EmZen's Faves

From my home to yours: wellness tools that work.

Welcome to EmZen’s Faves — a curated collection of the wellness tools, products, and resources I use in my own life and confidently recommend to my students. From movement to mindset, books to supplements, everything here supports a balanced, vibrant lifestyle rooted in yoga, nourishment, and self-care.

At the top of the list? My own books — created from decades of experience to support both students and teachers on the journey toward living yoga, every day.

📚 Featured Books Section:

📖 Living Yoga
52 Weeks of Practice for Students of Yoga
This book is your companion for integrating yoga into your daily life. With weekly themes, meditations, affirmations, and reflections, Living Yoga helps you build a soulful, sustainable home practice—on and off the mat.

🛒

📘 Guiding Yoga
52 Weeks of Inspiration for Yoga Teachers
Designed for teachers, this guide includes weekly lesson themes, affirmations, meditations, reflection prompts, and suggested asana to help you plan meaningful, intentional classes rooted in yogic philosophy.

🛒

Buy it Here

🌿 Wellness Products I Love & Use Daily

I believe wellness should feel simple, supportive, and grounded in what actually works. These are the products I personally use to care for my body, support my energy, and simplify healthy living—from clean supplements and immune support to everyday essentials that help me feel my best.

Each item here has been thoughtfully chosen, not because it’s trendy, but because I trust it, use it regularly, and recommend it to my students with confidence.

If you’ve ever asked, “Emily, what do you use for ___?” — you’ll probably find the answer right here. 💛

The very first thing I drink every morning is my Shaklee Triple Defense Immunity Booster. It's a great-tasting berry-flavored drink mix, packed with vitamins C and D, zinc, plant-based adaptogens, elderberry, and more. Supports, boosts, and defends my immune system so I can go out there and spread the Health!

I use this in my tea every single morning. Shaklee Collagen-9 is cleaner than the others promoting healthy skin, hair, nails, and joints. It helps hold our body together by anchoring cells to each other, providing both structure and strength to our skin, bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Ever commented on how long my finger nails are? This is why!

I don't count calories so much, I count protein, and I absolutely crush my goals with Shaklee Life Shake. As a female over 40, it's critical to hit my protein goals every day, and that's only going to happen if it's yummy! The chocolate is my favorite! The French Vanilla is good too, oh so is the Latte! I use them either with Oat Milk, in smoothies, and delicious protein bars!

It's so critically important to stay hydrated, so I always have Shaklee Hydrate+ electrolytes on hand. I get it by the tub and in the to go packs just to be sure I don't wither away during my busy day!

Tbh sometimes it's late in the day by the time I get to have lunch, so these Shaklee Snack Bars are always in my backpack. They go a long way to curb hunger and keep the munchies at bay. A good source of protein and fiber, to keep you feeling fuller longer.

Several times a year, I start to feel bloated and just kinda...full. The Shaklee 7-Day Healthy Cleanse completely resets my system, reduces cravings, improves sleep, and jump starts weight loss. It has carefully selected supplements in convenient daily packets with a step-by-step guide and diet plan. I always have one in my cabinet.

Clean Green Shaklee Living with Emily

Ok, by now you can probably tell—I’m a big Shaklee fan🍃
These are the products I use every day for clean nutrition, simple beauty routines, and safe, effective home care. Shaklee has an outstanding reputation in the wellness world, and every product is backed by science, thoroughly tested, and created with care.
✨ Click below to explore all of my Shaklee favorites in one place.

Mind Body Creatine is one of my favorite daily support tools. It’s not just for athletes — this clean, well-researched creatine supports brain health, cognitive clarity, muscle strength, and healthy aging. I love that it blends easily into my morning smoothie and helps me feel focused, strong, and supported from the inside out.

These three Buddha Teas are staples in my wellness routine. Moringa supports energy and inflammation, Uva Ursi promotes kidney and urinary tract health, and Yarrow soothes digestion, circulation, and hormonal balance. Simple, grounding, and beautifully supportive — I rotate them based on what my body needs most. 🍵🌿

With my most recent health journey I discovered that I wasn't drinking nearly enough water. Don't get me wrong, I drink a bunch of water, just not enough. So I got this 1 Liter Hydracy Water Bottle with fruit filter. I know I need to fill it up and drink it twice a day. And it's working! My numbers have been stabilizing and I won't need medication. :)

I keep this Tronco 20oz Glass Tumbler Glass Water Bottle by my bed every night, so if I wake up thirsty I can quickly easily take a few sips and return to dream land.

I love these Essential Oil Roll-Ons from Rinse Bath & Body!
They’re clean, effective, and smell amazing — made with quality carrier oils like coconut and squalane. I use them for just about everything: bug bites, allergies, headaches, wound healing, immune support, energy boosts, and bedtime wind-downs. They’re a staple in my self-care kit!

🌙 Sleep & Relaxation

Rest is not a luxury — it’s essential for healing, clarity, and energy. In this section, I’m sharing my favorite tools for calming the nervous system, easing tension, and preparing the body and mind for deeper sleep. From soothing creams to natural magnesium, these gentle supports help me wind down and truly rest at the end of the day.

If sleep or stress has been a struggle for you, this is a beautiful place to start.

My new sleep ritual starts with this amazing La Medicina Cacao from Kokoleka Collective. It's packed with magnesium to help soothe body and mind, and this one has an added boost of mushrooms for mycelium support! I mix it with almond milk and raw honey for an evening indulgence! And I feel really good about supporting this couple's dream! This is a MUST have if you want sweet dreams!

If you have trouble sleeping this is for YOU! Somnium is a game changer when it comes to sleep. This gentle gaba topical helps me fall asleep and stay asleep for hours. AND you only need to use a teeny tiny bit, so one jar lasts forever.

Ancient Minerals Magnesium Spray is my go-to relief for sore achy legs at night! Just a few sprays on my calves and I dream restless-leg free! Despite taking supplements, MOST people have sleep issues due to low Magnesium levels, because Magnesium is best absorbed through the skin! See if this amazing spray helps you fall asleep and stay asleep, achy leg free!

💪 Fitness & Recovery

Movement is medicine — and recovery is just as important as strength. These are the tools I reach for to support mobility, reduce soreness, and keep my body feeling strong and energized. Whether it’s for daily stretching, deep muscle relief, or recovery after a workout, these items help me stay consistent, aligned, and pain-free.

Perfect for anyone creating a sustainable movement practice (especially over 40!).

Some days it just all hurts. The only thing that will help is a hot soak in the tub with these amazing Sweet Birch & Magnesium Bath Flakes by Naturopathica. The sweet birch and magnesium calm and soothe even the most exhausted yoga teacher! I come out pain free and relaxed, ready to sleep like an angel!

Everything hurts and I feel like I'm dying... until I use my Theragun. After teaching a bunch of yoga classes a week, hitting the gym, and running my life, my muscles are so sore. So twice a week I take a few minutes to work it out with my Theragun. Yes, I know, there's other cheaper ones. I tried them, they are loud and don't work as good. The Theragun Elite has this special handle, so you can easily get your own back, glutes, and hamstrings. I take it with me every where I go. For real!

Pillow. System. Yep. You read that right. On my days off, or during recovery, I will reach for this first and build myself a nice comfy pillow fort. I can't do sick and tired without it!

🏡 Home & Lifestyle

Wellness doesn’t stop at the yoga mat — it lives in your routines, your environment, and the choices you make every day. This section includes simple swaps and favorite finds that help me create a cleaner, calmer, more intentional home.

From non-toxic products to energy-boosting essentials, these are the things I keep close to support a lifestyle that’s as nourishing as it is natural.

When I first had kids I made a commitment to live cleaner. I started using Shaklee cleaners because they were harmless, eco-friendly, and they did a great job. Best of all they're concentrated so it's cheaper overall and I'm not paying for water. Almost 20 years later and my green home is healthy as can be! I use everything from the surface cleaner, dishwasher detergent, to laundry detergent, and fabric softener. The coconut oil based hand soap kept my hands soft and clean through the whole pandemic and still looking young!! This Shaklee Starter Kit is a jump start to green living!

EuroSpa Eucalyptus Shower Spray is always in use in my house! First of all, it smells divine! AND the bathrooms smell like a spa! Even the teenage boys bathroom! More importantly though, eucalyptus clears the sinuses and respiratory systems. So after a long day of teaching yoga, or being around people, this is a good way to neutralize any funk, and also relax like I'm at the spa! It' a little pricey, but it lasts forever.

This is the ProSante shampoo and conditioner I use. They are chemically safe for your body and keep my hair light and clean, so it grows healthy and strong. And it smells nice too! Plus I LOVE that they are concentrated, so a little bit goes a long way for my long locks!

This is my face soap and I love it. The Shaklee YOUTH skin care collection offers clinically proven products created in harmony with nature. This Luminous Gel Face Cleanser dramatically improves the health of my skin, AND it's 100% guaranteed to shift skin to a younger age. I'm in! AND it's concentrated so one bottle lasts forever.

These are my favorite Palo Santo Incense Sticks to clear the air and reset the energy in my home. I love the smell of healing Palo Santo and these are ethically sourced, eco-friendly and long burning. Plus, they keep the mosquitos away, so no need to spray dangerous chemicals around!

📚 Books That Inspire Me

These are the books I return to again and again — the ones that have shaped my path, deepened my practice, and helped me grow as a teacher, student, and woman. Whether you’re craving clarity, motivation, or a fresh perspective, there’s something in this stack for you.

I’ve included a mix of yoga, mindset, and wellness reads — all personally vetted, well-loved, and ready to inspire your journey.

💛 Thank you for being here

I hope these favorites support you on your wellness journey the way they’ve supported me on mine. Everything I’ve shared here is something I use, love, and trust — and I’m honored to pass that care on to you.

If you have questions, want personalized recommendations, or just need a little guidance on where to begin, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to help you stretch, grow, and thrive — every step of the way.

Be well, be kind to yourself, and keep choosing what feels good.

✨ With love,