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For this week’s installment on balancing the chakras with essential oils, Aura Cacia aromatherapist Charlynn Avery talks about the solar plexus and the best essential oils to support balance for this chakra. The chakra for the solar plexus (manipura) is…
Read moreThis Christmas I got a box of ‘natural’ products from #sephora from my sister. Being a lotion junkie, I tried them all on – pretty well at once. My face glowed and then very naturally… I broke out in a…
Read moreAfter a great yoga class, tend to crave the spicy sweetness of a good chai tea. We discovered two brands that make enjoying chai at home or on the go easier than ever. If you prefer a caffeine-free drink, we’ve…
Read moreWe know that in the best of times, it is completely normal to feel anxious about going back to school. Do I have the right school supplies? Will my friends remember me? Is my new teacher completely burnt-out? Add in…
Read moreI’ve heard of dry January but not Sober September and frankly – it seems a little sombre. And then I looked Sober up and in some cases, it can mean earnestly thoughtful. Yet most often it refers to being ‘not drunk’. Summertime, I tend…
Read moreThis film is a complete classic from 1991; it endures and inspires. I am thrilled to share and celebrate this work as maybe one of life’s greatest lessons… and an inspiration for our new brand – JOT. Directed by Frank Oz, on…
Read moreAfter the past 18-months, we could use a little inspiration to fill our cup. We might not even know it but time has taken a bit of a toll on our resilience. Our endocrine system and our overall well-being. At…
Read moreWant to feel inspired (not pressured) to live your best life? Completely fascinated by research on how exercise effects the human body? Then you must check out this list of the 22 best TED Talks for Fitness, Health and Happiness…
Read moreHey Mom, mamma, mother, mum or ma – Happy Mother’s Day. Whatever you can do to steal 30-minutes out of your weekend, do it. Muster the motivation to put on some stretchy clothes and try Rory Bray’s class, found on Sweat and Tonic’s…
Read moreHealth benefits of meditation “For a long time, meditation was considered a spiritual or religious practice, but we’ve found it extends far beyond that. It can elicit a physiological response in people who meditate regularly,” says Jacob Manjooran, MD, a…
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