WARNING – May cause relaxation and happiness
What could be better than a relaxing bath after a long day to restore the calm in your world and reinvigorate your senses? We all know about yoga and its benefits but more recently a new trend has swept the beauty world thanks to Mio’s Liquid Yoga Restorative Bath Soak.
(Liquid) Yoga?
With this wind down wonder, deep breaths and meditation now go beyond your yoga class thanks to Liquid Yoga’s milky-moisturising blend of essential oils, mineral salts and therapeutic herbs. Liquid Yoga is best used in conjunction with relaxation techniques to promote fit, firm skin and ensure that oxygen gets to the cells in your skin too.
Best-known as a personal masseuse in a bottle, Liquid Yoga will erase all memories of a strenuous day from muscle fatigue to stressed shoulders and achy bodies.
Liquid Yoga’s amazing ingredients
Epsom Salts for the relief of cramps and aches
V-Tonic which comprises of a blend of essential oils and extracts including Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Citrus Lemon Peel Oil and Lavender to ease and relax muscles, help with insomnia, stress and anxiety
Sage and Basil to improve circulation and increase the skin’s oxygen levels
Murumuru Buttter with its anti-inflammatory and mega-moisturising properties
Arnica, renowned for its healing properties to soothe and restore
Andiroba Oil to deeply penetrate and ease muscular aches and pains
Horse Chestnut Seed Extract is rich in Escin and Quercetin for strong inflammatory relief and to boost antioxidant protection. Excellent for bruises and leg fatigue
Fig Extract which helps fight environmental toxins
Fit skin + fit bodies + fit skin = happy
Stress sucks, no doubt about it. Besides knots in your stomach, stress and tension prompts the release of a hormone called cortisol which has been linked to the likes of digestive problems, weight gain, heart disease, memory problems and more. Restoring your mind whilst restoring your body is of the utmost importance and beyond the bath, Mio offers you the following exercise tips;
Your exercise regime doesn’t need to all about huffing and puffing, yoga and pilates works muscles too and has a centering effect on your mind. Apply the following relaxation techniques to help balance your world;
– Breathe Properly – We spend most of the day shallow breathing with no real thought about getting oxygen deep into our bodies. Try inhaling through your nose for a count of 7, and then out through pursed lips for a count of 10. Really focus on feeling the breath. Remember this is giving your mind a rest too – think as you breathe ‘BE HERE NOW’.
– Mountain Pose – Stand tall with feet together, shoulders relaxed, arms at sides and weight evenly distributed through your feet. Take a deep breath and raise your hands overhead with palms facing together. Keeping arms straight, reach towards the sky with your fingertips. Hold for a count of 10.
– Warrior – Stand with legs 3 to 4 feet apart, turning the right foot out 90 degrees and left foot in slightly. Bring your hands to your hips, relax your shoulders, then extend arms to the sides with palms down. Bend right knee 90 degrees keeping your knee over your ankle. Look past your right hand and hold the position for 1 minute. Switch sides and repeat.
Good mood foods
– Omegas – We love Omegas! Oily fish such as salmon and sardines contain loads of Omega-3 which is vital for a healthy functioning brain.
– Bananas – A banana and a helping of nut butter will give you the energy you need to tackle big tasks. Workaholics take note, bananas are loaded with potassium which helps keep blood pressure low.
– Dark chocolate – In addition to being packed with antioxidants that fight free radicals, dark chocolate contains a chemical called phenethyalime which acts a natural mood booster.
– Eat your water – To feel and look your best, water is key. Water-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients and valuable hydration that will not only plump skin, helping it look smooth and healthy but also help your mind and body feel in balance.
Stand a chance of winning one of 3 Mio Liquid Yoga Restorative Bath Soaks to the value of R580 each. To win, simply tell us one of Liquid Yoga’s benefits and like both the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques and Poise Brands South Africa’s Facebook pages! Don’t forget to share!
About Mio Skincare
Mio is on a Fit Skin Mission – jump on board! The new Mio range offers firmers, smoothers, shapers, tighteners, muscle motivators and chillers, circulation boosters and superfood moisturisers – for high intensity body care that works as hard as you do. Strong Is The New Skinny.
For more information contact Poise Brands on 011 033 0500 or visit: www.poisebrands.co.za