Studio Style. Insider Prices.
YOU'RE IN! GET YOUR REFERRAL DISCOUNT BY ENTERING YOUR EMAIL IN THE POPUP. ENTER CODE AT CHECKOUT.
GET 25% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH'S MEMBERSHIP BY ENTERING YOUR CODE AT CHECKOUT.

Yoga At Home: Using Essential Oils to Enhance Your Practice

With their countless benefits, essential oils are becoming more widely used in our everyday lives. We diffuse them, spritz them, roll them on and even cook with them; but did you know you can easily incorporate essential oils when practicing yoga at home? Here are my top five tips for improving your sacred yoga space with essential oils. 

yoga at home

Start the day with Citrus 

Before starting your morning yoga routine, spritz your mat once or twice with a citrus based essential oil, like Bergamot, Orange or Citrus Bliss blend. Citrus oils help energize and motivate, bringing about joyful emotions that are perfect for intention setting. If you want to carry this blissful feeling throughout your day, try rolling the oil on the back of your neck or on your inner wrists. 

Keep in mind, citrus essential oils are photosensitive, meaning they make your skin more sensitive to UV radiation and sunburn. Avoid sun exposure for 12 hours after using any citrus essential oils on your skin. If avoiding sunlight isn’t possible, then try diffusing the oil instead for the same benefits. 

Lemongrass for a pick me up

If you’ve hit a slump and are determined to not let it affect your practice, then  dab some lemongrass on your mat. The power of this incredible essential oil will fuel your flow, making you feel empowered rather than exhausted when you leave the studio.

Lemongrass is a strong essential oil, so be sure to dilute it if using it on your skin. To dilute, simply add one drop of lemongrass to 10 drops of carrier oil, like fractionated coconut oil. Diluting the oil won’t take away from its benefits and will actually makes it absorb into the skin easier. 

Soothe sore muscles with Peppermint

We all know that yoga can surprise us with sore shoulders, quads and calves. Although it never lasts long, the discomfort can be frustrating and inconvenient, especially if you’re a #yogaeverydamnday gal like me. To speed up your recovery, apply a couple dabs of peppermint essential oil to your sore muscles and you’ll be back on your mat flowing as usual in no time!

yoga at home

Lavender for the win

Honestly what can’t this queen do? My at home yoga routine, especially my night time flow, isn’t complete without Lavender essential oil. Its benefits include promoting relaxation and anxiety relief, while combating depression, insomnia and restlessness. Roll it on your neck, spine, wrists, temples or bottoms of the feet during meditation or before your yoga practice to receive its heart warming benefits. 

Clary Calm for PMS or hot flashes

Doing yoga during your menstrual cycle can be a challenge. Even though movement may not be at the top of your list while you’re experiencing cramps, yoga can actually help relieve pain and PMS. If you want to continue your asana practice during your menstruation cycle, I highly recommend the Clary Calm blend from DoTerra. I love rubbing this essential oil blend on my lower abdomen to ease menstrual cramps before I practice. It also has a great cooling effect when rubbed on the neck or temples, which is extremely helpful when experiencing hot flashes.  

When using essential oils, keep in mind that they are very potent. A few drops, or even one drop, goes a long way. Always avoid contact to the inside, or near the inside of the nose, ears, eyes, or any sensitive areas. Keep in mind that not all essential oils can be directly applied to the skin or taken internally. If unsure about how to use your essential oils, do some research before applying. 

While there are some safety rules regarding essential oils, there’s nothing to be afraid of! The benefits of essential oils for yoga are immense and can create an entirely different element to your practice. Whether you’re setting up a meditation space in your house, want to add an extra touch to your yoga practice, or are looking to experiment more with the benefits of aromatherapy, a little care, research and guidance can open you up to the vast and holistic world of essential oils. 

 

About the Author:

yoga at home

Margie Sanders is a Vinyasa yoga instructor currently residing in San Antonio, Texas. Starting her yoga journey 10 years ago, she was empowered by the peace and physical strength her yoga practice brought to her life and wanted to share that with her community. She completed her first teacher training in 2017 and will graduate from a 500 hour YTT in 2020. Her classes bring modern flow and classic alignment into creative harmony, encouraging playfulness and optional challenges to make yoga fun for all levels.

 

Related Articles

Top 8 Matching Workout Sets that are Perfect for Your Next Yoga Session
Top 8 Matching Workout Sets that are Perfect for Your Next Yoga Session
We know that appearance isn’t everything when it comes to choosing activewear, but we’ll also be the first to say that when you like the clothes you’re wearing, it provides a big boost of confidenc...
Read More
Top 16 Casual Weekend Outfit Ideas to Impress
Top 16 Casual Weekend Outfit Ideas to Impress
From Monday to Friday, most of us aren’t thinking much about our outfits. It’s mostly a matter of waking up with the alarm (no snooze!), throwing on some clothes, and looking acceptable enough to m...
Read More
Top 18 Tips for How to Dress in Your 30s
Top 18 Tips for How to Dress in Your 30s
After ten years of fun and finding yourself, stepping into your thirties is a big deal. You’re a little older, a little wiser, and hopefully, with way more confidence than ever before. However, the...
Read More
Plus Size Clothing Subscription and Style for Curvy Women
Plus Size Clothing Subscription and Style for Curvy Women
It’s about time the fashion industry got on board with plus-size styles and clothes for curvy women. We’re happy to see that the stick-figure styles are a thing of the past, and more designers are ...
Read More
Modern Fashion Trends to Look Out for in 2021
Modern Fashion Trends to Look Out for in 2021
The most exciting part about fashion? It’s always on the move! Jump in a time machine to just a few years ago, and you’ll see a totally different fashion landscape from the one we’re in now. With t...
Read More
Female Fashion Advice: How to Look Great in Whatever You Wear
Female Fashion Advice: How to Look Great in Whatever You Wear
It only takes a few seconds of scrolling on social media or browsing the web to uncover endless articles and columns on female fashion advice. It’s a subject that’s always changing, evolving, and b...
Read More

BACK TO TOP
Sale

Unavailable

Sold Out