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The five principles of Yoga are exercise, deep rhythmic breathing, release of tension, relaxation and meditation. The physical exercises are the Asanas, various stretching poses that have many health benefits including increased flexibility and strength. Deep breathing encourages the flow of prana (life) energy around the body and helps aid relaxation and meditation. Aroma Yoga … Read moreAromatherapy and Yoga
Spiritual healing focuses on restoring balance to the energy fields around and inside you: the subtle energy body. The exterior energy is known as the aura, an ever-changing energy field surrounding the body, while systems such as the Chakras and Chinese meridians give detailed maps of the energy flow inside the body. Fragrance is combined … Read moreAromatherapy and Spiritual Healing
One of the excretory systems of your body, your urinary system includes two kidneys, two ureters, one urinary bladder and one urethra. It rids your body of waste through the kidney’s production of urine. Blood is filtered of the waste products of metabolism by the kidneys, from which urine is produced and transported by two … Read moreAnatomy and Physiology: Aromatherapy for the Urinary System
Your circulatory system transports life blood around your body and takes away toxins. It is backed up by your lymphatic system, which drains away excess fluids, toxins and waste. Your next essential system provides your body with oxygen, which is required by all your cells for energy to allow these processes and other chemical reactions … Read moreAnatomy and Physiology: Aromatherapy for the Respiratory System
Your lymphatic system works closely with your circulatory system and performs three important roles: it helps to maintain correct fluid balance in body tissues by draining excess fluids; it absorbs fat and fat-soluble substances from the digestive tract; and it aids the body’s defence systems by filtering foreign substances such as micro-organisms from lymph fluid. … Read moreAnatomy and Physiology: Aromatherapy for the Lymph System
Blood circulation is the transport system of the body. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the body cells and tissues and carries away carbon dioxide. It takes absorbed foods to the organs of digestion for assimilation and carries waste to the liver and kidneys for excretion. The circulation of blood relies on a central … Read moreAnatomy and Physiology: Aromatherapy and the Circulatory System
You body gets its energy and nutrients through eating, but the food that you eat is very different to what’s used by your cells. Ingested food must go through the process of digestion. There are two stages of digestion: mechanical, which starts in the mouth with chewing and swallowing; and chemical, which involves enzymes breaking … Read moreAnatomy and Physiology: Aromatherapy and the Digestive System
Your skin protects your body, providing a vital watertight barrier from the elements and infection. It is a living, breathing organ that needs constant care and attention to maintain a soft, supple, healthy state. Daily Benefits Incorporating essential oils into your skin care routine has therapeutic benefits. Antiseptic oils, such as tea tree and lemon, … Read moreAromatherapy: Essential Oils for Good Skin
The body is a supremely organised structure, capable of carrying out hundreds of different functions simultaneously. Activities such as movement and speech are ordered by the conscious brain, but the majority of processes are controlled subconsciously, leaving us unaware of them – unless they go wrong. When our body is not working in harmony, niggling … Read moreAromatherapy: How the Body is Affected by Stress
Stress occurs when your natural equilibrium is disturbed, causing an imbalance between the body, mind and emotions. There is a wide range of causes, including emotional traumas, illness and excessive demands placed on the body and mind. Symptoms should be treated early and not allowed to escalate out of control, as prolonged stress weakens the … Read moreAromatherapy: Oils for Stress Control