When attending a Yoga practice it is common to leave with a burst of energy after the workout but it is also common to leave feeling relaxed and even tired, depending on the type of practice that you have attended.
When you’ve had a calming and reflective Yoga session it can leave you wanting to carry this feeling on when you get home instead of getting caught up in the hectic everyday and allowing your stress levels to rise again. So how can we extend this feeling of relaxation and calm that we obtain from Yoga when we get home? There are 3 steps that we find effective in extending the period of relaxation which can even result in setting you up for a restful nights sleep.
1. Using Aromatherapy after a Yoga Practice:
Aromatherapy is a powerful tool that uses scent to trigger emotional feelings within the body, for example, the feeling of calm or even happiness as a certain scent can trigger specific emotional responses.
Spritz Wellness’ aromatherapy products harness the power of natural ingredients to curate soothing and revitalising scents to suit any mood. Their popular Yoga Mat Sprays can be used during the Yoga Practice to restore the mat but to also inject aromatherapy into your practice. By spritzing your mat with a soothing scent it can help to enhance your practice and aid relaxation. However, Spritz Wellness Atmosphere Mists can be used in the home to replicate the affects of the Yoga Mat Spray so that you can bring the benefits of Aromatherapy to your home beyond the mat.
The Relax Atmosphere Mist for example is inspired by relaxing days by the seaside. Calming, soothing and relaxing, a blend of four scents to de-stress the mind and body are bottled up to create a comforting and relaxing environment in the home.
Restorative, soothing and tranquil, the Relax Atmosphere Mist is crafted with the scents of Lavender, Ravensara, Chamomile and Bergamot. These natural ingredients have benefits such as helping with breathing and calming emotions. All Spritz Wellness Atmosphere Mists can be used as a room spray to create a relaxing scent scape or can be sprayed on the bed before sleep.
2. Take a relaxing bath with natural Bath Salts:
Another way to help your body to stay in a relaxed state after your Yoga practice is over is by taking a warm bath with a spoonful of nourishing Bath Salts. A hot bath helps to increase your Melatonin levels naturally and can act as a sleep aid but it is also important to take a bath to relax the muscles and to focus on the physical affects on the body post Yoga. This will ensure that your body recovers from exercising the muscles, especially if your practice consists of advanced Yoga positions and new movements that your muscles aren’t used to. Bath salts also use the power of aromatherapy to soothe the senses as well as the muscles.
The Spritz Wellness Harmony Bath Salts are made from a blend of Epsom and Himalayan salts to ease muscle pain, calm the body and soften the skin. The key ingredients are Mineral rich Himalayan pink salt and a sea salt blend to cleanse and purify the skin whilst helping with circulation. A sea salt bath is an effective tool to restore hydration with the skin and to aid muscle recovery.
Crafted with a blend of floral and citrus scents, the Harmony Bath Salts turn your bathroom into a sanctuary for relaxation. For the best results, add salts to a warm bath and allow the body to soak for at least 15 minutes.
3. Rest the Mind with an Aromatherapy Eye Pillow:
After a Yoga session, one of the most effective ways to extend the sense of calm is to lie down for a few minutes with an Aromatherapy Eye Pillow resting gently over the eyes. Filled with natural lavender and chamomile, the gentle weight eases tension around the eyes and temples while the soothing scent deepens relaxation.
The gentle pressure of the Eye Pillow activates the oculocardiac reflex, a natural slowing of the heart rate that helps the body shift into a deeper state of rest. Combined with the calming scent of Lavender, it is a beautifully simple way to quieten the mind and settle into stillness after practice.
Beautifully curated with a range of Liberty London fabrics, the Aromatherapy Eye Pillow is made with the iconic Liberty London Tana Lawn material and comes with a removable, washable cover, making it an accessory that is made to last.
