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Yoga And Essential Oils
Essential Oils For Meditation & Relaxation
First it was my yoga and soy based scented candles, and I have been using them for years. The candles got replaced with a diffuser which I use for aromatherapy. I still use the candles but only for meditation purposes in my own personal yoga practice.
I have been offering essential oils in aromatherapy as an additional perk when teaching private yoga for nearly a year now. I was so excited in January of this year when the company we have partnered with (the company we order products from every month) offered a diffuser along with a couple of bottles of wintergreen essential oils for under $70. I have tried about a handful of different essential oils at home and used them as aromatherapy for my clients either throughout the session or in Savasana (final relaxation) only.
There are 8 different classifications of oils:
1) Citrus- lemongrass
2) Floral-lavender
3) Herbaceous-peppermint
4) Woody-sandalwood
5) Camphoraceous-eucalyptus
6) Spicy-clove
7) Resinous- frankinsence
8) Earthy- patchouli.
As a yoga teacher, I have to be careful of things like allergies and respiratory conditions. While there are many different kinds of essential oils, there is a much smaller selection which are appropriate for yoga.
I mainly stick with single oils only. Oils that come pre-blended are not always a good fit for my clients.
For sharp focus and concentration clove and peppermint have been successful. These oils can be used throughout the session. Other oils have more of a sedative effect like lavender and geranium. Frankincense is purely for meditation only sessions. *I have not done meditation sessions with my clients, as they are looking for more active type yoga classes, but it is something to consider in 2018.
ESSENTIAL OILS AS AROMATHERAPY:
Peppermint
Peppermint is twice as potent in essential oil form. The two main ingredients it contains are menthol and menthone.
It is really effective in improving memory and alertness. It helps relieve anxiety, pain and upset stomach. It can also reduce headaches.
In yoga it has a calming effect, while reducing mental fatigue. The mint smell is very soothing. It also enhances respiratory benefits.
If you have a cold and have a lot of phlegm and difficulties breathing, the diffused peppermint oil can really help alleviate these symptoms. Clients with allergies can safely use this in yoga.
Clove Oil
Clove oil is also known as « Eugenia Carophyllata » is the most popular version of clove essential oil. There are other versions but they are less effective and even harmful. Another name for this clove oil is clove bud oil. Clove oil contains the compound Eugenol.
Clove oil is one of the most popular and also inexpensive scents in aromatherapy. It has a strong festive scent. One of the more recent scents I ordered from my company was a holiday blend of clove oil mixed with orange and cinnamon. It has a festive, heartwarming scent. It is only offered around this time of the year.
Clove oil on its own is often found in some perfume, added for its woody accent.
In yoga, like the peppermint, clove is beneficial for respiratory conditions, stress and fatigue. It also relieves headaches. In fact, clove and peppermint mix very well together, along with eucalyptus for asthma sufferers. Clove and peppermint on their own help with nausea. The woody scent helps relieve anxiety while helping to improve concentration.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass belongs to the grass family, Poaceae. This scent is a natural deodorizer. It has a light and fresh lemony smell. Like the peppermint and clove, it fights colds and flus when inhaled through a diffuser. It is known as fever grass since it fights fever. It’s known to have anti-inflammatory properties. It helps with conditions like asthma, arthritis and Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, high blood pressure and Parkinson’s.
Lemongrass, like peppermint and clove have many additional uses that don’t involve a diffuser, such as adding to bath water to treat tired and achy feet, and can be used safely as a tea.
Lemongrass is very effective for yoga because it has a light and uplifting scent. It is so relaxing that it can be used in spas. It compliments yoga sessions.
Geranium
Geranium has many healing benefits when applied topically along with a carrier oil such as coconut or almond oil. It helps with extremely dry skin conditions. A few drops of it can be added to your favourite night cream.
In aromatherapy, however, it will help as long as you find the rose scent appealing. The rose scent reminds me of the pink version of Dove soap or Lux, except in this case it is real geranium. I am not entirely sure about the soaps.
In my yoga sessions, geranium would be off limits for people with allergies or asthma. It really is quite a strong scent.
Geranium has a calming effect and so is great for Savasana or restorative type yoga sessions, where mental alertness is not a requirement.
There are a host of other healing benefits especially for women, such as balancing hormones, and helping with menstrual issues. It’s about as feminine as you can get for an essential oil.
Lavender
Lavender is a very tranquil essential oil. Interestingly, asthma sufferers benefit from it when combined with other oils like peppermint, lemongrass and eucalyptus.
Lavender induces sleep. A friend of mine put it on for me and I had challenges staying awake, even hours later when I was no longer exposed to it. My motivation to do anything was gone, but at least I was calm. For this reason, lavender on its own can be used in yoga but only for restorative type sequences or Savasana (final relaxation). For Savasana, it should be a long one, like at least 15 minutes. It is barely worth the trouble to set up if Savasana were only 3-5 minutes.
Lavender and geranium essential oils mix well together. One acts as a mood enhancer and the other more of a sedative for a good night sleep. These oils together can be used in yoga as well, but I recommend restorative type as opposed to more active types of yoga.
I have been offering essential oils in aromatherapy as an additional perk when teaching private yoga for nearly a year now. I was so excited in January of this year when the company we have partnered with (the company we order products from every month) offered a diffuser along with a couple of bottles of wintergreen essential oils for under $70. I have tried about a handful of different essential oils at home and used them as aromatherapy for my clients either throughout the session or in Savasana (final relaxation) only.
There are 8 different classifications of oils:
1) Citrus- lemongrass
2) Floral-lavender
3) Herbaceous-peppermint
4) Woody-sandalwood
5) Camphoraceous-eucalyptus
6) Spicy-clove
7) Resinous- frankinsence
8) Earthy- patchouli.
As a yoga teacher, I have to be careful of things like allergies and respiratory conditions. While there are many different kinds of essential oils, there is a much smaller selection which are appropriate for yoga.
I mainly stick with single oils only. Oils that come pre-blended are not always a good fit for my clients.
For sharp focus and concentration clove and peppermint have been successful. These oils can be used throughout the session. Other oils have more of a sedative effect like lavender and geranium. Frankincense is purely for meditation only sessions. *I have not done meditation sessions with my clients, as they are looking for more active type yoga classes, but it is something to consider in 2018.
ESSENTIAL OILS AS AROMATHERAPY:
Peppermint
Peppermint is twice as potent in essential oil form. The two main ingredients it contains are menthol and menthone.
It is really effective in improving memory and alertness. It helps relieve anxiety, pain and upset stomach. It can also reduce headaches.
In yoga it has a calming effect, while reducing mental fatigue. The mint smell is very soothing. It also enhances respiratory benefits.
If you have a cold and have a lot of phlegm and difficulties breathing, the diffused peppermint oil can really help alleviate these symptoms. Clients with allergies can safely use this in yoga.
Clove Oil
Clove oil is also known as « Eugenia Carophyllata » is the most popular version of clove essential oil. There are other versions but they are less effective and even harmful. Another name for this clove oil is clove bud oil. Clove oil contains the compound Eugenol.
Clove oil is one of the most popular and also inexpensive scents in aromatherapy. It has a strong festive scent. One of the more recent scents I ordered from my company was a holiday blend of clove oil mixed with orange and cinnamon. It has a festive, heartwarming scent. It is only offered around this time of the year.
Clove oil on its own is often found in some perfume, added for its woody accent.
In yoga, like the peppermint, clove is beneficial for respiratory conditions, stress and fatigue. It also relieves headaches. In fact, clove and peppermint mix very well together, along with eucalyptus for asthma sufferers. Clove and peppermint on their own help with nausea. The woody scent helps relieve anxiety while helping to improve concentration.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass belongs to the grass family, Poaceae. This scent is a natural deodorizer. It has a light and fresh lemony smell. Like the peppermint and clove, it fights colds and flus when inhaled through a diffuser. It is known as fever grass since it fights fever. It’s known to have anti-inflammatory properties. It helps with conditions like asthma, arthritis and Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, high blood pressure and Parkinson’s.
Lemongrass, like peppermint and clove have many additional uses that don’t involve a diffuser, such as adding to bath water to treat tired and achy feet, and can be used safely as a tea.
Lemongrass is very effective for yoga because it has a light and uplifting scent. It is so relaxing that it can be used in spas. It compliments yoga sessions.
Geranium
Geranium has many healing benefits when applied topically along with a carrier oil such as coconut or almond oil. It helps with extremely dry skin conditions. A few drops of it can be added to your favourite night cream.
In aromatherapy, however, it will help as long as you find the rose scent appealing. The rose scent reminds me of the pink version of Dove soap or Lux, except in this case it is real geranium. I am not entirely sure about the soaps.
In my yoga sessions, geranium would be off limits for people with allergies or asthma. It really is quite a strong scent.
Geranium has a calming effect and so is great for Savasana or restorative type yoga sessions, where mental alertness is not a requirement.
There are a host of other healing benefits especially for women, such as balancing hormones, and helping with menstrual issues. It’s about as feminine as you can get for an essential oil.
Lavender
Lavender is a very tranquil essential oil. Interestingly, asthma sufferers benefit from it when combined with other oils like peppermint, lemongrass and eucalyptus.
Lavender induces sleep. A friend of mine put it on for me and I had challenges staying awake, even hours later when I was no longer exposed to it. My motivation to do anything was gone, but at least I was calm. For this reason, lavender on its own can be used in yoga but only for restorative type sequences or Savasana (final relaxation). For Savasana, it should be a long one, like at least 15 minutes. It is barely worth the trouble to set up if Savasana were only 3-5 minutes.
Lavender and geranium essential oils mix well together. One acts as a mood enhancer and the other more of a sedative for a good night sleep. These oils together can be used in yoga as well, but I recommend restorative type as opposed to more active types of yoga.
