CBD & Yoga in Malta: Enhancing Your Flow State
From beach yoga at Riviera to sunset sessions, discover how pairing CBD with your practice can deepen meditation and improve flexibility.
Yoga in Malta is special. Whether it's a sunrise session at Għajn Tuffieħa (Riviera) or a hot yoga class in Sliema, the island's energy is perfect for grounding. But quieting the mind ("Chitta Vritti") is hard when you're stressed.
Enter the "Green Yoga" movement. Combining CBD with asana practice is trending globally, and for good reason. It helps bridge the gap between a busy mind and a still body.
The "Flow State" Connection
Anandamide is a neurotransmitter produced by your brain often called the "Bliss Molecule". It's released after exercise (runner's high) and deep meditation.
Science Fact: CBD inhibits the enzyme (FAAH) that breaks down Anandamide. This means taking CBD before your practice essentially keeps that "bliss molecule" in your system longer, helping you stay in the "zone" or Flow State.
CBD for Savasana & Meditation
The hardest pose in yoga is Savasana (Corpse Pose). Lying still while your to-do list races through your head is a challenge.
- Quieting the Chatter: CBD's anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) properties help dampen the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight), allowing you to drop deeper into parasympathetic relaxation (rest and digest).
- Pain Distraction: If a nagging shoulder or hip pain distracts you from meditating, CBD's analgesic effects can mute that sensory input.
The Ritual
Sunset Yoga Protocol
Try this at your next beach session:
- 30 Mins Pre-Class: Take 50mg of CBD Oil. Set your intention.
- During Practice: Notice if your balance is steadier (less mental wavering = better physical balance).
- Post-Class: Apply Muscle Balm to hamstrings or lower back to prevent soreness.
FAQs
- Does CBD help with flexibility?
- Indirectly, yes. By reducing muscle tension and inflammation, CBD allows muscles to relax more deeply into stretches.
- Should I take CBD before or after yoga?
- It depends. Take it 30 mins *before* to help quiet the mind and enter a 'flow state'. Take it *after* for muscle recovery.
- Is CBD allowed in yoga studios?
- Yes, many wellness studios in Malta are becoming CBD-friendly, recognizing it as a natural plant medicine that complements the practice.
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About Dr. Marija Vella
Dr. Marija Vella is a Ph.D. Pharmacologist and our Head of Quality Assurance. She ensures all CBD Malta products meet rigorous pharmaceutical standards and provides evidence-based guidance on cannabinoid wellness.
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