv Wednesdays will also feature a silent wine auction benefiting Pathways for Kids. Pathways for Kids serves to empower San Francisco's Underserved, Inner-City Youth by exposing them to career opportunities through Mentoring and Motivational Programs, with an emphasis on Entrepreneurialism, Investing, and Capital-Building. Come support the world's future Wineluvrs!We are confident that you will Luv our event and our featured wineries as much as we do. We encourage you to let us know what wineries you Luv and we will work our hardest to bring them to you on a future Wineluv Wednesday. Spread the luv and share this event with all of your Wineluvr friends to get some credits. Get your discounted early bird tickets for the bargain basement price of $15 before they sell out. Tickets will be also be available at the door for $30 after Tuesday at midnight.

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Until the recreational watercraft was invented, mankind's only hope for summer fun involved hitting candied hams with tree branches. This Groupon celebrates watery invention.

$50 for Two-Hour Standup-Paddleboard Lesson ($100 Value)

Over two hours, an expert instructor imparts the basics of standup paddleboarding, such as rowing, maintaining balance, and using breaching whales' backs as de facto ramps. Afterward, students can hang on to their rental package-which includes a board, paddle, and leash-and spend the day gliding over the waves of San Francisco Bay. Lessons run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, or by appointment.

Demo Sport

Sharing a deep passion for the outdoors, the staff at Demo Sport engineers aquatic and alpine fun with an inventory of high-performance sporting equipment for seasons both hot and cold. In the summer months, customers can prepare for riding ocean waves or churning placid lakes into giant whirlpools with standup paddleboards, Suftech and Ronix wakeboards, and accessories such as gloves, boots, and life jackets. Once snow has blanketed nearby peaks, athletes carve the powdery slope atop skis from Rossignol or Völkl and snowboards from Burton and K2, Demo Sport also carries bikes and inline skates, both great methods for exploring urban environments without paying pigeons' outrageous tour prices.

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This original signed fine art painting named Chat Du Vin or "Cat of Wine" by artist Carole Watanabe will make a welcome addition to any true Wineluvr's art collection. It's 30" x 40" acrylic on stretched canvas. Tax and shipping are included.Carole Watanabe is a master painter and business woman whose motto and life practice is to dissolve parameters and trade the voice of fear for the voice of passion.Carole Rae Watanabe loves the process of making her dreams into real living environments. She then invites others to immerse themselves in a very tasty, life-altering experience known as Live Art, or the process of living life as an "art form".Her current expression of LiveArt happens at her various art studios in Sebastopol California, Collioure France, Soreze France and San Miguel De Allende Mexico where she paints, sells her art and rents her beautiful environments to others when she is not there. Collioure, the Mediterranean village where Fauvism was born is where Carole exhibits year round at her own gallery, L'Art Vivant.

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Your belly isn't the only thing that gets big during pregnancy -- your excitement, joy, and -- admit it -- worries are growing, too. Get some much-needed assistance during this overwhelming time with today's deal from The Pampered Parent: Pay $125 (regularly $600) for a one-hour consultation and a Pampered Selections, The Pampered Nest, or a Pampered Beginnings Signature package. Offering customized, personal baby-planning assistance, this mom-owned company helps with organization and details you can focus on the most important little person to ever enter your life. Pampered Selections combines your expectations with extensive product research to create a product registry that's perfectly designed for you; The Pampered Nest helps organize and create a beautiful yet functional nursery; and Pampered Beginnings helps with creating a personalized birth plan, choosing the right prenatal classes, and ensuring everything is prepped for you little bundle's arrival. Whatever you choose, the assistance will help ensure that the only bump on the road to delivery is the one on your tummy. Want more? Check out The Pampered Parent on Facebook.

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