Shameless plug (sigh) but I gotta do it, since
discovering Palo Santo last year, my husfriend and I have become slightly obsessed. This magical wood has been used by the Incas and
indigenous people of the Andes for centuries and is often used by Shamans in sacred plant spirit ceremonies such as Ayahuasca. It is used for energy cleansing
and healing in a similar way to sage, the smoke omitted from this natural
aromatic wood enhances creativity and prepares you for meditation, it is
traditionally used for relieving common colds, flu, stress, asthma, headaches,
anxiety, depression, inflammation, and emotional pain. It also has the added
bonus of keeping away mosquitoes!
ECO HOW?
It is sustainably wild harvested by a family
that has planted over 30,000 trees back into the area over the last 10 years.
The wood comes from naturally fallen tree branches, which lie dead for 4-10
years before they are harvested.
discovering Palo Santo last year, my husfriend and I have become slightly obsessed. This magical wood has been used by the Incas and
indigenous people of the Andes for centuries and is often used by Shamans in sacred plant spirit ceremonies such as Ayahuasca. It is used for energy cleansing
and healing in a similar way to sage, the smoke omitted from this natural
aromatic wood enhances creativity and prepares you for meditation, it is
traditionally used for relieving common colds, flu, stress, asthma, headaches,
anxiety, depression, inflammation, and emotional pain. It also has the added
bonus of keeping away mosquitoes!
ECO HOW?
It is sustainably wild harvested by a family
that has planted over 30,000 trees back into the area over the last 10 years.
The wood comes from naturally fallen tree branches, which lie dead for 4-10
years before they are harvested.
WHERE TO BUY IT? http://www.leotielovely.com/product/palo-santo
I’ve
not had the pleasure of visiting Thich Nhat Hanh’s Mindfulness Centre, Plum Village,
here in France – but my partner has, and the light in his eyes when he describes
his time there makes me believe it is a magical and healing place. I have been to one of his Wake Up! Groups
here in Paris and London, and read his book: How To Sit last year in an effort to deepen my meditation practice. My sister, who is a
yoga teacher, highly recommends the entire Mindfulness Essentials Series of how-to
titles. Each one is simply written, wisdomful and enjoyable, introducing beginners and reminding seasoned practitioners of the essentials of mindfulness practice.
not had the pleasure of visiting Thich Nhat Hanh’s Mindfulness Centre, Plum Village,
here in France – but my partner has, and the light in his eyes when he describes
his time there makes me believe it is a magical and healing place. I have been to one of his Wake Up! Groups
here in Paris and London, and read his book: How To Sit last year in an effort to deepen my meditation practice. My sister, who is a
yoga teacher, highly recommends the entire Mindfulness Essentials Series of how-to
titles. Each one is simply written, wisdomful and enjoyable, introducing beginners and reminding seasoned practitioners of the essentials of mindfulness practice.
ECO HOW?
Thich Nhat Hanh’s books are printed on recycled paper and I read that the
profits from sales of the books go to the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation.
Thich Nhat Hanh’s books are printed on recycled paper and I read that the
profits from sales of the books go to the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation.
WHERE TO BUY THEM? http://www.parallax.org/how-to-live-bundle-thich-nhat-hanh-book-series/
My first
Christmas with my partner he gave me one of these as a gift, it is a
beautifully meditative and creative object which creates a form of cathartic
communication between your heart, mind and soul, expressed though artwork which
can not be judged by you or any other (as it simply doesn’t last long enough
to!). It is one of those rare gifts that can be given to any human of any age,
gender or nationality.
Christmas with my partner he gave me one of these as a gift, it is a
beautifully meditative and creative object which creates a form of cathartic
communication between your heart, mind and soul, expressed though artwork which
can not be judged by you or any other (as it simply doesn’t last long enough
to!). It is one of those rare gifts that can be given to any human of any age,
gender or nationality.
ECO HOW?
While there are some plastic components (the try and the brush hairs are
synthetic), they are created from recycled materials. All the other components
are made from natural materials and there is no ink, no paint and no chemicals.
It is also endlessly reusable, so zero waste comes from your creations.
While there are some plastic components (the try and the brush hairs are
synthetic), they are created from recycled materials. All the other components
are made from natural materials and there is no ink, no paint and no chemicals.
It is also endlessly reusable, so zero waste comes from your creations.
WHERE TO BUY THEM? http://buddhaboard.com/products/
One thing
that always gets my knickers in a twistare yogi’s who don’t use eco friendly/ethically produced products during their practice. If you know a newby yogi or an
oldby yogi who is looking to purchase any yogi things, there are two great brands who respect the earth and her inhabitants: Barefoot Yoga (Europe) & Manduka (U.S/Canada)
that always gets my knickers in a twistare yogi’s who don’t use eco friendly/ethically produced products during their practice. If you know a newby yogi or an
oldby yogi who is looking to purchase any yogi things, there are two great brands who respect the earth and her inhabitants: Barefoot Yoga (Europe) & Manduka (U.S/Canada)
ECO HOW?
The items pictured in this Eco Yoga Package include a Hybrid Eco Mat, which is composed exclusively of
all-natural rubber and hute fiber. There are no chemical additives used. The Eco Yoga Blocks pictured are made form sustainable wood. And
the Mexican Blanket is made with recycled yarn
The items pictured in this Eco Yoga Package include a Hybrid Eco Mat, which is composed exclusively of
all-natural rubber and hute fiber. There are no chemical additives used. The Eco Yoga Blocks pictured are made form sustainable wood. And
the Mexican Blanket is made with recycled yarn
WHERE TO BUY? Barefoot Yoga (Europe) & Manduka (U.S/Canada)
** If you are looking
for a yoga wheel visit: http://breakin-a-sweat.myshopify.com/products/12-yoga-wheel
OR http://www.mandalayogawheel.co.nz/**
for a yoga wheel visit: http://breakin-a-sweat.myshopify.com/products/12-yoga-wheel
OR http://www.mandalayogawheel.co.nz/**
The first
Christmas my partner and I spent together I purchased one of these mala
bracelets for
him from etsy without contacting the artisan in advance. In my checkout
message, I asked him if he would be open to adding a few healing stones that I
felt would benefit my husfriend. The owner, Jorge, wrote back the most loving and
encouraging email I’ve ever received from a human, and we designed the bracelet
together. Two years later, we’re still in touch,
my partner wore the bracelet every day for two years and the chord had finally stretched out. Jorge offered to replace the chord with a
new eco friendly long lasting material he has since found, for free, just
because he’s a kind soul loving soul. This has been, and continues to be the
most heartfelt and continuously loving gift I have ever bought or given.
Christmas my partner and I spent together I purchased one of these mala
bracelets for
him from etsy without contacting the artisan in advance. In my checkout
message, I asked him if he would be open to adding a few healing stones that I
felt would benefit my husfriend. The owner, Jorge, wrote back the most loving and
encouraging email I’ve ever received from a human, and we designed the bracelet
together. Two years later, we’re still in touch,
my partner wore the bracelet every day for two years and the chord had finally stretched out. Jorge offered to replace the chord with a
new eco friendly long lasting material he has since found, for free, just
because he’s a kind soul loving soul. This has been, and continues to be the
most heartfelt and continuously loving gift I have ever bought or given.
ECO HOW?
On top of just being an amazing human Jorge uses eco friendly components in his
designs and delivers each mala inside an organic hemp drawstring pouch (to
raise awareness about hemp’s endless applications). He even mails the purchase
in a 100% recycled paper.
On top of just being an amazing human Jorge uses eco friendly components in his
designs and delivers each mala inside an organic hemp drawstring pouch (to
raise awareness about hemp’s endless applications). He even mails the purchase
in a 100% recycled paper.
WHERE TO BUY? https://www.etsy.com/shop/dharmawoods
A lovely moon
calendar graphic which captures the waxing and waning cycles of the moon, keeping you in touch with the cycles to come.
calendar graphic which captures the waxing and waning cycles of the moon, keeping you in touch with the cycles to come.
ECO HOW?
This piece of art is printed on eco friendly acid free paper which is 100%
post-consumer fibre, processed, chlorine free and FSC recycled. The ink used to
print is a low impact vegetable based ink.
This piece of art is printed on eco friendly acid free paper which is 100%
post-consumer fibre, processed, chlorine free and FSC recycled. The ink used to
print is a low impact vegetable based ink.
WHERE TO BUY? https://www.etsy.com/listing/245459043/2016-lunar-phase-calendar-in-basic-black?ref=shop_home_active_4
To follow
up on my previous panties in a knot comment, practicing yoga in clothing made
neither ecologically, nor ethically, does not the highest expression of ones
enlightenment make. So step away from the Forever 21s & Lulu Lemons of the world and embrace some
thoughtful threads instead.
up on my previous panties in a knot comment, practicing yoga in clothing made
neither ecologically, nor ethically, does not the highest expression of ones
enlightenment make. So step away from the Forever 21s & Lulu Lemons of the world and embrace some
thoughtful threads instead.
ECO HOW? Ethically
and Ecologically produced, Threads For Thought has pretty impressive production methods
that are both Ethically and Ecologically minded. To top it off, they are
philanthropic too with their New Roots giveback.
and Ecologically produced, Threads For Thought has pretty impressive production methods
that are both Ethically and Ecologically minded. To top it off, they are
philanthropic too with their New Roots giveback.
WHERE TO BUY? Threads For Thought (some others I like are: OmGirl, Solowstyle, CozyOrange)
Tea, as
nature intended it. My friend Jimmy who has a beautiful farm-to-table restaurant
in London, called La Ferme, recently discovered this brand. He was the first to
introduce me to the benefits of dried Lavender tea, and the luck given in gifting it. The health and spiritual benefits of natural tea are
bountiful and Le Benefique does it perfectly.
nature intended it. My friend Jimmy who has a beautiful farm-to-table restaurant
in London, called La Ferme, recently discovered this brand. He was the first to
introduce me to the benefits of dried Lavender tea, and the luck given in gifting it. The health and spiritual benefits of natural tea are
bountiful and Le Benefique does it perfectly.
ECO HOW?
Their packaging is completely recycled and the products are ethically sourced
from the nature itself, in France.
Their packaging is completely recycled and the products are ethically sourced
from the nature itself, in France.
WHERE TO BUY? La Ferme (London) / http://www.lebenefique.com/
SUN
CATCHER / DREAM CATCHER
CATCHER / DREAM CATCHER
Both sun catchers
and dream catchers are beautiful gifts to give and receive. It is better to buy
these two objects in person if possible from within the community which you or your loved one belong. Dreamcatchers specifically should be bought from someone who creates them traditionally, or made by hand yourself using recycled/upcycled materials and found feathers, to be given as a gift but not sold.
and dream catchers are beautiful gifts to give and receive. It is better to buy
these two objects in person if possible from within the community which you or your loved one belong. Dreamcatchers specifically should be bought from someone who creates them traditionally, or made by hand yourself using recycled/upcycled materials and found feathers, to be given as a gift but not sold.
ECO HOW? Indigenous peoples have had an eco and ethical ethos in their spiritual and artistic creations since the
beginning of time, which is one of many reasons buying a traditional dreamcatcher
(not one from urban outfitters/free people) is important. Proper sun catching
prisms are made out of natural materials from the earth and thus, should be eco friendly by nature.
beginning of time, which is one of many reasons buying a traditional dreamcatcher
(not one from urban outfitters/free people) is important. Proper sun catching
prisms are made out of natural materials from the earth and thus, should be eco friendly by nature.
WHERE TO BUY? This website has links through to a number of websites selling traditional dreamcathers http://www.native-languages.org/dreamcatchers.htm – sun catchers you will find in your local hippy shop.
Whether
you buy bath salts or make them yourself, they make a great gift, a handful in the bath will infuse
the water with minerals for the body to absorb, offering physical and
spiritual benefits a plenty.
you buy bath salts or make them yourself, they make a great gift, a handful in the bath will infuse
the water with minerals for the body to absorb, offering physical and
spiritual benefits a plenty.
ECO HOW?
Herbivore’s ingredients are all natural and ethically sourced and their
packaging is sustainable.
Herbivore’s ingredients are all natural and ethically sourced and their
packaging is sustainable.
WHERE TO BUY? http://www.herbivorebotanicals.com/products/dead-sea-bath-salts
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I was recently welcomed into the Ethical Blogger’s Network and a number of the amazing humans involved in this community have created great gift guide’s as well:
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I was recently welcomed into the Ethical Blogger’s Network and a number of the amazing humans involved in this community have created great gift guide’s as well:
Hannah from Life+Style+Justice’s ‘Gift Guide For Teen Guys‘
Ellie & Elizabeth from Dress Well, Do Good’s ‘Gifts For Kids Under 10 &
Leah from Style Wise’s ‘Gifts For Older Women‘
Jen from Paisley & Sparrow’s ‘Gift Guide For College Girls‘
Brandi & Shannon from The Fair Trade Fashionistas’ ‘Gift Guide For Travellers’
Jen, Shara & Janelle from Style & Purse’s ‘Men’s Ethical Gift Guide‘
Christy from Beyond The Fried’s ‘Ethical Gifts For Babies‘
Jacqui from Birds Of A Thread’s ‘Gifts For People Who Sew’
Jacqui from Birds Of A Thread’s ‘Gifts For People Who Sew’
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