Being kind to our planet, reducing your carbon footprint and becoming an example for others is a lot easier than it might seem. It doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming. It can just be as simple as the following five tips!

A message from the co-founder.

In mitigating the spread of COVID-19, and practicing social distancing, the need for self care and a focus on personal wellness is more crucial than ever. Making sure to practice good wellness habits now will help deal with the financial, mental and physical health-related obstacles that have accompanied the pandemic.

College students are facing uncertainty, disrupted schedules and missing out on everything from spring finals and sports seasons to graduation and could use our kindness during these unprecedented times.

Here at Sahoja, our shared longing to live a more connected, more meaningful life is changing the choices we make, both on- and offline, including: 

Celebrated annually on April 22, Earth Day will look decidedly different this year than in years past. Many of us are stuck inside at a time where we’d be enjoying our greenspaces, participating in organized service projects and attending outdoor events. And although current circumstances may not allow for the same kinds of activities we are used to, we all have an opportunity this Earth Day to make small positive changes in our behavior that make a positive impact. We asked a few members of team Sahoja to share with us their plans for observing Earth Day this year and how they’re making greener choices every day.  

It is hard to know how to deal with a crisis. Especially a pandemic that has affected everyone.

The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has been overwhelming and I did not know how to deal with it. I felt anxious and uncertain, but I also felt powerless. I did not know what I could do to help those around me. Everytime I checked the news, I was reminded about how serious the situation was, and this only made me feel more fearful.

This was how I was feeling until Chris Martin, the Coldplay frontman, announced he was going to do a live stream from his home with just his piano on March 17th.

April 10^th is World Homeopathy Day and Sahoja asked Blair Lewis to say something about the day. Blair is a homeopathic practitioner with over 40 years experience with this system of care. He is also a member of the Alive and Healthy team, a vendor on Sahoja’s Market Place.

After a week of social distancing, Toronto magazine editor Sasha Emmons was feeling overcome with anxiety and anger. She was anxious at the prospect of losing her job, like so many have amid the global pandemic. She was angry at people with a cavalier attitude about COVID-19.

As 2019 drew to a close, many among us were happy to see it go. Much of Australia was on fire. Images of injured koalas and charred landscapes filled our social feeds. It was enough to turn a relentless optimist into a doomsdayer.

After all, what could anyone do?