σωφροσύνη (n.) a healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one’s true self, and resulting in true happiness.
How’s everyone feeling after yesterday? 🧘🏼♀️ A little sore from yoga? 💃🏼 Or dance? ⚡️ Or a little more thirsty after all that beautiful energy work? Good! That means we got the blood pumpin and those meridians open, activated & stimulated. I've shared these in the SWELL Health Facebook Group before so you may have …
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, I have a bit of a change & adjustments to the in-person Anxiety Workshops coming up!! But don't worry, I'm not canceling- I'm actually hoping to make it more accessible for everyone!.. With the weather sadly getting a bit worse.. and road conditions getting a bit scarier to drive.. and gas …
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Build-A-Box lets you customize your own Gift Boxes - for yourself or a loved one! Create your custom gift box by choosing from a variety of... HERBAL TEAS A variety of organic herbal tea blends to help with sleep, anxiety, stress, soothing & nourishing alternatives to coffee, etc. ESSENTIAL OILS A variety of essential oil …
Acne for me has been a personal struggle (and embarrassment) for as long as I can remember. Even at 28, I still experience the odd the blemish, but it no longer holds the power over me like it once did. Working through my health struggles, I found that acne was a complicated one. I didn't …
Quick and easy bevy to impress anyone- as a mocktail or a cocktail! If you know me, you know I've always loved creating cocktails. I've never been one to drink "just because" or "to get drunk" - it was always about the experience and social aspect for me so I loved to sip and create …
Camping season has been in FULL FORCE for my family and I so I've been stocking up on a few essentials. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you may have seen a few camping items that I looove to have on hand. Some of these items are my after-sun spray and rollers, zinc/sunscreen, …
Well I don't know about you, but here on Vancouver Island we've been getting hit with A LOT of heat waves recently- which my plants and I are TOTALLY loving! My skin however, not so much.. EVEN THOUGH I know we all already know what to do, too much fun in the sun can still …
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Yesterday I shared a quick post on my social media about a Castor Oil Bath and got a lot of inquiries so I thought I would dive in a little deeper here! a little bit of castor oil history first.. Castor oil can be a fun (or scary) topic- depending on who you ask 😉 …
WHAT IS IT Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that involves swishing either sesame or coconut oil in your mouth for an extended period of time to assist with oral health. I know, most people are skeptics when they first hear about it! But this ancient practice spiked the interest of modern day scientists …
If you know me, you know I'm a huge bubble bath fan! I've always considered the bath to be my "safe place" or "sanctuary" if you will. I'll hide away and spend hooours in there - and I'll go all out, too! Bubbles, bath salts, candles, book, tea (or wine..), music... and of course, bath …
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