My first interview question to Krissa should have been “Why didn’t these Dharma Straps exist sooner?” Krissa Ludvigsen, a global citizen at heart, is the founder of The Dharma Approach, and the yoga straps that carry its namesake: Dharma…
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An Interview with Mama Medicine: Spirituality, Beauty and Being Your Own Healer
LPN Blog NATURAL BEAUTY Profiles & CollabsNew York-based seeress Deborah Hanekamp is often better known by her moniker, Mama Medicine. She is a shaman, a seer and a healer. I first saw Deborah back in 2017 when I booked myself in for a session.…
Period-proof panties, vaginal steaming and menstrual cups. When it comes to natural care for your yoni, the market has gotten pretty overwhelming. Here are a few thoughts on why naturally caring for your yoni is essential when it comes…
With the holidays behind us, the body starts to let its guard down and the cold and flu season round two starts rolling in. On my first week back at the office nearly 1/3 of the staff was out…
The Essentials of doTERRA Oils and Yoga – An Interview with Elena Brower
Healthy Home Profiles & Collabs WELLNESS & YOGAIn the yoga world, there are those few teachers that truly inspire. New York-based Elena Brower is one of them. When I first took her class a few years back while on a trip to NYC, I was in awe.…
Gifting seems a bit trickier to me this year. I am resisting the urge to buy “stuff.” I want to place my money meaningfully, and into products made by companies I wish to support. I want to shop with…
I’ve been on and off in Norway over the course of the last 6 years, and despite the fact I live near such beautiful nature, I do not get out into the woods enough. Part of that has to…
Coming from the eco-beauty and wellness mecca of Vancouver, Canada, it is needless to say I was at a total loss when I arrived in Norway a few years back without a new army of natural beauty and wellness…
Having worked for a sustainable fashion brand about 5 years ago, I have certainly had my nose to the ground when it comes to finding other brands doing beautiful things in the space of sustainability and fashion. Today, long…
Top Tips: How Do I Protect Myself from EMF Radiation
Healthy Home Life & Style LPN Blog WELLNESS & YOGAI sit here, writing to you from an electromagnetic field, and you, reading this article, are likely sitting in an electromagnetic field (EMF) yourself. Because EMF radiation is so pervasive (it’s literally everywhere), I felt it a worthwhile topic…
While it doesn’t look much like summer here yet, I’ve crafted the perfect morning yoga playlist for when it is. It’s Saturday morning here in Oslo, and I have to admit, the constant rain outside is starting to get…
The Best Yoga & Food Spots Ubud, Bali – Bali Blessings and Bliss
Life & Style LPN Blog TRAVEL NATURALLY WELLNESS & YOGA Yoga & FitnessI’m back from another whirlwind and beautiful trip from Bali – but this time it was a little more unique than a personal travel. I was blessed to be joining one of my best friends, co-founder of Leela Yoga,…
Thank you, Yoga Digest! This week I was featured in Yoga Digest’s Change Maker story, where I got to speak about all that I am passionate about — including my day job (something I very rarely speak about on…
LPN’s Wellness, Spiritual & Green Beauty Faves in February
Life & Style LPN Blog LPN'S SHOPPING CART Oils & Serums Yoga & FitnessThere was something about this February that was hard. Things just felt like they took a little more effort – getting into my yoga practice happened less frequent, my work hours were longer and my immune system seemed to…
I AM SO EXCITED! I am over the moon to finally write this post with my soul sister Kelsi Ludvigsen as we prepare for our yoga retreat with Leela Yoga in BALI April 8 – 15 2017. Yup, this is your…
Sometimes, going back to your roots is exactly what you need to do, in order to find the magic. Growing up I was a rider. I spent days at the stable just because I wanted to be around these…
It has been an insanely crazy month. While I’m always quite the busy gal, the current status of my life is a little extra busy. You see, I’ve been trying to knock out all of my Norwegian language courses,…
LPN’s May Natural Beauty Faves
Cheeks Face Healthy Home Lips LPN'S FAVES NATURAL BEAUTY Oils & Serums SKINCARE TreatmentsOh, spring. Filled with flowers, outdoor yoga and skincare switch ups. This month I’m sharing my latest and greatest finds with you – and what I’m using now. Make sure to connect with me over the weekend, as I’ll…
This week I had the absolute pleasure of being featured on WELL+GOOD. I spoke with them about my all time can’t live withouts and a little bit about my history as a green b-blogger. Interested in the whole scoop?…
Naturally Healing Endometriosis: The Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach
FOOD & NUTRITION Life & Style Profiles & Collabs Supplements & SuperfoodsI feel as though there is an epidemic surrounding young women today, and I wanted to find someone to guest post on this for a long time: naturally treating and healing endometriosis. While I don’t suffer from it…
LPN’s February Natural Beauty & Wellness Faves
BODY Body Care Face Life & Style LPN'S FAVES MAKEUP Moisturizer Oils & Serums Toners TreatmentsSpring is on its way, but the weather is still cold enough up here to warrant a few skin faves that are good for those dry skin blues and transition temperatures. This month’s faves is a lot on skincare,…
Naturally Boost Your Immunity – Guest Post with Leela Yoga Co-Founder Kelsi
FOOD & NUTRITION Profiles & Collabs Supplements & SuperfoodsIt’s that time of year – that awkward in between stage when the weather isn’t sure if its spring or winter. While being “in between” can be a little uncomfortable, there are things we can do to make things…
Spiritual Beauty – The Latest Trend in Natural Beauty
BODY NATURAL BEAUTY Profiles & Collabs Supplements & Superfoods Toners ToolsSpirituality: A slightly unorthodox topic for a wellness and natural beauty blog, no? But hear me out. We are all energy and within that energy comes power – and that, my dears, is related to quantum physics (have a…
Like every year, the holidays have come and are on their way out… but before you spin on your heels and head into the New Year, take these next few days and find some time for you. Make a…
It’s no secret that the pages of LPN mainly focus on the ladies, but I do know of some faithful male readers, and I also know a lot of us ladies have wonderful men in our lives that deserve…
And so it continues, LPN’s holiday gift guide! Today’s guide, for the yogi, is curated by one of the owners (and one of my favourite yoga teachers and best friends) Kelsi, from Leela Yoga in Oslo. You may have…
LPN’s 2015 Holiday Gift Guide Part II: Gifts for the Natural Foodie
Healthy Home Profiles & Collabs Supplements & SuperfoodsJust like last year, the beautiful Megan from Pur Oslo (Oslo’s finest Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free baking and dishes) is back with her recommendations for this seasons’ must-haves for the foodie. You might have seen some #regrams from this natural beauty on my…
How to De-stress Naturally – LPN’s Top 6 Stress Relief Tips
Drinks Supplements & Superfoods Yoga & FitnessI’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…
LPN’s August Faves: Natural Beauty & Lifestyle
Body Care Cheeks Eyes Life & Style LPN'S FAVES Perfume Supplements & Superfoods Yoga & FitnessIt’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,…
LPN Interviews Megan Cannon: Yogini & Wellness Goddess – Natural Beauty Tips & Tricks
Drinks Life & Style Moisturizer Profiles & Collabs Treat Wash Yoga & FitnessToday 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…
![[These are the BEST #NATURAL DEODORANTS of 2018] LPN was one of the very first natural beauty resources online (I started it up back in 2010, some years before the green/nontoxic beauty boom) as a result, I have had my fair share of trials and tribulations with natural deodorants. Everything from the baking soda rash, to impossible yellow stains, to ineffective odor control and the product just plain not working. Thankfully the green beauty space has evolved a lot in the past 8 years - and I am so in love with many brands. Today I'm digging into an essential: the Best Natural Deodorants of 2018. Here are my picks. @soapwalla @vapourbeauty and @agentnateur. 💜 Get the full review of each on the blog (link in bio). Do you have other favorites? Tell me below 💜 #nontoxic #greenbeauty #selfcare #naturaldeodorant #lpnfaves](http://scontent-amt2-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/e91ab4e87e9eeb8ccba3b2ee4749483c/5CFC1F09/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c1.0.1437.1437/s640x640/44323365_342377226322895_1766497958342936673_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-amt2-1.cdninstagram.com "[These are the BEST #NATURAL DEODORANTS of 2018] LPN was one of the very first natural beauty resources online (I started it up back in 2010, some years before the green/nontoxic beauty boom) as a result, I have had my fair share of trials and tribulations with natural deodorants. Everything from the baking soda rash, to impossible yellow stains, to ineffective odor control and the product just plain not working. Thankfully the green beauty space has evolved a lot in the past 8 years - and I am so in love with many brands. Today I'm digging into an essential: the Best Natural Deodorants of 2018. Here are my picks. @soapwalla @vapourbeauty and @agentnateur. 💜 Get the full review of each on the blog (link in bio). Do you have other favorites? Tell me below 💜 #nontoxic #greenbeauty #selfcare #naturaldeodorant #lpnfaves")
![[GIVEAWAY with Post] It’s travel season for me - in just the last 3 weeks it’s been London, Paris and New York. When I’m on the road, it is essential for me to have trusted, effective and non-toxic travel sized products. My travel companion the season has been the @follain Clean Essentials Kit. It comes with OSEA's Ocean Cleanser, which features sea minerals and organic red algae that gently detoxifies, Indie Lee's CoQ-10 Toner which uses Hyaluronic acid to balance and CoQ10 boosts collagen, Ursa Major’s Golden Hour Recovery Cream which includes Meadowfoam seed oil that is delivers rich hydration, and the @follain refillable soap. It's the perfect starter kit if you're looking to make the switch to #cleanskincare and it all comes in a cute, reusable pouch reading one of my favourite quotes: "I like my products like I like my people. #Nontoxic"
Here's how to win:
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2️⃣ Follow @livingprettynaturally & @follain
3️⃣Tag one friend in each entry - he or she will win with you! 💓
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Here's how to win:
1️⃣ Like the photo 👆🏻
2️⃣ Follow @livingprettynaturally & @follain
3️⃣Tag one friend in each entry - he or she will win with you! 💓
I’ll select 2 winners, plus their tagged friends as winners!
In the mean time using this link you can get 50% off plus free shipping - https://bit.ly/2DJ805N
#livefollain #cleanbeauty #workingwithfollain #giveaway #contest")
![[GIVEAWAY CLOSED WINNER @emilyjanerob - Value Over $140 USD] The celebration of fall continues! Fall time also means bolstering the immune system, so tea time comes around a little more often. @pukkaherbsus has an entire Immunity Family of teas, and this Lemon, Ginger and Manuka Honey is no exception. 🧡
✨Here’s how to win, loves*:
🍁 Like the post
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🍃 Tag a friend - each tag will add another submission - unlimited entries welcome
*Must be a US resident to enter.
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#Manuka honey and lemon in a teabag? Yes please. This blend is made with Sicilian lemons paired with slow-dried ginger root and FairWild elderflowers. Formulated to help both acute and longer-term #immunity issues, it is the perfect companion this time of year — using all plant-sourced #organic ingredients.
It’s the perfect time for this giveaway, and I’m so excited to share 6 boxes of Pukka’s core blends including: Turmeric Glow, Three Mint, Three Ginger, Lemon Ginger & Manuka Honey, Chamomile Vanilla & Manuka Honey, and Supreme Matcha Green.
One winner will receive 6 boxes total of Pukka’s core blends (above) AND a $100 gift card to @target (where they are now all available nation wide)!
I only work with brands that I support and would use myself - and @pukkaherbsus is no exception: Pukka Herbs is a certified B Corporation, USDA Organic, Fair for Life, Fair Trade, Fair Wild, and has committed 1% of all profits to 1% For the Planet. 🧡
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✨Here’s how to win, loves*:
🍁 Like the post
🍂 Follow @pukkaherbsus & @livingprettynaturally
🍃 Tag a friend - each tag will add another submission - unlimited entries welcome
*Must be a US resident to enter.
🧡
#Manuka honey and lemon in a teabag? Yes please. This blend is made with Sicilian lemons paired with slow-dried ginger root and FairWild elderflowers. Formulated to help both acute and longer-term #immunity issues, it is the perfect companion this time of year — using all plant-sourced #organic ingredients.
It’s the perfect time for this giveaway, and I’m so excited to share 6 boxes of Pukka’s core blends including: Turmeric Glow, Three Mint, Three Ginger, Lemon Ginger & Manuka Honey, Chamomile Vanilla & Manuka Honey, and Supreme Matcha Green.
One winner will receive 6 boxes total of Pukka’s core blends (above) AND a $100 gift card to @target (where they are now all available nation wide)!
I only work with brands that I support and would use myself - and @pukkaherbsus is no exception: Pukka Herbs is a certified B Corporation, USDA Organic, Fair for Life, Fair Trade, Fair Wild, and has committed 1% of all profits to 1% For the Planet. 🧡
#workingwithpukkaherbs #pukkaherbs #pukkatea #pukkalove #ayurveda #herbaltea #newattarget #targetdoesitagain #contest #giveaway #herbaltea #wellness")