Essential Oils To Use For Meditation 

Embracing essential oils in my yoga classes and meditation practice has been a passion of mine for years. What started as a way to enhance savasana with head massages has evolved into a tool for deepening meditation and creating a more inviting, relaxing, and pleasant atmosphere. Here are three essential oil rituals that I love incorporating into my meditation practice.

(Spruce Leaf, Ho Wood Leaf, Frankincense Resin, Blue Tansy Flower, and Blue Chamomile Flower)

This earthy blend is perfect for grounding your emotions and creating a sense of complete ease in your body. I enjoy mindfully massaging a few drops onto the soles of my feet before meditating. It’s also beneficial for moments of emotional or anxious feelings throughout the day – simply apply a drop or two to your wrists. Using this blend in the evening before bedtime can help you relax and drift off to sleep peacefully.

Frankincense is my essential oil of choice for most meditation sessions. I often apply a drop to my third eye center or diffuse a few drops in the room. Known for its powerful spiritual properties, Frankincense promotes grounding, balance, and openness, fostering a connection with your spiritual self.

While versatile and suitable for any time, it’s important to note that Frankincense is photosensitive, so avoid applying it to your third eye before sun exposure.

(Lavandin Flower, Tangerine Peel, Lavender Flower/Leaf, Amyris Bark, Clary Sage Flower/Leaf, Hawaiian Sandalwood Wood, Ylang Ylang Flower, Ho Wood Leaf, Osmanthus Flower, Lemon Myrtle Leaf, and Melissa Flower/Leaf essential oils)

Elevation is a blend designed to uplift and invigorate, making it ideal for morning meditation sessions. This harmonious combination of essential oils boosts mood, instills confidence, and enhances energy levels. Applying this blend to your pulse points on the wrists and neck before meditation or diffusing it in the room can enhance your practice.

Muladhara Chakra (Root)

~ Frankincense or Patchouli ~ Massage 1-2 drops onto soles of feet.

Svadhistana Chakra (Sacral)

~ Ylang Ylang or Sandalwood ~ Apply 1 drop to sacral chakra region.

Manipura Chakra (Solar Plexus)

~ Cinnamon or Peppermint ~ Massage 1-2 drops onto belly in a clockwise direction.

Anahata Chakra (Heart)

~ Geranium or Rose ~ Apply 1 drop to heart center.

Visshudha Chakra (Throat)

~ Lavender or Eucalyptus ~ Apply 1 drop to throat area.

Ajna Chakra (Third Eye)

~ Lavender ~ Apply 1 drop to third eye center.

Sahasrara (Crown)

~ Frankincense ~ Either diffuse or massage onto crown.