Deep Rest
Get so chill - your friends ask what you’re on (tell them it’s crazily deep-rooted grass called Vetiver)
the mindful essential oils edit
September is the time for setting your Goals - yoga style
Sankalpa. A vow that is congruent with my highest calling Sankalpa is the term for a goal in Yoga. The word is made up of two parts. Kalpa is a vow, almost a law. And San means a connection to your highest Truth. It entails the notion of Dharma – which is something we won’t go into now, but we will go deep into that concept later in the year (when we have Yogandha Ground to hand).I had actually thought to put that deep work in here and now, but I meditated on the herbs (in Yogandha Salute) and it...
conscious beauty
conscious beauty means choosing products with good-for-you ingredients that help you feel and look your best, without negative side effects for your mind, body or planet. ayurveda holds that you shouldn't put anything on your skin that you wouldn't put in your mouth. vibrant, vital, natural ingredients are what the body craves and thrives on. however many don’t realize that what we put on our skin doesn’t just stay on the skin, it’s absorbed into our bodies, our blood, our organs and our airways a shift towards products that have dual purpose – i.e. make you look...
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how can it be treated?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a condition where changing seasons - most commonly the lower levels of sunlight in Autumn and Winter - bring darker moods, lower levels of energy and in rarer cases depression. Many studies have shown that Aromatherapy is effective in balancing moods - because smell receptor sites in our noses have a direct link to the brain. While many forms of depression have been linked with reduced olfactory sensitivity (ability to smell), in SAD, the smell receptors are actually more receptive, indicating it may be a useful tool for this condition. Many studies have found citrus...
Foods to Detox your Body - 5 Easy Ways to Rid Your Body of Toxins
Nourish & detox your body The detox process enables your body to rid itself of unwanted toxins - we're all for detox without depriving your body of what it needs, especially in the colder months! Top 5 detoxifying foods We've chosen 5 foods that you can easily add to your normal diet to nourish your body and help get rid of unwanted toxins. Ginger Ginger Ginger is so warming to your body and because of its anti-inflammatory properties is great for relieving aches & pains. It is deeply comforting & healing to the digestive system. Turmeric is rich in...