The Solvasa Journal
Beauty in Your Presence
Rituals, science, and the art of showing up for yourself. Explore our stories on stress, skin, and intentional living.

5 ways to make more of each day (even the ones you’d rather spend in bed)
Kristin Race, PhD, a world-renowned expert in the field of mindfulness, founder of Mindful Life, and Executive Director of Mindfulness for Solvasa, shares simple ways she and her family use dail...
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4 Mindful Eating Tips for the Whole Family
Contributor: Dr. Kristen Race On a new diet for bathing suit season? Need to drop a few pounds? Find out how to implement REAL change in the way you eat with mindful eating practices. No calor...
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4 Ways to Start Your Day with Mindfulness
How you start your day sets the tone for your entire day. If you're always feeling frazzled and playing catchup until noon, it may be time for some "mindful mornings". Dr. Kristen Race of Mindf...
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All Stressed Out and Nowhere to Go? Time to Adapt(ogen).
I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes - the Love Stress that’s all around me, and so the feeling grows. Even before the invisible spines of coronavirus turned our world into somethin...
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Resilience to Stress in Stressful Times
Contributor: Dr. Kristen Race, Ph.D. Last Monday I flipped from full denial about the threat of a pandemic to a full on panic attack. Since then I’ve toggled between convincing myself that...
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Balance Your Brain to Balance Your Life!
Contributer: Dr. Kristen Race The pressures, pulls, and distractions of our lives have made the idea of attaining "balance", an urban myth that, while desirable, seems unattainable for most ...
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Signs You Need a Digital Detox
Ever feel like you can't live without your phone? You're not alone. We rely on technology more than ever these days but there are some downsides of being so 'connected' this way. Here are some s...
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3 Easy Mindfulness Rituals for Better Skin
Five minutes of "me time" not only relieves stress but also does wonders for your skin. Try some of these mindfulness rituals to maintain healthy and radiant skin. Contributor: Dr. Kristen Rac...
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6 Mindfulness Exercises to Give Your Brain a Boost
Working out regularly can be a great natural stress reliever. The good news is, you don’t have to have a strict gym regimen to reap the benefits of exercise. Try these mindfulness exercises to g...
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