Yoga may be my first love, but completing massage school was my first step into the wellness industry. After years of working in retail, my first rule of business is to make being in my classes and on my massage table an exceptional experience. Working in various lotion and potion shops I really took note of the ingredients and how they worked with the skin. In my massage practice I’m always looking for the best oils and creams to use on the body.
One new find which I’ve fallen madly for is Weleda’s Arnica Massage Oil. Arnica is a plant extract used for its anti-inflammatory properties for strains, sprains and bruises. Many athletes use it to help ease the muscles aches after a good workout. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnica
I’ve tried different products (creams, oils, and lotions) that include arnica in it, and nothing made me go “wow.” Either the product was too tacky, too drying, had too many chemicals that I couldn’t pronounce, or the smell was atrocious.
In Target, of all places, this gem was available; no special order from my spa/massage catalogs. I purchased a few trail sizes and used it for myself. I liked it. Went back purchased more, and used it in on my clients giving them the sample to take home and try it. They enjoyed it too. Since I do work with a few athletes, weekend warriors, lots of yogis, and those who just have normal aches, I’m finding this to be a nice help in relaxing the muscles.
Why do I like Weleda’s Arnica Oil?
- I can purchase it locally.
- The fragrance listed in the ingredients are essential oils and not synthetic. It smells good.
- Sunflower oil and Olive oil are amazing for the skin.
- Weleda has expiration date on the bottle (because oils do go rancid!)
- Have a question about an ingredient? They have an encyclopedia explaining what it is and where it comes from. http://usa.weleda.com
- Using it myself for aches and delayed onset muscle soreness after a workout or teaching three to four classes a day with sciatic/hip issues, it’s nice not to wake up feeling rickety.
- From my readings about the company, they really work hard on being natural and enviromentally friendly. I would love to check out their spa in NY soon.
No, I don’t get kick backs or am I paid for this product. I purchased it for my practice out of my own pocket.
Now the give way… To share the love, one person has a chance to win three sample size Weleda products: 0.34fl oz Arnica Massage Oil, 0.34fl oz Skin Food lotion, and 0.7oz Skin Buckhorn Creamy Body Wash.
How do you win? Leave a message in this post about what inspires you or makes you smile from the inside out. Contest ends next Thursday, October 8th. Winner will be picked by random and will be announced Friday, October 9th.
So what inspires you?
Jai.
well how sweet are you
happy yogini sharing
you gifted me smiles
I love arnica and have used/liked Weleda products in the past but haven’t thought of them in a while. Will give this a try when our other arnica rub runs out!
Thank You and Cheers!
thank you for stopping by! i checked out some of your art work….the grass blades are my favorite.
Oooooh, me first. I am inspired and happy when I get to cook with friends and create and eat something yummy. There’s nothing more rewarding then making your own food, and sharing that that process and enjoyment!
ok….a bag of Hershey’s dark chocolate and a True Blood Marathon never killed a girl either….
do i sense some irony that you used True Blood and “killed a girl” in the same sentence?
hehe that actually wasn’t intentional at all….but go for me for almost making a funny…
My children inspire me. I want to continue to teach my sons that life is a journey to love…yes even those tough times. My friends inspire me. I am so very blessed to be surrounded by such loving caring people. There are many mornings that getting out of bed hurts but know that I have my sons and my friends waiting for me to continue to be a part of their life…well it inspires me.
What makes me smile from the inside out? My goofy love of my life, Simba. Oh to have only 1/2 of his vim and vigor to be alive. To wake up just knowing that it is a brand new day and isn’t it great!!! Go figure…a rescue dog has become my idol =)
Simba is pure love.
Mich-It is great to hear from you. This is the first Blog I have ever posted to!
My inner happiness comes from people who love me and are happy with my sense of humor and zany jokes. My six persian cats talk to me and I respond and all weekend I am just catlady.
sending you hugs. you do pop into my head with fondness. so you are never forgotten.
What inspires me? Random acts of kindness, talking to people- even complete strangers, my family, faith in God, the moon, the stars,how profound nature is
Something that never fails to give me a great big smile from the inside out, is when I am able to give something special to people just when they needed it the most! I am lucky to have the modest financial means and the blessings of my spirit guides and God to connect me with these opportunities to give as I am lead to. In giving, I receive even more in return. By refreshing my energy and inspiring me to work hard and accomplish my own goals, I will eventually be able to give even more. And yes, I feel a little selfish when I indulge in this behavior, because it makes me so happy.
I love Kundalini yoga, meditation and the beach. They make my heart sing. And of course spending time with my daughter and pets.
watching our two beautiful children grow and seeing who they have become…it is our job and our joy…and the greatest reward is to see them go out on their own and what they bring back…while I spent the last 18 years being their inspiration…they are truly mine now. <3 <3