Posts by Caroline E
Books to Read on Your Yoga Journey
Originating over 10,000 years ago, the definition of yoga has evolved over time but the most basic translation of the word remains today: union, or unity. More specifically, the unity of mind, body, and spirit. However, the westernization of yoga has caused many of us to think of the practice in only its physical form,…
Read MorePlastic Free July: Why Going Plastic Free Matters
In a modern world where nearly anything you can think of can be delivered to your doorstep in a matter of hours, it is no shock that the amount of plastic waste in our world is skyrocketing. While things like online shopping have made our lives infinitely bigger and more convenient, this convenience has come…
Read MoreWhat Is Palo Santo?
If you’ve taken classes in the Ohana studio, you’ve probably noticed the smoky, sweet fragrance of freshly burned palo santo. Palo santo – or “holy wood” – is known to have special healing properties that can instantly cleanse your space and uplift your spirit. Palo santo is invigorating yet calming, able to shift your energy…
Read MoreCrystals 101: Agate
Imagine the feeling you get when you look up into a perfect blue sky or out into the vastness of the sea–what sensations come up? Maybe it evokes a sense of serenity and peace. Maybe it even has a celestial quality to it, connecting you to a divine world greater than yourself. It is powerful…
Read MoreCrystals 101: Types of Quartz
While a crystal’s radiance and beauty is undeniable, these precious minerals are much more than decorative gemstones. In fact, crystals represent our direct connection to the earth and its powerful wisdom. While a single crystal is just a tiny fragment of our brilliant planet, it holds the entirety of its knowledge and magic. A stone…
Read MoreStudio to Street Style: Athletic Apparel to Fit Your Workout and Your Life
2020 was a year that radically shifted our way of life: the way we work, the way we communicate, and also, the way we choose to get dressed. While some of these shifts were tough to absorb, at the very least 2020 introduced the masses to the beauty of dressing comfortably. We moms and yogis…
Read MoreChakras 101: Caring For Your Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)
Everything is energy. All around us, there is an invisible sea of life-force energy connecting all facets of the universe – it is the energy present within every particle, atom, and molecule that binds our reality together and keeps us alive. As human beings, we are major conduits of this energy. In fact, running from…
Read MoreCrystals For Better Sleep
Sleep is a fundamental part of our health and well-being. There is no shortage of pills and potions being marketed to us claiming to be the answer to all our sleep woes–but how many of these remedies are actually doing us more harm than good? Relying on potentially habit-forming sleep aids to get better sleep…
Read MoreHow To Get Better Sleep: Tips and Rituals for Improving Your Sleep Quality
When we think of the word “wellness,” our minds usually go straight to diet and exercise; how can I eat and exercise in a way that best supports my well-being? While these are two important tenets of a balanced and healthy lifestyle, it is actually the way we sleep that is the single most important…
Read MoreHow To Be In The Moment
In a world full of constant distractions, finding an authentic connection with the beauty and simplicity of the present moment has become a challenging thing to do. Rather, we have found ourselves in the midst of an epidemic of stress and anxiety. With the fast-paced nature of our lives, we can become so absorbed in…
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