Essential Oils and Relaxation

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Self-Hypnosis For Relaxation With Aromatherapy And Essential Oils

 

By Sherry L. Stoll

 

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Self-Hypnosis is a technique where you suspend your normal consciousness to find

a state of relaxation that allows your mind and body to recharge. Utilizing

aromatherapy with certain essential oils can help to facilitate this relaxation.

 

Single essential oils that aid self-hypnosis include:

 

 

Clary Sage

 

Geranium

 

Jonquil

 

Narcissus

 

Neroli

 

Osmanthus

 

Patchouli

 

Palma Rosa

 

 

 

Synergistic blends of essential oils are also beneficial in bringing out

relaxation through self-hypnosis. Below are two different blends that you can

make yourself.

 

 

Relaxation Essential Oil Blend 1:

 

 

Narcissus 1 drop

 

Palma Rosa 3 drops

 

Osmanthus 1 drop

 

 

 

 

 

Relaxation Essential Oil Blend 2:

 

Clary Sage 5 drops

 

Geranium 2 drops

 

After you settle on the essential oil or blend of them that you want to use,

find a quiet place where you will be comfortable without interruptions. Place

one or two drops of the essential oils on a tissue and inhale deeply. You may

also want to place a few drops in a diffuser to promote relaxation in the whole

room.

 

Next, concentrate on an object or imagine yourself in a happy place. Slowly

count to 50 while you keep your mind on the object or place. Close your eyes

and keep focused. Then yourself that your body is relaxing and that your

eyelids are getting heavy. Tell yourself that they are so heavy that your eyes

will remain closed for up to 15 minutes. Tell yourself that when you open your

eyes, you'll feel completely relaxed.

 

As you gain more experience using aromatherapy to induce self-hypnosis, you will

find that your relaxation will become deeper and more satisfying each time you

do it.

 

This article on using essential oils to aid relaxation through self-hypnosis is

not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before

beginning any alternative healing method.