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.

Winter Yoga Poses For Everyone

Summers are happening but winters are cozy. We get a lot of time indoors. So the best exercises for winters are the ones that can be performed indoors. Yoga is my favorite because it calms me after my holiday festivities and all the hectic chores of my routine. Some people take winter as a sign to hibernate, never really coming out of their cozy homes.

Even inside their homes, they prefer to stay in a slumber during vacation. For me, it’s the time to enjoy inner calm and peace. So what are you waiting for?  Get ready for an amazing winter.

Mountain pose is classic

This pose requires the performer to practice deep breathing known as pranayama. Now follow my lead to perform this pose.

Stand still and straight over a yoga mat with your feet stretched apart. Shift the heels in a way that your body weight is evenly supported.

Start with a deep breathing pattern such that your stomach and ribs can be felt as you breath in and out. Keep the neck aligned with the back throughout the pose. After a while you will be able to follow the relaxed breathing pattern. Keep standing in the relaxed position as long as you wish to continue the pose.

Supported shoulder stand

This is slightly challenging pose that allows the pure body and mind connection and soothes your inner body. Here is what you need to do for supported shoulder stand yoga pose:
Lie back on the yoga mat but do not let your head touch the ground. Now stretch your arms behind you and slowly lift your hips from the ground and while you are doing that straighten your back.

Use your hands to support your back and then focus on straightening your legs. It's all about balancing the core. Try to be in that position for one minute but if that’s causing stress in shoulder muscles then you can relax from that position. End the pose by bringing the legs on the mat. Try another set if you can manage.