Let’s be Ecocentrics | by Chantal Di Donato
March 7, 2016
Let’s be Ecocentrics | by Chantal Di Donato
After visiting the Vegfest in Brighton last weekend and being part of several Vegan forums, I really would like to share the need for a new concept: Ecocentrism. Many of the people who become vegan do so for the animals; they decide to pursue a route of kindness and avoid cruelty against other living beings.... View Article
Super Juices | by Gwen Gaydos
February 25, 2016
Super Juices | by Gwen Gaydos
Happy Thursday! Today I want to share some very valuable SUPER JUICES with you! They are really super foods, but if we consume in the form of juice, we can get way more vitamins and minerals in a concentrated form from them. I have personally done a lot of research on these as I... View Article
Benefits of Yin Yoga | by Davina Wellesley
February 17, 2016
Benefits of Yin Yoga | by Davina Wellesley
Yin Yoga encourages the prāna, Qi or life force to flow consistently through our meridian system. Our well-being abides in the maintenance of this meridian system and it’s our fascia that houses this intelligent network system. Whenever we stimulate our fascia it directly affects the quality of the Qi that is flowing in... View Article
Could prevention be the ultimate health care? | by Chantal Di Donato
February 4, 2016
Could prevention be the ultimate health care? | by Chantal Di Donato
As a child I remember a Colgate commercial saying: “prevention is better than curing,” so we should always brush our teeth properly to avoid cavities. Since then, I have the feeling that this message has been diluted in the race for corporations, especially Big Pharma and Big Agra to make bigger revenues. Without digging too... View Article
Before Going to the The Doc: Natural Winter Remedies |by Michelle Mitchum
January 18, 2016
Before Going to the The Doc: Natural Winter Remedies |by Michelle Mitchum
For some of us, it’s pretty cold outside, and for many that means a wet nose or a winter bug from time to time. To ward off winter colds naturally we turned to holistic health practitioner Michelle Mitchum of The Orange Moon to give us some insight in what to try before heading to the... View Article
Sticking to a Practice | by Tegan Bukowski
December 19, 2015
Sticking to a Practice | by Tegan Bukowski
It doesn’t matter how advanced you are or how much you love your yoga practice, everyone has times where it feels like the most painful thing in the world to peel yourself out of bed/off the couch to get on your mat. Even the most dedicated seeming yogis have days where the last thing they... View Article
SERENE x Spotify | This week we are listening to…
December 16, 2015
SERENE x Spotify | This week we are listening to…
Every week the SERENE team curates a Spotify playlist for your listening enjoyment. So pull up a comfy chair, don some cool headphones or turn up your SONOS and zen out with us to our favorite songs from this week.
9 Tips for Grounding | by Tegan Bukowski
November 20, 2015
9 Tips for Grounding | by Tegan Bukowski
Sometimes I am so ungrounded that I feel like I am going to float away. I am a very idealistic person with 1000 different ideas flying through my brain a minute for ways that the world could or should work better, big idea things that I should do, different things that could be designed better,... View Article
Stress and Superfoods | by Gwen Gaydos
November 11, 2015
Stress and Superfoods | by Gwen Gaydos
Ever had a one of those weeks?? You know, crazy busy, nonstop work and family… and stress!!!! Stress can wreak havoc on your body, causing major issues like high cholesterol, heart disease, ulcers, IBS, chronic fatigue, adrenal burnout, eczema, candida overgrowth, arthritis, auto-immune diseases and more. See, stress causes a cascade of events in your... View Article
Arthritis and Yoga, A Mind Body Connection | by Caroline Druitt
November 4, 2015
Arthritis and Yoga, A Mind Body Connection | by Caroline Druitt
Last week was particularly poignant for me, it marked National Arthritis Week as well as almost two and a half years since I was first diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. In 2013 aged 21 I was just starting back in my final year of University studying fashion promotion. At the time I wasn’t enjoying my course... View Article
Solving Fertility Woes | by Chantal Di Donato
October 31, 2015
Solving Fertility Woes | by Chantal Di Donato
In recent years, infertility has continued to increase, with women struggling to have a baby and turning to fertility drugs, IVF treatments and even surrogates. Struggling to have a baby can take a huge toll on the body and mind, and also on a couple’s relationship. Women often report feeling inapt when struggling to conceive,... View Article
The Benefits of Yoga Asana | by Davina Wellesley
October 24, 2015
The Benefits of Yoga Asana | by Davina Wellesley
Yoga āsana is only one of eight branches on the tree of yoga. The benefits that can be achieved from āsana alone are manyfold and reach far beyond those of flexibility and a toned body. In this article we will look at what some of the great teachers have had to say about the practice... View Article
Creating Time in the City | by Davina Wellesley
October 14, 2015
Creating Time in the City | by Davina Wellesley
The past week has seen multiple energetic movements in nature. These are energies that have the potential to positively influence us so that we can realize our inner dreams and consciously manifest them into our lives. There are a growing number of people that are tuning in, but with the backdrop of continuous grey noise... View Article
How to Calm the Mind for Better Sleep | by Chloe Brotheridge
October 2, 2015
How to Calm the Mind for Better Sleep | by Chloe Brotheridge
We are a sleep deprived species. In the UK the prevalence of insomnia is 37%, according to a study published recently. But insomnia and sleep deprivation not only result in the obvious tiredness and irritability; it’s also linked with increased rates of depression, anxiety and even pain. My hypnotherapy practise is full of women with... View Article
How Fashion Makes You Healthy | by Gwen Gaydos
October 2, 2015
How Fashion Makes You Healthy | by Gwen Gaydos
I wanted to write this in honor of New York Fashion Week. It’s such an exciting time in the city with a flood of shows, parties, and events, and many of you may think- who cares about all this, who cares about fashion?! Even I (as a former and current dabbling model) can get to... View Article
The Best Herbal Remedies to Combat Allergies the Natural Way | by Alden Wicker
September 30, 2015
The Best Herbal Remedies to Combat Allergies the Natural Way | by Alden Wicker
This season was pretty awful when it comes to allergies, especially in New York, an unsuspecting danger zone, considering its relatively little greenery. I got lucky — I started taking daily doses of two OTC medications due to an entirely separate allergic reaction before allergy season commenced, so I was inadvertently protected. After a while, though,... View Article
Hormones: Are They Bringing you Down | by Zoe Lind Van’t Hof
September 14, 2015
Hormones: Are They Bringing you Down | by Zoe Lind Van’t Hof
Have you felt cranky, tired, screamed at your nearest and dearest or become teary without any reason over the last couple of weeks, often for reasons that you cannot explain? Do you find yourself fully aware that you are not able to be the best version of yourself and that even if you really set... View Article
The Collective Sigh: Don’t Believe the Hype! | By Lauren Zander
September 1, 2015
The Collective Sigh: Don’t Believe the Hype! | By Lauren Zander
I write about all sorts of things that come up in my coaching—love, relationships, time management, character traits… but today I want to I want address a subject that is possibly THE most important concern (or should be) for me, my family, my clients and community: Health. The state of your body during your time... View Article
