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Yoga is more than just touching your toes: Q&A with yogi Laura Paaren

We asked Laura Paaren, yogi and owner of Moonight Yoga about their career in movement and the importance of rest and recovery in life.  The Sage Soap Company: How has movement been a core part of your career? Laura Paaren: Ever since I can remember movement has been a part of my life. Like many, I was very drawn to the physical practice of yoga, asana. Also like many, I associated yoga with being able to touch my toes. Yoga was something that I did and checked off my to-do list. Much has changed since then! Over the years of teaching and practicing, the ways that I move and teach movement have evolved. More than stretching or a workout, yoga is...

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Rest, Recovery & Dance: Q & A with Stephanie Vigers

We asked Stephanie Vigers, owner of En Pointe Fitness, some questions about her dance career and the importance of rest and recovery to her practice.    Stephanie is a professionally trained ballet dancer. She started taking pilates classes during her time as a dancer and fell in love with the benefits she experienced. This helped her shift her career focus and she became a pilates instructor and created En Pointe.  The Sage Soap Company: How has movement been a core part of your career? Stephanie Vigers: I began dancing at the age of 3 therefore movement has been a lifestyle that evolved into a career, beginning in the dance world and segueing to include Pilates and fitness.  I have been fortunate enough to build...

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We're Hiring a Production Manager

The Sage Soap Company is looking to hire a Production Manager. This role is hourly and hours range between 25-35 hours per week. The Production Manager will be responsible for producing bath and body products and helping with customer service. You will be joining a growing company with opportunity to take on more responsibility and learn about how our business operates. The Sage Soap Company is a local maker of handmade bath and body products located in Guelph, Ontario. We make everything out of our workshop in Guelph, Ontario. Our aim is to use locally sourced and organic ingredients and create products that make you feel good and clean. We have a positive and nurturing environment that’s fun and you’ll...

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Storing natural care products at home

When you buy products from The Sage Soap Company, you are purchasing a high-quality handmade item that does not include synthetic fragrances or preservatives.  We recommend that people consume their products within 1-2 months of purchasing them, although each product has a different recommended expiration date.  As a general rule of thumb - store your natural care products in a cool, dark place, away from heat sources and direct sunlight.  Note sure when something expires? Use the smell test.  Let your nose be your guide.  Many of our products contain essential oils with a carrier oil base and/ or butters or other plant-based ingredients. If something smells rancid or "off - it’s probably passed its prime.    Product-specific  Soap: store...

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We're Hiring a Part-Time Production Assistant

The Sage Soap Company is looking to hire a Production Assistant. This role is part-time. The Production Assistant will be responsible for supporting the production of bath and body products and helping with customer service. You will be joining a growing company with opportunity to take on more responsibility and learn about how our business operates. The Sage Soap Company is a local maker of handmade bath and body products located in Guelph, Ontario. We make everything out of our workshop in Guelph, Ontario. Our aim is to use locally sourced and organic ingredients and create products that make you feel good and clean. We have a positive and nurturing environment that’s fun and you’ll make beautiful products with us....

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