1st Chakra: base of spine ~ color: deep red

This chakra is our foundation for our roots on the earth, the physical structure finds its solidarity here. Here is the beginning of the support for the physical body, as well as vitality and energy. Energy begins at the root chakra and runs up the body to vitalize the life form, then down the body again into the earth to connect the physical form to the earth energy.

Common energy imbalances: difficulty in giving & taking, disconnected from the body, underweight, weak physical constitution, experiencing life on earth as a burden, fearful, undisciplined, disorganized.

Signs of Congested energy: materialistic, overweight, self indulgent, ignores needs of others, sluggish, quick to anger, aggressive, possessive

Blends for base chakra:

For integrating body & spirit, & remaining grounded during or after meditation:
6 drops cedarwood
2 drops vetiver
2 drops sacred earth blend
1 Tablespoon carrier oil

For increasing trust:
6 drops frankincense
4 drops cedarwood
1 drop Spikenard
1 Tablespoon carrier oil

Oils that support the root chakra:

Myrrh: has an energizing effect on the base chakra when feeling depleted.
Patchouli: very grounding and helps those who live in their heads.
(Patchouli also helps cracked skin, cracked heels, and athlete’s foot……the feet are associated with the root chakra)
Vetiver: very grounding and has a balancing and protective quality as well.
Frankincense and rosewood: resonate with both the root and the crown, they link the chakras.

Other oils that support the root are cedarwood & spikenard.
Ensouled’s Sacred Earth blend is perfect for the root chakra and grounding.

Generally root or base chakra oils are dark, earthy, smokey, reddish brown or dark brown in color.

With all the shifts and changes going on internally and externally in our world, it is very important to stay grounded and centered.

Myrrh: This powerful aroma heals, purifies, and soothes while uplifting the spirit. The Egyptians burned it daily as part of their sun-worshiping ritual. It has a calming effect on the mind, instilling peace and tranquility. Myrrh also helps release past emotional blockages.

Rosemary: Egyptians used this oil as a ritual cleansing, ancient Greeks burned it at shrines. It uplifts the mind, while also dispelling confusion and giving clarity.

Sandalwood: It is one of the oldest oils, at least 4,000 years of uninterrupted use. In India it is often combined with rose and called an attar, used to purify body and soul and wash away negativity. It’s aroma cultivates a deep meditative state, peace and calm.

Vetiver: It calms, grounds, protects, and uplifts. It is a sedative to the nervous system, while also stimulating circulation. It is deeply relaxing and known in Sri Lanka as the oil of tranquility. Very grounding, inspires a deep meditation, earthy.

Ensouled’s Egyptian Temple blend is perfect for meditation!

Water is a conductive element, so doing healing work in the bathtub allows for movement of trapped energies. It represents the fluid realm of emotion, connection, and deep understanding. The perfect ingredients for healing. Water also holds the power of purification & regeneration. Since ancient times, people believed that the energy carried by water has the power to transform human energy. To put it simply, it is a perfect medium for the release of old energies, transformation of energies, & invoking of new energies.

Spring is a perfect time to purify the emotional, mental, and physical bodies. Spring-cleaning for your energy fields! This helps dissolve the sluggishness of winter and allows for fresh energy, expression, and inspiration to come pouring in. Here is a wellness prescription using Ensouled Purification Oil, or an oil of your choice. Add 5-10 drops of oil and 2 tablespoons of Sacred Seven Salts to warm bath water. (please adjust oils and salts to your preference)

Suggestions: Relaxing music, candles, 30-60 minutes for yourself (treat this as if you are booking a healing session with yourself, because you are!) I like to listen to music that also has the added aspect of sound healing, that way I am receiving even more healing energy during my session with myself.

The oils in the Purification formula are rosemary, clary sage, lavender, juniper, eucalyptus, hyssop, & lemon. These oils work synergistically enhancing the properties of all. This formulas’ purpose is to clear negative energy from the energy field, the mind, emotions, and the physical body. It helps to clear old thoughts from the mind and allows for an energetic detoxification.

You may also mix the oil into a handful of seasalt and create a scrub. Rub the scrub gently into specific areas of the body, setting the intention that you are releasing any negative energy you may have absorbed from a person, situation, or environment. Allow the scrub to work it’s magic! Know that the oils and vibration of the scrub are transmuting all negativity. You may use the oil bath in a similar way and visualize all negativity leaving and being transmuted by the oils. Allow yourself to soak in the exhilarating aromas as they swirl through your bath gently clearing and purifying.

Here are some affirmations and decrees to support your Purification Healing Bath:

I release all old thoughts that no longer serve me
I release all negative thoughts about my body
I release all judgments about myself
I am purified and whole
I am full of fresh ideas and fresh inspirations
My mind is clear, my body is clear, my energy is clear
I am clear of all negativity in all my bodies
I release all negative energy from my energy field known or unknown
I release all negative words that have been said to me, across all time and space
I release all negativity I have accepted from others
I release all negativity I have absorbed from any environments known and unknown
I am relaxed, energized and present
I clear all emotional confusion from my emotional body
I release all emotions I have absorbed from others
I release all feelings of burnout and stress
I release all feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion
I release all blocks in my emotional body quickly, cleanly and clearly
I see all my negative emotions dissolve and flow away
I release all unnecessary responsibilities from my life
I am clear and able to effortlessly prioritize
I have clear thoughts, insights and understandings

As you go through this list, allow yourself to really feel the truth of what you are expressing, allow yourself to connect with this truth and then let the energy go. Or if it is an affirmation, allow yourself to really feel the truth of these words. You do not have to do them all at once! Choose which ones really resonate with you, or create your own. Drink plenty of pure water before and after. You may put the affirmations in a plastic photo pocket to keep them dry while in the tub. You may also place healing crystals around the tub, or put them in the bath with you. This is a yummy way to clear energy. Enjoy!

Using aromatherapy to shift consciousness or energy is nothing new. Many cultures have used aroma, herbs, and oils for meditation, prayer, ritual, ceremony, purification, offerings, spirit journeys, and temple fumigation for thousands of years. Essential oils contain the mystery of life, they are the interface between cosmic and earth energies. They capture the sun through photosyntheses. Their aura can be caught on Kirlian photography, and sensitive people can feel vibrational qualities in essential oils. People can often feel an immediate calming, stimulating, clearing, or grounding happen with the oils. From a vibrational, electromagnetic, and energetic point of view ~ essential oils are in harmony with life. On a molecular level, natural plant aroma molecules touch receptors on cells to assist a shift toward wellness. They are able to affect the whole being.

The essence of a plant is its life energy, much like the blood in our bodies. The essence is the spirit or soul of the plant. The essence is the most ethereal and subtle part of the plant. This is what is offered to you from the plant to create essential oils. It is this essence that holds so much healing on so many different levels. To learn more about essential oils, Ensouled products, and healing with oils contact Brenda for a session, sign up for a class, or become a fan on face book http://bit.ly/cDcChe