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ALL things WELLBEING
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items All the Wellbeing basics for a life living well. The Soul Stash brings you the best rated, tried & tested practices & products for your peace of mind. This Soul list is all about the top 8 essentials for wellbeing and basic living well.
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Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
Infrared Healing Skin
Ice (Cryo) Therapy
Sleep Set up
Hydration
Gut Health
Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
Scent is more than just pleasant. Aromatherapy through the use of quality essential oils is healing and has been used for centuries in the world of healing. Here are my personal go to's!
Lavender is natures everything for relaxation and sleep. The Jurlique blend is one of the purest out there. Some are not made with such purity and either don't pack the same punch or just give you a headache! Need not worry about it here - This is th...
Lavender Hydrating Mist
At first I couldn't smell it cause I was so used to synthetics in other oils I have used then I got used to this and it was heaven scent :) Our Lavender Essential Oil is 100% pure and natural and of the highest quality. Originating from France, the o...
Healing Natural Oils
A soaking ritual for soothing the home and body. A complete immersion in a state of sen. Turn off the lights, sit in the warm waters and surround yourself with the scent of complete body healing
Soaking Ritual Relaxing
Lavender is most well known for its calming qualities and ability to work as a sleep aid. When used on the skin and in massage this oil not only stimulates the senses through smell but penetrates the skin to give you an overall sense of zen.
Jurlique Lavender Body Oil
A union of enlivening florals and Tobacco, Istros stimulates the atmosphere with aromas of the bazaar.
Istros Aromatique Room Spray | Aesop Australia
Incense comprising fresh, woody resins of Hinoki and warm spice that smoulders gently to emit delicate ribbons of aroma. Includes a Kanuma pumice incense holder.
Murasaki Aromatique Incense | Aesop Australia
Ginger is known for its multiple health benefits including travel calm. A pulse-point therapy roll-on enhanced with oils of Ginger Root, Lavender and Geranium for in-flight or office use.
Ginger Flight Therapy | Aesop Australia
Aromatherapy at its finest. This rose salt soak is rustic and raw with the fragrance that infuses the water and complete cleanses while leaving the skin soft and supple. Complete dissolution in the water and no crappy rim to clean off after!
SALT BY HENDRIX Rose Cleanse 220g
This is perfect for a skin soother or that sexy massage with your significant other (or just your own feet - lol). This oil is 100% natural and luxurious and is both a sensorial massage oil and reparative body oil to soothe and soften dry skin and is...
LBDO Essensual Oil
For bedtime this is the best prep for a perfect nights sleep. The body wash completely cleanses your skin leaving you soft and supple but smelling like lavendar and calm
Jurlique Lavender Calming Shower Gel
If you need grounding, presence in the moment and complete imersion into self, this is the scent to go with. My best friend introduced me to this blend. With a house of 2 kids under 5, 2 dogs and a working couple - the house still felt like a den of ...
Balance Blend Essential Oil
A body cleanser with refreshing, green, citrus notes to effect scrupulously clean skin, and a gentle pet wash to offer furry friends similar attention.
You & Your Dog Duo | Aesop Australia
Aromatherapy, the use of essential oils extracted from plants, can promote relaxation, reduce stress, improve mood, and may provide relief from various ailments such as headaches and sore muscles.
renoo | Aromatherapy for your home and meditation space
A complete submersion in Spa. This is a the perfect set for the times in life you need a little more invigoration and energy. The blend is both stimulating and balancing at the same time
Soaking Ritual Energising
Hemlock makes the best scents. My personal go for everything from a scented calm home to a reinvigorating bath or simple sleep aid.
All the deliciousness you need in one place
Carefully composed care for the hands and body: formulations that cleanse, nourish and lightly scent the skin from neck to toe, housed in a recycled cardboard gift box.
Majestic Melodies | Aesop Australia
A blend of citrus botanicals, balanced by breaking waves of Cedar and the refreshing spice of Cardamom.
Olous Aromatique Room Spray | Aesop Australia
Anti wrinkle face stimulation with LED light treatment for stimulation of epithelial cells. Affordable and so very effective for face and neck light therapy
Pure Daily Care Luma - 4 in 1 Skin Therapy Wand
Infrared Healing Skin
Everything healing can be found in infrared. Cell activation, healing, release of toxins & more. Saunas are the absolute bomb but there are blankets for home & so much more! With three spectrums of light infrared has been used medically for healing for some time but with the increase in tech we can now have it at home with us!
No word of a lie I’ve been using this for 6 months and as someone with no filler, Botox or alternatives to my skin, at 44 this has made me look 33!
VRAIKO Lily Neck Face Massager, Frosted Black
Infrared face light treatment harnesses specific wavelengths of light to penetrate the skin, potentially stimulating collagen production, improving skin health, and reducing signs of aging. Some products are just substandard though and Higher Dose is...
HigherDOSE Red Light Face Mask
Stylish and so effective this sauna blanket is healing and so beneficial to your overall wellness. So affordable and very much worth the investment
Infrared Sauna Blanket | Portable Sauna | Sun Home Saunas
When you just need some zen this is the space to save at home. Quiet, hot and healing there is something transcendent about the infrared sauna experience. Stylish enough to sit in a homes main space and compact enough to not stick out like a sore thu...
Sun Home Solstice™ 1-Person Infrared Sauna
Warming, healing and portable! this blanket is the bomb for general rejuvenation and skin health! You get a complete body penetration of light healing and you can just sleep!
Take a Wellness Cue With Infrared Sauna Blanket – HigherDOSE | HigherDOSE
Radiant® LED Face Mask and get glowing skin worry-free with a 45-day risk-free return policy.
Red Light Therapy
This one is at my wellness retreat (gym kinda) and she is awesome. not just the experience there is a beautiful smell to the wood in her frame too. Infrared saunas use radiant heat to penetrate the skin more deeply than traditional saunas, offering p...
HigherDOSE Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna
Patented technology and penetrating red light therapy completely immersive and whole body healing. Sun Home have designed this sauna for the whole family healing in mind.
Equinox™ Infrared Saunas
Vibrational anti wrinkle LED face wand for direct application and skin rejuvenation. Thermal heat and light therapy best seller I cannot go past recommending.
VRAIKO Lily Neck Face Massager, Skin Rejuvenation
The Sun Home 300W Pro is a powerful, targeted treatment, red and near-infrared light device designed to provide you with affordable, effective benefits in the comfort of your home.
300W Sun Home Pro Red Light
Photon face light spectrum treatment. This is a power pack of healing using the full spectrum to cover the chromotherapy benefits in 1 device. Affordable, versatile and fast acting
Amazing2015 PDT LED 4 in 1 Photon Treatment Machine
Red Light and light therapy in general is an incredible healing tool. It is both superficial and deep healing in a simple application but as with everything you want to make sure you are covering all the essentials and this is the book/ ebook for it.
The Ultimate Guide To Red Light Therapy
Ice (Cryo) Therapy
Ice therapy is the talk of the town but it is not new to wellness and healing. There are countless studies on the benefits of Cold Therapy & and I make sure it is part of my ongoing wellness routine. Here is how I heal at home.
Specific for the thigh this targets direct ice therapy placement for acute and chronic injury to speed recovery
BodyICE Recovery large reusable ice pack for Knee
Specific for elbow and ankles this would have been a god send in my competitive netaball days! honestly love the design there is no one else doing specific alignment ice therapy for injury and rehab like these guys
BodyICE Recovery Small Universal Ice & Heat Pack
Home healing with this durable and exquisitely built ice bath. The internally integrated heating/cooling system features next-gen micron filtration and ozone sanitation technology to deliver cold and clean water, whenever you want it. The contemporar...
Sun Home Cold Plunge™ Pro
Ice baths can help reduce muscle inflammation and soreness, accelerate recovery after intense exercise, and potentially improve circulation and overall well-being
Cold Therapy Bath for Sale | Cold Water Therapy | Ice Barrel
If you've ever done a knee or an ankle - any joint for that matter in sport you know how essential it is to get ice on it asap. The swelling really does complicate the healing process and icing simply helps with the pain. These are so functional and ...
BodyICE Universal Knee Ice Pack by Lydia Lassila
Nothing sucks more than a sore hip or lower back. When I was pregnant this would have been magic on my lower back. Worth having in the freezer if your play any kind of sport, have kids who do or simply are getting older like me
Body ICE Recovery Back/Hip Reusable Pack
Something at home that truly heals. The natural endorphin kick is anti stress and healing
Cold Water Therapy Made Easy and Accessible | Ice Barrel
Love the portability of this one and the simple design. It insulates and holds the cold so well you really do feel like you're doing the ice thing right!
Polar Plunge Pro | Portable Cold Plunge | Sun Home Saunas
Sleep Set up
For all matters of the mind everything matters. There are some simple tools I cannot go past in my day to day life that ensure there is balance, connection & some sort of method in the madness. Here are some of the simplest forms of mind wellness collated for you. If you want my to DIE for actual Boidoir check out The HOT HITS list @thesoulstash on Benable
When you're a light sleeper and your partner snores! Or you need backround music but they need silence! this is the perfect addition to your sleep set. Silence, dark and complete zen.
MUSICOZY Sleep Headphones Bluetooth Headband
These ones i do find better for when I can decide on a side sleeping position. Not so much the front or back but 100% for the side
viewstar Pillows Queen Size 2 Pack, Bed Pillows
This one is in my daughters room. Firm feel but so much support for her growing frame. She sleeps like a lumberjack after a long day so the support really is essential
Zinus Queen Mattress | 7-Zone Green Tea Memory Foam
Honestly, I didn't know luxury till i found these. I was always a sheraton girl thinking cost is of course aligned to quality. these babies feel like silk and they are cotton all the way. My mates love the linen and there is options of both. They seem to get softer the more you wash them and the colours are divine
Sheet Society | Make the bed, better.
A proper pillow is essential. If your neck is not supported in your specific sleeping position your entire body is out of alignment. This is my baby. I love the fact the cover is washable and it helps me as an indecisive sleeper, sleep well
Weekender Gel Memory Foam Pillow – Cooling
This one is my baby. I am heavier and want more cushioning for the old bones. I couple this with a mattress pillow top cover for the extra snug but adore this baby for a great nights sleep. It is definitely worth the investment
Simmons - Hybrid Gel Memory Foam Mattress
Add this onto a high quality mattress and it is like sleeping on a bed of clouds
Sleep Innovations 4-inch Dual Layer Mattress Topper
Hydration
Without Water we will not function. It is essential to all things life and thus wellness. Water is water but, if you could improve the quality of the number one element to life - why would you not!
Water is the core to life. It is everything and all water is NOT made equal. I come from Adelaide, South Australia - if you know, you know! These guys make the best purifiers and all the good to spice it up too!
Hydration Stations
When you cant carry the purifier to the table with guests you can bring this pitcher! It is a great way to refresh and impress your guests. I love the swirl
AquaTru Classic Front Purified Water Carafe
Super fun and keeps you on track with you water intake
Super Fun Daily Intake Tracker
Ok so you live in Australia and the temp is either really hot or its cold (especially if you live in melbourne). You want your smoothie cold but your soup hot and no one wants their water to be tepid! This is my recommendation for durable and portabl...
Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler, Rose Quartz, 40 oz
Gut Health
Inner health starts at the Gut. We grow from nutrients when we are in utero and from the moment we are born everything we put in our body relies on the gut to effectively digest and absorb the nutrients and minerals from the food we eat. If we don't ...
An easy to read and understand pathway to using essential oils in the process of healing your gut and restoring your gut flora for optimum health
Heal Your Gut with Essential Oils 2nd Ed.
Masticating juicers are the best kind. The slow blend extracts all the nutrients without destroying any of the health properties in the process.
Juicing
I love this book for her focus on realistic and easy everyday eating to help to start heal your gut flora and get back to health.
Heal Your Gut
The first book on gut biology I ready. It transformed my life when I was 23. The gut health and pairing eating for my metabolism gave me a control over my food and body I never had before then.
The Metabolic Typing Diet: Customize Your Diet
When you want to heal it starts with the gut. Everything comes from the core of us which is the gut. There are so many basic strategies for healing the health of your stomach but knowing what your core weakness is, is impertative. These are the tests...
VICTUS88
Fit Kit - All the Tools you need
You don't need the world of equipment to make a wellness routine work. There are some core basics I recommend as part of anyone's simple but effective resistance routine that are inexpensive, easy to find & look pretty cool too. This is what can be found in my home all perfect for training or recovery and stretching.
Not all pilates bands are made equally. You need the right resistance, width and circumference for the best outcomes. This is my go to for my training and my clients. Affordable and worth that little bit more as it will last and is the perfect compan...
URBNFit Pilates Ring - 12" Magic Circle
These babies are so versatile. Sit on them at your desk. Stretch your back. Work your core. Seriously a must in all homes (just keep them away from dogs - i've been through a few!!)
Slip Resistant Exercise Ball
One of the best ways to build strength, stability and overall tone is to use resistance bands. The legs and glutes hold some of the biggest muscles in the body and working them helps to ground, stabilise and develop a solid foundation for fitness. Th...
LIFEWAY Resistance Bands for Legs and Butt - 3 Pack
5 workouts from 1 kit with a carry/ storage bag. Resistance is the way to build muscle and strength. The Concentric & eccentric movements when controlled, are dynamic for strength and core building
TheFitLife Exercise Resistance Bands with Handles
Roll out your ITB, foot arch or glutes. There are so many applications for such a simple piece of foam
High-Density Exercise Foam Roller - Various Sizes
Look this baby is a ‘toy’ but I wish it was more fun! For those tight muscles and knots you cannot get rid of without your massage therapist. This baby is a preventative of injury making sure you are not compiling strain to create injury
RENPHO Muscle Massage Gun
The right form is everything when training. When learning to instruct pilates it is 101. You have to work with the right position or you do more damage than good. This is great for keeping you in form and can be used (with the help of a professional)...
5 In 1 Yoga Foam Wedge Blocks Set with Gym Bag
Cause I get not all men want to pretty in pink selection! Somewhat more solid tones but still essentials for stretching, resistance or recovery
Gritin Resistance Bands
This puppy is non slip for work outs and just enough padding for stretching (when the body is getting a little older like mine)
Retrospec Solana Yoga Mat
You don't want to get the full pilates reformer I get it, they are expensive and you need to know how to use them. This is the great go between I recommend. It allows for the input of balance and resistance into a workout base just like the reformer ...
Beaurit Home Pilates Foam Roller Set
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Sports Specific Shoes
Fundamental to any wellness routine is a good set of trainers! Without them, your whole body suffers. Check out the catalogue I can personally recommend from all of my fitness pursuits & backed by research from leading podiatrists.
Most recently these guys were the main sponsor for the Australian Ironman. Such a legendary event and these babies were driving the show for the athletes. I adore this brand for longer distances and all things endurance. For the BOYS - these are HOT
hoka clifton 9 mens
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Longer distances on even terrain are a breeze in these babies. Excellent balance from heel to ball of the foot. nice and lite and speedy.
Nike Men's Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Track Shoes
These are my go to runners for everyday. They are great for your short 3-5K and anywhere up to 20K (for me). Go really well for about 600K's then consider swapping them out. Great cushioning, lite and really well balanced shoe
Nike Women's W Air Zoom Pegasus 38 Flyease
I started playing netball at 5 years old and still going at 43. The court shoe has vastly improved over the years but I have not moved past the brand ASICS for my netball kick. Destroyed ankles need a little more of that lateral magic support and the...
ASICS Women's Gel-Netburner Volleyball Shoe
The Saucony mens get a shout here because of my super freaky fit ex (yep we are still mates)! He was an epic running on all surfaces and went to this brand and hasn't turned back.
saucony endorphin pro 3 mens
Basketball, similar to netball needs a lot of ankle and lateral movement support. Cushioning is essential for ankles and knees and that extra spring to vertical lift.
ASICS Men's Sky Elite FF MT Court Shoes
Epic grip and great traction. They seem a little high in the sole but they aren't, that is ALL cushion. Excellent toe and foot protection and the black means you don't stress about the mud and puddles :)
brooks ghost 14 gore-tex womens
Taking it off the beaten track needs a little more traction and lot more protection. For trail running with my 2 dogs - German Shorthaired Pointers these are my go to. Perfect balance and great fit, excellent grip and not too clunky.
Salomon Speedcross 4 Women's Trail Running Shoes
Super sleek and really great traction. These babies offer the offroad protection you need when tackling the terrains most others avoid!
Salomon Men's Speedcross 5 GTX Trail Running Shoes
Love the pastel shades and the cushioning is just superb. Off the bike and the closest to running on pillows you can find. These babies are such a great all round shoe for general endurance.
hoka bondi 8 (d wide) womens
For those long walks you need a decent shoe. Walking is a sport too! This brand has a wider sole and great balance (like the name). It offers ankle support and cushioning so the joints are all taken care of
new balance 624 v5 (d wide) womens
If you have a super sport little one like me you do need a shoe that is a little more supportive, balanced and with a lot of padding for their growing bones and joints. It is really important - don't overlook it and while these aren't the cheapest if...
hoka clifton 9 (gs) kids
These are great for the transition of school and running around at lunch time. I recently had my little lady fitted with orthotics and taking the inner sole out of this and replacing it with the orthotic was the perfect fit.
asics gel-550tr (ps) kids
Skin to Shine
When it comes to skin you really want to shine but lest we not forget the role our skin actually plays as the largest excretory organ in the body! We don't want to clog it or block it. I love this stash of products for their basic ingredients, not te...
This travel friendly set is a great way to explore a One Ocean Beauty skincare regimen for a first-time user. All products are formulated with active marine ingredients + peptides and clinically proven to be effective for a smooth, hydrated, and tone...
Beauty Organic Marine Face & Body Travel Kit
An exfoliating and detoxifying mask that gently removes surface skin cells and helps skin to retain moisture leaving the complexion clean, refreshed, revitalized and glowing.
Blue Algae Exfoliating + Detox Mask
As I like to keep what I put on my skin to the minimum in protection of its excretory action I LOVE this moisturiser. She is rich and renewing but can also be used as an under foundation primer (on the days you want to wear it). Truly rate this as th...
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Moisturiser 75ml
A friend introduced me to this when I was looking for something gentle but cleansing. This is such a beautiful face cleanser I use morning and night in the shower. I give my face the full 3 minutes of attention with the creamy orange infused bliss. I...
Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Cleanser, 177mL
I don't use this everyday, my skin doesn't need it but I do use it on the days I have worn make-up as an extra opening for the pores to breathe again after I wash off the face! This is lite and not harsh at all on the skin.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Soothing Micellar Water Cleanser 500ml
This little tub of gold works magic on the skin! Honestly it scrubs away the impurities but leaves an oil like nourishment as your wash it off. I love the little scoop and the smell is like coconut gold! Get it, it's worth it.
Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay Body Scrub
These babies are 100% natural using organic ingredients sourced from trusted partners who share our values and our commitment to purity, quality & the environment. Committed to providing you with truly pure and effective skincare, we select our i...
Vegan Mia Organics
A hydrating moisturizer that locks in moisture, soothes inflammation and increases firmness + elasticity. It quickly absorbs into the skin leaving a healthy-looking and radiant complexion.
Replenishing Deep Sea Moisturizer
One of the many things I adore about this brand is, they are Australian Made. What you put on your skin is from home (well mind). This is such a beautiful cleansing and balming mask. It smells like nature and smooths your skin like a babies butt
Australian Pink Clay Pore fining Face Mask
SPF 30 tinted glow primer for under your makeup is a perfect skin perfector when wearing your best face or simply set alone for your daily protection
Tinted Glow Primer SPF30
Moisturising and healing all while protecting with SPF50
Sun Care
Australian made purity at its best. This exfoliator leaves your skin supple and smooth in a way your feel like nature has done your a favour. Smells divine and feels saintly
Exfoliator Pink Clay
Mental Health
Mental Health is so often overlooked when it is the seat of all health. The mind is the manifestation of everything. It can help increase your wellness or, when unbalanced, create dis-ease. The mind is so powerful and till recent years has been a sti...
When you are new to anything it is great to have a guide to prompt you and keep you on track. This guys is suave and also great for doing just that
The Morning Sidekick Journal
Stress relief and help sleeping in a little pod. I am a big believer in natural ailment relief and this baby takes away the need for sleeping pills and calms the body and mind 100% naturally, painlessly and is also safe for children.
Chill Pill 2.0
The perfect gift for a new year and new start. These cards aren't just positive affirmations they are practical tips and guidance on the daily to give you something to work with, attach to and focus on when your really bloody need it.
Good Vibes, Good Life 2024 Calendar: Daily Inspiration
For me happiness is purpose and this baby is a fab no frills straight to the point resource for cutting through the crap and finding what you know to be ‘happy’.
Find Your F*cking Happy: A Journal
Anxiety SUCKS. I am lucky in that i don't really get it bad but, my baby girl of 13 does and it breaks my heart seeing it. This has been a great helper for her. From what i can see anxiety can escalate and this really help her to break it back and pu...
No Worries: A Guided Journal for Anxiety Relief
The famous Eckhart Tolle first popularised the idea of being present and living in the moment. There is no greater place to be. No downers from the past and no anxiety for the future but, not always as easy as that to get there and hold it. This is a...
Present, Not Perfect: A Journal for Slowing Down
Over thinking is a killer. Catastrophization is the worst but, when you can learn to use it as a tool to turn your thoughts around and put some perspective on the reality of a situation - use the weakness as a strength, it is bloody powerful. This bo...
Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress
We all need some guidance to love yourself and keep growing. Some days it is needed more than others but that is why i love this! It has you covered every day of the year and even better, once you hit 90 days it is a new habit of loving yourself
Soul Therapy: 365-Day Journal for Self Exploration