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Yoga Health and Essential Oils
Yoga is an ancient discipline that originated in India. It focuses on joining the physical and spiritual bodies through poses (asanas) and meditation. Archaeological discoveries suggest that yoga originated sometime between 3300 to 1700 B.C.E. Today, yoga is experiencing increased popularity worldwide as a form of relaxation, a way of deepening the mind/body connection, and as a method of total-body exercise.
Essential oils naturally complement yoga by supporting physical and mental strength and focus through the science of aromatherapy. Essential oils are extremely versatile and have many practical applications in yoga, (also see below) including techniques for complementing pranayama, meditation, relaxation, post-practice, and for cleansing and purifying. Essential oils are also used to activate and balance the energy centers—or Chakra System—of the body.
™Young Living Therapeutic Grade essential oils can create an environment that supports deeper yoga practice. Watch Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee talk about integrating Young Living essential oils into their yoga practice.
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Physically: one drop of Peppermint oil in your drinking water, for example is a way to freshen breath and help lose weight. Or En-er-gee blend when you just have to keep going.
Emotionally: Joy essential oil blend can be placed on the center of your chest and may help revive that added spark for life - it’s scent is also an alluring perfume. A drop is plenty. NEW! Stress-Away roll-on has lime and vanilla in it’s subtle scent blend - nice!
Mentally: Clarity or Brain Power blends (also En-er-gee and Peppermint) may awaken and stimulate brain function if unfocused or tired. Just a few sniffs or placed around forehead and ears.
Spiritually: Frankincense, Myrrh and Sandalwood are all historically known to open the spiritual windows of our being and aid in prayer and meditation. Frankincense and Myrrh also benefit the respiratory system (asthma) and may help relieve depression. Each oil blend - Surrender and also Transformation seem quite yogically inspired.
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