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Cork is touted as one of the most sustainable materials on the planet. It's not surprising given the follow 5 incredible benefits of cork which make it suitable for an almost limitless list of applications. Have a look at this below. After you can also have a look at this write up on why this website recommends not only cork yoga mats, but also getting a Gaia Guy cork yoga mat. The particular properties of cork—thermic, acoustic, high resistance to abrasion, non-toxicity, hypoallergenicity, elasticity, compressibility, viscoelasticity, non-permeability to gases and liquids, recyclability and biodegradability —have been used and worked in...

Hugely inspired and impressed with all the amazing people and yoga poses who were part of another instagram yoga challenge success story!  Truly grateful to be apart of #ArmBalanceYourWay I had to repost this as @dragonyoga gave Gaia Guy yoga blocks a nice plug ---- on sale on amazon bit.ly/GaiaGuy Here she is in a gorgeous place doing #peacockpose #mayurasana. As she mentioned it is easier to do this on beautiful cork blocks from Gaia Guy or maybe rocks at the beach. Cork yoga blocks are solid, sturdy, have superior traction and the big 4 inch blocks from Gaia Guy allow you to...

Plants are full of phytochemicals that protect them from ultraviolet (UV) rays. The good news is that we can access many of these through our diets. While it is possible to get a natural sunblock from your food, always be mindful about getting too much of a good thing.  Let's take a look at how carotenoids, polyphenols and other antioxidant rich compounds can provide us with edible sunscreen. Eat a Rainbow (Fish) Colorful carotenoids appear to accumulate in the skin and provide you with protection from the sun’s UV rays. You can also get serious sun protection from eating large quantities of fish and...

The United Nations proclaimed June 21st as the International Day of Yoga. Get downward you dog and salute the sun today. It took me a long while to get into yoga, but I am glad I did. Not only will you find it to more of a workout than you might be expecting but overall you'll feel great. Not just a leaner, more flexible you but a calmer and relaxed one too. Don't shy away from this challenging yet accessible practice that literally people of all ages do.  93 Year-Old Yoga Instructor Can Still Pose Perfectly">93 Year-Old Yoga Instructor Can...