Some people include kava as part of a yoga routine — usually before a session, as part of warming up or settling in. Here's an honest look at what that involves.
What people report
Drinkers commonly describe physical relaxation and a calm, sociable mood, while remaining mentally present. Some people find that relaxed state makes stretching more comfortable, though this is subjective and varies from person to person.
What we're not going to claim
We're not going to claim kava rewires your brain, guarantees emotional transformation, or is necessary to get real benefit from a yoga practice. Yoga has its own well-documented value on its own terms; kava is, at most, something some people pair with it.
If you want to try it
Prepare a shell using our traditional preparation guide about thirty minutes before you plan to practice. Start with a modest amount, since feeling too relaxed before physical activity isn't what you want either.