Iris travels the world in search of wellness and adventure, and is passionate about the beauty of nature and honoring that in her photography

We sat down with Iris to find out how she practices self care while balancing business and life, and how her journey into wellbeing has evolved.

My journey into holistic health began during a time when I was suffering from weekly migraines. My doctor at the time wanted to put me on preventative medicine, which did not feel good to me at all. So I started to do more research in the field of alternative medicine. I tweaked my diet, incorporated meditation, yoga, acupuncture, superfoods and herbs and much more. After a few months my migraine started to be less frequent, and after a year they were fully gone. I never looked back after hat and holistic health became my lifestyle and my passion. 

I do! My wellness routines are what keeps me health and happy. I start my days with a big glass of water and my journal. I sometimes pull a card or just sit in silence. I think starting your day in peace and quiet can make all the difference in how your energy is the rest of that day. I always try to make sure that I stretch and get out in nature after lunch, as this really helps me to stay grounded. And my evening ritual is my favorite one, I brew myself a cup of herbal tea, spend some time on my pressure mat as it really helps me sleep, and before I close my eyes I take some of my beloved herbal tinctures and put essential oils in my bedroom diffuser. 

I’m a huge fan of essential oils, so making my own self care recipes is something I really enjoy doing. I love making bentonite clay face masks with essential oils! But self care to me is also taking a break on the busiest moment of the day, taking a hot shower, going on a hike in the woods, or sleeping in on Saturday. It is easy to practice self care on a free Sunday night, but real self care is in making time for yourself on stressy days when you really need it. 

I have a very healthy relationship with my intuition, and it helps that other people’s opinion don’t really matter to me anymore. I’m a huge introvert, and listening to my intuition is what helps me set boundaries and keeps my energy high. I really had to learn to say no, and know that it is okay to do so. If we turn inward and really connect with our intuition, we will find the answer to every question we might have. 

I would have told myself to trust the universe and trust the flow of life. It is so easy to grab onto emotions, and fears and thing we want to control. But in reality, allowing change, letting go and trusting that this too shall pass is what brings us peace and growth. I have learned that if the universe takes something from us, she will always replace it with a lesson or a gift. Both needed for us to become more of who we are.  

My favorite Ajna Wellbeing product is my Ajnamat, I take it with me everywhere I go and I use it every single night before I go to sleep. I have seen a huge improvement in the quality of my sleep since I started using it. This is a product I would recommend to anyone and will never be without! 

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