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    Essential Oils: Beginners Guide and How to Get Started

    Essential Oils: Beginners Guide and How to Get Started

    Essential Oils are Amazing, here I will break down the benefits, precautions, and how to get started!

    These oils come from everything: trees, leaves, petals, fruit. They are processed in many ways depending on the oil but can be cold pressed, resin tapped, or steam distilled. They are highly concentrated so be sure to dilute them with a carrier oil prior to use.

    How does it work?

    When you apply an essential oil to the skin, it is absorbed through the bloodstream or through inhalation. Different oils will do different things. Some can improve your mood, relieve stress, help you fall asleep, reduce pain, balance hormones, rid bacteria, the list is endless!

    *Please ensure you are using a brand that you trust and free of chemicals. I personally use Young Living Essential Oils and here is a link to purchase if you are interested. https://www.myyl.com/ashtangaash

    Ways to use Essential Oils:

    Diffusing: If you get a diffuser, just drop a few drops of the oil into the diffuser and it’ll fill the room with the oil you choose.

    (Diffusing Faves: Eucalyptus and Lavender when I am winding down the night, Frankincense during mediation.)

    Topically: You can add the oil to the skin, just ensure you are diluting it in an oil of your choice (I like Jojoba or Fractionated Coconut Oil).  Best places to put are on the soles of the feet and behind the ears because those are the highest absorption spots. You can add them to pulse points or anywhere you desire based on the need.

    (Topical Faves: Frankincense and Lavender Blend with Jojoba Oil and Rosehip Oil for a facial moisturizer, Everyday favorite for the body would be Highest Potential Blend By Young Living mixed in Jojoba Oil.)

    Inhalation: I like to add a few drops onto a cotton ball and inhale, this helps if you are on the go and don’t have a diffusor. you can even just open the bottle and inhale it without even dropping any oil out.

    (Inhalation Faves: Eucalyptus when my sinuses are bad. Orange when I need an energy boost.)

    Household Use: I use them in all of my cleaning products! Its so easy when you don’t need to run to the store for cleaners anymore, and they aren’t toxic like most cleaners.

    (Cleaning Recipes: My go to is Thieves Blend by Young Living, just mix that with water and castille soup and you are good to go. Lemon Oil and Olive Oil is also a great alternative for furniture polish.)

    Stay tuned for more recipes using Essential Oils. Be the first to know about new blog posts by subscribing to the Newsletter!

    <3: Ashlee Brooke

     

     

     

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  • What is Ayurveda: A Guide to the Basics

    November 19, 2018

    What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is an ancient system used to find wellness by finding a balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Ayurveda means the knowledge of life (Ayur = life, Veda = knowledge).  In…

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  • DIY Beauty Recipes

    November 19, 2018

    I have been making my own beauty products for years from the ingredients that are easily found in the kitchen, here I list a few of my favorites. I also gave a breakdown of some…

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  • DIY Beauty: How to Start Making Your Own Beauty Products

    November 16, 2018

    We are careful of what we eat and put into our bodies, so why wouldn’t we be cautious about what we put on our skin? The skin is the largest organ in the body, what…

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  • How to: Abhyanga

    October 31, 2018

    Abhyanga is an act of holistic Self Massage with Warm Oil that is applied to the body.  The practice is done prior to bathing so I normally do it at night, a good time is…

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  • Ayurveda for Winter: Tips and Tricks for Developing Heat During the Colder Months

    October 28, 2018

    Winter came quickly and we are in need of all of the Ayurvedic tips to keep our immunity and stay warm! We’re transitioning from Vata Season into Kapha Season. I know I have struggled with…

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About Me

About Me

Ashlee Brooke

Hello Everyone, I'm Ashlee!
I started this blog to help others find their footing along the Spiritual Path because I felt lost and confused on my own.
I am an Ashtanga Student, Student of Ayurveda, Reiki Master, and Spiritual/Life Coach.
My passion is Personal Development. My goal is to help you leave with something that supports you along your path towards enlightenment.
I share the knowledge that I have, and my life experiences, in hopes that it gives you some tools to help you along your own journey in this world.
My intuition is my guide, so I do encourage you to listen to the small voice inside of you and let that be your guide as well. I do not talk about specific religions, because it is your journey to figure out what resonates with you the most. However, I do talk about my personal experiences and am a strong believer of trusting the process.
Salt Lake City, Utah is currently my home and I love it so very much. I grew up in Las Vegas, but when my life shifted, so did my home.
I live in SLC with my little pup, Bella. She is my world.
I enjoy a good Vegan restaurant, long conversations about life in coffee shops, and days filled with sunshine.
Thank you for following me on my journey and experiencing the ups and downs with me! <3
Om Shantih.

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