What is a Chakra? 

Chakra is the Sanskrit word meaning ‘Wheel’ they are spinning vortexes that sit in the external ethereal body and correlate to organs and body systems within our body. 

Chakra healing comes from ancient Ayurvedic medicine and the Chakras are also focused on in Tantra healing.

When your chakras are out of balance you may experience spiritual,emotional and physical disfunction. By working to balance your Chakras you assist in improving your health and wellbeing on all levels.

Below I have given you a brief introduction of Chakras, Essential Oils and methods of application. 

Crown Chakra ~ Colour is Violet ~ Purifying, Balancing, Transformation, Spirituality.

Essential Oils ~ Lavender, Juniper, Sage,Grapefruit, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Champa, Rose

Third Eye Chakra ~ Colour is Deep Blue ~ Knowledge, Understanding, Intuition, Purification, Relaxing.

Essential Oils ~ Bay Laurel, Myrtle, Clove, Yarrow, Lavender, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Spearmint

Throat Chakra ~ Colour is Blue ~ Cooling, Soothing, Communication, Truth, Loyalty, Healing.

Essential Oils ~ Thyme, Cypress, Mandarin, Myrtle, Peppermint, Sweet Fennel, Spearmint, Basil, Rosemary, German Chamomile

Heart Chakra ~ Colours are Pink and Green ~ Uplifting, Relaxing, Warming, Loving, Balancing, Trust.

Essential Oils ~ Geranium, Palmarosa, Rose, Rosewood, Celery, Bergamot, Lime, Linden Blossom, Violet leaf, Neroli, Lavender, Melissa, Jasmine, Tuberose, Geranium

Solar Plexus Chakra ~ Colour is Yellow ~ Strengthening, Personal Power, Aspiration, Cleansing.

Essential Oils ~ Coriander, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Lemongrass, Basil, Anise, Petitigrain, Grapefruit, Lemon, Melissa, Chamomile

Sacral Chakra ~ Colour is Orange ~ Sexuality, Releasing, Joy, creative Expression.

Essential Oils ~ Ginger, Calendula, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Neroli, Mandarin, Tangerine, Sweet Orange, Patchouli, Caraway, Sandalwood

Base Chakra ~ Colour is Red ~ Warming, Energising, Survival, Action.

Essential Oils ~ Vetiver, Cacoa, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Patchouli, Rhu khus, Black Pepper, Benzoin and Myrrh

Methods of applications ~ Inhalations, Body and Room Sprays, Perfumes, Anointing Oils, Bathing, Foot Baths, Colour Breathing or Bathing

“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.” ~Buddha

Rose is for Self Love~

Lavender is Calming~

Chamomile is Nurturing~

Jasmine fills you with Passion~

Neroli gives Protection~

Carnation assists with Communication~

Ylang Ylang brings Joy

My gift to you is a free 15 minute consultation to discuss your emotional or physical issues and how essential oils can benefit you via skype or phone, to book your appointment email me with your phone number and details on julie@aromatiqueessentials.com.au by the 6th of May and mention that you read this post.

See our collection of beautiful, high quality essential oils here

Here is an Aromatherapy tip shared with me by a very special friend ~ As many of us in the great land of Oz know, Summer here can be quite challenging as we reach temperatures between 35-48 degrees, worse with the humidity. One way of dealing with this to keep yourself more refreshed and hopefully cooler, is to wet down a sheet or 2 (depending on how many doorways/windows you use), add a few drops of your favourite essential oil to the water and hang them. As the breeze flows through, you will find that the air is cooler as well as Aromatising your environment ♥ Such a fab idea and I am definitely doing this !

Bergamot mint ~ refreshing, uplifting, a very happy oil to use

Jasmine ~ exotic, femine and loving

Sandalwood ~ cooling

Spearmint ~ cooling and refreshing

Neroli ~ simply beautiful

Lavender ~ cooling and refreshing

Rose ~ cooling, promotes love and calming

German Chamomile ~ cooling, nurturing, calming

Jasmine

Neroli

Lavender

Rose

Insomnia is such a common problem! 

Aromatherapy and Essential oils can definitely help and support you on all levels. 

It is very important to understand and know the source that is causing your insomnia.

What is causing it?

There are numerous reasons, here are a few examples:

Stress which there can be many causes

Financial problems

Health issues

Depression

Anxiety

Inability to switch off your mind which can be caused by over stimulation

Relationship problems

Over excitement 

 As an Aromatherapist I will focus on essential oils and methods of application that have been and still are very supportive for me on a personal level and for my clients. Firstly here is a list of some essential oils that assist in relaxation, calming a racing mind and insomnia.

  

Frankincense, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Sweet Marjoram, Geranium, Patchouli,Lemon, Mandarin, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Neroli, Rose, German Chamomile, Lavender, Ylang Ylang and Veitiver.

Please keep in mind that each of us are individuals and we may respond better to different essential oils/blends.

Also some of these essential oils may be contra-indicated to those that have severe depression and feel that they want to sleep all of the time.

There are many essential oils to choose from. Some essential oils that can also be incorporated here are ~ Basil, Cypress, Juniper, Grapefruit, Tea Tree and Peppermint. These oils are strengthening to the mind and nervous system. they are also stimulating essential oils which can give you energy to support you through your day.

It is very important that you seek the advice of a fully qualified practitioner to receive the most appropriate treatment.

Aromatherapy and Essentials oils can work extremely well with Eastern or Western herbs and it is very important to have someone that you can talk to, for this will help to release any pent up feelings and emotions.

Methods of applications that can be used easily:

Inhalations are very effective.
Anointing the instep of your foot with 2-3 drops of essential oil.
Regular massage.
Foot baths are wonderful and of course full body baths and you only want to sit in them for no more than 15 minutes other wise you may not achieve your desired result.
Room and body sprays are wonderful and one of my most used applications.

It is important to consult with your Aromatherapy practitioner to ensure you have no contra-indications to any of the essential oils!

I have included a link here for you to read where myself, BRD Councelling and Naturopath, Lyn Craven collaborated ~ https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=162875000471700  

Tips~ where ever you sleep, make sure your space is conducive to supporting you. For example: Having a comfortable mattress and pillow, sheets that feel beautiful and soft on your skin. The weight of your bed covers, some like heavy covers. do you prefer a dark room, so that no light enters? Create a beautiful safe space, one that when you enter you feel so comfortable in that you will instantly begin to feel relaxed and nurtured. You may like soft music, soft lighting and fragrance to begin with. What ever appeals to you is what you should do!

“Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”

Hermann Hesse

Inhale lavender essential oil to promote stillness ! Aromatique Aromatherapy inhalers can be carried with you which makes it easy to breathe in your favourite essential oil blend when ever you want to !

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Your inhaler can be personalised to suit your specific needs.

Mandarin ~ Lavender ~ Cedarwood

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“A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand…”

Geranium ~ Lavender ~ Cinnamon ~ Rose……..

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Self confidence promotes self assurance ~ we can walk tall, go any where, do anything and we don’t let opportunities pass us by. We gain a sense of freedom and enjoy our lives to our fullest potential.

When we are confident we will draw like minded people to us ~ essential oils can enhance and boost our confidence. It is important to feel connected and enjoy the aroma of your chosen essential oil/s. When you inhale your favourite aromas take notice of how they make you feel emotionally and physically.

Do you instantly smile and feel uplifted?

Does some happy memory surface?

Is it as simple as just feeling good when you inhale your favourite fragrance?

Here are some essential oils to try~ however if you do not resonate with these find ones that do.

grapefruit, geranium, mandarin, cardamom, frankincense, rose, cedarwood, neroli, ylang ylang, bergamot, cypress, champa, vetiver, jasmine the list goes on….

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Winter is coming and the weather is cooling, here we will take a look at some essential oils you can use through various methods of applications. Yes here I go again, if in doubt do not use or consult with a qualified Aromatherapist! Always research the contra-indications so you will know when NOT to use them.

When using essentials oils to help reduce the risk of catching a cold I highly recommend a diffuser, they are not cheap however they are very effective. You simply place neat essential oils (10-20 drops) in and turn them on for about 15 mins every 3 hours or so. Research has found that the essential oil molecules stay floating in the air for up to 4 hours. (use 3-5 oils in a blend)

Inhalations either dry or steam are very effective for clearing congestion in your sinus cavities, reducing inflammation and headaches, lowering temperature and boosting your immune.

foot baths are used for headaches, reducing tired aching muscles.

Full body baths for aching body from flu and cold symptoms, relaxing, lowering and raising body temperature, boosting the immune. oils to use in the diffuser, citrus are excellent anti-septic, rosemary, basil, sandalwood, myrtle, eucalyptus, tea tree, ravensara, lavender, peppermint, juniper, cypress, fragonia,rosewood. they are all good Bug Busters!

When using essential oils for treating many conditions it is a good idea to use them firstly as a preventative treatment, this way we can stop , slow down or reduce the symptoms.

Sore throats

Myrrh, tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint

or

Ravensara, red myrtle, tea tree and sandalwood, 20 drops of each in 50 ml of vegetable oil. Apply 3-4 times a day.

Chest cold (congestion)

Thyme, peppermint, myrtle and ravensara

or

eucalyptus smithii *( more calming than E.globulus or radiata), tea tree, thyme and frankincense

or

red myrtle, thyme, sandalwood and fragonia

for the above recommendations use 20 drops of each in 100 ml of vegetable oil, apply over chest and back areas 3 times a day.

Tired aching muscles from cold or flu

Here you can have nice warm bath fill four bath to desired height and temperature add essential oils and agitate before stepping in. !0 -15 minutes maximum for this recommendation, the oils will aid in relaxation

German chamomile, frankincense and clary sage 3-4 drops of each-( for an adult)

Lavender, sweet Marjoram and cypress 3-4 drops of each -(for an adult)

* Eucalyptus globulus and radiata should not be used on someone with chronic recuring lung infections, they can over stimulate the bronchi and have an adverse effect.