Spring has arrived, bringing with it that undeniable urge to shed the heaviness of winter. It’s that time when we naturally find ourselves asking, “What can I let go of?” As the warmth and freshness of spring fills the air, it’s the perfect time for a holistic reboot.
Everything is interconnected; tidying our external environment sparks inner peace and emotional release. In this blog post, we’ll dive into a mindful spring reset, starting from the outside and moving inward—clearing space, revitalizing our bodies, and calming our busy minds.
1 | Clearing Your Space
Our physical space mirrors our mental state; a tidy home fosters peace and clarity within. Clutter is not merely physical chaos; it represents delayed decisions and often, unresolved emotional attachments. By decluttering, we free our physical and emotional energy to pursue new opportunities and ideas. Our living environment becomes calmer and clearer, which in turn reduces anxiety and stress.
Try an Effective Decluttering Method
KonMari Method: Popularized by Marie Kondo, this technique encourages you to hold each item and reflect deeply: Does it spark joy? This mindful process ensures each item in your home serves a clear purpose.
The Minimalist Game: Start by removing one item on the first day, two on the second, three on the third, and so on. This method eases you into decluttering, building momentum over time.
The 90/90 Rule: Reflect on each item—if you haven’t used it in the past 90 days or won’t use it in the next 90, it’s probably safe to let it go.
The Four Box Method: Label four boxes as Keep, Donate, Trash, and Relocate. This method helps categorize quickly, making decisions clearer and easier.
Helpful Decluttering Tips
- Create a Detailed Checklist: List specific items or areas in each room. This prevents overwhelm and offers a clear roadmap.
- Capture Progress Visually: Take before-and-after photos, providing motivation and satisfaction from seeing tangible progress.
- Donation Drop Boxes: Strategically place boxes throughout your home, making it easy to donate regularly and immediately.
- Invite a Friend: Teaming up with a friend can make decluttering enjoyable and hold you accountable. Plus, a second opinion can help you make clearer decisions about what to keep or let go.
Purify & Elevate Your Space
Now that you’ve cleared your space, it’s time to infuse it with all the good stuff. Creating a purified and uplifting environment goes beyond mere aesthetics—it’s about nurturing a space that supports well-being and positive energy. Incorporating natural elements like plants, aromatherapy, and crystals helps cleanse your environment energetically, fostering harmony, balance, and a sense of renewal.
Invite the breath of spring into your home with air-purifying plants—they naturally filter out toxins and enhance oxygen levels, creating a fresher, more vibrant space.
Some great options are:
- Peace Lily: Eliminates toxins like benzene and formaldehyde, offering beauty and clean air.
- English Ivy: Perfect for humid spaces like your bathroom, combating mould and bacteria.
- Weeping Fig: Reduces indoor pollutants like xylene and toluene.
- Snake Plant: Excellent at filtering indoor air even at night, ideal for bedrooms.
- Spider Plant: Removes formaldehyde and xylene, while being safe for households with pets.
Enhance with Aromatherapy
Essential oils help set the perfect ambiance in your home. Diffuse essential oils such as lavender for calm, lemon for freshness, or eucalyptus for cleansing both physical air and emotional energy. Regularly use an oil diffuser to maintain a purified environment.
Add Healing Crystals for Deeper Energetic Cleansing
- Selenite: A crystal known for its high vibration, perfect for clearing blocked or stagnant energy.
- Clear Quartz: Amplifies energy and intentions, helping cleanse spaces energetically.
- Black Tourmaline: Grounds your space, absorbing negativity and promoting feelings of security.
- Amethyst: Promotes tranquillity and clarity, harmonizing your home or workspace.
Not sure where to place crystals in your home? Position them in corners and on windowsills to maximize their effects. This will create a protective and harmonious energy barrier around your home.
Refresh Your Yoga Mat
Your yoga mat is your sacred space—it deserves spring love too! Make sure to deep clean your mat according to its specific material (open-cell, closed-cell, cork, or PU).
Some natural yoga mat cleaners you might consider:
1. Vermont Soap’s Yoga Mat Cleaner
This cleaner is crafted from 100% natural and organic ingredients, making it safe and non-toxic for all water-safe surfaces, including yoga mats. It’s free from synthetic chemicals, artificial colours, fragrances, preservatives, alcohol, and detergents, ensuring a gentle yet effective clean.
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2. ASUTRA Yoga Mat Cleaner Spray (Peaceful Lavender)
Infused with essential oils, this cleaner not only cleans your mat but also provides aromatherapy benefits, leaving your mat smelling fresh without any slippery residue. Amazon
3. DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner
For a personalized touch, you can create your own yoga mat cleaner using simple, natural ingredients:
- Ingredients:
- 1 part witch hazel (alcohol-free) or white vinegar
- 3 parts filtered water
- 10–30 drops of tea tree essential oil (known for its antibacterial properties)
- Optional: Additional essential oils like lavender, peppermint, or eucalyptus for fragrance
- Instructions:
- Combine the witch hazel or vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
- Add the essential oils and shake well to mix.
- Spray the solution onto your mat and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Wipe down with a damp cloth and allow the mat to air dry completely before rolling it up.
This DIY method is both cost-effective and customizable to your scent preferences.
Regularly cleaning your yoga mat with natural solutions not only extends its lifespan but also ensures a fresh and inviting practice space.
2 | Clearing Your Body
Move, Cleanse, and Renew with Yoga
Yoga enhances the body’s natural detoxification systems, stimulating circulation, digestion, and stress relief. Beyond physical benefits, yoga also nurtures emotional well-being by helping release deeply held tensions and energetic blockages. And we’ve all got those, right?
With a regular practice, you can cultivate mindfulness, self-awareness, and resilience, empowering yourself to handle life’s challenges better. By integrating breath and movement, yoga encourages a steady flow of energy throughout your body, enhancing overall vitality and balance.
Circulation & Lymphatic Flow
- Sun Salutations: Gentle, rhythmic movements invigorate the cardiovascular system, boosting circulation and flushing toxins.
- Warrior Sequences: Build heat, strengthen muscles, and encourage blood flow.
- Gentle Twists (e.g., Revolved Chair, Supine Twist): Stimulate lymphatic drainage, support immunity, and release energy in the spine.
Digestive Fire
- Seated Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana): Great for massaging internal organs, promoting better digestion and nutrient absorption.
- Boat Pose (Navasana): Strengthens the core, activating abdominal muscles to aid digestion.
- Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana): Stimulates digestive organs, improving natural waste elimination.
Stress Reduction
- Legs-Up-The-Wall (Viparita Karani): Activates the parasympathetic nervous system for deep relaxation.
- Supported Child’s Pose (Balasana): Deeply relaxes muscles and reduces stress hormones.
- Yin Yoga: Gentle stretches release muscle tension, reducing stress and emotional buildup.
Pranayama for Deep Renewal
- Kapalabhati (Breath of Fire): Clears respiratory pathways, energizes the mind, and enhances lung capacity.
- Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing): Balances brain hemispheres, sharpens the mind, and reduces stress.
Spring Into a Cleansing Diet
Optimize your body’s detoxification process by thoughtfully choosing foods and supplements that support digestion, liver health, and immunity:
- Digestion-Friendly Herbal Tonics: Sip ginger, peppermint, fennel, or dandelion tea to soothe your digestive system and encourage detoxification.
- Liver-Supportive Foods:
- Leafy Greens: Rich in chlorophyll, aiding liver function and toxin elimination.
- Beets: Stimulate bile flow, helping the liver clear out toxins.
- Artichokes: Support bile production and promote liver regeneration.
- Immune-Enhancing Herbs:
- Echinacea: Strengthens immunity and fights inflammation.
- Elderberry: Packed with antioxidants to strengthen the immune system.
- Digestive Enzymes: Help break down food more efficiently, preventing bloating and promoting nutrient absorption.
- Probiotics: Replenish healthy gut bacteria, essential for digestive health, mood regulation, and immune support.
Integrating these nutritional choices helps foster optimal digestion and overall wellness.
3 | Clearing Your Mind
Go on a Digital Detox:
Social media and excessive screen time clutter our mental landscape, increasing anxiety and disrupting sleep. Reclaim your mental focus by using digital detox apps like:
- Opal: Friendly prompts and reminders to reduce app use.
- Forest: Gamified sessions that reward you with virtual trees as you maintain focus.
Journal for Emotional Wellbeing:
Journaling regularly helps clarify thoughts, process emotions, and release outdated beliefs and behaviours.
Need a good journal prompt? Try out the “Future Self Letter.” Write a short, supportive letter to yourself from the perspective of your future self, encouraging you to release what’s holding you back and step confidently into new possibilities.
Try Meditation & Candle Rituals:
Meditation clears mental fog and emotional clutter. Combine meditation with candle rituals by writing down old habits or negative patterns, then safely burning the paper to symbolize letting go of these energies.
Ready to quiet your mind? Try this calming, 10-minute guided meditation to clear mental clutter and invite tranquility.
Final Thoughts
This holistic approach to spring cleaning clears physical clutter, cleanses the body, and purifies the mind, creating room for fresh possibilities and renewed energy. When we consciously release what no longer serves us, we open doors to discover new versions of ourselves—lighter, clearer, and ready for growth. Embrace your spring reset with mindful intention, and welcome in a vibrant new season!
Special Event: A Breath of Fresh Air
Ready for a little spring awakening? Join Brandy on Saturday, April 12th, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, for a vibrant, energizing workshop designed to sweep away winter’s lingering vibes.
We’ll move, breathe, and meditate our way through a rejuvenating ‘deep clean’ for your mind, body, and spirit. Think of this as your personal “de-hibernation”—a playful yet powerful session that will clear the clutter and welcome the joyful freshness of spring.
Spots are limited, so grab your place and let’s refresh together!
Date: Saturday, April 12th
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Cost: $45 + HST
About Kyneret:
Kyneret has been practicing and teaching yoga for over a decade, with a specialization in Yin and Restorative Yoga. She has always been intrigued by the remarkable healing powers of yoga and all the emerging scientific research that supports it. Her journey as an instructor at Modo Yoga Maple began in 2012. In November 2017, she decided to set off on a nomadic travel adventure while working remotely and has since been active within the Modo community as a blog writer. When not writing, Kyneret is fully immersed in the daily adventures of travel life and actively seeks out as many yoga experiences as possible to further her knowledge and skills.