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AI + Self Care: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Wellness, Yoga, + Everyday Health

AI + Self Care: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Wellness, Yoga, + Everyday Health

Brienne Derosier

AI is rapidly transforming self care, mental health, yoga, and fitness—pushing us toward hyper-personalized wellness while also raising big ethical and emotional questions. So let’s explore how AI and wellness intersect, and how you can design a self care plan that still feels deeply human.

Solo on Valentine’s Day? 5 Self Care Ideas to Make It a Day of True Self Love

Solo on Valentine’s Day? 5 Self Care Ideas to Make It a Day of True Self Love

Brienne Derosier

Every February, the world throws its full marketing budget at couples’ Valentine’s Day and even Galentine’s Day. Cute for them—but where’s the love letter to the single human who also has a heart, a nervous system, and a calendar? Review this powerful invitation to practice self love in a way that actually supports your health, wellness, and future self.

Lights, Camera, Declutter! Hollywood Teaches Us the Power of Organization

Lights, Camera, Declutter! Hollywood Teaches Us the Power of Organization

Brienne Derosier

Whether it’s a yoga studio, a classroom, or your personal home office, we all know that clutter is the enemy of calm. But don’t worry—Hollywood has been quietly showing us the way. From reality TV gurus to comedic elves in department stores, on-screen transformations teach us that storage and organization aren’t just functional—they’re transformational.

Yoga Storage Solutions: How to Organize Your Practice at Home

Yoga Storage Solutions: How to Organize Your Practice at Home

Brienne Derosier

When you regularly organize your yoga gear, you do more than tidy up—you create an intentional sanctuary. Your practice space becomes an invitation to pause, breathe, and return to yourself. In this article, we’ll explore how yoga storage can transform your yoga practice, why it matters for your wellness, and the best ways to set up a space that nurtures both calm and consistency.

Five Years Later: How Covid-19 Positively Impacted the Yoga Industry

Five Years Later: How Covid-19 Positively Impacted the Yoga Industry

Brienne Derosier

COVID-19 wasn’t just a disruption — it was an unexpected accelerator for innovation, accessibility, and leadership in yoga. Of course, I would never gloss over the financial hardships, the grief of closing physical spaces, and the stress we all carried. But I also believe in honoring the growth that emerged from those ashes. Here’s my perspective on the top five ways our industry has been positively transformed since the pandemic.

8 Ways Chronic Clutter is Sabotaging your Self Care Goals

8 Ways Chronic Clutter is Sabotaging your Self Care Goals

Brienne Derosier

A well-designed, clutter-free space is in itself an act of self-care. It sets the tone for your practice, keeps distractions at bay, and—most importantly—allows your mind to breathe. So, grab your metaphorical broom (and a real one, if you’re feeling ambitious), and let’s explore the eight ways in which exposure to chronic clutter may be undermining your health and wellness goals. 

Healthy Gift Ideas for Busy People: Wellness Gifts That Keep on Giving

Healthy Gift Ideas for Busy People: Wellness Gifts That Keep on Giving

Brienne Derosier
Enter the idea of wellness gifts—thoughtful presents that inspire healthy habits and promote self-care throughout the year. But what exactly are wellness gifts? To help you pick the perfect healthy gift, here’s a list of ideas guaranteed to bring calm, balance, and joy to even the busiest bees.
Make Space for Me Time: How to Design a Self-Care Space at Home

Make Space for Me Time: How to Design a Self-Care Space at Home

Brienne Derosier

A self-care space is your personal haven, a designated area designed to help you unwind, relax, and practice any activities that support your well-being. Let’s walk through the steps and design elements that will help you create a self-care space that works for you.

A Brief History of Self-Care: From Bathhouses to Bubble Baths

A Brief History of Self-Care: From Bathhouses to Bubble Baths

Brienne Derosier
Self-care. The term is everywhere these days. I certainly did not grow up with the principles of self care, yet there is no doubt that it has exploded in mainstream popularity over the last couple of years. Before we dive into the modern obsession with self-care, let’s take a stroll down history lane to see where it all began.
Beyond "Plastic-free July": 5 Ways to Embrace a Non-toxic Home Year Round

Beyond "Plastic-free July": 5 Ways to Embrace a Non-toxic Home Year Round

Brienne Derosier
Ready to design yourself a plastic-free home? As a wellness design professional, I’m here to help you transform your living spaces into havens of natural beauty and sustainability. This article outlines the first five areas I suggest you start to detox your interiors from off-gassing chemicals and cultivate healthy indoor air quality at home.
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Explore Wellness Design: A Guide to Creating Health-positive + Hi-vibe Interiors

Brienne Derosier
Welcome to the era of "Wellness Design", where aesthetics meet functionality to promote well-being in our indoor living spaces. In this article, we'll embark on a journey to understand the principles of Wellness Design, with the help of our founder and wellness designer Brienne, exploring how they manifest in interior design to create life-supporting indoor environments.
Clean Out Indoor Environmental Toxins: A Functional Medicine Approach to Heal Chronic Illness

Clean Out Indoor Environmental Toxins: A Functional Medicine Approach to Heal Chronic Illness

Team Mache
We had the joy of sitting down with registered nurse, yoga teacher and functional medicine practitioner Ashley Shrader to discuss how one might explore the basic principles of functional medicine to root out the causes of mysterious and/or chronic illness. Read on to find out why Ashley looks into possible environmental toxins first when working with many of her new patients.
Design Yourself a Dedicated Self Care Space