Hey there, I’m Irene Lopez. I find joy in sharing moments of peace, whether through the soothing warmth of drinking loose-leaf teas or the mindful movement of yoga.
I am a Certified Yoga Instructor, Holistic Nutritionist, dog mom, tea lover, wellness junkie, and founder of Irenic Journey.
I am so glad you are here!
Here at Irenic Journey, we offer diverse yoga experiences and holistic wellness products, including aromatic loose-leaf teas and nourishing all-natural lip balms.
How Irenic Journey was born…
Initially, in 2017, Irenic Journey was created to be a personal blog. Now, Irenic Journey is my little shop on the internet. I am dedicated to helping others discover a life of peace and balance by sharing my passion for holistic wellness and yoga, empowering individuals to cultivate a life of inner peace and tranquility.
The name “Irenic Journey” came to me accidentally after a long-time friend introduced me to the word Irenic. After I learned the definition of Irenic, it was perfect. This definition resonates deeply with my life’s purpose and ongoing journey, which is centered on cultivating inner peace.
Irenic (i·ren·ic) adjective: favoring, conducive to, or operating toward peace, moderation, or conciliation.
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary
My background…
The wellness junkie in me was born after I faced some personal, health-related challenges in my life. Visiting doctors and being prescribed medications was not enough for me. I wanted to learn more about how to use the tools within my body to help repair my health issues. This led to the decision to obtain certifications in holistic nutrition and yoga. Throughout my journey, I have become passionate about these two wellness areas. Yoga and holistic nutrition positively changed my life drastically.
In 2018, I became a certified Holistic Nutritionist. With my knowledge, I have helped family and friends with tools and guidance on how to live a healthier life. In 2019, I took the journey to become a certified Yoga Instructor. Originally, the goal was to grow my own personal practice and learn more about the foundations of yoga. As I finished my training, I began to love sharing yoga with others by being their guide.
Through my wellness journey, I started looking into alternative, holistic ways to manage any ailments I faced. I turned to herbal teas and in 2020, I started experimenting at home with blending and making my personal teas. It was truly all experimental and trying different combinations of herbs to not only make delicious, aromatic teas but to also take advantage of the benefits. During the 2024 holiday season, I wanted to make a tea blend to share with family and friends. The feedback I received was so positive with many of my friends and family members encouraging me to begin selling my teas to share with others.
My journey has led me here, offering tea and yoga to you. I’m excited to see where this journey takes me and all of the possibilities.
If you’ve read this far, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Please know that this is a welcoming space and you can feel free to reach out with any questions.
I look forward to connecting with you! :)
