Have you ever thought about a way to exercise your brain? Well we know that our body’s benefits from exercise. Why not your brain? Many studies have shown that meditation has been proven very beneficial to the brain.
While you meditate, some people have trouble focusing and being still. One of the ways to solve this is with essential oil. Essential oils can help to calm the body and mind, to where meditation will become easier.
You need a scent that won’t make you fall asleep, but will be both soothing and intriguing so you can focus on the meditation. You want an aroma that is pleasing to your nose, and not overpowering and strong.
In a newsletter from Loving Essential Oil stated, “The practice of meditation helps us see our world in context. We realize that the past is behind us and cannot be changed. We can learn from it, but we can’t alter it. Similarly, the future is ahead of us and cannot be altered.
We can plan for it, but we can only act in the now. The present. That means that the best use of our time is to be attentive in this present moment. To do the best we can in this here and now.
The realization of this concept, and the active practicing of it, reduce anxiety and stress. We come to understand that getting agitated about the past does little good. We can’t change what happened. We can do our best to be better in the now.”
A list of individual essential oils that's beneficial for Meditation are :
Vetiver - has an aroma of Sweet, earthy, woody. It mixes well with Bergamot, Black Pepper, Patchouli, Rose Absolute, Sandalwood, and Ylang Ylang oils.
Lavender - has an aroma of Floral. It mixes well with Lemongrass, Peppermint, Marjoram, and Tea Tree oils.
Ylang Ylang - has an aroma of Pleasant, floral. It mixes well with Citrus Oils, Clove, Jasmine, Patchouli, and Rose.
Cedarwood - has an aroma of Warm, woodsy, balsamic. It mixes well with Cypress, Juniper, Rose, and Sandalwood oils.
Frankincense - has an aroma of Mild camphor and citrus. It mixes well with Balsam Fir Needle, Myrrh, Orange, and Sandalwood oils.
Chamomile - has an aroma of Intense sweet, delightful. It mixes well with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, and Tea Tree oils.
Patchouli - has an aroma of Musky, earthy. It mixes well with Cedarwood, Geranium, Lavender, and Lemongrass oils.
Sandalwood - has an aroma of Beautiful woodsy, sweet. It mixes well with Rose, Lavender, and Vetiver oils.
Some of the essential oil blends that can aid during your meditation by helping you to relax and peace:
Namaste Diffuser Blend - 2 drops Clary Sage, 2 drops Frankincense, 2 drops Sandalwood, 2 drops Orange
Inhale and Relax Blend - 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Cedarwood, 2 drops Clary Sage, 1 drop Vetiver
Inner Peace Diffuser Blend - 3 drops Rose, 2 drops Elemi, 2 drops Opoponax, 1 drop of Sandalwood
Grounding Meditation Diffuser Blend - 4 drops Sandalwood, 3 drops Bergamot, 2 drops Patchouli
Spiritual Meditation Diffuser Blend - 2 drops Cedarwood, 3 drops Palo Santo, 3 drops Sandalwood
Cleansing Meditation Diffuser Blend - 2 drops Frankincense, 2 drops Sage, 2 drops Vetiver
Meditation Relaxation Diffuser Blend - 3 drops Lavender, 3 drops Neroli, 2 drops Ylang Ylang
Meditation Clarity Diffuser Blend - 1 drop Cedarwood, 3 drops Neroli
Self-Awareness Meditation Diffuser Blend - 4 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Myrrh, 3 drops Elemi
Meditation Support Diffuser Blend - 4 drops Sandalwood, 4 drops Cedarwood, 2 drops Cistus
Positive Energy Meditation Blend - 3 drops Palo Santo, 3 drops Cedarwood, 2 drops Juniper Berry
Frankincense Meditation Blend - 4 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Helichrysum, 2 drops Sweet Orange
Breath Meditation Blend - 8 drops May Chang, 7 drops Lavender, 5 drops Pine, 5 drops Basil
If you just use the individual oils and don't have the number of drops to use, so remember to go by the number of drops your diffuser recommends and add them evenly up to the closest number that matches your diffuser.
Always remember essential oils can never take the experience a medical professional has. With that being said, I’ll see you next week where I will continue with diffusing essential oils
Disclaimer
The information on Essential Oils by Christel is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be substituted for the advice provided by your doctor or other health care professional.
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