Healing with Essential Oils & YogaFaith When Jesus saw him - - PDF document

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Healing with Essential Oils & YogaFaith

When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” (John 5:6 ESV)

RELEASE | RECEIVE | RESTORE: We must release anything old and negative before God will allow anything new and positive. We must then work on restoring the empty spaces and create a healthy and whole atmosphere. MEDITATION: Make space. Clear out any blockages or negative emotions. Close your eyes. Imagine all the energy and light from God surrounding you. These sources cannot enter you until you create space for them. Notice how your blockages make you feel. Allow The Lord to help you let them go. Notice your breathing. Allow Him “in” by releasing your heavy burdens to Him. Notice your breath and spirit. Do you feel lighter? Don't open your eyes until you feel light from releasing your burdens to the Lord.

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Isaiah 61:3 ...to provide for those who mourn...to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, festive oil instead of mourning, and splendid clothes instead of despair. And they will be called righteous trees, planted by the Lord glorify Him. Holman Christian Bible Healing doesn't have to be complicated Essential oils foster an environment for healing but will not do the work for you. They have amazing emotional properties. Essential oils support us in healing but nothing can replace the healing power of God. Essential oils can help to remedy dis-ease in the energy body, possibly before the physical manifestation. Essential oils can support other energy healing modalities, such as prayer, yoga, reiki, cranial sacral therapy, reflexology. Oils can accelerate energy healing. Provides physical support for emotional processes. Oils are a support for emotional work, they will not fix themselves.

Healing is a process. As you seek inner healing you will find it!

HEALING FIVE STAGES: Physical body. The heart. Releasing limiting beliefs. Develop and increase spiritual awareness and connection. Develop fulfilling and life purpose, finding our true authentic self. Task: Oils you gravitate to. Why? Benefits? Task: Oils you are averted to. Why? Oil is related to what ailments, emotions, physicality, etc

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LOCATIONS: Physical.

• Emotions. (The heart doesn't like to be rushed

through it's healing) Don't rush or you will delay emotional healing. Spiritual. Relations. Working through pain. Task: Free writing. Write until you cannot write anymore. Emotional

• Release. Practice daily. It can connect you with

the deep aspect of yourself. Write everything and anything. Powerful tool for releasing what is trapped inside. You can also free write on a specific subject.

Essential Oil Application

APPLICATIONS

• Inhalation
• Topical
• Supplement

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Application Methods

INHALATION: Place a couple drops in hands, rub together, place over nose area, avoid eyes. Diffuse in diffuser. Steam from hot water in a bowl (tented with a towel). Drop onto pillow or eye mask. SUPPLEMENT: Orally by dropping on tongue, by capsule, or tincture. TOPICAL (mixed with carrier oil): Massage over are of concern. 3 drops on each foot, then rubbed in, center out. (Use reflexology chart for specific hand and foot application.) Roller ball Spray On chakras, center out. In a warm, not hot, bath, 4 to 6 drops. Dropped onto warm or cold compress. Along meridians from base of skull to sacrum on the back. (DoTerra Aroma Touch Therapy)

Scent & Memories

Scent is connected to memories. The "smell" receptors in your nose communicate with parts of your brain (the amygdala and hippocampus) that serve as storehouses for emotions and memories. [Source: University of Maryland Medical Center] Why is this important?

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Emotional Healing Oils

Cypress oil - opens the gates to emotional release, place on bottom of feet Geranium- emotional healer for love and trust, place over heart chakra Chamomile - calming, purpose, place on stomach, forehead, behind ears Lavender - calms fears and hyper activity (builds courage and strength to voice and speak what you need to say), place on throat, heart, or solar plexus chakra Rose - Divine love, place over heart chakra Orange - uplifting for mood and energy, place on stomach Bergamot - self acceptance, use on solar plexus chakra Lemon - stay focused, place on forehead Frankincense - for truth, letting go of deception, place on forehead

Using Essential Oils in Yoga Class

This can be a sensitive topic, be sure you get permission before using oils and/or touching your students. Diffusing Oils are a great way to set the mood of a class, for example citrus oils for power/fast paced classes, lavender for restorative. During final Savasana you can rub oils into your palms and hover over student’s nose for several breaths,

• r allow them to do this themselves after passing around oil.

During warm months or for hot yoga, you can chill damp towels in the refrigerator that have refreshing oils such as peppermint or lemon. Place drops of oil onto eye pillows for final Savasana. Because scent is associated with memory, essential oils are not recommended in Trauma Sensitive Yoga. (TSY)

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Essential Oils for Anxiety

Tension releasing essential oils can help with the cause of anxious feelings. Review the symptoms of your anxiety when choosing oils and application methods. Consider application on a warm or cool compress placed on forehead or back of neck. Massage oils on scalp, forehead, and neck for symptoms such as headache, restlessness, and fear. Massage on abdomen for stomach discomfort. Massage over chest for hyperventilation and shortness of breath. Do not use oils you are averse to as this may negate any benefits if you have negative feelings about an

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If using before bedtime, be sure to avoid stimulating oils similar to insomnia applications.

Essential Oils for Anxiety

Tension Relieving Essential Oils Lavender Peppermint Grapefruit Chamomile Orange

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Essential Oils for Insomnia

Avoid stimulating oils before bed like cypress, rosemary, grapefruit, lemon, peppermint. Create a bedtime routine that includes oils. Good sleep hygiene includes the same sleep and wake time each day. Avoiding electronics, having dim lighting at night. Use calming/relaxing essential oils in a diffuser near your bed, on bottom of feet, dropped onto pillow or eye mask. Have a warm (not hot) bath as part of your bedtime routine with oils dropped into the water.

Essential Oils for Insomnia

Relaxing Essential Oils: Chamomile Lavender Geranium Frankincense

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Lavender for Sleep and Insomnia

A study on college students found that using lavender oil improved the overall quality of sleep by 60%. This included length of sleep, time it took to fall asleep, restfulness and reduced symptoms of insomnia. Another study published in the Journal of Alternative Complementary Medicine found that lavender oil showed immediate improvements on 5 men and 5 women who struggled with insomnia. If you are trying to improve your quality of sleep diffusing lavender before or during sleep can help. Also, you can rub it directly on your neck, chest and temples which is also effective. If you do struggle with sleep I have found that making a mixture of lavender oil, roman chamomile oil and magnesium oil is the best overall combination in improving sleep. And finally, taking a healing bath by adding 15 drops of lavender oil and 1 cup of epsom salts to the bathtub is another effective way to use lavender oil to improve sleep and relax the body.

Why Lavender?

Lavender Essential Oil Today, lavender is the most used essential oil in the world. Ancient texts tell us that lavender essential oil has been used for medicinal and religious purposes for over 2,500 years. The Egyptians used it for mummification and as a perfume. The Romans used it for bathing, cooking and for scenting the air. And, quite possibly the most famous usage of all, Mary used it to anoint Jesus with her hair and some believe spikenard was made from lavender essential oil. “Mary then took a pound of very costly perfume of pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped His feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.” (John 12:3)

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Why Lavender?

Many researchers claim that 2,000 year ago lavender was referred to as spikenard or simply nard from the Greek name for lavender, naardus, after the Syrian city Naarda. This really puts the power of lavender into perspective doesn’t it? PHYSICAL BENEFITS: Reduces anxiety and emotional stress Heals burns and wounds Improves sleep Restores skin complexion and reduces acne Slows aging with powerful antioxidants Improves eczema and psoriasis Alleviates headaches

Top 5 Health Benefits of Lavender Oil

• 1. Antioxidant Protection

Arguably the most dangerous and most common risk factor for every disease that affects Americans, free radicals (toxins, chemicals, pollutants, etc.) are responsible for shutting down your immune system and can cause unbelievable damage to your body. So, what’s the solution? Antioxidants! Thankfully, natural options abound, such as lavender essential oil, which has been proven to be nature’s antioxidant super hero. For instance, researchers from China have recently discovered that lavender essential oil helps your body produce three of your bodies most powerful antioxidants, glutathione, catalase, and SOD within 22 hours

• f using lavender essential oil!

Also, Romanian scientists have seen similar results after just seven days of inhaling lavender essential oil vapor for 60 minutes a day. They found that diffusing lavender oil protected cells from damage that can lead to cancer.

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Lavender Oil

• 2. Diabetes Treatment

In 2014 Scientists from Tunisia set out to complete a fascinating task: to test the effects of lavender essential oil on blood sugar to see if it can help diabetes. During the 15-day study, the results observed were incredible: Increase in blood glucose (the hallmark of diabetes) Metabolic disorders (especially fat metabolism) Weight gain (ever wonder why as diabetes continues to rise, so do our waistbands!) Liver and kidney antioxidant depletion (one of the reasons diabetes is lethal) Liver and kidney dysfunction (ditto) Liver and kidney lipoperoxidation (when free radicals “steal” necessary fat molecules from cell membranes) Surprisingly, the radical-scavenging antioxidant activity of lavender was actually more robust than ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)!

Top 5 Health Benefits of Lavender Oil

• 3. Improves Mood And Supports Brain

Lavender protects against neurological damage. Traditionally, lavender has been used to treat neurological issues like migraines, stress, anxiety, and depression. International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice study found that supplementing with 80 mg capsules

• f lavender essential oil alleviates anxiety, sleep disturbance and depression.

Additionally, in the study there were no adverse side effects from using lavender oil to treat anxiety, insomnia and depression. Whereas we know pharmaceutical drugs like prozac have dangerous side effects. According to research, lavender essential oil benefits don’t stop there, it has also been shown to reduce symptoms and development of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Lavender Oil

• 3. Improves Mood And Supports Brain (Continued)

Last year, the journal Phytomedicine published a study which highlighted that inhaling lavender essential

• il vapor for 60 minutes a day was shown to prevent brain oxidative stress in rats with dementia.

Another study published in 2012 took 28 high-risk postpartum women and found that by diffusing lavender in their home they had a significant reduction of postnatal depression and reduced anxiety disorder after a four-week treatment plan of lavender aromatherapy. Also in 2012, the Swiss journal Molecules printed the results of a study that proved that lavender is a viable treatment option for stroke. Another study proving that lavender aromatherapy improves mood was done on people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The results revealed that just 80 mg

• f lavender oil per day helped decreased depression by 32.7% and dramatically decreased sleep

disturbances, moodiness, and overall health status in 47 people suffering from PTSD

Top 5 Health Benefits of Lavender Oil

• 4. Lavender Heals Burns and Cuts

Widely known for its antimicrobial properties, lavender has a rich history of being used to prevent various infections and combat bacterial/fungal disorders. In fact, almost 100 studies have been conducted establishing this truth over and over again. Also, we have found that lavender oil speeds the healing of burns, cuts, scrapes and wounds and a big part of this is because of it’s anti-microbial properties. For example, in a study evaluating how lavender’s antimicrobial ability is enhanced when blended with

• ther essential oils like clove, cinnamon and tea tree oil. Specifically, a 1:1 ratio of these oils was found to

be the most effective in fighting against Candida albicans and Staph aureus, which are both common causes for many fungal and bacterial infections that lead to respiratory pneumonia and skin funguses. *For burns or eczema, mix lavender oil with coconut oil in 1:5 ratio for rapid healing.

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Lavender Oil

• 5. Lavender Oil Benefits Skin

Most likely due to its antimicrobial and antioxidant characteristics, lavender essential mixed with aloe or coconut oil has profound benefits on your skin. Just 10 drops per 1 ounce of aloe vera or oil will sooth the worst sunburn and bring rapid healing to dry skin, minor cuts and scraps. Research has even proven its ability to speed recovery from canker sores and can prevent allergic reactions! Reduce age spots by mixing lavender oil with frankincense essential oil and put it on your skin first thing in the morning, right after you shower and right before bed. Success stories of these two oils improving age and sunspots are numerous.

Lavender Oil for Headaches

There are millions of people around the world who struggle with both tension headaches and migraine headaches who are searching for a natural alternative to drugs. According to new medical research, lavender oil may just be that natural cure they are looking for. According to a study published in the European Journal of Neurology people struggling with migraine headaches saw a significant reduction in pain when they inhaled lavender oil for 15 minutes. Probably the most effective natural treatment for headaches is combing lavender oil with peppermint oil and rubbing these oils on the back of the neck, the temples on the lateral side of the forehead along with inhaling it. Typically 2 drops of each oil in the palm of your hand then rubbed into the areas works perfectly.

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DoTERRA's BREATHE OIL

This remarkable blend of doTERRA essential oil promotes clear breathing and healthy respiratory

• function. Proprietary blend.

Maintains clear airways and breathing Supports night time diffusion, allowing for a restful sleep Common Application Methods for Breathe: May be applied on the ears, heart, and wrists or may be worn as a perfume or cologne. It may be diluted with fractionated coconut oil for a full- body massage. It may also be added to water for a relaxing bath. Task: Fill in the blank of each oils benefits

• Eucalyptus:
• Laurel Leaf:
• Lemon:
• Melaleuca:
• Peppermint:
• Ravensara:

Oil of Your Choice

Task: Think about something you suffer from. Anxiety? Hair loss? A Negative habit or self talk, etc. Research oils that can help you. For instance, the combination of Sage and Rosemary is effective on baldness. Spend time pondering your inner self, then spend time researching. You owe this to you and those around you. What are the ingredients and their benefits? Study these factors and everything related to the

• il you chose.

Be sure to focus on the emotions and physical ailments the oil(s) is connected with. This will help you determine factors within yourself, perhaps something you've been struggling with or unable to release from your life.

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The Healing Postures

If leading others into TSY it's best to use the word “form(s)”, as opposed to “pose”. Many who suffer from trauma are from the hands of others who may have forced them into a “pose.” The following postures suggestions are for those who suffer from anxiety, mild depression, tension, emotional wounds, stress or exhaustion. TSY is primarily an exploration of the body where the instructor is not demanding but inviting the practitioner into exploration of the body connection, this can begin as a difficult task and can be quite complex in the journey of healing. We will not attempt to get into the complexity of TSY here, rather an introduction where you or someone you love may begin a gentle, safe and effective way to heal the mind, body and spirit.

The Healing Forms/Postures

Restoration For Healing Releasing emotions through the aid of essential

• ils and yoga can be a draining and intense
• experience. It is important that we rebuild,

restore, and protect ourselves following this

• experience. Through prayer and restorative

postures, much of this can be done, especially when aided with essential oils. Restorative Essential Oils: - Frankincense - Rose - Chamomile - Bergamot Practice in a quiet, distraction free space with dim, candlelight, or no lights. Use a block under the sacrum, as many pillows as you'd like under the length of the spine. Use a Lavender scented eye pillow and cover up with a blanket.

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The Healing Forms/Postures

• 1. Legs up the Wall

The Healing Forms/Postures

• 2. Reclining Bound Angle

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The Healing Forms/Postures

• 3. Resting Angel (aka Corpse)

The Healing Forms/Postures

• 4. Resting Angel Side Laying

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CLOSING MEDITATION ON REST

And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a

• while. Mark 6:31

A MEDITATION FOR REST, HEALING AND RESTORATION Hebrews 4

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, I come before you and surrender all my anxious thoughts and busy, needless

• worries. I ask that your Spirit continually remind me today to be still and help to quiet my heart. I know that

you have things you need to tell me. Today I pray that I may be able to hear these things. I want to know You more. I pray that you reveal your hidden mysteries and treasure to me today and that you would enlighten the eyes of my understanding. Thank you Father that I never have to worry, doubt, or fear. Today I am made whole in You, every disease cell has to flee! Through You, I am healed! Today I rest, today I trust in all of your promises. In your precious, sweet, and mighty name, Amen!