Kratom, found primarily in Southeastern Asia, has continued to enjoy a rise in U.S. popularity over the last few years. Derived from the Kratom tree, it can be ingested through a variety of means. This is including but not limited to powder, capsules or dried leaves. Kratom’s popularity however does not stem from the numerous ways it can be ingested. Instead, it comes from the numerous benefits it offers users. These may be- inducing a calm feeling, discomfort alleviation, and replicating the feeling of a weaker opioid.

Kratom’s beauty lies in its versatility and this is reinforced by the numerous types of veins and strains available. The best part about this is that no strain or vein is alike in their effects. Isn’t that fascinating? This is due to the alkaloid content in each strain. From that standpoint, the effect you are looking for will absolutely depend on the strain and dose. Theoretically, using bigger doses of red kratom would logically be perfect for deep relaxation, right? This isn’t always the case- sometimes larger doses can lead to the opposite effect expected. But, what if there’s a way to actually make the effects of kratom stronger without increasing the dose? Let’s talk about using kratom with yoga and meditation!

When we’re talking about kratom and relaxation, there are many ways to sit back and chill out by using red vein kratom! Sure, one of the purposes of red kratom is to relieve discomfort. You can also combine it with various practices in order to heighten relaxation! In the kratom community, people have discovered how to enhance red vein kratom’s potency when combined with meditation and yoga. For many, doing so creates a very pleasant, soothing state of mind after practicing it for some time. 

Kratom and Yoga | Kratom and Meditation

No one knows when yoga began but it has stuck with humanity, evolving with society as new practices are added as time goes on. This is why yoga is often recommended to help put one’s mind at ease. Yoga and meditation can definitely help with soreness, tension, and general discomfort. Apart from the physical manifestation of doing these practices, there is also the psychological and emotional aspect- yoga & meditation allow you to connect your body & soul can help you create a better outlook on life in general. Kratom red strains is popular for its relaxing effect, and combining it with your yoga exercises can help you enhance the benefits you derive from kratom and yoga. 

You could also switch things up and choose between the various red strains we offer. Or you can choose to make your own blend! If red is too strong for you, consider mixing it with other veins to make it just right! It requires a bit of experimenting, but that’s what makes it fun! Check out our guide on making homemade kratom blends here.

And just to make the experience more blissful, you can burn some incense and truly connect with yourself. 

Exploring Stagnant-strain syndrome

But hold on, there is one more thing we must touch on before you begin to live your best Kratom life! Stagnant strain syndrome refers to when your body gets so used to a particular strain, it begins to diminish its effect in your body. And a lot of longtime kratom users have experienced this but it is something first time users need to watch out for too. 

After taking one particular strain of kratom for a longer period of time, you may notice that the effects are fading, which could be a disappointment. Don’t blame this on the kratom! It’s actually your body adapting to the alkaloids present in that particular strain and it’s perfectly normal. We could go into detail, but just so we don’t bore you with science, you can learn more about stagnant-strain syndrome in one of our previous articles, which you can read in your own time here.

The next step you should take is make a small change in your usual kratom routine. Luckily, there’s a lot you can choose from when it comes to the various strains we offer. You may also find our pre-made blends just right, for example the GRH Kratom RELAX blend that comes in capsules and powder-form. Doing so will improve the potency of the effect so you don’t get discouraged and throw away your kratom.

Final thoughts 

Although kratom is great on its own, you may benefit from combining it with practices like the ones we mentioned above. Remember to eat something before taking kratom, as it may cause nausea that would ruin your blissful moments of relaxation.Since we’ve tried many strains and blends, you can check out our suggestions for choosing the best kratom for relaxation here.

And, to avoid kratom tolerance, you can take our quiz to learn which type would be best for your needs! Find out which product is perfect for you by doing the quiz here. 

Jasmin Weber

Jasmin Weber has been working in the kratom & CBD industry for 3 years with Grassroots Harvest and GRH Kratom. She regularly writes content for both the cannabis and kratom websites of these stores & can also be found featured on related sites around the web.