Do you know……..the United Nations (UN), declared June 21, as International Yoga Day in 2015, on the suggestion of India Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi. Yoga is not a religion, it is a spiritual and ascetic discipline, a philosophy which originated in ancient India about 5000 years ago. Yoga includes a group of specific bodily postures, breath control, simple meditation that is practiced for health and relaxation. The word ‘Yoga’ derives from Sanskrit (an ancient language of India, still spoken) that means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of a person’s mind, body, and consciousness. Patanjali, is said to be the father of classical ashtanga yoga (the eight-limbed path), who wrote the Yoga Sutra, that also outlines eight limbs of yoga: Yamas (restraints), Niyamas (observances), Asana (postures), Pranayama (breathing), Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses), Dharna (concentration), Dhyan (meditation), and Samadhi (absorption).

Yoga and Essential Oil Harmony

Yoga was first introduced to the Western world by Swami Vivekananda (was an Indian Hindu monk, a chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa), more than a hundred years ago and is rapidly getting integrated into our public education, health care, and the workplace. There are several different styles of Yoga. Today, most people practicing yoga, do perform asanas, which is a program of physical postures that provide strength, endurance, improve circulation and energy flow, cleanse organs, and expand muscles, joints. Here are some practical benefits of Yoga, that people may experience:

Increased Flexibility and balance

Improved muscle strength and tone

Reduced Joint Pain

Increased Stamina and Body awareness

Reduced Stress, Relaxation, and better sleep

Strengthens Self-awareness

Encourages forgiveness

Aromatherapy and yoga are both ancient healing practices focused on physical, mental, and spiritual health. Aromatherapy is the art and science of using Essential Oils which are natural, volatile, concentrated extract of different parts of plants. Essential Oils are incorporated to enhance the practice of Yoga for their emotional and physical benefits. Based on their therapeutic properties, Essential Oils can be used in a diffuser, or by mixing several drops with water in a spray bottle, or by mixing with carrier oil for anointing students, with their permission, on the forehead, or cleanse and purify yoga classroom, as well as yoga mats. Some of the popular Essential Oils used during Yoga are: 

Lavender: decreases stress and anxiety, calming, anti-inflammatory, for sore muscles, anti-bacterial

Frankincense: grounding, balancing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent,  boost cellular regeneration, strengthens the immune system, and stimulates the lymphatic system

Eucalyptus: anti-inflammatory, decongestant, disinfectant, antiseptic

Myrrh: for immune system, anti-infectious, antiviral

Peppermint: energizing

Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit, Tangerine: calming, cleansing, purifying

DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner:

12 drops Tea tree Essential Oil

8 drops Lavender Essential Oil

4 drops Bergamot or Lemon Essential Oil

1 Tbsp Vodka

2oz Distilled water

In a 2oz dark glass spray bottle, add essential oils, vodka, fill with distilled water, close the bottle, mix, and label. Mix well before each use.  Spray yoga mat after completing the yoga session and putting the mat away. Use as needed.

Yoga, Meditation, and Aromatherapy all support the well-being of our body, mind, and spirit. Here is a beautiful quote from The Bhagvad Gita,

 “Yoga is the journey; of the Self, to the Self, through the Self.”

Om Healing………..Uma
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