The Sacred Gift of Oil

by Melanie Matschinsky

Over the last couple of years, I have discovered the healing impact of oils on my body. They soothe my nervous system, nurture my body and my being and help me feel more grounded.

Instructions:

The are many different ways to use essential oils.
Here are a few of mine:

• In wintertime and any time I feel ungrounded with a lot of anxiety in my body, I use warm sesame oil and rub it on the bottom of my feet before I go to bed. You can also apply warm sesame oil to your whole body, and let it soak in for 10 minutes before taking a shower. This practice helps me ground, relax and feel connected again.
• During summertime, I would often wake up in the middle of the night, so I always have rose oil next to my bed which I also put on the bottom of my feet. This instantly makes me fall asleep again.
• Some other oils I use are:
  – Amber oil – for grounding
  – Rose oil – to open my heart and my senses
  – Arnica & lemon oil  – for clarity and relaxation
  – Coconut oil – to nurture and protect my skin in the summer (has a sunscreen and cooling effect)
• I invite you to choose your favorite oil and give yourself a sensual full-body massage. Taking it slowly and deeply, feeling into the sensations of your body while gently massaging yourself and whispering the beautiful mantra, “Thank you. I love you”.

Happy oiling, Sisters!

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