How to De-stress Naturally – LPN’s Top 6 Stress Relief Tips

I’m not sure what it is, but with every autumn comes transitions. Transitions towards longer workdays, less sleep and maybe even more broad life changes. I also find that during this time of year we try “to do it all” – for me that might mean getting to my yoga classes, maintaining some form of a social life, avoiding the seasonal cold or working on LPN when I can find the time. Now don’t mistake this for complaining; I feel very {Read More}

LPN’s August Faves: Natural Beauty & Lifestyle

It’s that time of the month (no, not that one – ha ha). Time for another monthly faves post on all that I’m loving in the natural beauty & wellness space. Today’s post is a combination of beauty, skincare, food and music. A lovely little curated collection of some beautiful things for you to enjoy as much as I have. LPN’s Summer Yoga Flow Playlist on Spotify: Love Flow  While I’m writing this post from my yoga mat in the yard, {Read More}

LPN Interviews Megan Cannon: Yogini & Wellness Goddess – Natural Beauty Tips & Tricks

Today I have a very special LPN interview with an absolutely incredible natural beauty: Megan Cannon. Megan was one of the yoga teachers/inspirers at my Yandara Yoga Teacher Training last month in Bali. When she first walked in the room,  I was instantaneously struck by her natural beauty, but the way this Goddess radiated, I knew she was something very special.  You could feel her love from across the room — and her presence was filled with kindness, compassion and true inner {Read More}

Blissful Bali – LPN’s Yoga & Natural Beauty Travel Necessities

My beautiful souls <3 Over the past month, I have been on a journey. A most powerful and beautiful journey. My beliefs have been challenged. My ideas of what matters have been realigned. My love of this life has grown leaps and bounds – and I was already pretty damn fond of it. <3 For the past several years, I have been wanting to do my yoga teacher training. This year, the universe aligned and I took off to Bali {Read More}

LPN’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide Part I: Gifts for the Yogi

Gorgeous, it’s that time of year again! The Christmas holidays are undoubtably my favourite time of year. Family, good friends, good food, memories, music and love. It doesn’t get much better than that. While I’m packing my bags to get ready to head home for the holidays, I also have been thinking about the LPN gift guide. So, without further adieu, here is Part I of LPN’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide. Today’s post is for the yogi in your life. You’ll {Read More}

LPN’s End of Summer Yoga Playlist Faves

On this sunny Sunday I thought it would be nice to switch it up and share some of my fave indie yoga flow tunes for your own practice. This is a great 1 hour and 15 minute mix that starts off and ends with some great tracks to take you in and out of your practice. Hope you enjoy this mix <3 LPN’s Fall Flow Playlist  Wah – Prayer Cinematic Orchestra – To Build a Home The XX – Intro Robyn – Hang {Read More}

Detox Retreat with Mariagården – A Review (Photos!) + Detox Green Smoothie Recipe!

One of the most important things you can do for your natural beauty is take time for yourself.  This afternoon I am writing  you with so much love and gratitude after experiencing a truly magical 5 days at Mariagaården Retreat in Sweden.  I have been completely nourished inside and out with amazing raw food, spiritual cleansing and beautiful people. Every cell in my being is feeling brand new and I am excited for what waits around the corner in this {Read More}

Ananda Soul Creations: Beautiful Yoga-Inspired Jewellery for the Boho Babe + GIVEAWAY!

Beauties! I am over the moon that I am able to share with you this inspirational brand of jewellery, Ananda Soul Creations. Based in Bali, the designer and founder Christina sits down with LPN to give us some details on her beautiful brand, and her lovely self. But beyond that, she has generously partnered with LPN for a fabulous GIVEAWAY. Continue reading to get the details on how you can be the lovely sporting the love-blessed earrings below <3 Why is LPN blogging {Read More}

My Evening Routine + Loads of LPN’s Evening Product Faves

Don’t forget to comment on the bottom of the post, and let me know what helps keep you grounded at the end of your day. Which natural goodies can you not live without? xx A little while ago I received a very sweet email from a special LPN reader who asked me about my evening routine. She wondered this after reading my morning routine in a previous post earlier this year – check that out here. I live the average person’s {Read More}

Natural in Norway: The Best Natural Beauty & Wellness Spots around Oslo

My readers come from far and wide, but not everyone knows that while I am a Canadian, I blog from Norway. So, I thought it was about time that I spent a moment or two answering some emails from Norwegian LPN’ers through a blog post. The most common question I receive from my Norwegian based beauties is “where do I find ____”.  So, today I’ll answer this question through this Natural in Norway feature. This post will give you lovelies {Read More}

LPN Featured on Tiny Devotions’ Boho Blog – Check it Out, and their GORGEOUS Mala Beads

My Dear LPN’ers, I’ve been scarce these past few weeks of summer digging into to some new ideas and other life ongoings, but in the mean time I wanted to send you over to Tiny Devotions, makers and creators of some of the most gorgeous mala beads and stack bracelets you can find. For all my fellow yogis, you will fall in love. Check out my interview with the Boho Blog team, and check out their mala collection while you’re {Read More}

Saying Goodbye to My Mat & Hello to Manduka’s eKO Yoga Mat Series + Blissoma Natural Yoga Mat Cleaner

I hung onto it for as long as I could, but it was time. Holes grew bigger and pieces of mat fell to the ground when I rolled my mat after each practice. I knew it was time to say goodbye. With this being my third mat, in three years, I was tormented to think about buying another that I would use and abuse for a year before having to recycle it or (gasp) throw it out. The Search for the Best Eco-Friendly {Read More}

Radiate Natural Beauty Everyday with 6 Wellness Acts before 8:30 AM

The morning is one of the most wonderful parts of my day. It’s true “me” time… that is, if I get up early enough. It’s a time to indulge and treat yourself well; it’s a time to set your day in a positive trajectory and it’s a time to start your beauty routine, before you even pick up your cleanser. It’s amazing what you can accomplish in the morning by getting up an hour earlier, even an extra fifteen minutes can do {Read More}

Natural & Wellness Holiday Gift Ideas from LPN

Happy Holidays Lovelies! I have been admittedly absent over the past few weeks … I could bore you with the details, but instead I’ll excuse it to multiple travels and a bestie visiting me here in the North… Despite this, I’ve been stockpiling blog posts in the back of my mind, so without further adieu, let’s “get back together,” I’ve missed you. It’s that time of year, and you’re thinking about what to buy for your best friends, your mom and your {Read More}

Look Younger & More Radiant by Reducing Stress: 5 Stress Busting Yoga Poses

Stress is ugly. There are no two ways about it. It wreaks havoc on your skin and your health. Stress shows up in the strangest of ways, but one of my least favorite is on my face. If you’re prone to anything – be it acne, oily skin, dry skin – when you’re stressed, you can be rest assured all those little inconveniences suddenly become big, noticeable problems. Also worth noting, one of the biggest causes of pre-mature aging (up {Read More}