| l need to find time to be with ourselves. To relax and | | | | blood pressure," says Jo Glanville-Blackburn, author of |
| release stress, to recharge, to create and to be fit | | | | Home Spa - Relax. |
| to give to the ones we love. Sometimes it can seem | | | | Nothing compares to the magical simplicity of a bath. |
| like an impossible feat to even find just 15 minutes to | | | | But it seems that life itself prevents us from truly |
| sit quietly and take a breather, let alone 30 minutes | | | | enjoying the experience. It only takes a minute to |
| to meditate and think about nothing. We all must | | | | add 6 drops of essential oil to the bath. But the |
| take time to bath and dress each morning and | | | | effects can last for hours. Try the following essential |
| prepare ourselves for bed each night, so why not | | | | oils: |
| steal time during these necessary rituals to create a | | | | Lavender - Lavender is balancing. It soothes the mind |
| more mindful experience. All it takes is some candles | | | | and body when you're under pressure and can treat |
| and a few aromatherapy oils to create the magic. | | | | a headache and insomnia. |
| How? | | | | Chamomile - Chamomile is calming. |
| 1. Take unscented tea lights or scented container | | | | Rose - Rose works as a sensual sedative. It calms |
| candles and place around your bath or shower and | | | | the nerves, lifts the spirits and restores inner peace |
| around your sink and keep them there. Have | | | | and tranquility. |
| matches handy in a bathroom cabinet. This way, | | | | Geranium - Geranium acts as both a tonic and a |
| whenever you enter the bathroom make it a habit to | | | | sedative on the nerves and is one of the best oils |
| light your candles regardless of whether you plan to | | | | for relieving anxiety. |
| be there 10 minutes or 2 hours. How about candles | | | | Sandalwood - Sandalwood is both seductive and |
| scented with frankincense, geranium, rosewood, | | | | sedative. |
| myrrh, neroli, rose or vetiver? These are soothing | | | | And if you still can't seem to find time for that |
| and meditative scents and the flickering lights of the | | | | bath… |
| candles become hypnotic and slows the racing mind. | | | | 3. Add an essential oil to your shower gel. Have a |
| 2. Create an aromatherapy bathing experience. | | | | separate empty 1 or 2 ounce bottle set aside. Each |
| "When you need to relax, bathing is more therapeutic | | | | morning you can add your shower gel to this bottle |
| than showering. When you're immersed in water, | | | | and add 2-3 drops of essential oil per ounce of gel. |
| nearly 90 percent of your weight is displaced, so you | | | | This way you can use a different oil each morning. |
| feel lighter, slightly suspended, and instantly at ease. | | | | Where there is a desire, there is a way. Don't neglect |
| Water is the only medium that perfectly contours | | | | to take care of yourself. Find the time to pamper |
| and flows freely around your body, and warm water | | | | yourself and relax. |
| promotes peace and tranquility by lowering your | | | | |