This GMO Live Rosin Jam from Kaizen Extracts tasted of diesel and wet wood chips—and I mean that in a good way. I felt like I was vaporizing an abandoned Volvo that had been reclaimed by Mother Earth. It was the opening salvo in an immensely pleasurable high that masked all physical pain, and promoted a warm sense of calm and good humor. In essence, Kaizen Extracts has crafted an indica leaning hybrid that is plenty powerful, especially in the area of pain relief. Its analgesic qualities became clear after my chronic shoulder pain disappeared, and it then continued to perform admirably for an impromptu yoga session.

Though I should say that at first I thought I was going to spiral into the deepest recesses of my couch and remain there for the remainder of my life. This high came on like a heavy blanket that was knitted with love by your favorite grandma. I felt cosmically nurtured and at peace, but also very unable to move or do anything resembling productivity. I felt very content lying there, petting my dog and binge watching the second season of some college cheerleading docuseries on Netflix. When I had my fill of teenage angst, I vaped some more GMO and entered into a state of quiet tranquility. This is also a good choice for mindfulness, as I was able to settle into a 20-minute meditation session before I rolled right into yoga. I was able to go deeper than usual, and my shoulder gave me no trouble. To my lasting surprise.

Seeing as relaxation is the name of this game with this concentrate, I decided to double down and walk to the local Chinese massage parlor for a long overdue massage. I was so content and high while walking to the parlor that I must have resembled that meme of Leonardo DiCaprio where he is walking down a city street and swinging his arms with a huge smile on his face.

The massage, to say the least, was heavenly. Even when one of the massage therapists decided to answer his old-school razor phone and have a prolonged conversation in Mandarin. Normally that would annoy me, but I was so damn at peace with myself that I could hardly pay it any mind at all. When the massage was over, they had to peel me off that reclining chair with a man-sized spatula. That’s how relaxed I was, and I walked home in a daze of calm. More of a prolonged float than a walk really.

“ I was so damn at peace with myself that I could hardly pay it any mind at all.”

So needless to say, for rest and recuperation, this gets top honors. Just don’t expect to get much done after vaping this GMO Live Rosin Jam from Kaizen Extracts. It’s a bit of a schedule clearer, so keep that in mind, but it’s perfect for lazy Sundays or playing hooky. While it delivers a heavy-headed buzz that eventually overtakes the body, one can stay surprisingly focused with this long-lasting high. When I got back from my massage, I started watching a French TV show with English subtitles, and the fact that I was able to follow the plot and read along meant I was not getting that foggy-brain sensation that heavy indicas can sometimes deliver.

Perfect for yoga retreats, spa days, and post-workout recoveries, this concentrate is one I will keep in the arsenal. Probably best for the experienced smoker seeking a cerebral high, expect an experience full of powerful insight and reliable pain relief.: