Yogi Surprise Review April 2018
Yogi Surprise is a monthly care package designed to stimulate your senses, clear your mind and cleanse your soul. Whether you’re a wellness enthusiast or the seasoned yoga master, Yogi Surprise is the perfect complement to your healthy lifestyle. Every month you’ll receive products with a mission to elevate your yoga practice on and off the mat. They kindly sent us this box for review.
April Box Details
The April Yogi Lifestyle box theme is “Your Spring Cleanse”
Yes it’s that time of the year, time to cleanse your body, mind and spirit with some nurturing and transformational practices. We’re excited to share really great gifts to support your practice. This is why for the month of April, we’re offering you an assortment of gifts that will ground your spirit, assist in healing imbalances, boost your confidence, and energize you. Take the time to nature yourself this April and embody your full potential, with vitality and joy.
I think spring is one of the best seasons (and that’s not just because I have a serious disdain for winter!). It’s because after the darkness and dreariness of the season before, nature instantly comes back alive! Not only do we get extra daylight and are able to finally breathe some fresh air but re-birth and bursts of color are happening everywhere. There’s just such refreshing energy all around that it only feels natural to refresh things in life including your yoga practice too. This month’s box is intended to help do just that.
Here’s a look at what was in this month’s Yogi Surprise box:
MaZi Classi Mini Turkish Towel ($24)
Make your practice a little more eco-friendly this spring by using this classic mini as a mat towel, sweat towel, hair wrap or even a yoga strap. Made from 100% premium quality and responsibly sourced Turkish cotton, a tree gets planted for every towel that’s sold.
I love this towel, especially because the color is just so beautiful! But I have to admit that before I read the description on this item I wasn’t exactly sure how I’d incorporate this into my practice. Now that I’ve read it, I’m stoked to use it as a mat towel since some yoga practices that get the blood pumping also make my hands a bit slippery on the mat. This should totally come in handy for those flows, especially since it’s 100% pure cotton which is ultra-absorbent. It’s also definitely large enough (24×43 inches) to roll up the long way and use as a yoga strap, so I’ll be using it for that too. A bonus about this product is that they plant a tree for every towel sold. I love companies that do their part to regenerate the environment and take care of mother earth.
Good Earth Emerald Green Tea ($12.99)
Whether you’re just waking up or winding down after yoga, sipping on this organic green tea will help keep you calm and grounded. It’s earthy and flowery notes give it a pleasant aroma plus a bounty of flavor that’s both sweet and soft on the palette.
I actually don’t drink caffeine so I’m not sure if I’ll ever test this product out. I do however, love that it’s organic and is made with only the best tea leafs. I also appreciate that it’s loose leaf so that there is the option of less waste when used with a reusable infuser. The brand’s herbal tea flavors like “Rosa Jamaica” & “Minty Madness” look more up my alley so I’ll have to check those out some time!
OlioBeauty Harmony Wellness Mist ($12)
Bring balance to your home, your yoga space, your mat, or your aura with this purifying wellness mist. Blended with powerful essential oils like lemon, geranium, rosewood, and ylang ylang, a few spritzes of this mist will help to cleanse any space or object of harmful bacteria while also neutralizing negative energy.
I love adding aura mists to the beginning of a yoga or meditation practice. It helps set the tone and like the description says, clear out any negative energy. This one has an uplifting scent (woodsy citrus) so I think it would be perfect for a wake-up practice to get your day going.
Chocolatey Coconut Rise Bar (single bar is around $2.35)
Energize your mind and body so you can be at your best by fueling up with this delicious plant-based protein bar. You’ll get a whopping 15g of protein and 3g of fiber from ingredients like pea protein isolate, organic cashews and organic coconut for a chocolatey energy boost you can’t resist.
Two things I love for snacking: things that are chocolate and things that are quick & easy. This bar checks both boxes so I’m excited to try it. Protein is an important component of snacks too because it keeps you full in-between meals and this bar is packed with it. I also love that the list of ingredients is short and that most of them are organic. This bar is also vegan and gluten free so is good for people with specific diets.
Gogh Jewelry Design Tree of Life Keychain ($29)
Whatever adventures you plan to embark on this spring, keep your spirit firmly rooted to the earth with this gorgeous keychain. Adorned with grounding lava rock and turquoise stones, it’s Tree of Life pendant will offer you protection, strength, and abundance.
I love stones, especially grounding and calming stones like these as they can serve as a reminder to bring calmness to your being whenever you see them. Since my keys are with me often and I get them out several times a day it will be a convenient grounding reminder. One cool thing about the lava stone is that you can add a drop of essential oil to it and it will hold the scent for around 8 hours – so add some lavender oil for an extra calming effect! I like that this keychain is simple and small and know it will be a perfect addition to my key ring.
Elyptol Hand Sanitizer Wipes (single 10 pack is around $3.00)
After sweating it out on your mat, doing a bit of spring cleaning, or even planting your seasonal herb garden, make sure to clean up with these natural, antimicrobial wipes. Made with eucalyptus essential oil and biodegradable bamboo fiber cloth, they’re easy enough to throw in your purse or yoga bag when you’re on the go.
I always seem to have hand wipes with me because you just never know when you’ll need clean hands so I will definitely be using this product. I love that they are biodegradable and have limited ingredients. The germ killing ingredient in these is ethyl alcohol which is much safer than what is conventional hand sanitizers but can possibly dry out skin, that would be my only slight downside with these, but they’d be perfectly fine to sanitize a yoga mat.
Extra Surprise Gift: Jewelry
First of all, I LOVE surprises so it’s really fun to have something in the box that’s unexpected. This jewelry is beautiful and I love the color turquoise, however it’s not totally my style so I’m not sure if I’ll wear or not. It would look really nice with a black jersey dress, so perhaps I’ll keep it in mind for that!
Yogi Surprise Review April 2018 – Final Thoughts
This was my very first Yogi Surprise Box and I have to say that overall I really liked it. I’m impressed with the amount of items and the value (over $80). I think the items really fit the spring cleaning theme, at least in the refresh sense. I appreciate the thoughtfulness that goes into curating the items, the writing of the copy and the creating of the art. So I especially love the little extras that come with it like that cute yoga sequence card up there for cleansing and preparing for the season ahead. I also appreciate that even if you’re not into yoga per say, that all the items would still be useful in other senses. I’m really looking forward to next month’s box- I can’t wait to see what they come up with!
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