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Welcome Emotions and the essential oils as it can get overwhelming as a beginner.
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WHY ESSENTIAL OILS
A natural option such as essential oils are not everyone's first thought when considering how to support how they feel. However essential oils bring us the ability to experience less or more of feelings making them a powerful tool to enhance our life. Despite being used since ancient times they are now gaining popularity again as the natural choice. With the right guidance you too can benefit from these wonderful natural tools to enhance mind and body.
Key Reasons To Use Essential Oils:
- Fast Acting
- Convenient
- Natural
- Safe
- Effective
- Cost Effective
SUPPORTING BODY
We can use essential oils to support and soothe our emotions. Their unique properties create a response within both our body and mind.
For our body essential oil have the ability to bring support. They can be calming and soothing or in contrast they can promote invigorating and energising feelings depending on which oils you choose – pretty amazing right!
SUPPORTING MIND
Aroma is an amazing tool for our mind it can support us by slowing facing thought, give focus and even triggering memories. To consider just how powerful aroma is let’s consider a memory related to smell, you may have some too. I will give you an example the aroma fresh baked bread evokes the feeling of a cosy home. In the same way, Lavender the memory of Gran. Each will be unique to you and your memory.
WHICH OIL?
How do you find out which oil to use when you are not an expert? Top tip you don't need to be.
For everyone who get started with oils with us we are on hand to answer questions and queries ongoing. Furthermore we host advanced oil classes including a certification for account holders too.
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Not yet have an account? then there are still many ways to discover the oils to support you. Firstly you can ask me Click here or read on to hear the oils I have found supportive for myself and those around me for supporting emotions.
WHAT IF THE FIRST OIL DOESNT WORK?
This can happen it could be a matter of biodiversity. Simply meaning our genetics play a part if our body’s response to an essential oils. Let’s look at Lavender essential oil known for promoting rest and relaxation but did you know it can also be energizing? You may think okay that’s odd – I would have said so 3years back too but if natural make will not be identical to all people. For example if a Greek man and Irish lady both tried Lavender both may have a completely different experience. In the case of lavender most people experience soothing and calming effects and in a small number often people who are high energy they can have an invigorating experience.
So what do we do? Starting by trying a commonly used essential oils is a great place to start for support BUT it’s not the only oil that can help as there are many with supportive properties. So if Lavender was not the oil that is supportive for you we try another. Most people find lavender very supportive however for me personally I find Vetiver is my favourite and those with high energy prefer Wild Orange.
#GRIEF
The emotions of grief are multi layered and each of us will experience this journey differently.
The Key Essential Oils:
Each of these oils/oil blends I have personally found supportive and I have seen them benefit countless others too.
Other Oils to Consider: Peace (the reassuring blend)
dōTERRA Console
doTERRA Console was designed to help promote feelings of comfort and hope — particularly in times when consolation is needed.
A beautiful blend of floral and tree essential oil is one of six oils in the Aromatics System intended to soothe and manage emotions. When used in combination with other oils in the System, Console helps promote overall well-being and emotional stability.
USES
- Apply over the heart morning and night as a reminder to be patient with healing and to think positive thoughts.
- Place a few drops of the blend on your shirt collar or scarf to keep the scent with you as you go about your day.
- Place a drop or two on your yoga mat and enjoy the comforting aroma while you stretch, breathe, and pose.
- Promotes feelings of comfort and hope
dōTERRA Console - My Personal Experience
Console the comforting blend has not been an oil I have found appealing in the past when not grieving. This changed dramatically when I experienced grief. I would take an inhale from the bottle and feel very drawn to the aroma and found it promoted a soothing feeling. My favourite way to benefit from the sweet soothing aroma of Console was to add the oil to an inhaler which was easy to use and carry with me for when I needed it the most.
Read more about Grief Click Here
Vetiver Vetiveria zizanioides
Due to Vetiver’s calming, grounding effects, it is an ideal oil to use in massage therapy. It can also be used before bedtime to promote a soothing environment.
USES
- Fill the bath tub with warm water and add a couple of drops of Vetiver essential oil the water for deep relaxation.
- Apply to bottom of feet before bedtime to help promote a restful environment before sleep.
- Use after a day of standing as part of a soothing massage.
- Blend with Lavender, doTERRA Serenity or doTERRA Balance to promote calmness and a grounding effect.
dōTERRA Vetiver - My Personal Experience
When we knew lockdown was coming and Covid case were being talked about happening around us my anxious feelings were growing. I was finding it really difficult to concentrate with my over thinking. Thank goodness for natural solutions. I reached for my Vetiver and on this occasion I used the cup and inhale method to inhale deeply and I applied the remainder of the drop behind my ears.
The natural properties on Vetiver were the perfect support for me helping me slow my thought and finding a more grounded and centred feeling and carry on with the tasks of the day.
Bergamot Citrus bergamia
Bergamot is also unique among citrus oils because of its ability to be both uplifting and calming. Bergamot has been used for hundreds of years to promote calm and rejuvenate the complexion. Bergamot is frequently used in massage therapy for its calming benefits to the skin.
USES
- Mix with Fractionated Coconut Oil for a soothing massage oil.
- Apply to the skin while showering and enjoy its purifying skin benefits.
dōTERRA Bergamot Blend - My Personal Experience
There are two ways I like to use Bergamot for myself firstly inhaling directly from the bottle and secondly by adding a drop to tea to turn it into earl grey.
For me Bergamot is especially supportive when I have low mood or stressful feeling. As with all citrus oils "sunshine oils" we say in our house because they have an uplifting effect on mood just the sunshine. Bergamot is sometime called "hug in a bottle" because of the soothing reassuring feeling that it promotes.
Balance
The fresh and woody aroma of Balance is a perfect go-to-oil when you need a little harmony in your life. Spruce, Ho Wood, Frankincense, Blue Tansy, and Blue Chamomile blend perfectly with Fractionated Coconut Oil to offer an enticing fragrance that, when applied topically, promote calm, relaxation, and well-being.
USES
- Apply Balance to neck and wrists to help promote feelings of calm.
- Combine Balance with Epsom salts in a warm bath for relaxation.
- Use to help create a calm environment when meditating or practicing yoga.
- Apply to the bottom of feet to promote feelings of balance throughout the day.
- Apply topically before bed to steady yourself and promote peaceful dreams.
dōTERRA Balance Blend - My Personal Experience
I first experienced "the Grounding blend" Balance when I trained in AromaTouch Massage several years ago. Part of the training was to enjoy the experience of the massage to. It is an incredible experience designed to "bring your body into balance" and I felt incredibly relaxed afterwards.
My experience of using Balance is of it helping me find a sense of calm and relaxation. The name is perfect as it evokes a sense of harmony.
Balance
The fresh and woody aroma of Balance is a perfect go-to-oil when you need a little harmony in your life. Spruce, Ho Wood, Frankincense, Blue Tansy, and Blue Chamomile blend perfectly with Fractionated Coconut Oil to offer an enticing fragrance that, when applied topically, promote calm, relaxation, and well-being.
USES
- Apply Balance to neck and wrists to help promote feelings of calm.
- Combine Balance with Epsom salts in a warm bath for relaxation.
- Use to help create a calm environment when meditating or practicing yoga.
- Apply to the bottom of feet to promote feelings of balance throughout the day.
- Apply topically before bed to steady yourself and promote peaceful dreams.
dōTERRA Balance Blend - My Personal Experience
I first experienced "the Grounding blend" Balance when I trained in AromaTouch Massage several years ago. Part of the training was to enjoy the experience of the massage to. It is an incredible experience designed to "bring your body into balance" and I felt incredibly relaxed afterwards.
My experience of using Balance is of it helping me find a sense of calm and relaxation. The name is perfect as it evokes a sense of harmony.
Air
This minty, invigorating blend has a calming and soothing effect when applied topically. Air is enriched with a combination of oils meant to help cool and enliven the body, providing you with feelings of clear airways.
USES
- Calms the senses.
- Promotes feelings of clear airways.
- Combine with Epsom salts in a warm bath for a soothing sensation.
- Add three drops to shower floor.
- Use topically before outdoor activity.
dōTERRA Balance Blend - My Personal Experience
I first experienced "the Grounding blend" Balance when I trained in AromaTouch Massage several years ago. Part of the training was to enjoy the experience of the massage to. It is an incredible experience designed to "bring your body into balance" and I felt incredibly relaxed afterwards.
My experience of using Balance is of it helping me find a sense of calm and relaxation. The name is perfect as it evokes a sense of harmony.