Practice Yoga with doTERRA
A practice that originated in India thousands of years ago, yoga has become a popular form of exercise and meditation for millions of Americans. Yoga combines postures, meditation, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation for a holistic approach to well-being. If you haven’t tried yoga yet, here are some practical benefits you may experience:
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Improves muscle strength and tone.
Having strong muscles may seem like something only bodybuilders or exercise junkies care about, but having fit muscles prevents you from getting injured in the future. It also means you can have the strength to do what you need to do in everyday life.
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This can increase your flexibility.
The stretching actions in yoga help release tension in your body. Not to mention, having more flexible joints means you need less energy to move through a greater range of motion. In this way, you increase physical performance. Stretching helps reduce the resistance of muscle tissues during any activity while helping to increase the flow of blood and nutrients to the tissues.
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Yoga can reduce stress and help you focus.
When you have too much going on in your life, it can be difficult to stay balanced. Practice yoga regularly to help your mind focus on the present moment and reduce your stress levels.
Yoga and aromatherapy
There are many other benefits aside from these. That being said, there are ways to enhance your practice, even as a beginner. One of the most helpful methods is to use essential oils and their powerful aromas. Yoga and aromatherapy go hand in hand to improve your overall well-being. No matter what your goal is while doing yoga, you can’t set any intention that isn’t boosted by the oils.
The benefits of using doTERRA essential oils
You can incorporate essential oils into your routine for their emotional and physical benefits. You can use essential oils aromatically, topically, or internally during yoga. The doTERRA Yoga Collection was created with the help of expert yogi and doTERRA wellness advocate Elena Brower. Their aromas are meant to help you enhance your practice and connect in ways you may not have been able to before. There are three blends: Rise, Ground, and Align. These essential oil blends enhance the emotional support and therapy that yoga provides. Learn how to use these blends during yoga here.
There are many other essential oils that can help you outside of the collection. For example, applying doTERRA Balance ® can help ground you in the present during your practice, while Wild Orange and Peppermint placed on your temples or diffused in the room can energize and invigorate your senses to help you keep moving.
Regardless of which oils you choose to use, we recommend using no more than three oils in any one practice to avoid sensory overload.
