OM-g: The Environmental Impact of the Yoga Industry
As the popularity of yoga continues to soar, it's important for us to look closely at the environmental impact of the yoga industry. While yoga promotes harmony, mindfulness, and connection with nature, the production and consumption of yoga-related products can have significant consequences on the environment. In this blog, we explore the environmental challenges posed by the yoga industry and discuss ways to make the practice more sustainable.
What are VOCs? Understand Off-gassing Plastics + Why They are Harmful to your Health
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are harmful airborne chemicals that released into the air through a process called off-gassing. In this article, we explore what exactly VOCs are, we call out the most common off-gassing plastics found in our daily lives, and we explore why these sneaky and prevalent chemicals pose a threat to our health.
Nama-stay Away from Plastics: Know the Top 5 Plastics Polluting your Yoga Practice
In the pursuit of yoga, we strive to create a harmonious union between mind, body, and the environment around us. In order to curate a supportive environment for self-care, we...
Discover + Balance the Fire Element in your Home
In Traditional Chinese Medicine and the ancient Indian science for architecture and design, Vastu Shastra, the principles of balancing the elements extend beyond our bodies to the spaces we inhabit....
Embrace the Fiery Energy of Summer: Balance the Fire Element
As we step into the vibrant season of summer, we are greeted by the radiant energy of the fire element. In Chinese medicine and the Science of Ayurveda, the fire...
Interview with Yoga Exchange: The Ultimate Resource for Yoga Teachers
We are thrilled to bring you an exclusive Q&A with Yoga Exchange, the ultimate resource for yoga teachers who are looking to elevate their teaching game. Yoga Exchange was founded...
Beware of Cleaning Toxins: 5 Ways to Keep a Clean + Chemical-free Home
Spring is finally here! It's time to open up the windows, let in some fresh air, and give our homes a deep clean. But did you know that many conventional...
Yoga Teacher Toolkit: Supporting Your Yoga Teaching Journey
As yoga teachers, we put in a lot of effort to create a meaningful and impactful practice for our students. We spend hours upon hours developing sequences, studying philosophy, and...
Plan for a Non-Toxic Home: Eco-Friendly Interior Design Choices
Are you looking to create a toxin-free environment in your home? It's time to think beyond organic food and sustainable yoga props. One of the most significant ways you can...
The Wellness Onion: Becoming a Conscious Consumer
The health and wellness movement has been underway for quite some time, and its impact in the home has been undeniable, especially since the pandemic forced shelter-in-place lockdowns. Concurrently, home...
Balancing the Wood Element: Tips for a Healthy Spring
Spring is the season of new growth and renewal, and in traditional Chinese medicine, it's associated with the wood element. In Chinese Medicine theory, the wood element's related meridian system...
5 Mindful Remote Work Hacks to Increase Productivity
The most important thing to understand is that achieving optimal success while working from home is all about balance. You don’t need to beat yourself up every time you take time for yourself and your mental health, just make sure you set yourself up to continue work afterwards. Read these five tips for weaving wellness into the remote work day.
