Benefits of Aromatherapy in your daily Yoga and Meditation Practices

Most of us love aromatic candles in our homes. They are a great addition to our interiors and frankly our homes smell nice when we use them. But have you ever considered using aromatic candles during your yoga and meditation practices? There are specific aromas that amplify your sessions and have a huge impact on your body and psyche. 

The Benefits of Aromatherapy and Yoga 

Yoga is a holistic practice that unites the mind, body, and spirit. Integrating aromatherapy into your yoga routine deepens the connection, creating a more immersive and enriching experience. Aromatic candles, made from natural coconut wax and infused with essential oils, offer a gentle and consistent release of therapeutic scents that can enhance your practice in various ways. Here are some ways to use aromas to your benefit: 

1. Enhancing Relaxation and Reducing Stress

Stress is one of the biggest reasons that people turn to yoga and meditation and is also the biggest barrier to move to the next level. Specific scents like lavender, camomile, eucalyptus and bergamot are known for their calming properties. If you are looking for a calming, grounding environment during your yoga and meditative practices, consider the Varanasi candle as the perfect aid to your session.

2. Boosting Concentration and Mental Clarity

A lot of practitioners start their day with a distraction free clarity session. They believe that this is the right note to start their day on. Specific scents are well known for their mental clarity, energizing and invigorating effects. For early morning or energizing sessions, consider scents like lemon, lemongrass, peppermint or rosemary. Our own Chiang Mai candle helps with energizing you for the day.

3. Promoting Emotional Balance and Positive Energy

Yoga and meditation is not just physical, it is for the mind, body and soul. Sometimes, these practices are needed more for positive energy and balance. Scents like sandalwood and Palo Santo are known for cleansing and uplifting properties. Our customers can't get enough of our Costa Rica candle which provides a woodsy, warm and uplifting fragrance.

Expert Tips for Maximizing Aromatherapy Benefits

To further enhance your aromatherapy experience, consider these expert tips:

1. Combine Aromatherapy with Guided Meditation: A lot of us heavily rely on apps for our guided meditation routine. In fact some of them even suggest incorporating aromas during your practice. These aromas can be in the form of candles, incense sticks or even oils.
2. Use Aromatherapy for Post-Yoga Relaxation: Shavasana is one of the most important poses at the end of your yoga session. Having the right aromas in your practice room during this time can further help with relaxation.
3. Experiment with Different Scents: Everyone's response to scents is unique, so don't be afraid to experiment with different essential oils and blends. Pay attention to how each scent makes you feel and adjust your aromatherapy routine accordingly.
   
   

Conclusion

Integrating aromatherapy in your yoga and meditative practices can elevate various practices whether you are looking to breathe deeper, relax, focus, energize and so on. Consider your candles wisely and choose high quality natural coconut wax candles. Embracing the power of scent to transform your yoga and meditation will take your practices to the next level.