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The upper three Chakras could be described as the thinking Chakras. They deal with our conscious mental processes and the subconscious world of dreams, and they help to define our goals and aspirations for the future. Spirit of Humanity The upper three Chakras control some of the most important human processes. The power to dream, … Read moreEnergy: Understanding the Upper Chakras
The Heart Chakra is located at the level of the heart on the spine and corresponds to the element air. This Chakra is the centre of love and being, the source of harmony that balances the upper three Chajras and the lower three Chakras. In the body the Heart Chakra governs the thymus gland, the … Read moreEnergy: Understanding the Balancing Chakra
Aromatherapy oils can make the process of toning and detoxing your body more enjoyable and beneficial. If you increase the amount of exercise you do to tone muscles and get rid of cellulite, oils with muscles-relaxing qualities such as lavender and chamomile are worth using. Oils that stimulate circulation to ensure good blood flow and … Read moreAromatherapy: Oils for Toning and Detox
You’ve booked your holiday and now you need to decide what to take in your essential oil first aid kit. Experience will probably have shown you where you tend to have problems when you travel. If you are prone to digestive upsets when eating out abroad, take a stomach settling oil such as peppermint or … Read moreAromatherapy: Using Oils on Holiday
The aphrodisiac qualities of certain essential oils have been recognised for centuries by numerous different cultures. These fragrances can have a profound influence on your emotions, helping you to relax and producing uplifting and warming effects on both your mood and libido. Vaporisers and Incense The easiest and most effective way to use essential oils … Read moreAromatherapy: Creating a Sensual Mood
The lower three Chakras could be described as the ‘feeling’ Chakras. They govern instinctive and emotional behaviour, including sexuality and sensuality. They are the ‘body’ Chakras, concerned with your wellbeing through digestion, sex, social interaction and by keeping your body going through the routines of work and daily life. The Basic Needs in Life As … Read moreEnergy: Understanding the Lower Chakras
Fragrance can have a profound effect on your mood and state of mind. Scent molecules are registered by olfactory receptors in your nose, which connect directly to your brain’s emotion-controlling limbic system. Aromatherapy Moods Aromatherapy can perk us up when we’re feeling down, calm our nerves when we’re feeling tense, perhaps before an important meeting … Read moreAromatherapy: Oils to Enhance Your Mood
Many people’s first experiences with aromatherapy are for relaxation, using bath oils or scented candles. You’ll soon realise that as well as easing tension, aromatherapy can help to prevent stress from building up in the first place. Choosing the right oils In order to relax fully with aromatherapy, it’s important to pick the right oils … Read moreAromatherapy: Using Oils for Relaxation
One of the most useful ways of benefiting from essential oils is to use them to cope with situations involving anxiety and stress. Many of the flowery and woody oils have calming and pain-relieving effects that help ease tension and worry. Instant de-stressor Calming oils encourage the body to relax, which is essential as your … Read moreAromatherapy: Understanding Calming Oils
The skin is highly sensitive to temperature, being like a physiological thermometer. It reacts to cold by erecting hair to trap warmth and shivers to increase blood circulation. Aromatherapy oils can produce feelings of warmth and reduce the need for goose bumps. Oils made from resins, such as benzoin, frankincense and myrrh, and spicy oils, … Read moreAromatherapy: Understanding Warming Oils