Ever wonder how yoga made its way to America? Who were the Yoga pioneers in the US? Yoga was believed to have been first introduced to America in the 1800s. In 1893, Swami Vivekananda, a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the US, made a presentation in […]
Many people don’t have a second thought about what their clothes are made of. But did you know that the textiles used in your clothing may have damaging effects on the environment and can even make you sick? Not to mention the workers who are suffering from the ill effects of the many chemicals they […]
There’s more to many flowers than beauty and fragrance. Researchers have discovered that some have powerful medicinal properties. Bonus: humans have utilized their healing powers for centuries. Here are our top 4 flowers with amazing medicinal properties: Dandelion Root Fresh or dried dandelion herb is used as a mild appetite stimulant; it also relieves […]
Yoga is much more than merely a workout to burn calories and tone muscles. Yoga is a lifestyle. Part of that lifestyle is learning a profound sense of self and a connection to the natural elements surrounding you. It only seems right for yoga enthusiasts and practitioners to use mats made of sustainable materials. That’s […]
We at Purse for the People are determined to support green companies and their products. And with that, comes a conscious effort to actively seek eco-friendly products that are good for the environment and good for us. Here are 5 of our favorite green products that every woman should carry in her bag: Korres Pure […]
Do you remember, as a child, how free you felt walking barefoot in the grass and sand? How your skin touched the dirt, and you didn’t have a care in the world? That feeling connected you to the Earth’s natural energy, referred to as Earthing. While Earthing appears to be spiritual, the concept behind it […]
What is Microfinance? Some consider Microfinance a movement with the objective of creating a world in which as many poor and near-poor households as possible have permanent access to an appropriate range of high quality financial services. (wikipedia) Microfinance for many brings to mind a model of offering small loans to entrepreneurs in […]
Many people today believe that Yoga is all about stretches, poses, twists, and complex turns that are accompanied with controlled breathing.But as humanitarian, spiritual leader and an ambassador of peace, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says, “Yoga is not just exercise and asanas. It is the emotional integration and spiritual elevation with a touch of mystic […]
Meditation has been proven to have emotional, social, and personal life-changing effects and positive impacts on one’s health and well-being. There hasn’t been as much research done on the benefits of meditation on kids as there have been on adults. Nonetheless, existing studies on kids who practice meditation are continuing to emerge. Here’s what has […]
The forests in China have been cultivated for its bamboo for hundreds of years. Every spring and summer, new poles called culms grow from a shoot underground. If left to grow, some of the largest timber bamboo can grow over 98 ft tall, and be as large as 10 –12 inches in diameter. When mature, […]