Journal

We're thrilled to offer HOLM 100% Essential Oil Candles, a brand whose ethos aligns perfectly with ours. With a commitment to ingredient transparency and a focus on creating luxurious products, HOLM places natural ingredients at the core of their business, just as we do. Non-Toxic and SustainableHOLM Candles are made using a unique combination of local Beeswax and Coconut Wax. Beeswax is a natural by-product of honey production, making it eco-friendly and free from chemical processing. Coconut wax, made from coconut meat, is a renewable resource requiring minimal processing, making it more environmentally friendly than soy waxes. Healthier for Your...

The first in our new segment on the Santosa Journal, we’re featuring a few of our beautiful Santosa stockists. These businesses have been huge supporters of the Santosa brand over the years and we want to celebrate and share the fantastic work they are doing.  This week we highlight The Space Matakana owned by Ana Lynch and Alex Davids. The Space Matakana is an inclusive venue, designed to spark inspiration, connection and curiosity to grow and deepen your inner wisdom. Their physical space in Matakana hosts a wide variety of yoga and meditation classes as well as inspirational events. We caught up with owner Alex Davids (pictured...

As a special segment on the Santosa Journal, we’re featuring women from our community that have inspired us on our path of living a more contented life.  These inspiring women are doing amazing things and have each made us want to grow, learn and become better people ourselves. This week we highlight Gemma Douglas, a Certified Breathwork and Meditation Practitioner, NLP Practitioner and the talented lady behind @themotherhoodproject and @theconsciousproject. She is also a mother of three with qualifications in teaching, as a Reiki Practitioner, and a music degree from Otago University. Gemma is passionate about empowering Mothers to help them care for themselves...

Life is full of demands and pressure to live more sustainably. We know it can be overwhelming (we feel it too!). That’s why at Santosa, we're passionate about encouraging people to make small changes, to do better for both you and your family. Because those small changes in your daily life, even though they might not seem like it, add up to big changes over time. Here are our top 15x small and simple changes we’ve made in our family, on our journey to living a more sustainable, fulfilled eco-friendly life. Shop in-season – Try to purchase fruit and veggies that are...

As a special segment on the Santosa Journal, we’re featuring women from our community that have inspired us on our path of living a more contented life.  These inspiring women are doing amazing things and have each made us want to grow, learn and become better people ourselves. This week we highlight Laura Mohi, the owner of Wild Pilates, an online Pilates Studio with over 250+ on demand classes to suit everyone. Laura is passionate about combining her love for Pilates, getting out into the wild and prioritising exercise that energises you and fits into your lifestyle.  1. What simple things...