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These days affirmations are everywhere. Bought into the spotlight from the wellness and life coaching book ‘The Secret,’ now celebrities from Oprah (duh!) to Miranda…

“Intention setting.” Ever heard this mentioned? Probably. It’s a phrase that tends to get thrown around quite a bit by many spiritual teachers, life coaches,…

Some people have the ability to reach for and get what they want. They seem to have everything figured out, wonderful things just seem to…

5 Easy Ways to Detox Fast So you have had a big weekend, one where you may have eaten too much food, drank a little…

We believe living a well balanced life should positively impact not only ourselves but increase the wellness of those around us. The idea for the…

Practicing self compassion isn’t a new idea, but it is as important as checking your emails when you get to work. So it’s sad that…

Close to three-quarters of us have smartphones, and at least a third of the pictures taken are selfies. There are many who are quick to…

Mediation and mindfulness are singular activities. They strive for oneness through self-reflection, in order to navigate our outer (and inner) wider world with awareness and…

“Buddhist monks begin each day with a chant of gratitude for the blessings of their life. Native American elders begin each ceremony with grateful prayers…

Have you ever wondered, “how might my life be better if I owned fewer possessions and spent more time cultivating the feeling of gratitude for everything…

    Christmas in Bali is always very festive and diverse. The Balinese believe that particularly at this time of year, the most important thing…

  Amidst the busy chatter of Christmas parties, presents and holidays, we sometimes can get lost in all the indulgence. I find the simplest way…

We love a celebration. Any excuse to gather friends, family, great food is good with us! Although we show love all year round, there is…

    We often get caught up in our daily routine that we become tense and forget to relax.  For many, finding a way to…

Most of us live a very hectic life and with the world being so fast-paced, we sometimes don’t even have time to take a breath….

There’s nothing more nourishing for the soul than pampering yourself. Its important to keep your body and soul in balance and having self awareness to…

Stress can be inevitable. Sometimes its good for you – its gives you that extra push to get things done. But we all know too…

Yoga is an internal journey of self-discovery, an opportunity to connect with your true self on a deeper level. At its core, it is about…

When I first arrived in Bali I was astounded by the joy and love I seemed to receive from the Balinese people. It seemed to…

Our retreat yoga instructor Widya has been teaching yoga for 15 years. Her practice is influenced by anusara and ashtanga and is passionate about the transformative…

To me books open up a whole new world. They are beautiful little bibles of knowledge that have been collated by people who have experienced…

Breath. Flow. Uninterrupted concentration. Mindfulness, and a little bit of magic. All these elements combine to create the blissful experience found in both surfing and…

The more you can truly love yourself on a deep authentic level, the easier it becomes to make healthy choices. When you stop fighting your…

Why is it that eating well can sometimes feel like a struggle? Some days it’s easy to walk past the junk food vendors without a…

  Dear Gorgeous Goddesses, This week our theme at the retreats is all about SELF – LOVE. In the midst of how hectic life can…

Ujayii, the breath at the heart of most yoga asana practice, is oceanic in quality. Smooth, consistent, steady, audible. Teachers often instruct students to ride…