Winter is an inward, sensitive time. Nature is in her resting season and you, too, may be deeper within yourself. It's a time to reflect, make plans, dream, and replenish your energy before Spring.
Dec. 21 marks the first day of Winter, and it is also the Winter Solstice. It is the longest night of the year, but the good news is that every day after will slowly become more light filled.
Good nutrition, exercise, warmth, and rest are essential for staying healthy in Winter. Journaling, contemplation, and spending more time at home with family and friends is recommended by many healing traditions.
Abhyanga is an Ayurvedic practice that is wonderfully nourishing. Abhyanga is an anointing and massage of the body with warm oil often infused with herbs and/or essential oils. This self massage is a deeply restorative practice. It softens skin, increases circulation, and calms the nervous system.
A few of my favorite essential oils for Winter:
If you're interested in more seasonal wisdom for Winter, take a peek at my newest offering: Winter Aromatherapy.
Dec. 21 marks the first day of Winter, and it is also the Winter Solstice. It is the longest night of the year, but the good news is that every day after will slowly become more light filled.
Good nutrition, exercise, warmth, and rest are essential for staying healthy in Winter. Journaling, contemplation, and spending more time at home with family and friends is recommended by many healing traditions.
Abhyanga is an Ayurvedic practice that is wonderfully nourishing. Abhyanga is an anointing and massage of the body with warm oil often infused with herbs and/or essential oils. This self massage is a deeply restorative practice. It softens skin, increases circulation, and calms the nervous system.
A few of my favorite essential oils for Winter:
- Bergamot - Brings in the sunshine. Boosts optimism, eases sadness and tension.
- Black Pepper - Known as the "King of Spices." Improves circulation, helpful for muscular aches and pains, imbues a sense of determination.
- Cardamom - Warming and stimulating. Restores an "appetite for life."
- Cinnamon leaf - Revitalizing. Combats apathy. Try using Cinnamon leaf in a diffusor.
- Clary Sage - Euphoric and uplifting. Helpful for menstrual cramps and PMS.
- Cypress - A great oil for transition, weariness, and self-doubt. Strengthens the spirit.
- Eucalyptus - Supports the immune system, decongests.
- Frankincense - Deeply calming, great for meditation and yoga. Helpful for dry and mature skin.
- Geranium - Emotionally balancing and helpful for anxiety.
- Ginger - Warming and invigorating. Good for muscular aches and pains.
- Lemon - Refreshing, uplifting, clears stagnant energy, eases anxiety.
- Rose - Deeply soothing and nurturing. Restores trust. Wonderful for the skin.
- Saro - Amazing support for the immune system.
If you're interested in more seasonal wisdom for Winter, take a peek at my newest offering: Winter Aromatherapy.
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