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Why "koukla",

And what does it mean? Κούκλα means "doll" in Greek. The name was born when I was vacationing in Crete for the first time in 2014. I already was brewing an idea of a website, but was struggling to come up with a name. Having fallen in love with Greece,  I was determined to incorporate something Greek into the name. Then, as all good things, it came to me unexpectedly, and Koukla Wellness was born. 

 

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The youngest #RomanasPilates apprentice. Baby Em is attentively listening how to do ballet stretches correctly on the ladder barrel #PilatesNerd #RealMenDoPilates
The youngest #RomanasPilates apprentice. Baby Em is attentively listening how to do ballet stretches correctly on the ladder barrel #PilatesNerd #RealMenDoPilates
Yesterday I brought I special guest to @internationalschoolofprague alumni reunion. And we even got to hang out in the senior lounge 😀(swipe to see) It was nice to see familiar faces, and roam the halls, where I’ve spend many great school years!
Yesterday I brought I special guest to @internationalschoolofprague alumni reunion. And we even got to hang out in the senior lounge 😀(swipe to see) It was nice to see familiar faces, and roam the halls, where I’ve spend many great school years!
The love of my life 💖
The love of my life 💖
Baby Em is on his way to meet his great-grandparents 💖_____________ Едем знакомиться с пра-родными!💕
Baby Em is on his way to meet his great-grandparents 💖_____________ Едем знакомиться с пра-родными!💕
I love 🥥 coconut water on a hot day. Full of goodness and electrolytes for staying hydrated. The meat is a good snack #WinWin Baby also tried some 👍🏻😃
I love 🥥 coconut water on a hot day. Full of goodness and electrolytes for staying hydrated. The meat is a good snack #WinWin Baby also tried some 👍🏻😃
Pilates makes me happy. And if mama is happy, everyone is happy 😛
Pilates makes me happy. And if mama is happy, everyone is happy 😛
And just like that, with a blink of an eye, half a year went by! 💖 ___________________• Не успела оглянуться, как прошло пол года!
And just like that, with a blink of an eye, half a year went by! 💖 ___________________• Не успела оглянуться, как прошло пол года!
✨A few years ago I was having late night/early morning dinner with dear friends at a diner in Florida. The owner approached the police officers who were also enjoying a meal there. There was a problem, a woman ordered takeout, and was refusing to pay because “it looks burned”, but was also refusing to leave her food behind. So, the officer helped sort it out, and the woman paid and left with her food. Except, as she was exiting (and cursing everything and everyone), she tripped, and dropped all of her food on the ground. Karma is only a bitch if you are one 😏
✨A few years ago I was having late night/early morning dinner with dear friends at a diner in Florida. The owner approached the police officers who were also enjoying a meal there. There was a problem, a woman ordered takeout, and was refusing to pay because “it looks burned”, but was also refusing to leave her food behind. So, the officer helped sort it out, and the woman paid and left with her food. Except, as she was exiting (and cursing everything and everyone), she tripped, and dropped all of her food on the ground. Karma is only a bitch if you are one 😏
Looks like I’m being kicked off of my mat 😱 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Места на коврике для меня всё меньше #mandukaambassador
Looks like I’m being kicked off of my mat 😱 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Места на коврике для меня всё меньше #mandukaambassador
You know when your mother tells you “when you’ll have a baby, you’ll see”. As annoying as it is, it’s so true. Being a mother makes me understand so many things I didn’t before, makes me appreciate my mom even more (thank you, mama!), and makes me get my priorities straight. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas! 🌸 #WhereIsMyBreakfastInBed
You know when your mother tells you “when you’ll have a baby, you’ll see”. As annoying as it is, it’s so true. Being a mother makes me understand so many things I didn’t before, makes me appreciate my mom even more (thank you, mama!), and makes me get my priorities straight. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas! 🌸 #WhereIsMyBreakfastInBed
✨Day 10 Final day of #PathsOfMotherhood challenge D h y a n a & S a m a d h i: Meditation and Enlightenment __________________ I used to think that to meditate I need to find a quiet place, maybe burn some candles, dim the light. It’s fantastic if that’s a possibility, but often times it is not in our crazy-paced world. So I meditate, without even truly trying when taking a shower, swimming in the sea, feeding my baby, or waiting for him to fall asleep. ✨I’m so glad I took part in this challenge. It actually helped me have some “aha moments”, and to dig deeper into my emotions and feelings as a mother. I guess all I had to do to reach enlightenment, is have a tiny human teach me all about life! ✨ @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower 📸 @oh_francine_
✨Day 10 Final day of #PathsOfMotherhood challenge D h y a n a & S a m a d h i: Meditation and Enlightenment __________________ I used to think that to meditate I need to find a quiet place, maybe burn some candles, dim the light. It’s fantastic if that’s a possibility, but often times it is not in our crazy-paced world. So I meditate, without even truly trying when taking a shower, swimming in the sea, feeding my baby, or waiting for him to fall asleep. ✨I’m so glad I took part in this challenge. It actually helped me have some “aha moments”, and to dig deeper into my emotions and feelings as a mother. I guess all I had to do to reach enlightenment, is have a tiny human teach me all about life! ✨ @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower 📸 @oh_francine_
Day 9 #PathsOfMotherhood P r a n a y a m a: Breathing __________________ Even though breathing is something we do from the moment we are born, and it is an autonomous action, people do not know how to breathe correctly. This is why we focus so much on breathing when we practice, and why everything becomes so much easier once breath is present. In everyday life it is easy to forget about breath, but once you become a mother, you are constantly thinking about it. I’m sure I’m not the only one who checks their baby’s breathing multiple times a day, and this should act as a reminder to check in with our breath as well. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
Day 9 #PathsOfMotherhood P r a n a y a m a: Breathing __________________ Even though breathing is something we do from the moment we are born, and it is an autonomous action, people do not know how to breathe correctly. This is why we focus so much on breathing when we practice, and why everything becomes so much easier once breath is present. In everyday life it is easy to forget about breath, but once you become a mother, you are constantly thinking about it. I’m sure I’m not the only one who checks their baby’s breathing multiple times a day, and this should act as a reminder to check in with our breath as well. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
Day 8 #PathsOfMotherhood A s a n a: Posture __________________ When it comes to yoga, the final Asana, or pose, is not the goal for me. I enjoy the journey, the discoveries in my body I make along the way. The beautiful thing is, nobody will look identical doing the same asana. And as I learned, and continue to learn yoga, I see how my son learns all the movements I now take for granted. The truth is, babies are the ones teaching us! They move so naturally, with no strain (this is why I love @stralayoga), and the most important thing: they never give up💖 @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
Day 8 #PathsOfMotherhood A s a n a: Posture __________________ When it comes to yoga, the final Asana, or pose, is not the goal for me. I enjoy the journey, the discoveries in my body I make along the way. The beautiful thing is, nobody will look identical doing the same asana. And as I learned, and continue to learn yoga, I see how my son learns all the movements I now take for granted. The truth is, babies are the ones teaching us! They move so naturally, with no strain (this is why I love @stralayoga), and the most important thing: they never give up💖 @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
Day 7 #PathsOfMotherhood I s h v a r a P r a n i d h a n a: Surrender __________________ Surrendering to motherhood, is probably the best way to keep your sanity when your life turns 180. Surrendering to the fact, that your baby will use you as a human mattress. Until, of course, at five months he decides he’s too old now, and you can’t make him fall asleep in your arms anymore. Surrender to the fact, that no matter how much you want to sleep, tiny kicking feet will not let you, and seeing the smile on his face will make you not want to miss any moments together. Surrender to feeling the most absolute love you could ever imagine, except stronger than your imagination could ever paint it. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
Day 7 #PathsOfMotherhood I s h v a r a P r a n i d h a n a: Surrender __________________ Surrendering to motherhood, is probably the best way to keep your sanity when your life turns 180. Surrendering to the fact, that your baby will use you as a human mattress. Until, of course, at five months he decides he’s too old now, and you can’t make him fall asleep in your arms anymore. Surrender to the fact, that no matter how much you want to sleep, tiny kicking feet will not let you, and seeing the smile on his face will make you not want to miss any moments together. Surrender to feeling the most absolute love you could ever imagine, except stronger than your imagination could ever paint it. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
Day 6 #PathsOfMotherhood S v a d h y a y a: Self-study ___________________ What is amazing about yoga, is that it teaches you about yourself. It shows you where your strengths and weaknesses are, how your body is feeling at any given moment, and helps you dive deeper into your own thoughts. Motherhood teaches you about yourself as well. It teaches you that you are stronger than you ever thought possible (hello, labor!!) It teaches you that you can function with a major sleep deficiency, and that a smile or a touch of a tiny hand can make you happier than anything else in the world. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
Day 6 #PathsOfMotherhood S v a d h y a y a: Self-study ___________________ What is amazing about yoga, is that it teaches you about yourself. It shows you where your strengths and weaknesses are, how your body is feeling at any given moment, and helps you dive deeper into your own thoughts. Motherhood teaches you about yourself as well. It teaches you that you are stronger than you ever thought possible (hello, labor!!) It teaches you that you can function with a major sleep deficiency, and that a smile or a touch of a tiny hand can make you happier than anything else in the world. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
Day 5 #PathsOfMotherhood T a p a s: Self-discipline ____________________ Before I became a mother, self-discipline to me meant eating well and exercising regularly. Both of which I enjoy, so it wasn’t difficult, and I was doing it for my health and happiness. Now, I have to make sure to eat well, because what I eat, my son eats, and fit in a workout whenever I can, because a happy strong mother will be able to make the baby that way too. My self-discipline is no longer so much for my *self* anymore, and that level of responsibility makes it more challenging, and at the same time more rewarding. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
Day 5 #PathsOfMotherhood T a p a s: Self-discipline ____________________ Before I became a mother, self-discipline to me meant eating well and exercising regularly. Both of which I enjoy, so it wasn’t difficult, and I was doing it for my health and happiness. Now, I have to make sure to eat well, because what I eat, my son eats, and fit in a workout whenever I can, because a happy strong mother will be able to make the baby that way too. My self-discipline is no longer so much for my *self* anymore, and that level of responsibility makes it more challenging, and at the same time more rewarding. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
Today is World Pilates Day! You know why I love Pilates? Because it works! I’ve seen it transform bodies and lives of so many people, including my own. It has also taught me that I am stronger than I ever thought possible. Pilates, I ❤️ you! #pilatesnerd #pilatesday #pilatesstyle 📸@bethdixsonphoto for @corepilatesnyc, where my #Pilates journey truly started.
Today is World Pilates Day! You know why I love Pilates? Because it works! I’ve seen it transform bodies and lives of so many people, including my own. It has also taught me that I am stronger than I ever thought possible. Pilates, I ❤️ you! #pilatesnerd #pilatesday #pilatesstyle 📸@bethdixsonphoto for @corepilatesnyc, where my #Pilates journey truly started.
Day 4 #PathsOfMotherhood S a n t o s h a: Contentment I’ve always been the type to appreciate the little things, because I believe that leads to better big things. When being a mom, being happy with every little detail becomes the norm. The first smile, the first dip in the sea, the first tooth. All these moments become so special and meaningful. But what also becomes special and meaningful is when I, as a mama, have a chance to take a shower. Or to have a meal, without someone trying to eat the computer cable (yes, that’s happening already!) In the end, contentment is in the little things, and motherhood taught me that more than anything. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
Day 4 #PathsOfMotherhood S a n t o s h a: Contentment I’ve always been the type to appreciate the little things, because I believe that leads to better big things. When being a mom, being happy with every little detail becomes the norm. The first smile, the first dip in the sea, the first tooth. All these moments become so special and meaningful. But what also becomes special and meaningful is when I, as a mama, have a chance to take a shower. Or to have a meal, without someone trying to eat the computer cable (yes, that’s happening already!) In the end, contentment is in the little things, and motherhood taught me that more than anything. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
🧘🏼‍♀️Day 3 #PathsOfMotherhood A p a r i g r a h a: Non-possessiveness ________________________ As much as I love wonderful experiences, and believe that the best things in life are free, I still enjoy beautiful things. But after becoming a mother, it became clearer to me that that’s all that they are: things. If my baby accidentally breaks something while discovering the world that is so new to him, or spits up (or pees 🙈) on a nice dress, I just shrug, and move on. He has taught me to really focus on what’s important. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
🧘🏼‍♀️Day 3 #PathsOfMotherhood A p a r i g r a h a: Non-possessiveness ________________________ As much as I love wonderful experiences, and believe that the best things in life are free, I still enjoy beautiful things. But after becoming a mother, it became clearer to me that that’s all that they are: things. If my baby accidentally breaks something while discovering the world that is so new to him, or spits up (or pees 🙈) on a nice dress, I just shrug, and move on. He has taught me to really focus on what’s important. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
#PathsOfMotherhood Satya: Truthfulness The truth is, as happy as I am to be a mother, not every moment is perfect. And what mamas, including myself, need to remember, is that we all have ups and downs. And we’re all doing the best we can, and what’s best for our children. Even though I can’t even shower whenever I want, I wouldn’t trade my baby’s smile for anything! @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
#PathsOfMotherhood Satya: Truthfulness The truth is, as happy as I am to be a mother, not every moment is perfect. And what mamas, including myself, need to remember, is that we all have ups and downs. And we’re all doing the best we can, and what’s best for our children. Even though I can’t even shower whenever I want, I wouldn’t trade my baby’s smile for anything! @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
The youngest #RomanasPilates apprentice. Baby Em is attentively listening how to do ballet stretches correctly on the ladder barrel #PilatesNerd #RealMenDoPilates Yesterday I brought I special guest to @internationalschoolofprague alumni reunion. And we even got to hang out in the senior lounge 😀(swipe to see) It was nice to see familiar faces, and roam the halls, where I’ve spend many great school years! The love of my life 💖 Baby Em is on his way to meet his great-grandparents 💖_____________ Едем знакомиться с пра-родными!💕 I love 🥥 coconut water on a hot day. Full of goodness and electrolytes for staying hydrated. The meat is a good snack #WinWin Baby also tried some 👍🏻😃 Pilates makes me happy. And if mama is happy, everyone is happy 😛 And just like that, with a blink of an eye, half a year went by! 💖 ___________________• Не успела оглянуться, как прошло пол года! ✨A few years ago I was having late night/early morning dinner with dear friends at a diner in Florida. The owner approached the police officers who were also enjoying a meal there. There was a problem, a woman ordered takeout, and was refusing to pay because “it looks burned”, but was also refusing to leave her food behind. So, the officer helped sort it out, and the woman paid and left with her food. Except, as she was exiting (and cursing everything and everyone), she tripped, and dropped all of her food on the ground. Karma is only a bitch if you are one 😏 Looks like I’m being kicked off of my mat 😱 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Места на коврике для меня всё меньше #mandukaambassador You know when your mother tells you “when you’ll have a baby, you’ll see”. As annoying as it is, it’s so true. Being a mother makes me understand so many things I didn’t before, makes me appreciate my mom even more (thank you, mama!), and makes me get my priorities straight. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas! 🌸 #WhereIsMyBreakfastInBed ✨Day 10 Final day of #PathsOfMotherhood challenge D h y a n a & S a m a d h i: Meditation and Enlightenment __________________ I used to think that to meditate I need to find a quiet place, maybe burn some candles, dim the light. It’s fantastic if that’s a possibility, but often times it is not in our crazy-paced world. So I meditate, without even truly trying when taking a shower, swimming in the sea, feeding my baby, or waiting for him to fall asleep. ✨I’m so glad I took part in this challenge. It actually helped me have some “aha moments”, and to dig deeper into my emotions and feelings as a mother. I guess all I had to do to reach enlightenment, is have a tiny human teach me all about life! ✨ @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower 📸 @oh_francine_ Day 9 #PathsOfMotherhood P r a n a y a m a: Breathing __________________ Even though breathing is something we do from the moment we are born, and it is an autonomous action, people do not know how to breathe correctly. This is why we focus so much on breathing when we practice, and why everything becomes so much easier once breath is present. In everyday life it is easy to forget about breath, but once you become a mother, you are constantly thinking about it. I’m sure I’m not the only one who checks their baby’s breathing multiple times a day, and this should act as a reminder to check in with our breath as well. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower Day 8 #PathsOfMotherhood A s a n a: Posture __________________ When it comes to yoga, the final Asana, or pose, is not the goal for me. I enjoy the journey, the discoveries in my body I make along the way. The beautiful thing is, nobody will look identical doing the same asana. And as I learned, and continue to learn yoga, I see how my son learns all the movements I now take for granted. The truth is, babies are the ones teaching us! They move so naturally, with no strain (this is why I love @stralayoga), and the most important thing: they never give up💖 @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower Day 7 #PathsOfMotherhood I s h v a r a P r a n i d h a n a: Surrender __________________ Surrendering to motherhood, is probably the best way to keep your sanity when your life turns 180. Surrendering to the fact, that your baby will use you as a human mattress. Until, of course, at five months he decides he’s too old now, and you can’t make him fall asleep in your arms anymore. Surrender to the fact, that no matter how much you want to sleep, tiny kicking feet will not let you, and seeing the smile on his face will make you not want to miss any moments together. Surrender to feeling the most absolute love you could ever imagine, except stronger than your imagination could ever paint it. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower Day 6 #PathsOfMotherhood S v a d h y a y a: Self-study ___________________ What is amazing about yoga, is that it teaches you about yourself. It shows you where your strengths and weaknesses are, how your body is feeling at any given moment, and helps you dive deeper into your own thoughts. Motherhood teaches you about yourself as well. It teaches you that you are stronger than you ever thought possible (hello, labor!!) It teaches you that you can function with a major sleep deficiency, and that a smile or a touch of a tiny hand can make you happier than anything else in the world. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower Day 5 #PathsOfMotherhood T a p a s: Self-discipline ____________________ Before I became a mother, self-discipline to me meant eating well and exercising regularly. Both of which I enjoy, so it wasn’t difficult, and I was doing it for my health and happiness. Now, I have to make sure to eat well, because what I eat, my son eats, and fit in a workout whenever I can, because a happy strong mother will be able to make the baby that way too. My self-discipline is no longer so much for my *self* anymore, and that level of responsibility makes it more challenging, and at the same time more rewarding. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower Today is World Pilates Day! You know why I love Pilates? Because it works! I’ve seen it transform bodies and lives of so many people, including my own. It has also taught me that I am stronger than I ever thought possible. Pilates, I ❤️ you! #pilatesnerd #pilatesday #pilatesstyle 📸@bethdixsonphoto for @corepilatesnyc, where my #Pilates journey truly started. Day 4 #PathsOfMotherhood S a n t o s h a: Contentment I’ve always been the type to appreciate the little things, because I believe that leads to better big things. When being a mom, being happy with every little detail becomes the norm. The first smile, the first dip in the sea, the first tooth. All these moments become so special and meaningful. But what also becomes special and meaningful is when I, as a mama, have a chance to take a shower. Or to have a meal, without someone trying to eat the computer cable (yes, that’s happening already!) In the end, contentment is in the little things, and motherhood taught me that more than anything. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower 🧘🏼‍♀️Day 3 #PathsOfMotherhood A p a r i g r a h a: Non-possessiveness ________________________ As much as I love wonderful experiences, and believe that the best things in life are free, I still enjoy beautiful things. But after becoming a mother, it became clearer to me that that’s all that they are: things. If my baby accidentally breaks something while discovering the world that is so new to him, or spits up (or pees 🙈) on a nice dress, I just shrug, and move on. He has taught me to really focus on what’s important. @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower #PathsOfMotherhood Satya: Truthfulness The truth is, as happy as I am to be a mother, not every moment is perfect. And what mamas, including myself, need to remember, is that we all have ups and downs. And we’re all doing the best we can, and what’s best for our children. Even though I can’t even shower whenever I want, I wouldn’t trade my baby’s smile for anything! @tarastiles @yogabeyond @yogawithbriohny @riva_g_ @talia_sutra @ashleygalvinyoga @northcarolina_yogagirl @laurasykora @chintwins @elenabrower
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Lemon essential oil is one of the most versatile oils and a favorite in many households for good reasons. Not only does it smell yummy, it is a potent oil which can be used for so many things. Read on why.

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Meet my new love: Matcha
Meet my new love: Matcha

I became obsessed with matcha instantly. I loved the energy, the taste, and I didn't even want coffee anymore. Plus all the health properties made this drink even more special.

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Have you tried oil pulling?
Have you tried oil pulling?

What is oil pulling, you ask? It is an Ayurvedic practice which dates back thousands of years, unlike many health trends of today. It provides many health benefits and helps to naturally whiten your teeth.

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Why I Love Apple Cider Vinegar, and You Should Also
Why I Love Apple Cider Vinegar, and You Should Also

ACV is a magical elixir which could help with digestion and detoxification, and aid in weight loss. It can also be beneficial for problematic skin when applied topically, and even help with sun burn. 

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Why I still love coconut oil, even though i live in the land of olive oil
Why I still love coconut oil, even though i live in the land of olive oil

Even though I live in the land where (magical) olive oil is made, and is widely consumed by all including myself, I still love my coconut oil. Here is why:

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Bulletproof Coffee My Way
Bulletproof Coffee My Way

There are many theories and studies about coffee, and since I love the stuff, I believe in the health benefits of it (in rational amounts, of course). You all have probably heard of the new-ish "Bulletproof coffee" trend at this point. It's basically coffee with butter and MCT oil. It's meant to give you energy and healthy fats, and be a great way to start the day, no breakfast needed. My approach is somewhat altered, but the idea is the same. Coffee which provides energy, healthy fats, and gives you energy for the day ahead.

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