AKASHA FLOW Volume 5
Featuring the best music of 2018 so far, this is one of my fave playlists so far (I think that about every new playlist I make...but seriously this one is gooooood!). Inspiring you to get on the mat with tracks from Sufjan Stevens, TOKiMONSTA, Rhye and Westerman.
Why We Donate To Konojel Community Centre
We were greeted by forty boisterous kids from ages four to fourteen, enjoying a plate of nutritious food, sneaking curious glances and giggles at us "gringos".
We were hooked. And from that day in, for the next seven months, we visited Konojel five days a week. We got to know each and every one of the kids and they, in turn, got to know us, thanks to our slowly progressing Spanish (often the catalyst for many giggles!)
Netflix for Yogi's - Our Top Ten Best Things To Watch March 2018
It's Friday night, you've just finished a beautiful yin yoga class to end the week and you want to vege out on the couch - we got you! Here we've compiled a list of the best things to watch on Netflix for yogi's! So put on some comfy pants...oh no, wait, you're probably already wearing your yoga pants, make a big pot of chai and some moringa popcorn and enjoy the show
Easy DIY Apple Cider Vinegar Recipe
Apart from treating nasty scorpion bites, apple cider vinegar has a long list of health benefits ranging from aiding gut health and digestion, suppressing your appetite, to giving you gorgeous clear skin and glossy locks.
Our Top Tips to Ease The Effects Of Jet Lag
Luke and I are fortunate to travel often, sourcing textiles from all over Latin America for our beautiful Akasha collections... but it's not all wanderlust and Corona's by the beach, we have become well versed in the perils of jet lag! In collaboration with Tuck, we've put together a guide to help you ease the effects of jet lag!
A Guide To Creating The Ultimate Yoga Space At Home
A Guide To Creating The Ultimate Yoga Space At Home
AKASHA FLOW PLAYLIST Volume 4
To help you make time for your yoga practice we've put together sixty-minutes of slow flow tunes including Moses Sumney, Rhye and Kelela. Listen now on Spotify
From Where It All Began - A Glimpse At The Early Days Of Akasha
From humble beginnings at local markets on the shores of Lake Atitlan, in just two short years we've come a long way! We wanted to share with you, memories of where it all began; the highs (selling our first collection at the local market), the lows (two long days shooting the straps in a dark room) and everything in between.
Akasha's Guide To A Spring Cleanse - Practical Tips From Our Wellness Friends
Spring is officially here! Hello warm weather, flowers blooming and "Spring Cleaning". After the yin of Winter, of resting and rejuvenating, now is a great time to detox the mind and body, get the circulation moving, amp up the vitamin D and reconnect with nature. To make this transition easier for you, we've asked a bunch of our expert friends, from life coaches, to nutritionists, to yoga teachers, what their top tips are on how they Spring Clean their minds and bodies at this beautiful time of year.
Meet The Artist: Don Pedro
Meet Don Pedro of San Juan; the incredibly skilled craftsman behind many of our bespoke indigo yoga strap. Don Pedro's role in the timely weaving process, is to prepare the cotton yarn for dyeing, by marking out the required pattern. After decades of experience, no measuring device is required, impressively it is all done by eye
NAMAS-GO-TO-BED - Akasha's Guide To The Best Night's Sleep You've Ever Had!
Look, I get it. Sometimes getting your butt to yoga class is tough. Getting excited about another kale salad can prove arduous. And drinking those 8 glasses of water a day ain't always easy! But sleep... seriously! Who doesn't love a good ol' slumber!?! So why then, is it so hard for us to put down our phones, switch off the Handmaid's Tale and get some quality zzz's?
AKASHA YOGA FLOW PLAYLIST V3
Check out our latest Akasha Yoga Spotify Playlist Volume 3 - seriously some amazing tunes to really help you lose yourself in your flow. Featuring tunes by Perfume Genious, Aldous Harding and LCD Soundsystem. Listen now.
Our Favourite Ethical Yoga-Wear Brands
Being socially and environmentally mindful in our everyday practices is really what yoga is all about.
There are so many amazing brands out there that share our core values: working towards transparency, sustainability and fair trade. So, for your reading pleasure, we've compiled a list of some our faves here
Our Guide To Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle When Travelling The Road Less Travelled.
I have spent the most part of three years travelling through Latin America and more often than not, "roughing it". Which means checking into to a hotel with a gym, or mapping out the closest Wholefoods is not an option. Staying fit & healthy on the road isn't always the easiest task, but here are my top tips for a healthy travel lifestyle
AKASHA YOGA FLOW TUNES VOLUME 2
Need some inspiration to get you on the mat this week - check out our newest playlist on Spotify, nineties inspired. Featuring legends such as Moby, Air and Portishead I had so much fun creating this playlist - I hope you enjoy it x
RADICAL YES X AKASHA
This week we took over the Radical Yes Instagram honouring the new moon in Scorpio and preparing ourselves for the Winter Solstice.
To find out about how my practice has changed since starting Akasha, what rituals I practice to cultivate positive energy and what books I read for inspiration, check out our interview here
Akasha Flow Tunes Volume 1
Looking for some inspiration to get you on the mat this week? Check out our new playlist on Spotify. Featuring tunes from Tame Impala, Beach House and Active Child.
Akasha’s Guide To San Marcos, Lake Atitlan Guatemala
Having spent so much time in Guatemala, Luke and I are always slightly embarrassed when people ask us for travel tips, because we've really never left Lake Atitlan! We are just so entranced with the magic of the Lake that we've never felt compelled to explore further. So here is our guide to getting the most out of your stay around Lake Atitlan (be warned, you may never want to leave!).