A Transformative Retreat Where Femininity Meets Feminism
I want to share a place with you that has always been my secret retreat,…
I want to share a place with you that has always been my secret retreat,…
“Don’t believe the lies you tell yourself — we’re here to disengage with a lot of beliefs,” Jess, the tanned, wise yoga instructor at Salish Lodge & Spa reminds us to be present and let our egos go. I am stretching my body in a Vinyasa Flow morning class as I look out over a 268-foot drop known as the famous Snoqualmie Falls. Perhaps the most magnificent view from any yoga studio in the world, my mind finds peace in the harmony of the open-air glass windows.
BLVD Hotel & Spa Studio City is a sweet boutique hotel in Los Angeles and…
It may sound like a dream, but what I’m about to tell you is real…
Summer is upon us but you’re slathered on the SPF, is there anything else you can do? Researchers suggest that what you eat can help protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. So grab an apple and a good book and read on.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) involves understanding yourself and understanding others by: (1) having an awareness of your own emotions and managing them effectively while (2) empathizing with others’ emotions and managing your relationships with them effectively. And, unlike IQ, which some people believe is pretty much set in stone, EQ is something that can be developed with practice.
Naturally occurring toxins and environmental pollutants are everywhere. Some are easier to avoid than others. Whilst regular detoxification through a healthy diet, a cleanse when needed, and health-promoting lifestyle habits can help remove these toxins from our bodies; we need to ensure we know exactly where the biggest sources come from, and do our best to minimize our exposure in the first place.
Bisphenol A or BPA has been connected to a variety of health problems ranging from cancer to heart disease. But much of the science is showing that it negatively effects our bodies, leading to hormone related issues like breast cancer and possibly birth defects.
According to Rainbow Mars, one of Hollywood’s most sought after health, beauty and fitness advocates, in 21 days you can change your skin, increase your energy, have more restful sleep, reduce your cellulite, alleviate mood swings and find increased attention and memory.
Yoga includes pranayama, the practice of working with the breath in a variety of techniques. Some of these breathing exercises are heating, some cooling, some wake us up, some quiet us down and others encourage a state of balance. One of these techniques is alternate nostril breathing, which is a practice that can be done almost any time, by almost anybody, to encourage balance in body, mind and spirit.