Aromatherapy massage is a fantastic compliment to a crystal healing session. I utilize aromatherapy quite often when giving crystal healings. In fact, the aromatherapy massage oils are essential oils and are essential to my work. I usually call this type of massage a crystal massage because I used the crystals in conjunction with the aromatherapy massage oil to give a very calming and relaxing massage. Essential oils are natures gift just like the crystals and gems that I use for my healing techniques.
Aromatherapy oils are made from essential oil that boast their own healing properties and are a strong compliment to using the crystals. Lavendar for example has relaxing properties and is a main essential oil used during aromatherapy body massage. Next I will discuss the science behind aromatherapy massage.
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Your nostrils are connected to the part of your brain called the limbic system. Many of you may already know, but the limbic system controls your emotions, reactions (nervous system), and your hormones. These three things are also greatly influenced by each other and if one is out of whack you can be almost certain the other two are as well. It is important for your limbic system to remain balanced for the most part in order for you to remain a balanced and healthy individual. Essential oils plays their part when you inhale the oils molecules which then sends signals to your limbic system. These signals can affect stress levels, heart rate, blood pressure, memory, digestive system and immune system. You can easily see how important keeping this system in balance can be!
Essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin and that is why the massage oils or lotions made with essential oils can be so important for healing. Just like each crystal has its own healing properties so does each essential oil. Some are used to relax while others can energize! Here is a list of commonly used essential oils:
- Chamomile and Lavendar are used for calming purposes
- Neroli, Rose and Ylang Ylang are used to uplift
- Rosemary is used for both energizing and cleansing
- Tea Tree and Pine are used as decongestants
Most people get an aromatherapy massage to relieve stress or emotional conditions such as headaches, tension, depression and anxiety. A normal massage is relaxing enough but imagine having your senses pleased with essential oils. There are not two more perfect things that go together as well as aromatherapy and massage.