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Hi,
Whenever I take a yoga class I noticed that at the end of the class the yoga teacher goes around and touches everybody with a scented oil. It usually is the same oil everywhere, it is a lemony/orange scented oil. What is it exactly? I would like to buy it.
Thank you,
I.
Whenever I take a yoga class I noticed that at the end of the class the yoga teacher goes around and touches everybody with a scented oil. It usually is the same oil everywhere, it is a lemony/orange scented oil. What is it exactly? I would like to buy it.
Thank you,
I.
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Wed, November 19, 2008 - 8:16 AMoooohh
I have always loved this.
In the classes where this has happened it was lavendar oil, tho.
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Wed, November 19, 2008 - 2:41 PMProbably a mild citrus essential. Not a full on citrus however. Check this website
www.starwest-botanicals.com/cate...oils/
Their prices are a bit over the top so if you can find another site that's cheaper, great! Try perusing through what they have, that might give you an idea. Another thought is to email them with the query and they'll most likely be able to help you pair the frangrance to a name.
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Thu, November 20, 2008 - 7:53 AMCaution: Some people are very sensitive to and even allergic to scents and oils.
This practice could make some people ill.
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Thu, November 20, 2008 - 8:42 AMI second this. *Always* ask before class if anyone has sensitivity to anything you're planning to use. Even "natural" stuff like lavender oil can cause a serious reaction in a student if they have an allergy.
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Sat, November 22, 2008 - 10:42 AMDoesn't seem like she's asking for teaching purposes but for personal use.. -
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Sun, November 23, 2008 - 7:07 PMAgreed -- but I think it's ok to point out the need to ask a students up front about allergies for anyone else reading the thread and thinking, "hey, that's a cool idea!" I've been in classes where the teacher *didn't* ask, and just dabbed oil on students while they were in savasana. -
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Tue, November 25, 2008 - 9:02 PMI agree totally, but not on topic with what poster was asking, and it's nice for the poster to know the responders are responding to her query as well as offering their personal insights.
Off topic but I had one teacher that would burn incense at the end of class while in Savasana, drove me nutty because I'd have to try not to sneeze instead of focusing on me. I def agree with limited and cautious use of any scents in a class. -
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Wed, November 26, 2008 - 7:15 PMHi Katrina -- I see what you're saying, but I think it's on-topic with the over-all "teaching" purpose of the tribe. :) -
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Sat, November 29, 2008 - 5:55 PMWoah Ellen?! Wha happened? WHA Happened?
Hey Margot,
There's nothing wrong with respectfully saying what we feel and people will work it out with each other. Hopefully Ellen didn't take offense to what I said. Was focused on the posters question and I think there were two people who made mention of something related to this Tribe, but not related to the posters question. Was trying to encourage folks to look into her query as well. Nothing more. I think healthy threads evolve into many different directions but it's nice to see initially that people are looking to address the query. That's the main point of answering a posters question, as well as sharing personal experience.
I didn't think there was anything wrong w/ what Ellen mentioned either, I def agree with it.
Actually, a good place of reference for the poster would be an Aromatherapy Tribe or Essential Oil Tribe for this question.
Ellen, you're awesome. You know that, I know that. What more is there? **winks**
Smiles,
K
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Sat, November 29, 2008 - 9:14 PMKatrina -- You're awesome too. :) I don't know where the "people are so snarky" thing came from. I didn't interpret your remark as snarky at all!
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Wed, November 26, 2008 - 6:06 AMEllen - It's a teaching yoga tribe so thanks for thinking and talking about this in the context of teaching yoga and not just personal use. -
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Wed, November 26, 2008 - 9:31 AMgod if all yoga teachers are this snarky to each other than I think I am giving up my practice -
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Wed, November 26, 2008 - 7:18 PMI don't think Katrina's comment was snarky, really. (I hope I'm not misinterpreting, and that you weren't aiming that comment at me!) But there has been an elevated level of snark in the tribe over-all lately. Hopefully it's a passing thing. My experience of the yoga community at large (both on tribe and beyond it) has been overwhelmingly positive, with very few patches of snark and negativity. -
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Thu, November 27, 2008 - 12:18 AMI have been takign yoga for many years. I used to go to a studio where incense was burned. I loved it.
One teacher used to go around and put a dab of scented oil on everyone's third eye; another would tell us and ask us to say no thanks if we didnt want any and shw used warmed oil at pulse points on our necks. I appreciated and loved that as well.
I am much mor bothered by commercial style perfumes and hairspray scents than these.
I am a bi tbothered that in yoga community and also one of my dance groups peopel have becoem almost nazi-like against any products which carry a scent. Some of this health-oriented group also eat garlic to ward off colds, etc; wear or use tiger balm for injuries. No one is completely scent - free. i feel bad when my community besomes over-supercilious at one another.
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Wed, November 26, 2008 - 7:19 PM:) Thanks Fifi. -
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Wed, November 26, 2008 - 9:11 PM" god if all yoga teachers are this snarky to each other than I think I am giving up my practice "
Okay, I'll be "snarky."
You meant, "...then I think I am giving up my practice."
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Wed, November 26, 2008 - 10:10 PMThat doesn't make you look snarky, just insecure. I make that mistake all the time, I don't edit my posts and I don't care to!
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Thu, November 27, 2008 - 6:00 AMOf course, it's a bit snarky to make snarky asides or general comments about how snarky everyone else is!!! ;o I say that with humor not snark, us humans are funny and we often see in others what we expect or what is within us that we don't really acknowledge or like (not saying this is your case, I hardly know you so have no idea about your intent or how you express certain ideas or feelings - I'm just generalizing). We also often assume that the way that pleases us is the way others *should* act and is the *right/good* way to be or communicate or whatever - this is part of the attachment to personal beliefs and a desire to control others can come in and start the kinds of conflict that result in ongoing snark. It's a vicious circle really. What is your ideal for this tribe? And how would you set about creating it? -
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Thu, November 27, 2008 - 7:19 AMwell, um
it's Thanksgiving morning!
I like a faint scent of incense.. and laveneder oil on my third eye!
This thread is not abotu hwo we want tthis tribe to be.
So I oabstain on that.
Happy Thanksgivign Everyone
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Thu, November 27, 2008 - 10:54 AMMy post discussing snark was a respond to Margot as part of the general discussion that had already arisen regarding snark and miscommunication. (Just in case anyone else thought it I was talking to them!). My questions about the what her ideal all yoga or teaching yoga tribe would be like were for her, though I welcome anyone sharing their vision. Clearly there are quite a few divergent ideas about what people want and expect from both these tribes and this is one source of conflict within them. -
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Thu, November 27, 2008 - 12:49 PMfor God's sakes Fifi
such self-effacing pompous pontification
you are a piece of work!
we clearly need you arounf to see the error of our ways oh yea sand out r talking and our thinking and thoughtws and communication and impulses and sensations
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Thu, November 27, 2008 - 12:58 PMcathyq - I will not fight with you no matter how many insults you hurl at me today or how much you choose to blame me for how you feel (and am sorry if you're feeling lonely on American thanksgiving and this is causing you to be hostile). You are, of course, free to do as you wish but I have no personal desire for you to leave the tribe. I hope you enjoy the remainder of your day and find something to be thankful for that brings you joy.
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Thu, November 27, 2008 - 1:23 PMIveta - it's hard to know what a scent is without smelling it. It could be a blend or a particular scent. I'd highly recommend asking the teacher sine she'd be able to tell you exactly what it is she uses. You may also want to try the Aromatica/perfume tribe since I've found many people there to be very knowledgeable and helpful. Good luck! :-)
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Fri, November 28, 2008 - 2:16 PMI am not blaming you for how I feel fifi. I have things to do and people to do them with.
I amstatign my thoughts about your overblown pomposity. I have often let it go by but this weekend somehow on readign just your analysis of us all and your superior tone I am saying that which I believe.
The truth as I have already siad almost no oen is discussing yoga on these tribes.
Guess we better go do it.
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Sat, November 29, 2008 - 6:17 PMMargot,
I had a thought. Being generally dismayed by a group of people is one thing but it seems certain people are triggering this feeling in you. Disagreeing is part of life and ok, right? Seriously, how interesting would the world be without the Cathyq's, Fifi's, Margot's & Katrina's?
Perhaps you can direct your feelings towards the people stirring them up, instead of generalizing all of us in one group. I can take some criticism & I'm sure others here can too! -
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Sun, November 30, 2008 - 5:08 AMI appreciate Margot's words.
"Perhaps you can direct your words to the people who stir them up."
I felt offended by lumping us all together. I have put out energy for dialogue about yoga and classes .. no snarkiness.. and it has been little discussed.
I slowly but more quickly see that for now tribe is so much less used I do not benefit ferom it.
I direcrted my comments to Fifi as I have those words for her and her attitude, which on Thanksgiving day came out loud and clear in my first 3 tribes to open! I usually let her be the 'expert' and the lengthy discusser. My typing is so slow and laborious and my capability to make intense intellectual word-play rejoinders is for energy for other use.
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Re: Scented Oil at the end of a yoga class
Sun, November 30, 2008 - 8:50 AMCathyq,
Your intentions are always honest & your heart is in the right place. I have always felt that from you.
K
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