the altha journal
a blog for the conscious individual
Your guide to all things sound healing & wellness.
The Benefits of Infrared Sauna & Red Light Therapy
Infrared sauna and red-light therapy have become two of the most popular health and wellness technologies in recent years, and have been promoted by celebrities, wellness gurus, and medical professionals alike.
How to Cultivate More Gratitude
You hear it all the time – “be grateful”, “adopt an attitude of gratitude”, “they key to happiness is gratitude”, but how do we actually achieve this (especially during the difficult times in our life)?
An Introductory Guide to the 7 Chakras
You have likely heard the word chakra before, but many people are not quite sure what they actually mean. For all our chakra-newbies or those looking to delve a bit deeper, stay tuned for this introductory guide to our chakras!
Easy Yoga Poses For Relaxation
One of our favorite parts of our morning routine here at Altha is a relaxing 10–15-minute yoga session. Yoga is one of the best, cheapest, and most effective ways to restore the mind-body-soul connection when it is out of balance.
How I Healed My Dog Zen
As many of you may know from Altha’s origin story, during the pandemic I adopted my adorable dog, Zen. As he had a troubled history riddled with abuse and neglect, when I brought him home, he was a hot mess – scratching, mouthing, biting, and completely unable to rest.
Letizia’s Personal Healing Journey
Hi there – Altha Founder Letizia here! Being vulnerable about your personal journey is not always easy but opening up about your own struggles allows you to help others heal.
The Oura Ring: Our Favorite Wearable Health Tracker
A favorite of Altha Founder & Chief Healing Officer, Letizia, the Oura Ring is the most advanced and most accurate smart ring on the market.
What is Tapping Therapy?
Tapping is a form of EFT (emotional freedom technique) therapy that was discovered in the 1970s. It is an alternative and holistic form of treatment used to help with physical pain and emotional distress.
Sound Bowls for Sound Therapy
While sound healing therapy dates back to Ancient Greece when it was used in an effort to cure mental disorders, it has become one of the most popular modern wellness trends (often in the form of sound baths).
Sound Healing in Tuscany: The First Altha Italian Retreat
After our pilot retreat in Joshua Tree over the summer, we were beyond thrilled to host our first ever international retreat in none other than the beautiful Tuscan region of Italy.
The Power of Ceremonial Cacao
If you have been in the wellness space for a while, you may have heard of a cacao ceremony – the act of drinking cacao as a ritual, usually done in a group gathering, and often including a blessing and various group exercises.
Ferrari Beverly Hills Private Sound Healing Experience at Spring Place
Although our corporate sound healing experiences are usually curated as a part of employee wellness programs, we also love creating bespoke corporate experiences for the purpose of client entertainment.
Love Is in the Air: Our Favorite Necklace for Self-Love
We are thrilled to introduce you to our favorite conscious jewelry brand, LUKI. Created by Love Water founder Ashley Frey, LUKI is an intentional fine jewelry brand dedicated to the power of love.
Water Activation Rituals at Altha
Water is an extremely powerful and divine element; it is 70% of our makeup, we need it to survive, and it has the power to transform our lives. However, did you know that water is also influenced by sound and vibration, and can make an incredible healing tool?
6 New Year’s Rituals to Start the Year Off Right
While this time is usually full of New Year’s resolutions and grand goals, rituals can also be an incredibly powerful way to ring in our next chapter and let go of the past (and any stress, fear, anxiety, worry, or anger that comes along with it).
Introducing the Inara x Altha Fragrance
We decided to create an Inara x Altha scent as we wanted a way to for our guests to take the deep peace they feel after a sound bath session home with them. Combining our custom scent with the healing power of alchemy singing bowls, we wanted to give our attendees a way to feel a sense of serenity whenever needed in their everyday lives.
Embracing Stillness & Rejecting the Concept of "Laziness"
In today’s increasingly fast-paced world (and throughout history) we are programmed to believe that if we are not productive almost 24/7 that we are somehow “lazy”. We live in a society where we are constantly pressured to do more with less, but what if there was another way?
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.
2022 Mindful Holiday Gift Guide
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.
Introducing the Healy
We are excited to announce that for our private (both human and animal) sound healing experiences we are now offering the add-on option of individualized microcurrent sessions with the Healy device.