Even before I became an aromatherapist, I was instinctively attracted to soothing scents. I was always interested in getting a nice hand cream. The motion of massaging the cream into my hands, releasing the fragrance, was wonderfully meditative.
Since I discovered essential oils and trained as an aromatherapist, I have noticed how we are drawn to the essential oils we need in each season of life. Over the years, I have craved different scents as they were exactly what I needed to carry me through what I was facing at that time. That’s why it’s so hard for me to pin down my favourite essential oils. It changes, as we do, throughout our lives.
There are a few essential oils I go to first when I am in a transition and need support navigating the change. Time and time again, for myself and for my clients, I have seen how these oils anchor us when things feel unsteady. If you feel unsettled, turn to these oils for grounding and see how they resonate with you.
Essential oils that carry you through the seasons of life
Essential oils have many therapeutic benefits, from caring for the body to replenishing the skin. In this case, I’m focusing on their benefits for wellbeing.
Frankincense
The way frankincense is harvested tells you everything you need to know about this amazing oil. Frankincense is derived from the sap released in response to a cut in the bark of the Boswellia tree. Its purpose is to heal. It supports healing on a physical level but also an emotional level. It can ease emotional scars like heartbreak and grief which are so often part of the process of change, letting go of one chapter in order to move into the next. I’d always add this to a blend when a client was struggling with stress and sleep due to feeling emotionally dysregulated. It’s also a heart opener. Frankincense helps slow breathing for meditation and relaxation.
Discover frankincense in the Moisturising Hand Cream.
Vetiver
Vetiver is my go-to grounding oil. It has an earthy aroma that feels like calling in the energy of Mother Nature. When you are in your head due to worry or indecision, it brings you back into your body and the present moment so you can get a better perspective on your situation. I’ve turned to this oil when I was at a crossroads in my life. For example, just before I started Esker Fields and had to decide whether to stay in the safety of employment or pursue something unknown but deeply meaningful. Vetiver would always be in the blends I’d create for clients who were coming to me for stress because I needed them to move from their head into their body to reach relaxation.
Discover Vetiver in the Relax Rollerball.
Sweet Orange
I like to add a lightening oil to grounding blends by using Sweet Orange. The citrusy aromas provide light relief and pep you up. It gives you a spring in your step that you need to keep moving forward with optimism and hope. When things feel heavy, Sweet Orange lightens the mood and makes things feel manageable again.
Discover frankincense, vetiver and sweet orange in the Relax & Unwind bath/shower gel and body oil.
Remember, your connection to essential oils is instinctive and changes with the changing flow of life. Discover the essential oil blend that will carry you through the season you are in now by attending The Autumn Pause Retreat taking place in September. In this workshop, we will deepen your personal connection to essential oils, explore how you can make aromatherapy a daily anchor and create your personal blend for an Aromatherapy Bath and Shower Gel that eases you into the darker months. Find out more about Aromatherapy Retreats Through the Seasons at Esker Fields and book your spot HERE.