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

— 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.
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Nama-stay Away from Plastics: Know the Top 5 Plastics Polluting your Yoga Practice

— 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

Discover + Balance the Fire Element in your Home

— 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

Embrace the Fiery Energy of Summer: Balance the Fire Element

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

Reduce the Plastic Footprint of your Yoga + Fitness Practice

— Team Mache
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

Interview with Yoga Exchange: The Ultimate Resource for Yoga Teachers

— 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

— 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

Yoga Teacher Toolkit: Supporting Your Yoga Teaching Journey

— 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

— 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

The Wellness Onion: Becoming a Conscious Consumer

— 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

Balancing the Wood Element: Tips for a Healthy Spring

— 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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5 Mindful Remote Work Hacks to Increase Productivity

— Team Mache
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.
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