the altha journal
a blog for the conscious individual
Your guide to all things sound healing & wellness.
2022 Zen’s Gift Guide for Animals
Whether you are searching for the perfect gift for your friend, your family, your partner, your pet, or for yourself, Altha has got you covered! We’ve gathered all of our favorite wellness gifts for our favorite pets and people in our lives.
The Basics of Breathwork
If you haven’t heard of breathwork before, it is essentially the act of consciously manipulating your breathing patterns in order to influence your mental, emotional, and physical state. The systematic exercises are different depending on the desired outcome (relaxation, to energize, for focus etc.).
What are the Benefits of Cold-Water Therapy?
Whether you’ve seen it on Goop Lab on Netflix or are familiar with the Wim Hof method, cold water immersion therapy has become an increasingly popular health trend with some serious benefits.
The 35 Best Books to Kickstart a Consciousness Journey
The journey to health, wellness, and consciousness is exactly that – a journey. In addition to daily meditation, sound healing, physical exercise, and healthy eating another great way to begin a wellness journey is to crack open a book!
What is Ancestral Mayan Herbal Cleansing?
Originating back to Ancient Mayan times, herbal cleansing exercises have been widely used as a form of Curanderismo - the art of Hispanic/Latino traditional medicine.
Joshua Tree Desert Wellness Retreat
In mid-July of 2022 we had the honor and privilege of hosting eight incredible guests at the first ever Altha retreat in beautiful desert of Joshua Tree.
Bespoke Wellness Experiences
Although we at Altha love our small and more intimate sound healing sessions, we always celebrate any opportunity to take our wellness experiences to the next level. With a background in luxury event planning, curating bespoke one-of-a-kind wellness experiences is one of our great passions.
A Guide to Better Sleep
Quality rest is something that most of us could certainly use more of. While most of us are aware that sleep is essential to our health, we still struggle to get the quality and amount that we need.
Le Petit Malibu Oceanview Sound Bath
Nestled in the Malibu hills on a beautiful warm and sunny Spring day, an afternoon of sound healing and relaxation commenced.
Tips on Cultivating a Better Work-Life Balance
Feeling burnt out? Having difficulty creating boundaries at work?Struggling to make time for your personal life? While “work-life balance” has become a bit of a buzz word recently, achieving it can be easier said than done.
The Importance of a Morning Routine
Is a morning routine really the key to a successful life?
While the concept of a “morning routine” seems like extra work to many, its benefits are truly undeniable.