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Yoga Mat Cleaner for Body and Spirit

6/29/2017

 
My yoga mat goes with me everywhere! And that means...it gets dirty.

Sweat and grime tend to multiply in the summer. I'm expecting to encounter my fair share of each in these hot summer months (especially at The Wild Goose Festival this July)! I have been asked a lot recently about my favorite yoga mat spray. So, thought I would share an easy DIY (do-it-yourself) recipe for cleaning your yoga mat. A quick search of the internet pulls up many options for making your own cleaner. My favorite recipe is below and shares not only why this recipe is good for your body (germs on your mat, means germs on your body) but also good for your spirit!

Yoga Mat Cleaner (for Body and Spirit)
  • Small 2-4 oz. Glass Spray Bottle (I have a few of these available in my pop-up shop but not in my online shop, you can also find them on Amazon or from your favorite DIY supply source)
  • Distilled or Spring Water (fill 3/4 of the spray bottle)
  • Witch Hazel (alcohol-free) or White Vinegar (fill 1/4 of the spray bottle)
  • 2 to 5 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil
  • 8 to 10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil​
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Combine your ingredients in your glass bottle (the glass is important for storage of the essential oils), shake, spray your mat, wipe down or air dry, and enjoy!

Benefits of Lavender:
antiseptic, analgesic, restorative, calmative, sedative, anti-infectious

Benefits of Tea Tree (also known as Melaleuca):
anti-microbial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant

Beyond cleaning your mat, these oils encourage* security, gentleness, compassion, vitality, clarity, comfort, and emotional balance for your body and your spirit.

*Aromatherapy for the Soul, Valerie Ann Worwood

Glynden
7/3/2017 03:50:17 pm

Thanks! I love tea tree and lavender! Can't wait to try this!

Whitney
7/11/2017 09:12:09 pm

Yay! Enjoy. So simple and so good!

Glynden Bode
7/12/2017 07:24:30 pm

I mixed some up and used it right away - it's fabulous and delightful!! Thanks!
Yes, so simple - but so good!!


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