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Aromatherapy for the
Holidays
by
Francoise Rapp
The Holiday Season:
A Time for Harmony and Connection with Loved Ones
The holidays are in full swing as we bring the decorations down from the
attic, spectacular family recipes make their annual appearance, and we
gather with loved ones to enjoy unique moments of togetherness. This
year, the holiday season seems particularly special as we reconnect with
loved ones to celebrate and appreciate these special moments of harmony,
peace and joy together.
But as quickly as the holiday season appears, it always seems to make an
even quicker exit. Don't you wish the spirit of the season would live
throughout the year in our minds and hearts? How wonderful it would be
to maintain this harmony, this sense of gratefulness, as we keep that
important connection with our loved ones all year long.
This holiday season and throughout the year, use the following
aromatherapy blends to increase your sense of connectedness with your
loved ones, and bring you peace, harmony and gratitude. These blends are
great not only for creating an ambiance at holiday gatherings, but they
also make lovely gifts.
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Increasing Your Sense of Connectedness
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In a 10-ml bottle, add the following essential oils and fill with
organic vegetable oil:
-5 drops Cedarwood
-4 drops Sandalwood
-3 drops Bergamot
-2 drops Grapefruit
Massage your solar plexus. Pour a few drops into the palm of your hands
and inhale deeply.
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Creating Peace and Harmony
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In a 10-ml bottle, add the following essential oils and fill with
organic vegetable oil:
-8 drops Sandalwood
-1 drop Roman Chamomile
-3 drops Jasmine otto
Massage your solar plexus and heart chakra. Pour a few drops into the
palm of your hands and inhale deeply.
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Opening Yourself to Gratitude
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In a 10-ml bottle, add the following essential oils and fill with
organic vegetable oil:
-2 drops Rose otto
-5 drops Marjoram
-5 drops Cypress
Massage your solar plexus and heart chakra and forehead/temples. Pour a
few drops into the palm of your hands and inhale deeply.
| (c) Francoise Rapp, 2002. Permission is granted to reproduce this article in your print or electronic publications, providing you use the article in its entirety, including the brief bio trailer, all links and references within. Please let me know if you use this article by email to
francoise@aromalchemy.com.
This article was originally published by Francoise Rapp in "The Arom'Alchemy Newsletter," a weekly ezine dedicated to healthy mind, body and soul through the use of aromatherapy. Join her for many aromatic moments to come by subscribing at
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