wellness
Every Moment Counts… Yes, Even Washing Your Hair
12 Nov 2008 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • products • wellness
When the shorter days of impending winter start to slow me down or I feel overwhelmed by obstacles in my life, I see it as a chance to take a deep breath and get back to basics. I try to stop rushing things and to notice all the subtle opportunities in my day to make [...]
Wellness in Stressful Times
29 Oct 2008 ~ 2 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • wellness • yoga
What’s usually the first thing to go during stressful times? Answer: we stop taking care of ourselves. We forget our bodies. We clutter our minds. We stop having fun. Here’s the kicker: what makes us better in the face of challenge is the ability to stay calm, keep perspective and lighten up. When our battery [...]
Take A Bath: A Simple Way to Unwind
22 Oct 2008 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • products • wellness
It’s a good time to return to simple pleasures. What are your easy ways to unwind? What makes you feel good without much effort? Here’s a favorite from my list: I close the bathroom door behind me and submerge myself in a warm bath. I love to use our Bathe Bath Soak. Sea Salt, Epsom [...]
Start Fresh for Autumn: A Green Drink That Helps
29 Sep 2008 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • face • wellness
Autumn is the seasonal beginning of a downshift from the heat and activity of summertime and a move toward the hibernation of winter. During autumn we harvest the fruits of our year’s labor and stock up on resources that will get us through till the re-growth of spring. As we begin to focus our energies [...]
Coconut Water: It’s Better Than Gatorade
24 Sep 2008 ~ 2 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • products • wellness
Okay, I’m gonna come clean. Even though I own a spa and yoga studio, have a daily meditation practice and take pretty darned good care of my body, I haven’t renounced alcohol or a good party night from time to time. Thankfully, I still know how to celebrate. My Chinese Medicine doctor once advised me, [...]
Beauty Secret from the IO Family Farm (OM OF NM)
17 Sep 2008 ~ 1 Comment ~ Categories: blog • eco-living • face • mind • products • wellness
As one of IO’s founders and also a child of city folk turned organic farmers, I want to share an experience I just returned from as I journeyed to the high desert of New Mexico for the harvest. Every year in the transition from summer to fall, I return to our organic farm to help [...]
IO Renewal Day: Renewed Spirits, Refreshed Space
10 Sep 2008 ~ 2 Comments ~ Categories: blog • eco-living • wellness
Yesterday was our annual IO Renewal Day. Well, everyday is renewal day at IO, but this day has a different focus for us. Once a year we close down to the public and officially turn the renewal attention on our team and the space we work in. We clean and refresh the Spa and Yoga [...]
Darshan: Receiving a Divine Blessing
28 Aug 2008 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • mind • wellness
Last night I received darshan from Mother Meera. This holy blessing literally means “sight”, referring to a vision or connection to the divine. Born in India, Mother Meera is thought to be an incarnation of the Divine Mother (the mother of the universe in Hinduism). It is said she can tap into the “Light”, a [...]
5 Spa Refreshment Tips for Summer
20 Aug 2008 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • body • products • wellness
1. REFRESH-MINT: A Delicious Mint Cooler This refreshing and healthy drink is one of my favorites for summertime. It’s a cold version of fresh mint tea. It’s healthy (no refined sugar and better for you than a can of soda), invigorating and stomach settling. Ingredients Teapot full of hot water One bunch of Mint (either [...]
Rise and Shine: The Value of Morning Ritual
06 Aug 2008 ~ 3 Comments ~ Categories: blog • wellness
Many people don’t like the start of their day. Work. Responsibility. Tasks. Ugh. There’s a lot that can make it hard to get up in the morning. In the past year, my life has altered for the better with a focus on personal time in the morning and it’s changed the way I feel when [...]
