7 Grounding Practices for the Holidays

As the holiday season has a tendency to bring on the stressors, it’s important to find ways to stay calm + centered—especially so you can truly enjoy your festive gatherings, cozy fireplaces, + warm mugs of superfood cider. From gratitude journaling to gathering elements from nature for your home, here are 7 grounding practices that will support + nourish your soul through the season.

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Heart of the Week: Magic Carpet Yoga Mats for Kids

Sharing my passion for yoga with my kids is one of my biggest JOYS, so when I discovered these Young Yogi Yoga Mats by Magic Carpet, I instantly fell in love with their kiddie sizes + gorgeous designs. The patterns + colors are inspired by Designer + Founder Sophie Leininger's adventures from Baja California to Oakland, and the mats themselves are eco-friendly + non-toxic—what more could you ask for? ♥♥♥! 

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The Benefits of Corpse Pose

If you've ever practiced yoga, you've capped off your flow with savasana, or corpse pose. While it may look like you're drifting off to sleep when you're in final resting pose, this asana with its creepy, Halloweeny name is an ESSENTIAL for your practice, with magical benefits for the body + spirit! 

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Heart of the Week: Autumn HIIT Workout

As the days get shorter and we move towards the holidays, everything seems to get a bit on the hectic sidewhich is why I'm LOVING short + sweet high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts! Try out this autumn routine I created with Free People to boost your balance, strengthen and tone your body, + increase your stamina! 

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Embracing the Transformative Power of Motherhood


As my kiddies slipped into their Halloween costumes + transformed into a little turkey + piglet, I began thinking about my own TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY over the past 5 years of becoming a mother. Read on for my thoughts about facing fear and loss during this time, while ultimately embracing the BEAUTY + POWER of motherhood! 

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Fall Favorites

I'm LOVING every minute of fall + feel AMAZING after finishing our 5-day Philosophie Tribe Fall Cleanse! This week, I've been reflecting on all the people, places, + even the little things that just make life so MAGICAL, and thought I'd share some of them with you!

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Sophie’s Halloween Treat Picks

Got a sweet tooth for Halloween candy, but want to avoid artificial flavoring and coloring and other icky ingredients (especially for your little trick-or-treaters)? Read on for my list of healthier (but no less yummy!) candy options, including chocolate bars, gumballs, + creepy crawly gummy worms! 

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Heart of the Week: Greensboro + Back with My Canopy Verde Weekender Bag

I love the City of Angels, but every once in awhile it feels so good to escape to somewhere GREEN + OPEN! A couple of weekends ago, I ventured down to the South with my hubby for my longtime friend's magical wedding celebration, which was full of twinkly lights, juicy watermelon, and country music. And since I was going to Greensboro, I thought I'd bring along my new favorite eco + vegan weekender bag by Canopy Verde! 

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Celebrate National Kale Day with 5 Kale-centric Recipes!

 

Happy National Kale Day! I thought I'd share my ♥ for the cruciferous king with these 5 delish recipes featuring kale in all its superfood glory! Read on for how to whip up 2 green smoothies, a DIY kale juice (created with a blender!), a colorful harvest salad, and some seriously cheesy (+non-dairy) kale chips! 

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Yoga with Kids - Fall Flow

Share your practice with your little yogis + yoginis with this fun FALL FLOW featuring Mountain Pose, Dragon Pose, Warrior 1, Down Dog, and Airplane! My kiddies especially love the mantras that go along with the various movements in the asanas, as they learn that the benefits of yoga extend way beyond the physical element 

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