-fix solution, people want a few strains, not a long diatribe about how each strain works individually with one’s unique biochemistry,
When you combine the various cannabinoid constellations with the various terpene profiles, you can get easily thousands of different strains to choose from. Which ones will work for you depend on what you need in that moment. Perhaps you’re sluggish for yoga today, so a strain with a lot of the terpene myrcene which brings about relaxation, might not be the best for you. Better to get a pick-me-up with a strain containing the terpene limonene. There are lots of strains of limonene though, so do you want one with high-THC to help with pain and get you trippin, or one with some CBD to reduce anxiety? What strain you choose today might not be the strain you choose tomorrow. Play around with strains and methods so as you begin your daily yoga routine, you can start to have a sense of what works best for you, depending on the time of day, your yoga practice, and your health needs and goals. I recommend keeping a journal so you can refer back to the strains that really brought the “Mmm” to your Om.
On top of strains, there’s the vast array of consumption methods. Edibles give the best body-buzz so I often recommend them for yoga. However, the onset is rather slow, so you need to consume about an hour before you hit your mat, and it’s easy to overdose, so be sure to go slow and eat more later if needed. Tinctures are faster-acting than edibles, and can be placed under the tongue so they get absorbed into the bloodstream. Smoking is an ancient practice that connects you to the spirit of fire, but consuming burnt particles of any kind may not keep those yogic lungs happy for long. Vaping is a safer alternative, though it can sometimes be hard to tell just how high you are from a vape, and it doesn’t feel particularly sacred in the way smoking does. Lastly, topicals are great for rubbing onto sore muscles before stretching them out.
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