In winter it is essential for our wellbeing to sleep more and be more sedentary. Like the rest of the animal kingdom, we should move more slowly in the winter season. But as spring arrives and the outdoor light intensifies, we begin to awaken and we notice plants and animals becoming more active as well.
In the same way we tend to throw open windows and do a bit of spring cleaning in our homes, this is the ideal time to support our internal bodies in a process of cleansing and renewal. I am excited to share a few special essential oil “remedies” to help awaken your home and your body as we welcome the spring.
For your living space:
Try enhancing your spring cleaning ritual at home by adding a few drops of lemon, lavender, cedarwood oil or – your favorite essential oil – is to a spritz bottle filled with water. Use this solution to spritz lightly over pillows, carpets and upholstery to freshen your space for spring.
For your body:
These simple tips may be supportive of your internal renewal process. I hope you’ll give them a try and let me know how they worked for you.
1. Salt baths are a great support for healthy spring detoxification. Try adding to your warm bath, one cup of Epsom salts and a few drops of jasmine, lavender or rose oil. You may be able to actually feel your body releasing stored toxins as you soak in the relaxation!
2. Try this formula for clearing internal “cobwebs”: Mix a few ounces of purified water with a few drops of jasmine, frankincense or rose oil in a spray bottle. Give yourself a little spritz when your thinking feels cloudy or you just need a little energy lift… you’ll be amazed at the results!
3. In all animals, including humans, the digestion tends to slow in the winter months. To get things moving a bit more vigorously, try mixing a few drops of chamomile oil with light massage oil and then massaging in circular motions over the abdominal area.
Spring is an amazing time to be alive. I encourage you to feel the awakening and support your body fully by getting plenty of rest and taking the time to nurture your own growth and renewal.
Until next time,
Elizabeth
