Looking Beneath the Veneer
Part of being human is seeking shared sensibility, or aesthetic. But it’s also part of the human experience to transcend it, to seek commonality beyond the visual. How can we find a deeper connection among one another.
Eating Angst + Black Rice with Radicchio, Shaved Fennel
Obsessing over what goes into your mouth can often lead to extreme cravings and erratic eating behaviors. None of us really know the answers, but what we do know is that removing stress and anxiety from what you eat is crucial in finding balance and health. Here is a simple recipe you can bring to any occasion and is a crowd pleaser with the less healthfully inclined.
Kye's Montana
One of the best ways to pursue health and happiness is through food. Sushi hand roll meets burrito, without any limitations as to what's inside- Kye's is the perfect manifestation of it all. We have a feeling that Santa Monica isn't the only place you'll be seeing the Kyrito!
Tracy Ng
Tracy Ng is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has a practice in Santa Monica and is committed to educating her patients on all things holistic. It’s rare to get to know a doctor on a personal level, especially before making an appointment, so here’s to learning more about Tracy!
Conscious Collaging
Vision boarding is a powerful way to reveal desires as well as attract and possess that which we want. By creating a clear intention, we are able to engage more purposefully with it. Like attracts like. Trust the timing of your life and be clear with what you want, the universe is listening.
The Art Of Knowing What You Want
Here’s the dirty little secret about manifesting that no one tells you: once it materializes, it may very well look and feel nothing like you expected it to. What’s the point of having your dream house if you’re lonely in it? Or your ideal man or woman if you don’t feel the connection?
Kundalini Yoga: Power of Manifestation
Have you ever thought about something so much, that it became true? It all stems back to our thoughts and the words we choose to speak. Practice this meditation and mantra to find clarity in your sound current, and to create more of what you would like to see in the world.
New Year’s Bowl of Goodness + Mindful Eating Resolutions
For this year's resolution, we're encouraging everyone to practice mindful eating and appreciation. No matter what you eat. If you focus on mindful eating, we guarantee that you will feel healthier, lose weight if you need to, digest better, and all of that noise of "what to eat" will start to drop away.
Integratron Sound Bath
We’re surrounded by noise-pollution. Everywhere we go, there are loudspeakers, horns honking, voices screaming. We don’t realize how much toxicity we’re taking in. But we are—all the time. And sound baths aim to correct this.
McKenna Koon
Originally from Portland, Oregon, McKenna Koon trained in Vision & Goal coaching while working as a community leader for lululemon athletica. She currently works as a Social Media Strategist for the Santa Monica-based advertising agency Mistress. Track her down to attend one of her vision board workshops in LA- the perfect way to start off your year.
The Method To Our Madness
Ah, a new year. It’s an exciting time to get real, think about what you want, and go for it. It’s also a prime opportunity to consider organization tools to optimally function with lots of stuff going on. How do we efficiently spend our time, fully complete tasks, and give each 100%? Here’s our secret.
Operating From The Inside Out
What is it that drives us, catalyzes us? Where we set our intentions from tells us everything about our current state. Are we focusing on the feeling or on the outcome? Because, in the end, it’s the internal experience we’re after.
Setting Intentions
Meditation offers us a moment to catch our breath and connect within. When we connect to the feeling underneath our desires, magic happens. In this meditation, set your intentions and let Danielle Beinstein guide you to that special place.
Nourishing Nog
'Tis the season for eggnog and honestly, we couldn't be more turned off by what's inside generic eggnog. Booze mixed with eggs, heavy cream, sugar, and spices…ugh! No wonder people get sick over the holidays. This combination is basically a cold waiting to happen. Fortunately, we've turned this classic recipe into something super delicious, nutritious and healing.
Late Sunday Afternoon
Most of us probably have some hesitation in declaring that we in fact do believe in magic. Magic is a trick after all. Isn't it? There is no place better to find this local magic than the new shop in Venice, CA- Late Sunday Afternoon. Best known for their upcycled scarves, these texture mantras are blessed and knotted to serve as a reminder to bless yourself and your mystery adventure. Read more about where to go to step out of your story and into your life, all within the cocoon and vibe of a Late Sunday Afternoon.
Hilary Pearlson
Hilary Pearlson, founder at Jewels of a Dreamer, has become a dear friend. We met in Manhattan this summer and instantly felt close. An incredible curator of all fine things, Hilary is also the most humble, loving, gorgeous girl both inside and out. Just feeling her presence will elevate your mood! So take some time and read up about Hilary’s current inspirations that she shares with us this week.
Conscious Consumerism
Meaningful gifting is a beautiful exchange. A gift is an offering, an interpretation of a loved one’s persona. There’s nothing more exciting than finding the perfect gift for someone you deeply care about. Thankfully, many brands have taken social, economic, and environmental issues to heart and offer gifts that promote what the season is truly about: helping others. Here we share a few brands with style and a conscience that should make it onto your radar this year.
Love Languages
There’s infinite ways to show someone you love them, but wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly what someone wants. Author Gary Chapman wrote The 5 Love Languages and Danielle Beinstein breaks them down to help us find meaning. Find out how you show love.
Becoming Present with Kundalini Yoga
The possibility of pure openness is what people desire most, yet most have no idea that this would heal them. When we are in our element of self-regeneration, spaciousness, openness, and heart-centered living, what ripples outward is a better world. Clear your mind and become fully present with our resident Kundalini instructor, Taylor Eyewalker. This meditation will simply allow you to fully express your ultimate energy potential and capacity as a human being.