Zen and Tonic

Having a chi crisis? In a yin slump? Elixir Tonics & Teas in West Hollywood, a Zen-correct boutique, offers everything to ease the body, mind and spirit. Co-owner Jeff Stein stocks the place with specialty teas, aromatherapy products and books to promote a physically and spiritually sound lifestyle. Plus, the master herbalist on staff can spot-check health deficiencies and recommend an herbal supplement to cure what ails. We stopped by to catalog the customers.

Elixir is located at 8612 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, (310) 657-9300, www.elixir.net.

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MARKUS MORGAN, 41, BEVERLY HILLS

Occupation: Regional manager for a linen company

Today’s cure: I’m having a drink for clarity. It’s called a Mind Over Muddle.

Thing that most knocks your chi out of line: Other people whose chi is out of line

An aromatherapy product named after you would smell like? Fresh gardenias

Favorite way to regain balance: Sitting on the beach watching the sun set

Healthy lifestyle? Yes

Biggest vice: Travel stress

Can you manage the lotus position? Yes

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RANDI SIEGEL, 32, SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Occupation: Talent manager

Today’s cure: I like to get the Lemon Flower Green Tea.

Thing that most knocks your chi out of line: Guy trouble and work pressures

An aromatherapy product named after you would smell like? A combination of vanilla and chocolate liqueur

Favorite way to regain balance: Elixir’s Depth Recharger tonic on a rainy day.

Healthy lifestyle? Yes, I work out and try to eat right. I also just got hooked on drinking green tea.

Biggest vice: Sunday football with beer and fried food

Can you manage the lotus position? No

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BONNIE NADELL, LATE 30S, HOLLYWOOD

Occupation: Literary agent

Today’s cure: I usually order this pink iced tea with ginseng.

Thing that most knocks your chi out of line: I don’t believe in that stuff, so it wouldn’t apply to me.

An aromatherapy product named after you would smell like? Again, I can’t imagine even buying anything like that, so I can’t even think of what it would smell like.

Favorite way to regain balance: Going to movies

Healthy lifestyle? Yes

Biggest vice: Chocolate

Can you manage the lotus position? Absolutely not!

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STEVE BOND, 43, SANTA ANA

Occupation: Media consultant

Today’s cure: I’m having a “Yin from the Cold” tonic because I got a cold yesterday.

Thing that most knocks your chi out of line: Lack of beauty

An aromatherapy product named after you would smell like? Sweet, man

Favorite way to regain balance: Travel

Healthy lifestyle? Very

Biggest vice: Lack of balance

Can you manage the lotus position? Yes