Looking for a low maintenance plant to detox the air in your house? Look no further than the Snake Plant! Also called Mother-in-law’s Tongue, this hearty plant filters a wide range of commonly found toxins in households--benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and ammonia. It grows in bright shade and requires only one watering per week. Super easy to care for! #plants

Check out Organic Spa Magazine owner Bev Maloney-Fischback in this great top from @anatomiestyle ! Anatomie is a conscious, luxury travel and sustainable fashion brand. Their selections are “designed with a style-meets-function mentality and is executed with European fabrics and craftsmanship.”

Psychologically, the sun makes you feel good and brightens your outlook. Physically, it is a prime source of vitamin D, which is known as “the sunshine vitamin,” because it is produced in the body as a response to the sun. Vitamin D supports the brain, the bones, and the immune and nervous systems. But too much exposure to UV light can lead to lines and wrinkles on one side of the spectrum, and skin cancer on the other. Head to our site for natural sunscreens that provide full-spectrum protection while you enjoy the sunshine this summer. Link in bio! #skincare #sunscreen #summer

Auriga Ginger Tea Recipe From @capellabangkok 1 tablespoon ginger (or galangal root) 4 tablespoons wild honey
Squeezed juice from 1⁄2 lemon
2 cups brewed green tea 1 teaspoon curcumin Place ginger or galangal root, wild honey, lemon juice and one cup green tea, cooled, into a blender. Blend. Strain. Pour into a glass bottle, adding another cup of green tea (cooled) and curcumin powder. Adjust honey for more sweetness as desired. Keep refrigerated. Serve straight from the bottle into a small glass with no ice. Note: Besides ginger’s many benefits, enjoy green tea’s fat-burning and anti-aging properties, curcumin’s antioxidants and honey’s antibacterial compounds. #recipes #tea #ginger

This week’s #weekendgetaway comes from @rosewoodmiramarbeach ! Sixteen acres along the Pacific Ocean beachfront provide the setting for this beloved 116-room coastal retreat in the town of Montecito, about 90 miles up the coast from Los Angeles. Billed as the only resort in Southern California to offer rooms right on the sand, the resort makes it easy to spread out, thanks to lots of outdoor dining space at the six outlets (as well as picnic options); outdoor activities like bocce, shuffleboard, kayaking, surfing and classes on the cardio terrace; and experiences like one-on-one fitness sessions that can be held anywhere on lush grounds. #travel #domestictravel

Happy #NationalDogDay from us to you and your furry friends! Dog owners are constantly reminded of at least one thing – the time, and the time is always now to play catch, enjoy a treat or simply bask in the company of companions. Remembering that the time is now, and that now may be a good time to enjoy fun, is a lesson children may not want to lose as they grow older and take on more responsibility. #dog #pets #bff #lifelessons

Getting to Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, on the pristine 600-acre, UNESCO-designated Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve, requires riding a seaplane, boat or helicopter into the wild. It may not be easy, but that’s a good part of the fun—knowing that once you arrive, you will immerse in a true wilderness experience, wildlife encounters and incomparable natural beauty. Guests stay in luxurious canvas tents along the estuary, which are packed down at the end of the season and built back up the next year. Choosing among experiences unique to the surroundings, guests can paddle canoes and kayaks into wildlife habitats; follow the Wild Side First Nations Interpretive Trail; boat into Clayoquot Sound to see whales, sea lions, porpoises, otters, eagles and bears; horseback ride through old-growth forest to glacial river crossings and abandoned gold mines; and canyon up glacier-fed Bedwell River to a waterfall channel with hidden waterholes. @clayoquotwildernesslodge #travel #wellnesstravel

Understanding authentic wellness is easier when we hone in on Pillars of Wellness, stress management practices meant to be experienced together for optimal well-being. Read all about the Pillars of Wellness in our latest post and strengthen your journey of mind-body healing! See the link in our bio. #mentalwellness #wellness

Matcha Bliss Balls! 1 cup shredded raw coconut
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
11⁄2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
1⁄2 cup raw cashew butter
1⁄4 cup coconut butter (softened in microwave)
4 pitted dates (soaked in water for 10 minutes)
2 teaspoons matcha powder
1 teaspoon vanilla paste or 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1⁄2 cup almond flour or coconut flour
Pinch of Maldon flake salt For Topping (optional)
2 tablespoons coconut butter (plus more for “frosting”) 2 tablespoons shredded coconut or hemp seeds 1. In a food processor, add all ingredients (starting with the lesser end of recommended amounts and working your way up) and blend until a thick but moldable cookie dough-like texture forms (3-5 minutes). Scrape down sides as needed. 
 2. If the mixture is too thick or crumbly, add more cashew butter and/or a small amount of the date soaking water. If too wet, add more almond flour and pulse. It should be thick and scoopable. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more matcha for matcha flavor, dates for sweetness, or cashew butter for creaminess. 
 3. Scoop out 1 tablespoon amounts and gently roll into balls (there should be about 22). Repeat until all dough is formed into balls. 
 4. Enjoy as is, roll in shredded coconut or hemp seeds, or refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to chill before topping with warmed (melted) coconut butter. If “frosting,” chill again to set (about 10 minutes). 
 5. If freezing or refrigerating bites before serving, they’re ready to enjoy once they’re firm to the touch. For best results, store in the freezer for up to one month or refrigerate up to one week. If storing in the freezer, let thaw 5-10 minutes before enjoying. Via: @clayoquotwildernesslodge #recipe #matcha

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, here are suggestions for ways to decrease your summer anxiety. Story by @kristinmeekhof Opt to tag along instead lead. There’s an abundance of pressure when it comes to taking on leadership roles, both formal and informal, so give yourself permission to take a break this season. Letting someone else take the lead may seem awkward at first, but it can give you freedom to tend to other things. Find small, simple things to do. Sometimes an ambitious schedule of events can create stress. Instead of filling up the days with several activities, think about engaging in small, simple things. These experiences can be just as rich and fulfilling. Embrace imperfection and celebrate the small wins. During the summer season, it is easy for the inner-critic to emerge. Aiming for perfection puts unnecessary stress on yourself. What you may perceive as a flaw, others often fail to notice. Instead, celebrate the small wins, whether it is a meal you created or enjoying the beautiful weather. Inhale calm. Scents can transform your awareness into a state of calm. No matter where you are, give yourself the gift of scent, whether it be a favorite fragrance, a flower or an essential oil. Select a serene environment. A sunny outlook is important for both mind and body. And it isn’t unusual to experience an emotional connection to your surroundings, so carefully select a place to spend your time, even if it is a special chair to sit on. You can add meaningful objects to uplift the space as well. #mentalhealth #stressfree

Looking for a #weekendgetaway ? Well look no further than @asburyoceanclub ! Part of a larger, multi-project plan to revitalize and redevelop Asbury Park’s waterfront, the 54-room Asbury Ocean Club opened in 2019 as the area’s only real five-star hotel—and as a self-proclaimed “beach hideaway in the sky” less than 90 minutes from Philly. Nature is felt everywhere here, from the greenery-lined pool deck and garden to the clean, organic design of the rooms and suites, each of which has a private terrace overlooking sea or dunes. Enjoy the serene setting up close with guided shoreline runs or socially distanced outdoor boot camps, yoga and meditation sessions and other fitness classes.

Happy #WorldElephantDay ! Did you know? Elephants help maintain forest and savanna ecosystems for other species and are integrally tied to rich biodiversity. Elephants are important ecosystem engineers. They make pathways in dense forested habitat that allow passage for other animals.