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5 Healthwashing Scams the Wellness Industry Doesn't Want You to Know

August 20, 2023 — Team Mache

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

July 20, 2023 — Team Mache

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

What are VOCs? Understand Off-gassing Plastics + Why They are Harmful to your Health

July 13, 2023 — Team Mache

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

July 7, 2023 — Team Mache

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

June 28, 2023 — Team Mache

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

June 22, 2023 — Team Mache

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

May 18, 2023 — Team Mache

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...

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

May 10, 2023 — Team Mache

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

May 10, 2023 — Team Mache

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...

Sustainable Interior Design by Brienne Derosier, CEO of Mache

Plan for a Non-Toxic Home: Eco-Friendly Interior Design Choices

April 20, 2023 — Team Mache

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

April 5, 2023 — Brienne Derosier

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

March 20, 2023 — Team Mache

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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