Essential Oils and Yoga Practice

I am busy packing for my yoga teacher training adventure in Costa Rica and I couldn't be more excited (read: slightly overwhelmed and scatterbrained). The numerous piles around our apartment are proof!  As I check my list and decide what must come, one thing is for certain; my essential oils will join me for every step and breath along the way.

I made a simple yoga mat spray with a few drops of lavender and melaleuca (tea tree) added to water in a re-purposed spray bottle.These are both calming, and antibacterial.  The scents are invigorating and combine so nicely. Lavender is one of the most popular of the essential oils, due to is comforting scent, and long list of uses. It immediately soothes insect bites, sunburn, and other skin irritations. It invites deeper sleep when diffused aromatically, applied topically beneath the nose, or by placing a drop or two on your pillow case. Melaleuca is serious first aid for the skin and scalp, while also proving to be a powerful yet gentle disinfectant around the house. 

This spray will double as a refreshing facial toner as well. Which is one reason why I am loving the oils so much. Their uses and benefits are endless! I will continue to share recipes and other ways to incorporate them. If you have any questions on their use, please comment or contact me.  

One of my other go-to oils for living an active, fast-paced life is the "Deep Blue" blend. Perfect for do it yourself massages post-workout, this powerful blend is able to penetrate the layers of skin to provide instant cooling relief. It is also perfect to ease shoulder and neck tension after too many hours at the desk.  I adore the minty, menthol-like aroma. doTERRA offers this in a roll on and as a cream for ease of use. The blend of wintergreen, camphor, peppermint, blue chamomile, helichrysum, and osmanthus has also shown to improve circulation.

My newest oil blend is "Balance". The practice of yoga asanas or postures is said to be the combination of "steady alertness" and "comfort of being".  In a physical sense, by moving outside of our comfort zone through exercise, we are able to, in reality, test our mental ideas and ideals. This is one of the reasons why I love yoga and look to deepen my knowledge and practice. Balance is simply being content with where we place our focus, and to make sure we are putting our focus where we need it.  This blend of oils from various tree varieties, chamomile, and frankincense is delightful and instantly brings me down to earth. I massage it on my temples or deeply inhale. I can't wait to share this with my fellow yoginis! 

I have my other favorite oils ready to go as well. You can read more about those over at the SHOP. 

Are you curious about essential oils?

Do you already incorporate them into your daily routines, medicine cabinet, pantry, or cleaning supplies?

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