Healthy Holiday Gift Guide: Align your Shopping List with your Holistic Values
As we step into the holiday season, a time synonymous with gifting and indulgence, it is an exceptional time to take a brief moment to align your shopping choices with the "Wellness Onion" principles. In doing so, you may notice a significant up-tick in your holiday spirit as you contribute directly, and meaningfully, towards healthier living and a greener planet.
See Through Deceptive Greenwashing Marketing Tactics
The wellness community is increasingly seeking sustainable and ethical products to align their buying practices with their values. In this pursuit, many face the challenge of distinguishing genuine sustainability from deceptive greenwashing tactics. Join us as we delve into the world of sustainability, the origins of greenwashing, and how tech is empowering conscious consumers to shop responsibly.
Exposing the Hidden Toxins in Luxury Interiors
In recent years, a spotlight on sustainable living has illuminated the hidden corners of the luxury interiors market, revealing a landscape that, while seemingly opulent, often harbors a toxic secret. In this article, we take a closer look at five materials, commonly found in luxury interiors, uncovering their hidden toxins, and offering sustainable alternatives for a home that is both luxurious and non-toxic.
5 Healthwashing Scams the Wellness Industry Doesn't Want You to Know
So, what exactly is "Healthwashing"? Healthwashing is a deceptive marketing practice wherein products are dressed up as health-conscious or eco-friendly, while in reality, they may be harmful to both our well-being and the environment. In this article, we'll delve deeper into the top five healthwashing scams to avoid in your self-care spaces and healthy lifestyle, and we'll shed light on the implications of falling for these misleading claims.
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...
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...
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...