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OM-g: The Environmental Impact of the Yoga Industry

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.
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What is a V.O.C.? Identify Off-gassing Plastics in Your Home+ Know Why They are Harmful to your Health

What is a V.O.C.? Understand Off-gassing Plastics + Why They are Harmful to your Health

Are you looking to transform your home or workplace into a space of optimal health and wellness and wondering where to begin? We recommend you start with a deep clean...
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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...
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Discover + Balance the Fire Element in your Home

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....
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Embrace the Fiery Energy of Summer: Balance the Fire Element

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...
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Reduce the Plastic Footprint of your Yoga and Fitness Practice

Reduce the Plastic Footprint of your Yoga + Fitness Practice

As yogis and fitness enthusiasts, we all want to lead a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. We pay attention to what we eat, how we move our bodies, and what products...
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Interview with Yoga Exchange: The Ultimate Resource for Yoga Teachers

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...
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Spring Cleaning Toxins: 5 Ways to Make a Clean and Sustainable Home with Mache

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...
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Yoga Teacher Toolkit: Supporting Your Yoga Teaching Journey

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...
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Sustainable Interior Design by Brienne Derosier, CEO of Mache

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...
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The Wellness Onion: Becoming a Conscious Consumer

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...
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Balancing the Wood Element: Tips for a Healthy Spring

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...
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