Exploring the Connection Between Cannabis and Yoga

Two Ancient Tools for Modern Routines

Yoga and cannabis have each been used for centuries in different cultures. Today, people more and more are exploring how to integrate them into personal rituals that support presence, movement, and relaxation. At All Good, we’re interested in how cannabis and wellness practices can coexist respectfully and intentionally.

Mindful Consumption and Movement

Some consumers report that small doses of calming cannabis can create a sense of ease that supports gentle movement practices like yoga or stretching. It’s not about zoning out — it’s about tuning in. That’s why mindful use and listening to your body always comes first.

Choosing the Right Product Before Practice

For those interested in exploring this connection, choosing the right product is key. Many people prefer low-dose edibles, tinctures, or a few puffs of a gentle strain. Fast-acting edibles may help create a balanced and measured experience, while some prefer the ritual of tea or aromatherapy with cannabis terpenes. Always start low and go slow, especially when movement and balance are involved.

Creating Personal Rituals

Whether at home or in a future class setting, combining cannabis with yoga is something more people are exploring in their own way. For some, that looks like stretching after an edible. For others, it means journaling after a quiet meditation session. The beauty is in the personalization — there’s no one way to approach it.

Meet Shannon Riley

All Good co-founder Shannon Riley has been teaching yoga for over 20 years with a focus on the use of plants and yoga for women’s health. Shannon has taught Cannabis Yoga in New York City for the past 5 years everywhere from the beach to hotel rooftops. She will offer her Yin Yoga classes at All Good Cannabis Dispensary, subscribe to our email list for updates on classes.

Try This: A Gentle At-Home Cannabis + Yoga Gratitude Practice

Looking to explore this connection at home? Here’s a simple, low-key ritual:

• Light a candle or some calming incense
• Consume a what you would consider a small, measured dose of your preferred cannabis product
• Sit in Butterfly pose with your knees bent and feet together
• Take a DEEP inhale, on the exhale slowly walk your hands forward trying to keep a flat back
• Once you can’t go any further, round the spine, let the head drop, and let your entire body feel like it’s melting towards the floor
• Begin to repeat the words “thank you” ten times – out loud is most effective!
• Now focus on where you feel tension the most, internalize the words thank you while you tell that body part to melt. Just acknowledging and allowing the body to feel safe to relax helps in this process.
• Stay here for up to 3 minutes. Continue to tell different body parts to melt.
• Very slowly roll up the spine to come out of the pose
• Sitting up tall, bring your legs to sit cross legged, bring your arms to a V shape with your hands in fists and thumbs out.
• Think of someone you love that you are so grateful for. See them in your mind’s eye and give them a great big thank you! for being you.
• Notice the beautiful feeling of gratitude in their presence. Know that this feeling is accessible to you at any time.
• After you’ve said your thank yous, slowly come down to Savasana laying on your back to rest.
• Close your session with a short journaling reflection noticing any changes in your body and mind.

This kind of short intentional practice with plants and yoga can help turn a stressful day moment into a meaningful pause — especially in the busy urban life of Brooklyn.

Is Cannabis Right for Your Practice?

Not everyone finds cannabis helpful for movement — and that’s okay. Factors like strain type, dosage, time of day, and personal mood all matter. If you’re curious, experiment slowly and always prioritize your comfort and safety. Movement, like cannabis, is a personal journey.

Conclusion

At All Good, we’re here to support safe, intentional use and open conversations about how cannabis fits into wellness journeys. As we grow, so will our opportunities to explore this connection through education, community, and shared experiences — all rooted right here in Flatbush.