Yoga simply means UNION of body and mind. In its organic form, it is not associated with any religion. In fact, most who begin some form of yoga start to have a deepened sense of awareness and spirituality. I believe we are spirits (or souls) residing in human bodies to learn from this state called human-ness. We are so much more than just our bodies and the material world. When we awaken to this awareness, our capacity and opportunity to lighten our mind, heart and spirit is abundant.
Although many people start yoga in a class, yoga is so much more than poses on a mat. All 8 limbs of yoga offer beautiful ways to experience union of your body and mind. Other areas partnered with yoga include chakras and mindfulness. The chakras represent energy flow throughout the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Each chakra is constantly in motion – either over active, under active or in relative balance. Depending on the state, different awareness, messages or lessons may be learned.
Mindfulness is living in an active state of awareness of energetic consequences – physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and universally. For example, if I make choice A, how will it impact union of body and mind? How will it impact balance and energetic flow, today and tomorrow?
Essential Oils
Using essential oils during a yoga practice in a spa, studio, or in therapy or home gives you the chance to enhance the vibration and depth of your practice. Just place one drop of the following essential oils on your wrists, temples, neck, ankles or behind the ears and start to feel the shift.
My top 3 YOGA & MEDIATION essential oils are Arise, Align and Anchor. These also work beautifully to support chakra balancing and mindfulness.
- Arise – Enlightening Blend
Promotes feelings of happiness, clarity and courage • Encourages rising to achieve goals and improved performance. Helps when you are challenging yourself to achieve the next level. Use during these poses: standing, arms high and standing side stretch, and Half Moon.
- Align – Centering Blend
Promotes feelings of self-acceptance, trust, and fluidity • Encourages harmony and calm progress. Helpful when feeling apathetic and unfocused. • Ideal yoga poses with Align’s aroma are Warrior II, Triangle, and Gate pose
- Anchor – Steadings Blend
Promotes feelings of completeness, calmness, and courage • Encourages a steady foundational sense from which to move forward. Helpful when feeling scattered or uprooted. The perfect yoga poses to pair with Anchor’s aroma are Seated Meditation, Seated Twist, and Bhu Mudra (one hand on the heart, the other on the Earth).
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Essential Oil Safety & Cautions:
Possible skin sensitivity with any oil. Please always dilute with 1 Tbsp or more of doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Keep out of eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Dilute Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.
