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Yes! I saw the previews of this box on IG and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. I  have been sub’d to their Jewelry boxes for a while now and decided to take the plunge into their lifestyle boxes and this is my third Lifestyle box.  What is Yogi Surprise?   

Yogi Surprise Lifestyle Box

• 6-8 full-size yoga lifestyle items
• Vegetarian and GMO-Free
• $70+ retail value in every box
• $44.95/month + free shipping

This month’s theme is “Solstice Celebration“ ~ Summer Solstice is occurring on 6/20 at 6:34 PM EST this year and it is the longest day of the year.  Solstice marks midsummer and the amount of daylight has reached its peak.

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Anima Mundi Apothecary Palo Santo Myst (Bad Vibe Killer)  So, I just recently learned what Palo Santo is ~  Palo Santo is a tree that grows in South America and is related to myrrh and frankincense and has the scent of pine, mint and lemon.  This is made with wildcrafted Ecuadorian Palo Santo and is 100% sustainability crafted organic hydrosol ~ hydrosols is the fragrant water from steam distilling plant materials.  This mist is an anti-bacterial and anti-microbial and will help purify your air space naturally. This can be used as an air freshener or body mist.   This has a very light minty-lemon scent with an undercurrent of pine.   This is a huge bottle and looks to be about 4 oz  RV $18.00

Description: An exquisite way to purify and bring the spirit of sacredness into your space. Palo Santo is regarded as the Tree of Life in many cultures, for its potent ability to cleanse the soul. Within its deep aromatherapeutic notes you find a wide range of healing benefits for body and mind.   As a psychosomatic healer, if bring peace to your heart, relinquishes bad vibes.  It’s a spirit tool that cleanses the aura from bad energy. 

Kate’s Magik Moon Goddess Anointing Oil  This was one of the spoilers so I knew I wasn’t going to be able to use this ~ jasmine is a lovely beautiful scent, but I am very allergic its scent!  So, I won’t tell you what it smells like, but I will repeat their description below.  That said, I am really excited as there is a promo code for 20% off any order with Kate’s Magik ~ SUMMERYOGI ~ and I am off to look at her products!  Full Size 15 mL RV $1.500

Description: This regal Jasmine blend is uplifting yet calming. It brings forth a lust for life and can serve as an effective aphrodisiac. This oil is also great for a woman’s “moon time” and can be applied to the hands and feet during labor.  Notes: A sweet, uplift blend of different types of Jasmine.   Each blend is formulated as a hands on affirmation and tool that helps set your intention, clarify needs and make positive changes in life. They unite the beautiful aromas of 100% pure essential oils with the power of our own minds though intention. Gluten-free, Soy-free, GMO-free, No Parabens, No Synthetic Fragrances, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, Reiki-Charged

Chakra:  #3 Solar Plexus- Center of Will, Truth, Self. #5 Throat- Voice, Communication, Self-Expression, Song, Words. #2 Sacral- Creativity, Sexuality (f), Strength

How To Use:  Use this therapeutic anointing oil generously, frequently and with clear intention. Apply anywhere on the body, focusing on the soft areas of the neck, decollete and arms as well as the wrists for inhalation. For an added dimension apply to the chest and sacral area. Massage on the hands and feet just before childbirth. For best results, apply 4-5 times a day as you would use a tincture or flower essence. With each application, take a moment for yourself to slowly inhale the beautiful aroma and visualize and reaffirm your intention.

Ingredients: Sweet Almond Oil, 100% Pure Essential Oil Blend of Dawn-blooming Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum) and other essential oils, Vitamin E (non-GMO from sunflowers)

 

Earth Friendly Products Parsley Plus All Surface Cleaner  I never knew that  parsley had cleaning power!! haha  This does smell like freshly crushed parsley ~ so it is a clean, fresh, herbaceous scent and I do love it!  It can be used on any surface that isn’t harmed by water and is especially gentle on granite and stone surfaces, while able to cut thru grease and grime.  This is a natural cleaner that is pH neutral, free from  petrochemicals, 1,4-dioxane and formaldehyde.  It doesn’t contain SLS and is cruelty free. This is also really inexpensive too ~ if this works well (and reviews on amazon look promising, I will have to purchase the larger sizes)  Sample 4 oz RV $2.00

Ingredients: Purified water, biodegradable coconut based surfactant, parsley essence.

 

Topricin Homeopathic Pain Relief and Healing Cream  YEAH!! My feet always hurt as I have bone spurs on the bottom of my very flat feet!  This is a nice travel sized tube that makes it easy for me to carry around ~ it also helps with swollen feet and ankles too.   This is made in the USA and it is safe and gentle ~ free from parabens, mineral oil, lanolin, capsaicin, menthol, paragons and is odorless, this cream is non-greasy, fast absorbing and doesn’t stain your clothes.  I also have a promo code at their website for 30% off your order ~ use TOPYOGI at checkout.   Travel Size .75 oz RV $7.00

Description: Award winning Topricin Foot Therapy Cream is specially formulated to effectively treat foot and ankle pain. It is perfect for common sports injuries such as plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, strains, sprains, leg cramps, and impact injuries and bruising. It is effective for heel pain, gouty arthritis, peripheral neuropathic pain and neuroma. Offers soothing treatment for swelling and soreness and effectively treats skin conditions of the feet.  By stimulating the body’s desire to heal the damage that is causing the pain, Topricin Foot Therapy Cream drains the toxins and fluids that build up in an injured area to improve blood flow to the injured tissue. Made to penetrate the skin much like a moisturizer, Topricin Foot Therapy Cream is fast absorbing and paraben free.

Ingredients

• Aesculus hippocastanum 6X…… Relieves pain of the Achilles tendon, swelling of the feet after walking
• Arnica montana 6X………………. Treats injuries & bruising to muscles and joints
• Belladonna 6X…………………….. For night leg cramps, restless leg & muscle spasms
• Calendula officinalis 4X…………. Promotes rapid healing & treats dry skin on feet
• Crotalus horridus 8X…………….. Relief of impact injuries and deep tissue bruising
• Echinacea 4X……………………… Relieves swelling & sudden pain in feet & ankles
• Graphites 6X………………………. Relieves skin conditions
• Heloderma horridum 8X…………. Relief of swelling and burning pain of the feetand toes
• Lachesis mutus 8X………………. Relieves sudden sharp pain in the feet & ankle
• Naja tripudians 8X………………… Relieves nerve pain
• Phosphorus 9X……………………. Relief of coldness and cramping of the feet
• Rhus toxicodendron 8X…………. For sprains and joint pain of the feet, heel and post-surgical pain
• Ruta graveolens 6X………………. Relief of pain, soreness and bruising of the feet, ankle and shin
• Sulfur 8X…………………………….. Relieves itching, cracking of the skin and joint pain in the toes and feet

Inactive Ingredients:  Captex 300(from coconut fatty acids), Carbopol® Ultrez 10 (from Sucrose), Cetyl Alcohol(from coconut oil), Spectrastat G2 (derived from coconut), Glycerine (vegetable-based), Hydrokote(palm kernel oil with lecithin), Isopropyl Myristate emollient (from palm seeds), Lipomulse (from coconut fatty acids) , Purified water, Sodium Hydroxide, Steareth-21 (from stearic acid cocoa butter)

Califia Farms Vanilla Almond Milk  I love almond milk and use it my smoothies and oatmeal, plus chia seed puddings.   This is dairy, soy and carrageenan free and made with 100% natural almond cream.  Save 15% at Thrive Market (I joined and love it) with my referral link here (http://thrv.me/KVaBFW)   11 oz RV $3.00

Ingredients:  Almond milk (Water, Almonds), Coconut Cream, Pure Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors, Sunflower Lecithin, Calcium Carbonate, Sea Salt, Potassium, Citrate, Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum

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GoMacro Organic Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bar Cashew Caramel Bar Yogi Surprise must be sending out different types, as I did not get the PBCC, but a cashew one.  Which is fine by me ~ I love cashews!  This is a high protein bar that is gluten free, GMO free, vegan, macrobiotic (hence the name GoMacro) and is USDA organic and Kosher.  It is made with 100% brown rice along with natural, organic grain-based sweeteners.   This bar will slow burn your carbs to produce  constant source of energy.  I also received a coupon towards a purchase of GoMacro products.  Mini Bar 25 g RV $3.50

Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice, Organic Cashew Butter. Organic Protein Blend, Organic Cashews, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Puffed Brown Rice, Organic Flax Sprouts, Organic Mesquite, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Cinnamon.

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The Better Chip Spinach & Kale Ah, more healthy snacks.  Sometimes they are tasty, sometimes they are not. These are not tasty.  They are kinda bland.  They are a pretty green however and I paired them with some guacamole I had (just to make them not so healthy anymore!)    These are made with garden ripe fresh spinach and kale greens and added to a double thick corn masa chip.  They have other flavors, like Jalapeno, Chipotle and Sweet Corn, and I bet the spicy versions taste a lot better. These are gluten-free, non GMO, vegan and made with whole grains.  1.5 oz RV $3.00

Ingredients: whole grain corn masa flour, sunflower, safflower and/or canola oil, spinach, kale, sea salt

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Yogi Surprise Sequence Solstice Celebration Card.  These are great and I do try to feebly attempt some of these poses.   Did you know that you can download them from Yogi Surprise’s website? Sure can!  

 

Andalou Naturals Instant Pure Pore Hydro Serum Facial Mask  You don’t know how much my heart swells with joy when I see a non-Asian beauty box containing a FACIAL SHEET MASK!!    This is a clarifying pore mask and it helps hydrate, soothe, nourish, remove impurities and minimizes pores.   This mask is made in the USA and there aren’t too many of these around.  I am excited to try this expensive, ecofriendly, natural sheet mask!  RV $6.00

Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Juice*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel)*, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vegetable Glycerin, Fruit Stem Cells (Malus Domestica, Solar Vitis) and BioActive 8 Berry Complex*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*, Salix Alba (Willow Bark) Extract, Coconus Nucifera (Coconut) Water*^, Biosaccaride Gum, Bisabolol, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Allantoin, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos), Hibiscus Sabdariffa and Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Extracts*^, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) and Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oils*  cosDNA.com analysis *Organic ^Fair Trade 

Cuccio Somatology Yoga Essentials Kit  This was the other spoiler last month and I am really happy to get this kit.    This is a great “try me” kit from Cuccio and contains 15mL Balancing Oil, which has a very light, warm Italian Bergamot scent to it and is a light, quickly absorbing oil

Description: Carry in your bag for an energizing pick me up in the afternoon or use it in your yoga classes at the beginning of the session to uplift the senses and mood.  Can be used for the beginning of any session.  Also can be applied directly to skin since it is diluted unlike most essential oils.  Can also be used in combination with a lotion for an added scent.

Bergamot orange (Citrus aurantium var. bergamia) is a small, roughly per- shaped citrus fruit, which grows on small trees known as bergamots.  Bergamot is named after Italian city of Bergamo, in which its oil was first sold, and it has become a symbol of the entire region and city. 

Ingredients: carthamus tinctorius (safflower seed) oil, gossypium herbaceaum (cotton) seed oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, citrus bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil, tocopheryl (vitamin E), tocopherol acetate (vitamin E acetate), fragrance

Next, 2 oz Balancing Lotion, which has rose in it, so I will gift this one.  It is supposed to smell like chamomile, but since I am not only allergic to rose scents, but the extract itself, I will pass.  I am sure it is lovely.

Description: Ultra sheer lotion that delivers 24-hour time-released hydrating emollients to dry, damaged skin.   Great for massage, personal use, or yoga classes.  Scent: Calming Chamomile

Ingredients: water, cyclopentasiloxane, isopropyl palmitate (palm oil), fragrance, glyceryl stearate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyl dimethyl taurate copolymer, glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, dimethiconol, isohexadecane, polysorbate 60, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, chamomilla recutita (chamomile) flower/leaf extract, anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower oil,  rose centifolia flower (rose) extract, phenoxyethanol, hydroxyethylcellulose, ethylhexylglycerin, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) extract, glycine soja (soybean) germ extract, citrus aurantifolia (lime) fruit extract  cosDNA.com analysis

Finally, a 2 oz Yoga Mat Sani Spray Cleanser, designed to cleanse, condition and care for your yoga mat.  This has a very light scent of aloe and eucalyptus ~ it is not overpowering at all.

Description: For the first time, an environmentally friendly sanitizing mat cleaner that extends the longevity of your yoga mat and helps create a more balanced and uplifting yoga experience. Naturally cleans your mat free of bacteria no matter how much you sweat or practice.  Spray directly to mat and wipe down with cloth or apply to damp cloth and wipe down.   Made with naturally made antibacterial properties.

Ingredients: water, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, alcohol denat, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) bark/leaf extract, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, fragrance

This kit is perfect for traveling and tossing the items in your yoga bag!  I also have a coupon to save 25% off your next order with Cuccio Somatology ~ use YOGISURPRISE25 at their website   Try Me Kit RV $12.95

 

I really love this month from Yogi Surprise ~ their Jewelry box was horrible this month, but the lifestyle box is fantastic!  Love the Cuccio Try Me kit with the balancing oil,  Palo Santo Mist Spray is really nice and light, FACIAL SHEET MASK (hahah, I have so many of them, but I still get excited when I get a new one in my boxes) and The Cleansing Power of Parsley surface cleanser ~ can’t wait to try it. The foot cream is a PLUS, as I do get achy feet and I am happy to have the snacks and drinks (even though the kale chips were blech).  All in all, great month from Yogi Surprise!  I paid $35.96 (as I used a promo code)  for this box and received a RV of  $70.48 and I am pretty happy with this box!

Do you subscribe to Yogi Surprise Lifestyle Box?  What was your favorite item this month?  Let me know in the comments below, I would love to read them 🙂

If you are interested in signing up to Yogi Surprise for either their Lifestyle or Jewelry box, I would love it if you used my referral link   They are currently running a 10% off special for the first month of the Jewelry Box, no promo code needed.    If you sign up for the Lifestyle box, use BELOVE to get 20% for the life of your subscription!  Check out the spoilers for next month below!

 

Next Month Spoilers

If you sign up now, you get a free gift worth $20.00 ~ Chakra Healing Stones  (these came in the May box ~ see my unboxing here)

LifeStyle Box:  Manduka eQua Hand Towel & Anima Mundi Wild Lotus Essence

Jewelry Box:   Sun Salutation Cork Bottle Necklace.  A one of a kind piece you won’t want to miss! Our July Jewelry Box will be featuring this stunning ‘summer inspired’ cork bottle necklace. It’s filled with high-grade healing Pink Aventurine stones and includes a beautiful brass sun charm.

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