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Tuesday Yoga Giveaway: Vermont Soap Organics Mat Cleaner
Posted on May 31st, 2011
Question: What small ways do you practice saucha—the yogic niyama/observance referencing cleanliness and purity of body and mind?
Yogic philosopher Patanjali listed five niyamas, aka observances, to help us stay on track on our yogic path. He included saucha, which we translate today to mean purity of body and mind. There are lots of ways to put this observance into practice. One of the most impactful involves simply being aware of how what we watch, read, and eat effects our state of being. Does starting our day with a sensationalized news broadcast help us stay tuned in to our deeper, peaceful selves? How about that morning cup of caffeine-laden coffee?
An organic soap company wants to help us take that observance into our asana practice. Vermont Soap Organics created their Yoga and Exercise Mat Cleaner as a safe, nontoxic, hypoallergenic and effective way to clean and restore your sticky mat. Designed by yogis and yoginis concerned about residues from the yoga mat manufacturing process, Vermont Soap Organics’ Yoga and Exercise Mat Cleaner is a mild and effective castile soap based formula. It works well on all water safe surfaces, including: mats, balance balls, foam blocks, chairs, cushions, straps and other yoga and Pilates accessories.
Plus it’s made from certified organic vegetable oils and botanicals; free of synthetic chemicals--artificial colors, fragrances, preservatives, alcohol and detergents—is cruelty and animal by-product free; not tested on animals; safe for skin contact and sensitive individuals; and certified Organic and USDA Approved.
Win your own Vermont Soap Organics Three-Pack!
Vermont Soap Organics is giving one (1) lucky My Yoga Online member one (1) Yoga and Exercise Mat cleaner three-pack featuring a travel-sized bottle, regular-sized bottle, and re-fill jug.
How to Enter: Just add your answer to the following question to the comments section below: What small ways do you practice saucha—the yogic niyama/observance referencing cleanliness and purity of body and mind?
With apologies to our international friends, this prize giveaway is only available within North America (USA and Canada). Contest runs until the end of Tuesday, May 31, 2011 11:59 PST.
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For more tips on how to keep your asana practice clean, check out this informative blog post Is Your Yoga Hygenic?
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After my practice I thank the universe for be alive and I hope that everyone I know finds peace and wellness.
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wheesmack
Raw foods!
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wiredwoman
I bring an awareness to what I eat, drink and take in everyday. Amazing what happens when you read labels.
Clean from the outside and inside is the best.
12 months ago in Winnipeg, CA
Lyndsiecoon
I drink lemon water when I wake up to flush out toxins from my body and I make sure my yoga practice involves lots of sweat and clensing twists for a clean body. For a clean mind, I choose my thoughts wisely, aiming to evolve my consciousness with pure and loving thoughts.
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jadensnana
Sometimes I do not have much time to practice saucha. I make sure to get meditation and yoga in my day. I love to use candles and take hot showers with eculoyptus oil. This oil really opens the lungs and brings a great tingling sensation to the scalp and body.
12 months ago in Dover, US
melodee
for cleanliness of thought i practice meditation...on a moment to moment basis i turn each negative thought into a positive affirmation
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i practice good hygiene--brush and floss every day, take warm baths before and after yoga practice--to promote cleanliness of the outer physical body
12 months ago in Hendersonville, US
kgilnb
the best thing i can do anywhere and in a short amount of time is a breathing exercise - breathe in all that is good, breathe out what i don't need/what is not healthy. it really does help!
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