Rest and Rejuvenation (Yogi Surprise January Box Review)

 

Lately I’ve been pondering the importance of rest. Life gets so busy, and I know I spend more time than I’d like to running around, feeling overwhelmed by the amount of plans I have on my calendar.

What would your life look like if you practiced slowness, being present, and giving yourself time to relax on a daily basis?

We can choose to do this at any time, by noticing what’s going on around us, savoring the moment. Focusing on the breath. Pausing to feel grateful. Clearing time to just be instead of do.

And, of course, it helps to plan little retreat days! What’s your favorite way to get a little extra R&R?

  

Maybe you enjoy hot baths, aromatherapy, and massage. Or maybe you take a weekly hot yoga class and enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends afterward. Writing… meditation… a long walk… a gourmet meal. All of these things help us to rejuvenate.

This month, the Yogi Surprise box is themed around rejuvenation. This is such a powerful practice to engage in. When we neglect ourselves, we miss out on the beauty of the present moment and our ability to fully appreciate it. For me, rejuvenation helps me to fully enjoy good health, peaceful relationships, and contentment in all areas of life. It is a key to happiness!

My favorite products from this month’s box are the palo santo incense sticks and yummy snacks (Betsy’s best bar and chocolate-covered cherries). I’ve been keeping the palo santo in my car, and I love the calming, earthy scent. Each time I get in my car now, I think, ‘Mmmmm,’ and take a big, deep breath. It’s a feeling of being ‘home,’ if you know what I mean. Relaxed and comfortable.

The snacks were perfect for on-the-go energy. I tried the Betsy’s bar as soon as I opened the box, actually. It had been a long day at work and I got home after teaching yoga and was exhausted and so hungry (borderline hangry!). I saw that the bar had 10 grams of protein and thought, ‘Perfect!’ It was the ideal snack to enjoy while cooking myself dinner. As for the chocolate-covered cherries, they are a lovely indulgent treat for any time I’m feeling the need for a pick-me-up. They’re a great reminder of summer, too, and how much I can’t wait for long, sunny days.

If you haven’t checked out Yogi Surprise yet, I highly recommend cruising over to their website. They post great information and inspirational content on their blog, plus every month they offer their customers the chance to enter in a giveaway for a yoga retreat. 

Use the code 'LOVEYOURSELF' to get 20% off your order!

I love getting the boxes each month because they are a great reminder to slow down and take time for just me.

Namaste, yogis. Here’s wishing you a rejuvenating rest of January 2015!

Tortola Yoga Retreat

Photo via Fort Recovery Tortola.

Wouldn't it be lovely to spend a week in sunny Tortola for a yoga retreat?

The open sky, the bright water, the fresh air... gorgeous.

Photo via Pinterest.

Right around this time of year is when I wish I could afford to be somewhere tropical, laying out my mat at the end of a dock and getting ready to soak in the sun as I practice.

Big Sky Yoga Retreats: October Yoga & Creative Photography Retreat

Photos via Pinterest. 

Open sky. Free space. Room to breathe.


Do you crave adventure? Looking for a creative respite this fall?

Check out Big Sky Yoga Retreats. A spot where you can roll out your mat, explore your creative side behind the camera lens, and get to know other peace-seeking yogis.


See you in Montana: October 11-14, 2012. We'll take some photographs and practice our yoga. We will clear the space we need to be free.


Namaste.

Cowgirl Yoga Retreat

Photos via Big Sky Yoga Retreats.

If you're into open sky country, this is the retreat of a lifetime! Big Sky Yoga offers retreats in Bozeman, Montana that involve hiking, horseback riding, health and wellness seminars, meditation, and yoga classes (a blend of Vinyasa, Ashtanga and restorative postures). 

They even do a special program for women who have battled breast cancer, and this year 8 scholarship recipients will participate in the healing and rejuvenating retreat. How cool is that?!

Have you ever been on a yoga retreat?

Artsy Yoga Retreat in the Tropics

Saskia Schreiber | Retreat + Relax from Pure Souls on Vimeo.

If I could, I would sign up for this retreat today. Have you ever been on a yoga retreat to somewhere exotic? Or been on one that incorporated art or dance into the practice? Looks like fun to me!

Yoga Retreat in the Woods

Semperviva Galiano Retreat from Pure Souls on Vimeo.

I can't stop dreaming about taking a yoga retreat. I've done the one-day silent retreat thing before, but only locally.

Wouldn't this Canadian getaway be a wonderful spot for quieting the mind, rolling out your mat, and taking a hike or two?