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Health, wellness & yoga

Your Compete Guide to Online Yoga | ZONE

We are so passionate about helping our community find their ZONE, that we have put together a comprehensive guide for online Yoga at home, including 2 weeks of FRRE ONLINE YOGA with us. 

 

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Your Guide to The Chakras | ZONE

In Sanskrit, the word chakra means disk or wheel, because these chakras are like spinning wheels, full of prana, our life force energy. 

Each chakra has a unique effect on your perception and awareness as they house your deepest, unconscious patterns and shape thoughts and behaviours. 

Here is an overview of the seven major chakra and their meanings, emotions and how you can help bring them into balance.  

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What Are the Benefits of Essential Oils? | ZONE
Pure essential oils have been 'on-trend' for decades now for their mind, body, and soul benefits. However, it is believed that the use of essential oils originated with the Egyptians back in 4500BC, who used natural oils in an array of cosmetics and ointments.
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The Ultimate Guide to Yoga Mats, Yoga Bags, Props, Totes & Carriers | ZONE
The beauty of yoga is that you don't need a lot of equipment other than a good quality yoga mat, a few props, and a yoga mat bag or carrier to transport your gear. Whether you are a seasoned yogi looking for the best mat for your practice or a beginner looking to start, our guide will help you make an informed decision when investing in your yoga equipment. 
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The Benefits of Using Cork | ZONE
Cork products are perfect choice for the earth conscious yogi. They are sustainable, recyclable, soft to the touch, easily cleaned, durable, waterproof, stain and slip resistant as well as being anti-bacterial - naturally repelling dust, dirt, and grease. 
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Carbon Neutral - What does it mean and why should it matter to consumers? | ZONE
The Climate Council tells us that the most important thing to do is to prevent the burning of fossil fuels and to reduce their use in the future but this isn't happening fast enough anywhere - and in many cases, it's not happening at all, so it’s essential that we take action where we can and use our choices to contribute to projects that avoid fossil fuel use.
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How Do You Clean a Cork Yoga Mat?
Another thing that is great about cork is that it's super easy to clean. Cork doesn't absorb dust, dirt or grime and is naturally antimicrobial which means that it suppresses the growth of micro-organisms such as mould or bacteria. 
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Eco News: Which single use plastics are being phased out? | ZONE
Each year Australia produces 2.5m tonnes of plastic waste and around 84% of that ends up in landfill. Plastic waste is also a huge environmental concern, with around 130,000 tonnes leaking into the environment every year. Consumers have been making tireless efforts to reduce their use of plastics and now we are not alone in these efforts. 
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Choosing the Right Yoga Mat | ZONE

If you are looking for an eco-friendly yoga mat, lean towards a natural rubber or cork yoga mat as they are biodegradable. Cork is one of the most sustainable materials available, as cork bark regenerates itself, meaning no trees were harmed in the production of cork yoga mats. Cork can also be recycled without producing and toxic residues.

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The Power of Meditation | ZONE
If you're new to meditation, it can help to be guided through your meditation. With time, and practice you will discover it becomes easier. Please enjoy this simple 5-minute meditation that will leave you feeling refreshed, energised and in your ZONE.
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5 WAYS TO AWAKEN YOUR HAMSTRINGS | ZONE

Whether you are at the beginning of your yoga journey or an experienced practitioner, our hamstrings can have a tendency to feel tight or inflexible, especially if we are doing yoga early in the morning!

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My ZONE Hemp Apparel has Landed | ZONE
Like a lot of people, I have become increasingly frustrated with fast fashion and its impact on the environment. Why do we continue to use terrible, cheap fabrics when we know there are sustainable options available?
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The Eight Limbs of Yoga | ZONE
The sacred system of Yoga was never designed for fitness or for Instagram likes; in fact Yoga was taught as a way to reach enlightenment, through many different practices, including meditation, breathing techniques, study of ancient scriptures, deep concentration and maybe a few poses to build energy or heat in the body.
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