Thursday 12 December 2013

3 Essential Oils To Enhance The Yoga Experience

The essence of yoga is proper breathing and if the inhalation and exhalation are in sync with the pose, it will help you unlock the true powers of yoga. But there is something that can enhance your yoga experience even further. It’s the use of essential oils to boost natural healing properties. In fact, some scents from essential oils are known to reduce stress and overcome anxiety.
 
Having said that, you don’t need to spray the yoga mat with different scents. To be honest, there are only a few scents that can bring results you are hoping to get. Read on to find out about essential oils and their desired effects in yoga.
 
The citrus scent for the emotional

Not every yoga performer is comfortable in the surroundings. For some, it's hard to cope and focus while performing in a group. To curb some weird emotions, try geranium or rose oils. Normally, the flowery and fruity scents will suppress stress and anxiety. Now if anyone is practicing some relaxing yoga poses, this scent will come in handy.
 
Sweet scent for the passionate
 
People with a passionate nature often experience the highs and lows and the emotions are peculiarly high when they experience jealousy or anger. Certain astringent scents can neutralize your emotional spikes. Hence, the essential oils for the passionate are lily, jasmine, honeysuckle and chamomile.

Earthy scents for the sad

When you feel upset or lethargic for some reason, the strong earthy scents will help in awakening your mind and purge it from depression. The best stimulators to ward off mellow sentiments are eucalyptus, cedar or pine.

Chose the essential oil according to your mood and incorporate it wisely in yoga sessions. The scent can be diffused or sprayed within the studio or you can use the conventional method of lighting scented candles. Besides candle lamps, reed diffusers are used to spread the scents from essential oils. Some people appreciate a more personalized experience can also dab some of the fragrances on your chest, hands or legs.

Tuesday 3 December 2013

4 Tips To Address Workout Wooziness

Everything is going smoothly and then suddenly in the middle of a workout, a spell of dizziness strikes. What are your possible set of remedies for such a condition? When I tried to look up for the cure, I came across peculiarly interesting suggestions. Some were really helpful while others were simply hilarious. Feel free to try them and share your opinion.

Contract and breathe

The prime reason for fainting is reduced blood supply to central organs especially the brain. Although yoga emphasizes on forced breathing, sometimes it is not enough. If you are potential swooner, then it is advised to contract your leg and thigh muscles. This will squeeze the blood supply in the peripheral region and focus to the supply on the central region.
 
Chin to chest formula

After an empowering yoga session with powerful moves, it is best to restore some energy. Relax for a while before standing up and keep the chin to the chest even while you are walking upright. Take several deep breaths before straightening the neck.
 
Think about the worst
 
Some healthcare practitioners would warn that dizziness in yoga is not to be taken lightly. If you get dizzy frequently, then it's probably due to some inner ear disturbances. In severe cases, it can be a sign of cardiovascular problems, neurologic disorders or the possible side effects of any medication. In any of these situations, the doctor has to evaluate your condition and the sooner it is done, the better it is for you.
 
Try coffee enema therapy
 
This option is as hilarious as it sounds. But moving on to the serious side, it is noted that patients who complain about chronic constipation have more potential to get woozy. This happens because toxins have accumulated as a result of constipation and cause dizziness while coffee will act as enema. If none of these methods help you to reduce workout wooziness, then its better to avoid any intense activity.