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Where Mind and Waves Meet : The Essence Of Flow
Flow State in Surfing Have you ever wondered why surfing feels so euphoric, so addictive? It's not just the thrill of catching a wave—it's the chemistry of your brain at...
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Our 2024 Tofino guide
Tofino isn't just a destination; It shapes our lifestyle and our vision of the world. It is a serene and scenic place that captivates all who visit. The winding roads offer breathtaking...
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7 Nourishing Benefits of a Bath
Why science thinks you should run yourself a bubble bath: Baths are proven to ease stress, release tense muscles, and provide relief from headaches. Baths support lymphatic drainage and our...
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Case Study | Theory of Roundness
KeywordsSoftnessCirclesCurvature Rounded objects are preferred by the human brain; their non-complexity brings an ease of understanding. We seem to be more easily attracted to and want to move towards curved...
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Recipes for your self-care bottles
Before using your bottles for a second purpose, make sure to clean them thoroughly with dish soap (including spray, stems and droppers). BALMY ROLL-ON BOTTLE IDEAS 1. Calming Oil Create...
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Ocean Rituals for Self Care
Falling in love with the way she dances-- her long reaches toward the sand that stay for only a moment. Limbs that recoil back into the deep hues of cerulean,...
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Some food for thought we noted while listening to podcasts on our beach walks
Tune in while washing dishes, walking the dog or dive in while commuting to work. Here are some podcasts, blogs, and magazines we recommend for some food for thought. PODCASTS:Brené...
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Our Promise: Transparency and Sustainability
We know that sustainability lies in bed with transparency and pricing. It’s important to us that you know our values and mantras in sustainability as well as the formula to...
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Forest Bathing in Vancouver Island Rainforests
Our tension released, our breath elongated, and our hearts opened. This is how we first experienced the way light moves through the tree canopies and illuminates the beard lichens in...
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HOW HANDMADE GOODS PROMOTE OVERALL WELLBEING
Visiting our little pink artisan shop at the end of the road, you’ll step into a space we’ve intentionally filled with handmade items and design forward goods. Handmade goods that...
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Self Care Sunday rituals we’ve adopted since the pandemic
Our Self Care Sunday Tips. Together with ritual, self empowerment, and a self care checklist we can find the balance we need.
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OUR LIST OF BIPOC ARTISTS
The greatest fun in cultivating a conscious and sustainable lifestyle is connecting with handmade goods and the artists that create them. Celebrating creativity and small-batch craftsmanship is at the heart...
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Ocean Friendly, Sustainable Fashion
Morning surfs, the calm in between sets, walking mindfully behind the dancing shorebirds--- coastal communities bear witness to human’s impact on the ocean daily. As we spend countless hours in...
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10 Reasons We’ve Fallen In Love With Hemp
Our Touch of Earth Hemp T Shirts, Sweaters, and Tank Tops. Hemp clothing Canada. Sustainable, basics line.
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Introducing mułaa (Rising Tide)
Resting on traditional Tla-o-qui-aht homelands, the culture and ideas around Merge’s brand has been kindled by the inlets, islands, hot springs, lakes, ancient forests, wildlife, and white sand beaches surrounding...
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Our 100% Organic Cotton Artist Tees
Every morning we wake up, stretch our toes, and practice the same ritual. The ritual of checking in with the self, measuring how we feel, what we need, and how...
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HONOURING MOTHER NATURE TODAY (BUT EVERY DAY TOO)!
Taking better care of our planet requires love, effort & compassion. Adopting eco-friendly habits doesn’t need to be complicated - in fact, taking care of our planet happens in the...
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Embracing Slowness this Winter Season
There are many sweet moments winter gifts us with, we just need to be open to receiving. Warm drinks that seem to taste better, rich conversations with hearty food, longer...
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The power of rest
By Asalah Youssef I never quite understood the power of rest until early last year when it hit home for me. As an advocate, I was getting caught in the...
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Noticing our interconnection with nature
By Asalah Youssef Mixed in between conversations, I often hear people using metaphors about nature as a comparison to life experiences, and I’m always very fond of it. Hearing these...
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(mainly) FEMALE SURF MOVIES
(Mainly) short movies. For a quick mental surf session to trigger your butterflies. UNNUR - Iceland father/daughter surf movie LINEAS - 4 girls longboard Alternative Lines: The Faces of Women's Longboarding Longboard...
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THINGS TO GET INTO THIS SUMMER
If you’re anything like us, you probably can’t remember the last time you’ve put on a proper pair of pants as well as the last time you’ve actually succeeded at...
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Feel better with the Art of Pausing | A time to stop and breath
We were fast movers. Our minds moved fast, so our bodies, systems, and interactions followed. But, it is no longer a shocker… the World has slowed the heck down. Like...
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Tofino Hidden Gems
I know you know this point where a touristy place passes into the realm of too touristy. I mean, who likes to feel as if they are on a field...