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all about lavender oil
History Native to the Mediterranean, lavender is responsible for the birth of aromatherapy in our modern culture. Lavender has been used for centuries to freshen...
all about jasmine oil
The oil is extracted from the jasmine flower. History Native to the Himalayas and Asia, jasmine is considered to be a sacred flower. The Hindus...
all about helichrysum oil
The oil is taken from the flowers of the plant. History Also called Immortelle and Everlasting. The name comes from the Greek word helios (sun)...
all about geranium oil
elargonium graveolens Geranium is a small, tender, South African perennial whose essential oil was not distilled until the nineteenth century. Since it acts as a...
all about frankinscense oil
Frankincense oil comes from the gum of trees of the genus Boswellia.HistoryThe earliest known use dates back over 5000 years when it was used as...
all about eucalyptus oil
The oil is taken from the leaves and branches. History Eucalyptus is a native Australian tree, and its oil has long been a household remedy...
all about neroli oil
citrus aurantium subsp amara The oil is taken from the flowering tips of orange blossom. History Named after Anna Maria de la Tremoille, Princess of...
all about mandarin oil
The oil is taken from the peel of the fruit. History Mandarin is a member of the orange family, smelling like tangerines. Native to China,...
all about german chamomile oil
Similar to Roman chamomile, German or Hungarian chamomile is an annual herb. It has long stems that reach up to 1 meter tall, and blooms from...
all about myrrh oil
commiphora myrrha The oil is taken from the resin of the plant. History Myrrh has long been valued both in religious ceremonies and medicinally. The...
all about bergamot oil
Almost everyone likes bergamot’s fresh, lively but gentle, and flowery fragrance. Bergamot is second only to lavender in its ability to relax brain waves when sniffed....
all about cedarwood oil
cedrus atlantica The oil is taken from the wood stumps or sawdust of the cedar. History This majestic tree was used to build King Solomon’s...
value of a yoga teacher
letting go of the taboo of making money in yoga Often as a yogi I feel guilty when I get paid for classes. I love...
7 characteristics to look for in a partner
I know this is going to sound cliché, but I am grateful for my failed relationships. Not because I did not end up with the...
yogic wisdom: 6 mind body spirit practices to heal depression
learn how to realign your body’s energies to experience inner joy and peace Our body, mind and spirit are composed of a latticework of energies, each...
becoming aware of what we eat and the effects on our yoga practice
Have you heard of the saying ‘You are what you eat?’ Have you ever thought beyond this? We hear so many wives tales we often...