All posts by Krysta Shannon
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Eco-Moms: Here’s Your Head-to-Toe List of 32 Natural Baby Product Recommendations
If you're an eco-mom, you care about using safe and natural baby products. Here are 32 recommendations for eco-friendly, organic products for your baby.
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Your Guide to Seasonal Produce + 5 Benefits of Buying Vegetables and Fruits In Season
Buying vegetables and fruits in season has many benefits for your body and the planet. Here are five benefits to buying seasonally.
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Get Healthy and Ditch the Sugar! 10 Tips to Do a Sugar Cleanse
Sugar feeds disease, contributes to obesity, plus many more negative health effects. Reduce your daily sugar intake + learn how to do a sugar cleanse here.
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How Many Minutes of Yoga Does It Take to Burn Off Your Favorite Halloween Candy?
Everyone loves Halloween candy! But do you know how many calories are in just one piece? Find out how much yoga it takes to burn off your favorite treat.
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9 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are 9 ways to reduce your risk for breast cancer that can improve your overall breast health.
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This Is Why I Haven’t Shampooed My Hair In 5 Months (and Counting)
Store-bought shampoos and conditioners are full of harmful chemicals that hurt your hair. I ditched them for the no poo method and you can too - here's how.
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A Vegetarian’s Guide to Protein: 20 Protein-Dense Foods You Should Add to Your Diet
As a vegan or vegetarian, it's important to eat protein dense foods. These are 20 high protein, vegan foods so you can't go wrong!
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12 Skin Care Routine Hacks for Radiant + Healthy Skin
If you want to look your age (or younger) and remain youthful and radiant, do these 12 skin care routine hacks for radiant, healthy skin.
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Here Are 7 Natural Hangover Cures That Actually Work
You can curse the sight or smell of alcohol, or you can try these at-home, natural hangover cures. They'll get you on your feet and feeling better faster.
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4 Reasons You Should Never Drink Plastic Bottled Water Again
Take the pledge and ditch plastic bottled water for good! Consider these four reasons why you should never drink water from a plastic bottle ever again.
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Organic vs Natural vs GMO Foods and What You Need to Know About Each
Curious about the difference between organic vs natural foods and what GMO means? Here's what you need to know to make an informed decision on what you eat.
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Decorate With These Air Purifying Plants to Naturally Purify Your Home
There are certain air purifying plants that are perfect for cleaning the air in your home. Learn the 15 best indoor plants to naturally purify your home.
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Does Copper Help With Pain? Here’s How to Incorporate Copper Into Your Life for Optimal Wellness
Copper is packed with antioxidant properties that slow the aging process & more - learn about all the benefits of copper for health here!
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Healthy Life Hack! 50 Amazing Uses for Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is super popular and it's because there is a huge range of coconut oil uses. From cooking to beauty, find out all the ways you can use it here.
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5 Secret Health Benefits of Mushrooms You Need to Know
Mushrooms are powerful, natural medicine that the earth provides to us, but not many people know about the many health benefits of mushrooms.
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This Unexpected Hack Will Ripen Your Avocados…FAST!
Do you have an unripe avocado that you want to dig into right away? Waiting for an avocado to ripen is frustrating, but here's how to ripen an avocado fast.
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Tummy Troubles? Here Are 5 Simple Ways to Heal Your Gut Naturally
If you experience tummy troubles, there is no need to suffer in silence anymore. Learn how to heal your gut naturally with these easy lifestyle changes.
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10 Signs You Are In a Healthy Relationship With Yourself
It’s not selfish to take care of yourself & make your happiness a priority. Here are 10 signs you're in a healthy relationship with yourself.
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Find Your Soulmate Mala! Everything You Need to Know About Choosing and Using Malas
A mala is a long strand of 108 beads that you can use to enhance your meditation practice. Here's what you need to know about choosing and using malas.
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14 Tips to Help You Beat That Holiday Weight Gain
Keep your healthy eating on track, despite the festivities, fancy drinks & yummy spreads using these 14 tips to combat holiday weight gain.
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5 Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner Hacks For Vegans, Vegetarians, Low Calorie and Gluten-Free Diets
Whether you're a calorie cutter, vegan or vegetarian, &/or gluten-free, here's your health-conscious Thanksgiving dinner plan. Enjoy!
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How to Make Your Own DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner Spray
This DIY yoga mat cleaner spray is made with two simple essential oils. It's a healthy, natural way to keep your yoga mat clean and your practice germ free!
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6 Comfy and Stylish Maternity Leggings for Rockin’ That Baby Bump
If you are pregnant (or planning on becoming pregnant), you know (or will soon find out) that comfort...
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Shocking News: Hot Coffee and Tea Linked to Cancer
(IARC) is now reporting that very hot drinks of any kind - coffee, tea, hot chocolate, etc. - may cause esophageal cancer.
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Warning: Your Favorite Foods and Beverages May Contain BPA
Did you know that many major name brand foods and beverages sold across the world are packaged with materials containing BPA, a toxic chemical that is linked to reproductive health issues and cancer?
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8 Ways to Cope with Your Changing Body During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a magical time. If you are worried about your changing body during pregnancy though, here are eight tips to help you cope.
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DIY 30-Day Mindfulness Challenge
A 30-day mindfulness challenge promotes the practice of daily activities that reduce stress and anxiety, improve performance and productivity, and increase happiness with a greater sense of peace, presence and overall well-being.
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10 Life-Changing Uses for Activated Charcoal
Use activated charcoal as part of your health, wellness and beauty routine. Here are 10 great uses for activated charcoal...
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8 Steps to Transform Your Life with an Elimination Diet
The foods that you eat each day are not just intended to fuel your body. Have you done an elimination diet? If you suffer from bodily ailments or potential food intolerances, consider an elimination diet. You might be surprised at what you learn about your health.
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Tom Hanks Endorses Yoga (It’s Officially Mainstream)
The newest celebrity to praise the benefits of yoga is none other than Tom Hanks. In a recent interview on the British morning show, Lorraine on Monday Tom said, "I started doing the yoga, it's the greatest thing you can ever do." The 59-year-old actor claimed he turned to "the yoga" to help with "aches and pains".
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7 Reasons Why You Should Ditch Tampons ASAP
Ever since you were a teenager (or younger), you have been relying on tampons and pads each month, and use them without a second thought.
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Why the New Barbie Should Be Your Daughter’s Role Model
The new Barbie is an aspirational figure and role model for little girls across the world. Launched under the You Can Do Anything campaign, the new Barbie allows young girls to explore their potential.
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20 Reasons Marijuana Is Better for You Than Alcohol
Drinking alcohol is legal above the age of 21 throughout every state in the United States, while marijuana is currently only legal for recreational use in Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington.
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Use This Not That: Natural Alternatives to Your Bath Products
Here are natural alternatives to common bath products that will create a safe and relaxing bath time ritual:
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Yoga-Friendly Festivals to Attend this Spring and Summer (Eastern US)
Here are 8 yoga friendly festivals in the East that we are looking forward to this spring and summer:
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Why Coconut Oil is Like Duct Tape for Your Health (Funny Video)
With the many wonders of coconut oil, it is no wonder that you toss it on every salad and add it to every dish you prepare. Damn, you even brush your teeth with it, coat your hair with it, and use it to get the party started in the bedroom!
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Why I Stopped Drinking Coffee and 10 Reasons You Should Too
We all know that drinking coffee has significant energy-boosting benefits. But do you know what your giving up in return for that energy high?
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The Truth About Tilapia: Why You Should Stop Eating it Right Now
Move aside tuna - tilapia is the new chicken of the sea, touted as an inexpensive, mild-flavored fish that is rich in protein and low in calories (26 grams of protein and 130 calories per 3.5-ounce cooked serving).
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Pros and Cons of Detox Cleanses
You have probably heard about the benefits of detox cleanses, from quick and easy weight loss and improved energy to a rebalance of your entire digestive system.
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8 Tips for Eating Healthy on Vacation
You work out daily. You eat right and make good decisions regarding your health and wellness. Then, vacation...
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Why Obama Banned Microbeads in Personal Care Products (Video)
At the end of 2015, President Barack Obama passed a Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015, a bill that bans microbeads from being included in personal-care products
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7 Natural Health & Wellness Products That Actually Work
Instead of reaching for over-the-counter health and wellness products that are often made with petrochemicals and other potentially cancer-causing ingredients, there are a variety of products that utilize the healing powers of nature.
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15 Tips to Eating Healthy While Dining Out
Who knows, maybe you will influence those around you to order healthy dining options too!
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7 Steps For an At-Home Ayurvedic Cleanse
An Ayurvedic cleanse will draw toxins and excess energies from your doshas to create balance and harmony within your body.
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8 Natural Cold Remedies to Keep Sickness at Bay
This change in season is the perfect time to snuggle on the couch under some fuzzy blankets and drink hot cocoa, but it may also bring the dreaded cold and flu through your front door!
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Bulletproof Coffee: What It Is and Why You Should Drink It
People are loving Bulletproof Coffee. But what is Bulletproof Coffee and what's all the fuss about? Learn about this popular healthy coffee trend here!
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Fall Fashion For Yogis: 9 Items You’ll Love
Here are 9 fall fashion essentials for yogis that will keep you feeling cozy and feeling stylish:
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Wounded Veteran Saved By Yoga (Video)
We want to celebrate a brave veteran who lost both of his legs after an improvised explosive device (IED) attack in Iraq.
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5 Healthy Drinks For Your Yogi Lifestyle
Make your calories count, and opt for healthy drinks that not only provide hydration, but also provide the essential nutrients to keep your temple running long and strong.
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Product Review: RAD Roller Massage Tools
Developed by a biomechanical expert and a professional triathlete, RAD Roller offers physical fitness, physical therapy and mobility products that are well-made, highly versatile, functional and easy to use.
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Confirmed: Processed and Red Meats Are Linked to Cancer
Yes, you read that right: processed meat is carcinogenic to humans. In fact, processed meat has been grouped in the same cancer risk category as tobacco smoking and asbestos, but that does not mean that they are equally as dangerous.
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Shop with Purpose: 9 Pink Yoga Products that Support Breast Cancer Awareness
YouAligned™ has done the research for you and has identified 9 products that are great for yogis as well as support breast cancer awareness and research:
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6 Eco-Friendly Makeup Brands to Bring Out Your Natural Beauty
Use eco-friendly makeup brands to avoid the hazardous chemicals that are in many beauty products. Here are 6 such brands that we have tested and love!
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Wanderlust 108: My Experience Doing a Mindful Triathlon
More than 8,300 people joined in September for Wanderlust 108 in the beautiful Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York. I’m not a runner, so when I signed up, I knew that I was going to skip the 5K and dive right into the yoga.
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6 Yoga Mat Alternatives to Diversify Your Practice
Here are six alternatives to the traditional yoga mat that will help enrich and diversify your unique yoga practice:
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5 Healthy Snacks to Keep You Feeling Satisfied and Guilt-Free
Whether you’re craving a sweet or savory treat, or maybe a new snack to add to your routine, we’ve got you covered. Here are 5 healthy snacks to keep you feeling satisfied and guilt-free:
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Product Review: Yoga Democracy Snake Yoga Leggings (Crops)
Yogi tested and YouAligned™ - We tested out the Snake Yoga Legging Crops by Yoga Democracy and here is what we found:
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5 Natural Skincare Brands for a Healthy, Beautiful You
Here are 5 natural skincare brands that offer natural, quality replacements for traditional skincare products without the icky ingredients or associated health risks:
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Product Review: Nina B. Roze Heart Butt™ Yoga Leggings
Nina B. Roze, designed by Nina Berenboym, is a functional athletic wear company that create pieces with feminine elegance that accentuate the beauty and curves of the female form. The brand combines Nina’s passion for fitness and nostalgia for ballet classes into a collection that embraces “feminine movement.”
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6 Unique Yoga Mats Too Awesome to Roll Up
When you are ready to purchase your next yoga mat, you may be overwhelmed with all the options...
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8 Supportive and Stylish Sports Bras from A Cups to DDs
Two different yogis – an A cup and a DD cup – have tested 8 yoga sports bras and have identified which bras are best for petite and full-figured yogis. Here is what they found:
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My First Yoga Festival Experience
In early August, I attended my very first yoga festival – Return to Roots, a 5-day yoga, music, and flow event in southern New Jersey. Return to Roots is exactly what the name implies – a return to your roots, including port-a-potties, primitive showers and camping in the great outdoors.
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8 Eco-Friendly Yoga Clothing Brands For Eco-Conscious Yogis
Choosing eco-friendly yoga clothing brands is a way to blend your love of yoga with your dedication to conserving this planet’s resources. Here are 8 eco-friendly yoga brands.
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6 Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats for a Healthier Practice
Consider switching to an eco-friendly yoga mat that is free of toxic chemicals and known carcinogens. Here are 6 eco-friendly yoga mats that are made with the environment and your health in mind:
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6 Yoga Clothing Brands Making a Splash This Summer
Here are 6 yoga clothing brands that that we think you'll love. We certainly do. Just because you wear yoga clothes for function or comfort does not mean that you have to blend in with the crowd.
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5 Tips for Practicing Yoga With Your Pet (video)
Sure, you can lock them in another room during your practice, but they are your furbabies and you love them, so you want them to be a part of your life and your practice.
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5 Yoga Props to Enhance Your Practice
There is a whole world of yoga props out there that can benefit and empower your yoga experience. Here are 5 yoga props that will enhance your yoga practice:
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10 Yoga Poses to Beat Belly Bloat and Promote Digestion
There are a variety of yoga poses that can help you beat belly bloat, gas, and indigestion. Experiment with one or a few of these poses to see what feels right for your body.
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How to be Gluten Free on a Budget
If you are currently gluten free or if you have committed to switch your diet permanently, here are 9 tips to eat gluten free on a budget:
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7 Tips for the Frugal Yogi
Even though yoga is a spiritual journey of mindfulness and self-love, it can get expensive. Here are our 7 tips for the frugal yogi. Follow these suggestions to maintain a fulfilling yoga practice without going broke:
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Get to Know a Yogi : Lauren Rudick
Every month in the “Get to Know a Yogi” series, we highlight a yogi that we think is making the yoga community a better, more uplifting and positive place. This month’s yogi is the international yoga teacher Lauren Rudick.
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6 Free Online Yoga Resources To Help Improve Your Practice
As more and more people realize the magic of yoga, hundreds of new free online yoga resources hit the market. Here are our favorite free online yoga resources that are making a positive impact on the world of yoga:
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15 Simple Food Swaps for a Healthier You
There’s a better way to manage your weight while enjoying the food you eat—and getting enough of it. If you make some simple food swaps, you can reduce your calories, and eat healthier without sacrificing taste or serving size.
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15 Reasons You Can’t Seem to Lose Your Belly Fat
15 Reasons Why You Can't Whittle Your Waist: For many of us, when we gain weight, the midsection is the first place to show it. The dreaded ‘spare tire’ around your waist may become a constant reminder that you are no longer 18 years old or that you frequent the diner at 2 am a little too frequently.
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6 Natural and DIY Remedies for Cellulite
Cellulite is made up of fat cells that are deposited beneath the skin and are visible above the skin’s surface with a dimpled, cottage cheese-like appearance.
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#DesireMap – This Book and Program Can Change Your Life – Here’s How :)
What if everything you want and wish for in your life can be attained by getting to the root of your feelings? Enter The Desire Map, a program, a book and a phenomenon that can change the way you approach your day, your week and your life.
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10 Great Yoga YouTube Channels for Free Yoga Videos
Are you looking for free yoga videos on YouTube? Here is our YouAligned list of the top 10 yoga YouTube channels to get you on your yoga mat right now:
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3 Tank Tops to Support Yogis with Big Boobs
If you are well-endowed on top – we are talking yogis with D+ breasts these are 3 tank tops that will work for you.
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Yoga in Schools: A case of religious teachings or physical fitness?
Do you think yoga in public schools is a violation of church and state? Is yoga religious in nature? Do you think yoga should be taught in public schools?
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Black is the New Orange – 5 Black Leggings We Love
To help you narrow down your search for the perfect pair of black leggings, here are our favorites for those days that your bubbly personality is all the color that you need.
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An Essential Oils Guide for Wellness
Essential oils are the modern-day magical cure-all for virtually any ailment (non-life threatening) or bodily irritation. Here are three necessary oils that you should have in your medicine cabinet at all times, which will get you started on the road to balancing your body and mind.
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Product Review: The Infinity Strap
In this product review we take a look at the yoga and stretching prop, the Infinity Strap. Is it #yogiapproved? We'll let you know....
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5 Dangerous Personal Care Products You Use Everyday and What to Use Instead
Most personal care products contain hard-to-pronounce synthetic chemicals and fragrances, many of which are toxic and can be harmful to your personal health – or even increase your risk of cancer.
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Product Review: Juil’s Hawa Flat for Grounding & Centering Your Body & Mind
In my research to realign my root chakra, I came across the shoe brand Juil that offers a variety of shoes that connect your body to the earth, a phenomenon known as earthing or grounding.
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Buddhibox Jewelry Subscription Box Review
If you are a spiritual yogi that cannot have enough inspirational jewelry – malas, crystals, stones and the like – then Buddhibox’s new Jewelry Subscription Box is a great way to grow your collection.
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Our Favorite Fitness Trackers for Yoga and Everything Else
We have performance-tested a sampling of activity trackers so that you don’t have to. We wore each of the trackers individually to test the performance, feel and functionality. We also wore them all at once – and looked a little ridiculous doing it – while practicing yoga, exercising on an elliptical machine, performing chores and errands, and while sleeping to compare the readings.
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8 Yoga Tanks That Keep Us Happy and Inspired
When I practice yoga at home or a studio, I want to wear clothes that make me comfortable, without looking like a sack of potatoes. We have compiled by top tanks that are comfortable, durable and stylish.
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Product Review: Vegan Cuts Beauty and Snack Subscription Box
Today’s yogi cares about their body and what they put in it and on it. The scary fact is that today’s beauty products and snacks are heavily processed, chemically produced and are often made with animal byproducts and cruel manufacturing practices. It can be difficult and time consuming to identify vegan-friendly products.
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Product Review: nicepipes Knee High Leg Warmers
The Nice Pipes Knee High Leg Warmers are an essential item for wintry weather and those that live in cold climates. If you are like me, you have a ton of capri-length pants that you can only wear indoors or during warmer months.
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Product Review – Manduka Pro Yoga Mat
I have been using the Manduka Black Mat PRO for four months now, and during that time I have fallen in love over and over again. There were so many positive attributes to this mat – quality, thickness and eco-friendly construction...
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Product Review – Sapphire Soul Subscription Box
Today’s yogi is often in touch with their body and their spiritual self and soul. If you want a monthly gift of love and soul inspiration for yourself, a friend or your Valentine, the Sapphire Soul Balance Box is the subscription box for you.
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I Did a TeaTox – Here’s What Happened (Before & After Photos)
I began my Tiny Tea teatox in January with the hope of whittling my waistline and eliminating some of the harm I did to my body between Thanksgiving and the New Year. As the website recommended, I drank the tea 30 minutes before breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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5 Yoga Pants You’ll Love (Review)
When it comes to yoga pants, I am critical. I like pants have a mid-to-high-rise waistband that stays in place and does not require constant readjustment during my yoga practice or while running errands.
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I Did A One-Day Juice Cleanse – Here’s What Happened
I know what you're thinking, "one day?". How is a one-day cleanse going to do anything? Here is what happened - you might be surprised.
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A Review of the December 2014 Yogi Surprise Subscription Box
Yogi Surprise is a monthly health and wellness subscription box that curates natural products for yogis and those that lead a natural lifestyle. Each month, you will receive a “retreat in a box” that includes six to eight full size products for your active lifestyle, including yoga accessories, natural beauty products, and organic treats.
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Goodebox Review and Giveaway
We review Goodebox, a monthly subscription box that provides curated healthy beauty products, non-toxic and natural cosmetics, personal care products, and health and wellness products.
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Product Review: Box of Happies Subscription Box (Video)
Box of Happies is a monthly subscription box of four to six handmade products created by talented artists. This box is just like an Etsy surprise box that introduces you to talented artists around the globe.
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Product Review: Buddhibox – A Subscription Box For Yogis
This is a review of Buddhibox, a new monthly subscription box that features four to six curated items to enhance your yoga practice and lifestyle.
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How Holistic Treatments And Yoga Cured My Headaches
Work, family, and daily life stressors can cause headaches from time to time. We’ve all had these headaches at one point or another but they’re generally easily relieved by a few hours of sleep or a dose of ibuprofen. But what about chronic headaches?
