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PuraKai TV - 2014 Stand Up For The Cure

In this episode we travel to Newport Beach to talk with two participants at the 3rd annual Stand Up for the Cure paddle event. We talk with paddlers Georganna Wadsack and Suzanne Yeo, both women ar...

The Shipping Industry: Impact on our Oceans

One of my favorite things about going back home to Puerto Rico is spending endless hours by the ocean. It is a love my mother installed in my sister and I from a young age, one that we may never sh...

5 Eco-Friendly Ways To Extend The Life Of Garments

Doing laundry is not my favorite chore. Like ironing and cleaning the bathroom, it is just dreadful! As a yoga teacher it is quite easy to spend the entire day in your yoga clothes because they are...

7 reasons why 'Made in USA' clothing is better

Anyone who knows me knows I love to shop. The excitement of the hunt, the thrill of the find and the satisfaction of a great price! Those little moments make me smile on the inside. Since working f...

Eco-conscious Brands: How the Organic Trend is Growing

As a child I used to love seeing my mom getting dressed in her best “Dynasty” gowns. She always looked so polished and beautiful. My grandmother was certainly a diva in her own right. I could spend...

The Intention Behind Organic Yoga Clothing for Women

I love teaching yoga. It is without a doubt one of the most gratifying experiences in my life. The fact that I serve as support on someone’s physical, mental and emotional journey is indeed an hono...

Yoga and Me: Out of Curiosity came Peace

I am an Island girl through and through.  I was raised in Puerto Rico surrounded by some of the most beautiful beaches I have ever laid eyes on.  Weekends with the family were spent at the beach.

Catalina Island: The Island that Raised Me

I was born, raised, and continue to live in the rural interior of Catalina Island. My roots run deep here as a fourth generation islander. While the island is just 22 miles off the coast of the con...

PuraKai TV - 2014 Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge

Welcome to PuraKai TV! This week on PuraKai TV our team heads over to check out the action at the 18th Annual Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge held in Mission Bay in San Diego on January 25th, 2014.

The World We Leave our Children and the Movie Unacceptable Levels

I've spent a lot of time thinking about the blue whale and the ear wax that I wrote about last week, a little voice inside my head has been repeating, how can this be? I have spent my whole life in...