To be more exact, come on baby light myInsens!

Some people get a whiff of incense, and it instantly transports them to a Catholic church and communion. Not me, though – every time I smell incense it takes me back to my youth and gives me a little chuckle. I grew up with older brothers whose bedroom and cars always smelled like incense. Little did I know at the time that they were trying to cover up the smell of something that is now legal in a few states. I just thought this exotic air freshener went hand-in-hand with rock music, long hair, and rebellion.

Now, thanks to the incredible folks at myInsens, burning incense has taking on a whole new meaning for me. I have found another soothing element to add to my meditation and yoga routine – the intoxicating aromas from myInsens. Just as my breath keeps me grounded and mindful during my yoga practice, now my nose gets to exercise its discerning sense of smell as the aromas guide my mind to a place of stillness to invoke a sense of calm and a feeling of bliss. Pretty cool stuff from a skinny little stick that you light on fire!

So what makes myInsens so special?

1)      This holistic incense uses natural oils and materials, is fair-traded, and is hand rolled in villages in India. A percentage of sales of myInsens goes back to the villages that make the incense.

2)      Need a little boost of enthusiastic energy? Light up a mySpark stick – a mash-up (or should I say roll-up) of patchouli oil, halmaddi, and sandalwood that will revitalize and leave you feeling steady, ready, focused, and more alive than any cup of Starbucks ever will. You’ll find a variety of scents designed to inspire mental balance, provide quiet contemplation, invoke joy, or leave you feeling calm, balanced, and serene. I haven’t tried this aroma yet, but they even have one called mySensuality that is said to arouse your bodily appetites (ooh la la la).

3)      When your incense arrives, it comes in this elegant black velvet box that looks like something you would pull a Tiffany diamond bracelet from! Inside the box, the incense is carefully wrapped to protect it and preserve the freshness. You’ll be delighted to find that  an awesome wooden incense holder (that also serves as an ash catcher) is already included, as well as easy to follow instructions. Each box includes 24 eight-inch sticks that each burn for 60 minutes. I have to give the folks over at myInsens kudos on their packaging – it’s really smart and classy and makes a really nice gift to give.

4)      FREE SHIPPING! When you order myInsens, there is never a shipping fee for domestic orders.

5)      Rather than listen to me babble on, watch myIncens founder Kaivan Dave tell the story behind the making of their incense.

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Take the My Signature Scent Quiz Challenge!

As I write this post, I’m burning a stick of myMantra and can attest to the fact that it has not only uplifted and inspired my mental spirit, but also kept me focused.

I also was given a pretty good laugh when I took their My Signature Scent quiz. After answering a few random questions, the mighty incense gods deigned “My Signature Scent” to be….mySensuality! Guess I’m going to have to ask the hubs to get me some of that for my birthday.

Take the My Signature Scent Quiz Challenge

and Enter to WIN your very own box of myInsens!

Just head on over to the myInsens website and check out all the different scents they offer and then leave a comment below to let me know what scent is calling your nose. For extra fun, take the My Signature Scent quiz yourself and see if it matches up to what you originally selected. The winner will be randomly selected on March 11 at 11:11 EST and will receive one box and one refill of their choice. Contest is open to U.S. residents.

If you are feeling a little extra love in your heart, be sure to follow myInsens on Twitter @myInsens and Facebook and spread the spark about this aromatic giveaway by copying and pasting this message in whatever social media lights your fire.

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Light your spirit, light your senses, light myInsens!

Couldn’t resist a little vintage Doors live from the Hollywood Bowl back in 1968!

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