Falling asleep when you have an active mind, or what I call, Monkey Mind, isn’t so much about falling asleep as it is about relaxing (see my blog post Taming Your Monkey Mind). Too often when we can’t sleep, we become anxious about not sleeping and hyper-focused on falling asleep. This isn’t helpful. The reason is […]
Change is a normal part of life and a certain amount of change is expected. And, we humans have resilience and are hard-wired to adjust and rebalance to an ever-changing environment. It’s A Pressure-Cooker World But, nowadays we lead super fast-paced and stressful lives packed with responsibilities and demands. We’re constantly bombarded with information, enticements, distractions […]
In the northern hemisphere, March 20th marks the Spring or Vernal Equinox. Twice a year the earth’s equator crosses the center of the sun creating a day where daylight and night are approximately the same duration. Hence the term “equi,” which means equal in Latin. Those two days of “equal” night and day are called: 1) the spring […]
Cultivate and strengthen your meditation practice with subtle aromatherapy for meditation. Why People Meditate There are many ways to meditate and not all types of meditation are alike. It’s difficult to generalize because the intentions and methods differ so much. People meditate for various purposes. For example, to destress and relax, reflect and promotes personal […]
Aromatherapy offers wonderful all-natural plant-based options to reduce stress and promote rest and relaxation. Aromatherapy to reduce stress can be applied individually with a scented roll on or warm aromatic bath. Or it can be applied in a space such as the living or whole house to create a calmer, more relaxing atmosphere for everyone, even during the holidays.
Aromatherapy baths are a great way to relax and enjoy some personal pampering. Depending on the essential oils used, aromatherapy baths can treat the skin, improve circulation, transform moods and revitalize. With the right choice of high-quality essential oils used in the right way, an aromatic or aromatherapy bath can be healing and transformative. Learn which essential oils and carriers to use.