Terra Anima Wellness

Mindfulness has become such a buzzword over the years. Although through intentional self inquiry and practicing observation of my thoughts, habits and experiences, I’m able to experience the depth of my emotions to a greater level. Once I realized mindfulness wasn’t a tool to spiritually bypass my experience, and allowed the waves I encountered to just be as they are, they were so much more rich and textured. Do I fall asleep and revert back into reacting? Absolutely. But I know that yoga and mindfulness are now, and I can always begin again.
Xoxo love you. Mean it.

According to scientists who conducted the study at the University of Eastern Finland and published the results in the journal Science Daily, people who regularly take vitamin D supplements had a reduced risk of developing melanoma by more than 50%. Compared to those who did not take vitamin D. They also found that regular vitamin D supplements are potentially associated with less aggressive melanoma and a significantly lower risk of skin cancer. 🌞

The human body can produce vitamin D in response to sun exposure. However, some people may need to boost their intake through certain foods or supplements. Both vitamin D2 and D3 can help a person meet their vitamin D requirements.🌞

Vitamin D3 is primarily found in animal products, Salmon, Cod liver, Tuna, and Eggs. Besides fortified foods, mushrooms are the only good non-animal source of vitamin D2. Particularly wild mushrooms, because of their exposure to UV light. 🌞

Animal sources of Vitamin D are D3, which has been shown to increase vitamin D in the bloodstream more effectively and for a more extended period. While plant/fungi sources of vitamin D are D2 and have less impact on increasing vitamin D levels in the blood. 🌞

To read the complete study, visit the link in my bio!

January 16th and the 23rd are donation days for this month! If you’re interested in booking a service on either of these days, a few select time slots are available! You can book through the link in my bio. Xoxo

The most common complaint I get from people about there skin in the winter is:
“it feels so dry!” Can you relate?
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Often when I take a look and start asking questions, a story starts to emerge. Some common hidden culprits can include:
✨compromised barrier function due to over exfoliation (think BHA’s, AHA’s) and harsh cleansers.
✨inadequate hydration **asimilation**. Sometimes pounding h2o just doesn’t cut it.
✨stress and hormonal variations.
✨no filter on their shower.
✨ HOT showers
By just tweaking a few things in your routine: 💦cutting back on exfoliants, 💦using an oil cleanser, 💦structuring or eating your water, adding a chlorine filter to your shower head, you might see some fantastic benefits!

Would you be willing to try any of these techniques?

Thanks to all the sweet peeps who supported my skincare studio and yoga workshop in December. My heart is full and I’m so inspired by all the cool people I get to surround myself with. Especially , , and my esthi roomie . We are creating something special together and I’m excited to continue growing and thriving together 🙂😍