Essential oils and yoga belong together. They are both amazing wellness tools that can help you achieve a more balanced and happy lifestyle. Used properly, they can be a beautiful compliment to a yoga practice and a powerful part of your yoga classes.
If you are looking for ideas on how to integrate essential oils in your practice, here are a few of my favourite tips to get you on track toward a healthier, uplifted you!
Essential Oil Routine Examples..
1 - Begin with doTERRA Breathe. To connect yourself more deeply to your breathing, place a drop or two in your palms and bring them in a tent to your face. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing.
2 - Use Peppermint to get going. Place a few drops at the top of the mat and create a circle. Peppermint works a lot like a mantra; it helps you to focus and has calming properties. It also is a great reminder to breathe and a perfect match for Pranayama to promote clear breathing, open airways and clarity of mind. Place one drop into the palms of hands, cup the hands with your eyes closed, place your hands in front of your face and take 3 deep breaths.
3 - Use doTERRA Balance right before corpse pose. Place the oil on your feet to help you relax into the pose.
4 - Using Lavender or Roman Chamomile just before settling into a position for relaxation will encourage focus and calming of the body and mind.
5 - Using Wild Orange will inspire creativity and support a positive mood. Place a drop on the palms of your hands, cup your hands and breathe in before a pose / Asana. It is great to use doing Downward Dog and Bridge Pose.
6 - Use these essential oils to assist in letting go of negativity and to open the emotional body - Frankincense, Bergomot, Clary Sage and Lavender. Try them out when you are Standing in Crescent Moon or Standing in Forward Bend.
7 - For grounding postures like Warrior 11 and Sukhasana or Easy Pose try tree based oils to help connect you to the earth and become present in the moment - Cedarwood, Vetiver, Sandalwood.
Yoga Kit - currently out of stock
An exclusive trio of CPTG essential oil blends designed by dōTERRA for the yogi in you. Anchor, Align, and Arise are the perfect blends to enhance your life and yoga practice. These blends provide aromas to steady, center, and enlighten your spirit through every breath while strengthening and stretching your body.
Kit contents:
doTERRA Align Centering Blend
doTERRA Anchor Steadying Blend
doTERRA Arise Enlightening Blend
Topical use: Apply to touch points such as the back of the neck, wrists, and feet. No dilution required.
Align - Centering Blend - currently out of stock
Invite confident peace into your daily practice as you embrace the Centering Blend.
Align is the centering blend in the doTERRA Yoga Collection. This peaceful and steadying blend is designed to enhance your daily yoga practice by promoting feelings of self-acceptance and trust. Ideal yoga poses to pair with doTERRA Align are Warrior II, Triangle, and Gate pose. Outside of yoga practice, Align is a beautiful blend to encourage harmony throughout the day.
Featuring Bergamot, Coriander, Marjoram, Peppermint, Jasmine absolute, and Rose essential oils in a base of Fractionated Coconut Oil, doTERRA Align Centering Blend helps you to trust in yourself and stay open to all possibilities.
Uses
Apply topically to enjoy the benefits of Align whenever you want to promote centring.
Ideal yoga poses with Align's aroma are Warrior II, Triangle, and Gate pose.
Apply on to desired areas to use during yoga practice or anytime during your day.
Incorporate Align and the entire doTERRA Yoga Collection to enhance your yoga practice.
Primary Benefits
Supports effective yoga practice by helping to anchor the mind, enhancing your yoga experience.
Promotes feelings of self-acceptance, trust, and fluidity throughout your yoga practice.
Encourages harmony and calm progress, helping the user to better their environment and well-being.
For best results, pair with the other oils included in the doTERRA Yoga Collection.
Arise Oil - Enlightening Blend
Feel joyful and courageous as you tackle your goals head-on. This refreshing and enlightening essential oil blend is perfect for inspiring you to dream big and work hard. Featuring Grapefruit, Lemon, Osmanthus, Melissa and Siberian Fir essential oils in a base of Fractionated Coconut Oil, doTERRA’s Enlightening blend inspires moments of rising up and reaching for your highest goals. Enjoy the benefits of doTERRA Arise when you are challenging yourself to achieve the next level.
Uses
Use Arise while practicing the following yoga poses: standing, arms high and standing side stretch and Half Moon.
Incorporate Arise & the entire doTERRA Yoga Collection to enhance your practice.
Apply to temples, wrists and neck to promote feelings of happiness.
Enjoy the aromatic benefits of Arise when you are challenging yourself to reach the next level.
Primary Benefits
Complements an effective yoga practice by helping to open the mind and enhance the user's yoga experience when applied topically.
Apply on to skin to encourage feelings of happiness, clarity and courage.
For best results, pair with the other oils in the doTERRA Yoga Collection
Aromatic Description
Citrus, rich floral, sweet, bright
Anchor - Steadying Blend
Accompany thoughts of calming strength and firm trust in oneself with the Steadying Blend.
Sometimes in this crazy-busy, modern world, you feel uprooted and unsure of yourself, with a mile long to-do-list and uncertain priorities. Finding balance through aromatherapy and simple yoga moves can be an excellent first step. doTERRA Anchor Steadying blend brings a firm trust in yourself so you can approach your practice and life with calming strength. Featuring Lavender, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Black Pepper, and Patchouli essential oils in a base of Fractionated Coconut Oil, this blend supports your connection to yourself, your community, your emotional harmony and your innate wisdom.
Uses
Apply to ankles, base of spine, and bottoms of feet to promote feelings of completeness and courage.
Can be used during yoga practice or any time during your day.
The perfect yoga poses to pair with the Anchor's aroma are Seated Meditation, Seated Twist, and Bhu Mudra (one hand on the heart, the other on the Earth).
Incorporate Anchor and the entire doTERRA Yoga Collection to enhance your yoga practice and daily experience.
Directions for Use
For massage, mix 5 drops with 10 ml carrier oil. For bath, mix 5 drops with 5 ml carrier oil. For perfuming, mix 1 drop to 10 drops carrier oil. For topical use only.
Primary Benefits
Complements an effective yoga practice
Promotes an atmosphere full of calmness and courage
Diffuse while setting intentions about moving forward with a steady foundation
Yoga Practice Blend
This soothing blend promotes feelings of self-acceptance and a sense of peace. The perfect combination for a calm yoga practice, focused on your feelings and emotions.
3 x Align yoga blend 3 x Tangerine
Meditation Blend
A grounding and calming blend that will help you look inwards during your meditation practice.
2 x Bergamot 2 x Sandalwood 2 x Frankincense
Yoga Mat Spray
Whether you're an extreme yogi or are just starting out, a good yoga mat spray is a must. By cleaning your mat regularly, you will be able to extend the life of this essential yoga tool, and enjoy a clean and beautiful-smelling yoga session.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) distilled water
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) alcohol-free witch hazel or white vinegar
- 5 drops Lavender essential oil
- 3 drops Tea Tree essential oil
- Glass spray bottle
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a glass spray bottle.
- Shake until mixed well.
- To use, spray on mat and wipe dry with towel.
What if I have more questions?
Please do feel free to email or message me and I’ll do my best to help! dōTERRA has pages of information about safe usage of essential oils on their websites as well. If you can’t find what you’re looking for please get in touch!
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Happy and healthy living!
Tanya
Disclaimer: Please remember that these are powerful oils and supplements and shouldn’t be used without checking directions on how to use these safely. Always consult with your doctor if you are unsure or you are taking medication. The information in this blog is intended for education purposes only, the statements have not been evaluated by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or Therapeutic Good Association (TGA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Anyone suffering from any disease, illness or injury should consult with a medical practitioner. These suggested uses apply only to certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG) Doterra Essential Oils.
What Next?
If you’d like to learn more about how you can use essential oils for health and happiness, then you can join our online community
GREENLIFEOILS.if you are ready to get started
CLICK HEREfor step by step ordering instructions.
Happy and healthy living!
Tanya