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From Where It All Began - A Glimpse At The Early Days Of Akasha

From humble beginnings at local markets on the shores of Lake Atitlan, in just two short years we've come a long way! We wanted to share with you, memories of where it all began; the highs (selling our first collection at the local market), the lows (two long days shooting the straps in a dark room) and everything in between.

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Akasha's Guide To A Spring Cleanse - Practical Tips From Our Wellness Friends

Spring is officially here!  Hello warm weather, flowers blooming and "Spring Cleaning". After the yin of Winter, of resting and rejuvenating, now is a great time to detox the mind and body, get the circulation moving, amp up the vitamin D and reconnect with nature. To make this transition easier for you, we've asked a bunch of our expert friends, from life coaches, to nutritionists, to yoga teachers, what their top tips are on how they Spring Clean their minds and bodies at this beautiful time of year.

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Meet The Artist: Don Pedro

Meet Don Pedro of San Juan; the incredibly skilled craftsman behind many of our bespoke indigo yoga strap. Don Pedro's role in the timely weaving process, is to prepare the cotton yarn for dyeing, by marking out the required pattern. After decades of experience, no measuring device is required, impressively it is all done by eye

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NAMAS-GO-TO-BED - Akasha's Guide To The Best Night's Sleep You've Ever Had!

Look, I get it. Sometimes getting your butt to yoga class is tough. Getting excited about another kale salad can prove arduous. And drinking those 8 glasses of water a day ain't always easy! But sleep... seriously! Who doesn't love a good ol' slumber!?! So why then, is it so hard for us to put down our phones, switch off the Handmaid's Tale and get some quality zzz's? 

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Our Favourite Ethical Yoga-Wear Brands

Being socially and environmentally mindful in our everyday practices is really what yoga is all about.

There are so many amazing brands out there that share our core values: working towards transparency, sustainability and fair trade. So, for your reading pleasure, we've compiled a list of some our faves here

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Our Guide To Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle When Travelling The Road Less Travelled.

I have spent the most part of three years travelling through Latin America and more often than not, "roughing it". Which means checking into to a hotel with a gym, or mapping out the closest Wholefoods is not an option. Staying fit & healthy on the road isn't always the easiest task, but here are my top tips for a healthy travel lifestyle

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RADICAL YES X AKASHA

This week we took over the Radical Yes Instagram honouring the new moon in Scorpio and preparing ourselves for the Winter Solstice.

To find out about how my practice has changed since starting Akasha, what rituals I practice to cultivate positive energy and what books I read for inspiration, check out our interview here

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Akasha’s Guide To San Marcos, Lake Atitlan Guatemala

Having spent so much time in Guatemala, Luke and I are always slightly embarrassed when people ask us for travel tips, because we've really never left Lake Atitlan! We are just so entranced with the magic of the Lake that we've never felt compelled to explore further. So here is our guide to getting the most out of your stay around Lake Atitlan (be warned, you may never want to leave!).

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