Mother Nature's Balms for Seasonal Stress and Anxiousness
Though it really may be the most wonderful time of year, all those holiday to-dos, to-buys, and to-make-absolutely-perfects can leave even the most festive among us feeling more wary than merry. But not to worry...Mother Nature's got us covered!
This issue of Authentic Essentials Three Sixty-Five is brimming with simple suggestions and aromatic solutions for easing tension, creating calm and dealing with everyday stress. Keep calm and read on!
RITUAL REFUGE
EVERY DAY, GO-TO SOLUTIONS FOR CREATING CALM
Tension Tamer – Calming Neck Massage Blend
Ingredients
•5 drops Peppermint
•5 drops Organic Lavender
•3 drops Eucalyptus
•3 drops Rosemary
•Massage Oil
•15 ml. Empty Amber Bottle
Directions
1. Add Authentic Oils to empty bottle.
2. Fill with Massage Oil and swirl to combine.
So Long Stress Bath Salt Soak
Ingredients
•5 drops Sandalwood
•5 drops Clary Sage
•3 drops REFUGE Calming Blend
•¼ Cup Epsom Salt
•¼ Cup Sea Salt
•¼ Cup Baking Soda
Directions
1.Add all ingredients to a glass bowl and mix to combine.
2.Add to warm bath.
REFLEXOLOGY 101
HEALING HOME THERAPY
Reflexology is an all-natural, alternative form of therapy that originated with the ancient Chinese.
The methodology is based on the principle that our head, hands, feet and stomach all have specific 'reflex' points that are internally linked to various parts of our body. Stimulating reflex points is believed to stimulate the energy pathways that help bring healing.
Try a simple hand massage utilizing Authentic Oils and the reflex points on the wrists and palms to help reduce emotional stress and aid in sleep and relaxation.
Reflex Point 1 – The Wrist
From the base of the palm, measure down the width of two fingers to the point where two large veins branch in the wrist. To massage, place your thumb against the point and press with firm pressure. Massage the point while maintaining pressure. Repeat on the opposite wrist.
Reflex Point 2 – The Palm
On the inside of the palm, trace a line down from the connection of the middle and index fingers to just below the thumb. The point lies on the fleshy area just inside and below the thumb. To massage, press the thumb of one hand on the reflex point on the other hand, and slowly bend then straighten the massaging thumb. Maintain gentle pressure and repeat the motion 10 times. Repeat on the opposite hand.
Holy Hands Stress-Less Massage Lotion
Ingredients
•10 drops Sandalwood
•6 drops Frankincense
•6 drops Organic Lavender
•6 oz. Hand & Body Lotion
•Glass jar with air-tight lid
Directions
1. Place Hand & Body Lotion in glass jar.
2. Add essential oils and mix to combine.
Mind Over Matter Tension Massage Oil
Ingredients
•5 drops Peppermint
•5 drops Organic Lavender
•5 drops Organic Frankincense
•Massage Oil
•15 ml. Empty Amber Bottle
Directions
1. Add Authentic Oils to empty bottle.
2. Fill with Massage Oil and swirl to combine.
NAMASTE NOW
BLEND AROMATHERAPY + YOGA FOR A BALANCED BODY AND MIND
A regular yoga practice can assist with reducing stress, anxiousness and tension. Add the additional benefits of aromatherapy and increase those benefits exponentially!
Apply your favorite yoga blend topically before a session (on the back of the neck, soles of the feet, shoulders, inside the forearms and on the chest over the heart) and diffuse blends during each practice.
Dhyana Meditation Roll-On Bend
Ingredients
•1 drop Organic Frankincense
•1 drop Organic Lavender
•1 drop CORE Balancing Blend
•Carrier Oil
•.05 oz. Clear Roll-On Bottle
Directions
1.Add Authentic Oils to roll-on bottle.
2.Fill with Carrier Oil and swirl to combine.
Breath of Life Roll-On Recipe for Yoga
Ingredients
•1 drop BREATHE DEEP
•1 drop Ravintsara
•1 drop Peppermint
•Carrier Oil
•.05 oz. Clear Roll
-On Bottle
Directions
1.Add Authentic Oils to roll-on bottle.
2.Fill with Carrier Oil and swirl to combine.
Favorite Diffuser Blends for Yoga and Meditation
•10 drops CORE + 10 drops Organic Lavender + 5 drops Organic Frankincense
•10 drops REFUGE + 10 drops Clary Sage + 10 drops Jasmine
•10 drops Organic Orange + 5 Drops Organic Geranium + 5 drops BREATHE DEEP + 5 drops Ravintsara
LOVE FOR THE LITTLES
REST AND RELAXATION REMEDIES FOR KIDS AND PETS
Sleep Tight Roller-Ball Blend for Toddlers to Teens
Ingredients
•1 drop Organic Lavender
•1 drop Roman Chamomile
•1 drop REFUGE Calming Blend
•Carrier Oil
•.05 oz. Clear Roll-On Bottle