Maureen Farrar

Maureen Farrar is a passionate content creator based in the Pacific Northwest. She has spent more than 15 years as a writer and editor for several print and digital outlets, including Oxygen, Vegetarian Times, Yoga Journal and Outside.

Highlights:

Maureen began writing for The Spruce in January 2023.
She has written food, nutrition, fitness, and health content for sites like Outside, Yoga Journal, and Clean Eating.
She is a mediocre runner and an avid yoga practitioner who loves to get outdoors to hike, kayak, and paddle board.

Experience

Maureen Farrar is a passionate content creator based in the Pacific Northwest. She has spent more than 15 years as a writer and editor for several print and digital outlets, including Vegetarian Times, Yoga Journal, and Outside. She is the former Editor-in-Chief of Oxygen Magazine.

Favorite Purchase:

I geek out on wellness tools and the TherabodySmart Goggles are my favorite purchase so far. As someone prone to migraines from staring at my computer too long, I've found them to be an incredible recovery tool, easing eye strain and reducing headaches.

Education

Maureen has a B.A. in English from California State University, Fullerton. She has also completed her 500-hour yoga teacher training certification.

Other Works:

The Best Gear For Drinking Outside, Outside
Vitamin Drip Therapy Promises a Wellness Boost. But Does It Work? Yoga Journal
These 8 Self-Care Gifts Are Exactly What Your Mom Needs In Her Life, Vegetarian Times

Education: California State University, Fullerton

Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Title: Freelance Writer

About The Spruce

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