Check out my recent article in the Northeast Wisconsin July 2015 publication of Nature’s Pathways Magazine!  

Enhancing your yoga practice with essential oils

Essential oils possess a varied and established history. These extracted plant compounds have been used throughout the ages for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. The applications of essential oils are numerous. More than fluids that are pleasing to the senses, they heal the body, stimulate the spirit and calm emotions. For these reasons, they are an exceptional match to the practice of yoga!

Similar in diversity to essential oils, yoga is more than it appears. Yoga has an obvious physical component with the practice of asanas, which bring strength and flexibility to the body. Yet yoga also encompasses well-being of mind, body and spirit. The harmonious melding of yoga and essential oils takes holistic healing to a completely different level and brings balance to the well-being of the individual.

If you are looking for ways to complement your yoga practice with essential oils, consider the different methods of using oils: topically, internally and aromatically.

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Read the full article here!