the mindful essential oils edit

In our last blog we discussed how we can get overwhelmed with expectations. Especially around the festive season and in the run up to Christmas. How can we start to manage the challenges that very often arise at time when we are “expected” to be joyful and happy? And where...

We want to introduce you to the perfect hibernation treat. It is deeply nourishing and rejuvenating. It is one of the most relaxing things you can do. It is yoga. But you don’t have to do anything. Just lie down, relax and listen to a guided meditation. This is Yoga...

As winter is approaching we naturally start to hibernate. We want to stay warm and cosy. And we need to conserve our energy.One of our favourite essential oils for this hibernation period is ginger. Join our #WednesdayWellness to learn about using Essential oils and Yogic Rituals for a smooth transition...

Are you aware of what you put on your skin? Do you know what your shampoo, body lotion and eye make up remover contains? And if it is really safe?It’s time to get out your magnifying glass and look at the ingredient lists of your cosmetics and skincare.Join Yogandha's coming...

We love oil. In fact, we are obsessed. Using plant wisdom from vegetable or nut oils and the essential oils from the natural world is the basis for Yogandha (read more about our story here). Using oils for self-massage is the perfect way to benefit from the sense of touch...

and why rosemary is found by the front door This humble shrub which grows so abundantly and is a favourite herb in our meals has, in fact, always been revered as a sacred plant. And not just in Europe. Traces have been found in Egyptian tombs too. It has long...

As the seasons change from warm, sunny and outdoorsy to a cooler atmosphere where we want to stay indoors and start to hibernate we wanted to share a breathing practice to create balance at this transition. Just like the seasons, it is also thought that we carry both warming solar...

With the darker and shorter days, we naturally want to cosy up. Light the fire, candles and enjoy nourishing warming foods. We are going into the natural state of hibernation. Mentally and physically. Join Sinead from Yogandha for our FREE webinar on how to hibernate here. Even our digestion goes...

The change in season from glorious warm summer days to changeable, cooler and rainier days can bring ill health. This is often the time when we are more susceptible to colds and sore throats. Even feeling a little blue as we say goodbye to summer. One of the key defences...

Does your house smell? Well it should - smell lived in, and smell of nature's finest essential oils (and no, we don't mean the synthetically reproduced smells in off-the-shelf cleaning products!) Yes, we want to create a cosy environment for where we can happily hibernate, reflect and stay warm -...

When you dig deep into any philosophical concepts of reality, you’ll hit paradoxes. Truths that conflict. That’s necessarily the case. It doesn’t mean that things don’t add up, it just means that it’s hard to fit full and coherent concepts of reality into the constructs of our thinking minds. And...

Every day, we conduct ourselves under the auspices of two great illusions – 2 false friends. They are the illusion of space (that things are separate from one another) and the illusion of time (that time is linear). These illusions are useful to a point – but only to a point....

Align yourself to your true power TRUTH: You possess more power and potential that you have realised up to this point. Goals unlock your positive mind, release huge unlocked potential for achieving your Best Self and they align you with the universe..so that all the support you need is fully...

  There’s a growing awareness of mindfulness and the benefits of bringing calm into your every day. Here I introduce four simple rituals that you can start doing right away to bring some simple mindfulness into your everyday. I created the Yogandha range specifically to bring calm into the every day...

The man with 2 brains is one of my all time favourite movies.  But actually, we all have 2 brains. We have the front – thinky bit. (Over-thinky bit for most people). This is the neo cortex and it sure is useful for doing stuff. But it’s not so good...