Energy: Chakras and the Planes

As subtle energy centres, the Chakras have effects on your being across a range of levels. On the physical plane, the Chakras influence your endocrine system and your health, especially through the Root Chakra. The stomach Chakra is particularly connected with the etheric plane, which is concerned with the distribution of energy. This Chakra helps … Read moreEnergy: Chakras and the Planes

Aromatherapy: Oils for Waking your Mind

The most common causes of mental fatigue are overwork and stress, which can make your mind feel deadened by too much stimulation. This often results from studying for exams, working long hours, a chaotic home life, or just performing repetitive tasks. Temporary Solutions Apart from taking regular breaks to avoid overworking your mind, essential oils … Read moreAromatherapy: Oils for Waking your Mind

Aromatherapy: Oils for Easing Loneliness

Many people actively seek solitude, enjoying the space to be in touch with themselves to formulate new ideas and find inner peace. Loneliness on the other hand is a state of isolation where a person is unable to be in touch with others and feels alone even when there are other people around. Benefits of … Read moreAromatherapy: Oils for Easing Loneliness

Energy: Understanding Chakra Deities

The Chakra system represents the energies of the physical body, the emotions, the intellect and the spirit. The positive qualities ascribed to the different Chakras such as love, intuition, and courage are also attributed to Hindu deities. By learning about the different deities associated with the Chakras, you can discover how to promote their positive … Read moreEnergy: Understanding Chakra Deities

Aromatherapy: Oils for Easing Grief

Grief is a very difficult emotion to deal with. It must, however, be expressed to be resolved. The most frequent features of grief are psychological distress and anxiety, often resulting in outbursts of crying and anguish. Grief brings up feelings of loss and sometimes regret if there are issues left over that can never now … Read moreAromatherapy: Oils for Easing Grief

Energy: Discovering the Chakra Symbols

The seven major Chakras have various symbols, derived from their many correspondences, and by introducing these to your meditations you can develop your powers of visualisation and grasp better control of your own energies. The rich symbolism of the Chakras crosses over into many other disciplines, such as astrology. For example, elemental and planetary associations … Read moreEnergy: Discovering the Chakra Symbols

Aromatherapy: Oils for All the Family

Aromatherapy has recently started to become increasingly popular with all age groups. Children and grandparents alike adore the fresh, fruity fragrance of mandarin, and the whole family will certainly appreciate the decongestant power of eucalyptus. To gradually build up your own aromatherapy medicine chest, choose a wide range of oils to treat health and first … Read moreAromatherapy: Oils for All the Family

Energy: Exploring the Lower Minor Chakras

The minor Chakras in your body play a vital role in maintaining your upper well-being. They support the work performed by the major Chakras and most of them are connected with the functioning of major organs, such as the liver, spleen, pancreas and kidneys. Through these the minor Chakras help the body process toxins and … Read moreEnergy: Exploring the Lower Minor Chakras

Energy: Exploring the Upper Minor Chakras

So far we have been concentrating on the seven major Chakras that run through the body. These are the ones most used for meditation and healing. But there are also other energy centres – the minor Chakras – that have important roles to play. Higher Function Chakras The Chakras deal with the energies in the … Read moreEnergy: Exploring the Upper Minor Chakras

Aromatherapy: Using your Oils for First Aid

Most essential oils contain healing ingredients of one kind or another, but some are more helpful in aiding your recovery from minor injuries, such as cuts and sprains, than others. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer a minor mishap that breaks or grazes the skin, the first thing to do it to disinfect the … Read moreAromatherapy: Using your Oils for First Aid