Scents to Complement Your Practice
What are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds extracted from plants. They have been used throughout history for beauty treatment, massage, aromatherapy, food preparation, and religious ceremonies. What are the emotions that arise when you catch a whiff of cinnamon? How about the smell of an old library book? There is clearly a very strong connection between our olfactory system and the mind. In today's age of hustle and bustle, essential oils are commonly utilized to facilitate emotional wellbeing via aromatic diffusion or massage. They are widely available and viewed as an adjunctive resource to promote balanced and healthy lifestyles. Below are some of the most popular essential oils that can enhance your yoga practice.
Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds extracted from plants. They have been used throughout history for beauty treatment, massage, aromatherapy, food preparation, and religious ceremonies. What are the emotions that arise when you catch a whiff of cinnamon? How about the smell of an old library book? There is clearly a very strong connection between our olfactory system and the mind. In today's age of hustle and bustle, essential oils are commonly utilized to facilitate emotional wellbeing via aromatic diffusion or massage. They are widely available and viewed as an adjunctive resource to promote balanced and healthy lifestyles. Below are some of the most popular essential oils that can enhance your yoga practice.
Lavender
In search of calm and relaxation? Diffuse lavender as you practice your asanas or put a few drops on a towel and place it over your eyes during Savasana. Let the soothing scent of lavender ease your mind into the now.
In search of calm and relaxation? Diffuse lavender as you practice your asanas or put a few drops on a towel and place it over your eyes during Savasana. Let the soothing scent of lavender ease your mind into the now.
Wild Orange
If you are looking for a scent that lifts your spirit and energizes yours soul, you have found it! Dabble wild orange onto your yoga apparel right before asana practice and let the playful and joyful energetics push your sense of adventure.
If you are looking for a scent that lifts your spirit and energizes yours soul, you have found it! Dabble wild orange onto your yoga apparel right before asana practice and let the playful and joyful energetics push your sense of adventure.
AromaTouch®
AromaTouch® is a unique blend of basil, grapefruit, cypress, marjoram, peppermint, and lavender. Collectively these oils facilitate releases muscle tension and soothes irritated tissues. AromaTouch® is a great choice to use after yoga practice for a gentle self-massage. Show your body some love!
AromaTouch® is a unique blend of basil, grapefruit, cypress, marjoram, peppermint, and lavender. Collectively these oils facilitate releases muscle tension and soothes irritated tissues. AromaTouch® is a great choice to use after yoga practice for a gentle self-massage. Show your body some love!
Balance
If you love the feeling of tranquility associated with being surrounded by a lush forest landscape this blend is for you. Balance is a grounding aroma created by a combination of spruce, Ho Wood, frankincense, and blue tansy with fractionated coconut oil. Diffuse Balance when you practice to center the wandering mind.
If you love the feeling of tranquility associated with being surrounded by a lush forest landscape this blend is for you. Balance is a grounding aroma created by a combination of spruce, Ho Wood, frankincense, and blue tansy with fractionated coconut oil. Diffuse Balance when you practice to center the wandering mind.
Interested in purchasing essential oils to complement your practice? Please visit http://mydoterra.com/somasenseyoga or send me a message if you have any questions.
There are many different essential oil products on the market. Be an informed consumer and take the opportunity to explore what works for you. I am a consumer of Doterra based on personal experiences with the quality and effectiveness of their products.
There are many different essential oil products on the market. Be an informed consumer and take the opportunity to explore what works for you. I am a consumer of Doterra based on personal experiences with the quality and effectiveness of their products.
*** It is important to understand that essential oils are not meant for everyone and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health conditions. If you have health issues managed by a physician, it is wise to consult with them prior to beginning use of essential oils.