Entries by The Floating Lotus

Satya: Living Your Truth

How are you living your truth this new year? Satya is the yama in Yoga philosophy that pertains to truthfulness. It goes beyond simply “not lying” into the deeper sense of living in a way that aligns with and honors your highest truth. Is the BIG you allowed to step forward and be at the […]

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Share Your Self-Care: Refer a Friend in November!

It’s in our nature to trust and care for those around us. We guard ourselves from pain, both physical and emotional. When you choose your tribe, it’s because you have found your home and your heart is protected. This is how we treat you at The Floating Lotus: like family, our tribe. Together we create […]

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Fall: The Perfect Season to Establish a Routine

routinenoun    a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program The fall season is coming, and with it comes cooler weather, sweaters and a need for routine. Fall is the time for transition. The earth begins to shed her brightness to reveal the crispness of autumn, preparing for winter. Autumn is considered a vata season. […]

Help for Ingrown Hairs

Have an ingrown hair? How did it happen? What should you do? An ingrown hair is a shaved or tweezed hair that grows back into the skin, causing inflammation. Many things can cause ingrown hairs, but direction of hair growth is a big factor. Curved or curly hairs more commonly become ingrown after shaving or […]

Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreens: Do You Know the Difference?

Sunscreen should be a part of everyone’s daily routine, as it can protect from skin cancers, early aging spots and sunburns. The two types of sunscreen are mineral (physical) and chemical.  Mineral sunscreens, with active mineral ingredients zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, are a wonderful option because they: Deflect UV light. Work on surface of […]

A Difficult Start Helps New Yoga Student Discover Herself

The following was written by guest blogger Stephanie Woodbury, winner of our social media contest for a free year of Yoga. Stephanie shares her journey with us. So, this year so far … has been a year of challenge, perseverance, growth, and acceptance. You see, when I was picked to receive this AMAZING GIFT of […]