Seven Scents for Increased Peace

I have long been a believer in the healing properties of aromatherapy. Just like a certain scent can trigger a strong memory, select scents can also serve us to regulate moods.

Recently, I’ve been enjoying several scent related items stored in my desk to assist in creating the appropriate ‘type of peace’ I need at the moment.

 Some examples are:

1.       Aveda composition oils.
I have both the calming and energizing oils. Before I give a presentation at work, I help myself to whichever version best suits that moment and rub some on my wrists, temples and even right under my nose.

A few drops helps shift my energy and away I go. (These also make great gifts!)

These oils are good for your body, scalp and bath. They are basically ’put these anywhere’ oils.

2.      AuraCacia Aromatherapy Mist
This brand name creates great mists and essential oils.

But right now I’m stocking the Awakening mist in Eucalyptus Harvest scent.So light weight and refreshing, a few pumps of this on my face and even if the coffee hasn’t kicked in, I’m feeling more on top of things.

I also like the mist medium to spritz over yoga students during savasana – of course I don’t use the Awakening fragrance then!

3.      Wyndmere Essential Oils
Essential oils are the backbone of almost every other scent medium listed here. They are usually as distillation obtained directly from the plant so the resulting liquid captures the true scent ”essence” the plant has to offer.

You can use essential oils by themselves as a concentrated fragrance.

(Be careful if you have sensitive skin. Do a small test drop first. Also only a very small amount is needed if applying directly to the body as these  oils are so strong.)

You can also add several drops of one or more scents into almost any bath or body product of choice to customize your scent. Which brings me to…    find four more scent-ual pleasures here at www.perfectpeaceyoga.org.