We find balance woven by nature. During the autumn and spring equinoxes, the same is the same day and night. The tidal ebb and flow with the steady trait of the moon. Every day the twilight and the dawn meet a brief moment of harmony.
Yet we have become separate from this rhythm somewhere along the way. Divorced from nature. But those are not. As animals itself, balance is also written in us – our body always works on maintaining stability through homeostasis, gently adjusting so that everything runs smoothly.
Our connection with plants and trees is another memory. We breathe in oxygen and release carbon dioxide; Plants take those carbon and gifts in exchange for this breath, it is a circle of life, a partnership of harmony.
Finding the same sense of balance in the modern world can almost feel impossible. The endless task lists, 24-hour news, e-mails that accumulate and smartphone notifications that buzz in our pockets are moving away from our center. But just as we share a natural balance with the trees, we can return to stability in ourselves. Aromatherapy offers us a way to do that precisely – to calm the mind, ground the body and help us find our center again.
How aromatherapy brings balance
Homeostasis, as I have referred, is the term used to describe how our body always works behind the scenes to keep us stable. One of the clearest examples of this is in the nervous system, where we have two additional branches. The sympathetic system is our exciting or “fight or flight” mode – it gets the heart racing, sharpens our focus and gives us our drive. The parasympathetic branch is the opposite – often called the “calming” mode, it slows everything, so that we can restore, repair and, as the name suggests, feel calmer.
We need both systems to stay in balance. The challenge in our modern world is that the “fight or flight” switch is often left by all those E -mails, deadlines and constant reports. They keep our sympathetic system high when we really need to become soft and settle.
This is where aromatherapy enters as a soft ally, who supports the natural balance of the body. When we inhale essential oils, they travel directly through our smell system to the limbic system – the part of the brain that processes memory, emotions and stress. Scent has a powerful influence on how centered we feel and go back to harmony.
Together with their beautiful aromas, every essential oil carries its own plant power – their natural actions and chemical components, which can help restore the stability of the mind and body. Take Citral, for example, found in “lemon -like” oils such as May Chang, Geranium or Palmarosa – it is known for its soft balance cases. Other oils, such as Clary Sage, offer a calming, delaying effect, perfect for relaxing after a busy day. By breathing in these oils, their actions can support both our nervous system and our feeling of well -being, which carefully leads us to that place of harmony, where we can really feel balanced, even in a busy modern world.
Nature-inspired balancing essential oils
Every essential oil is a small drop of nature and its use is a way to re -connection with the rhythms of the natural world. Just as plants and trees exchange oxygen and carbon and support life in a continuous circle of balance, these oils can help us find small moments of peace in our own day.
Beautiful Bergamot Essential Oil is uplifting and yet soothing, so that clarity without overwhelming, such as sunlight that filters through leaves.
Black Spruce Essential Oil comes from a slowly growing tree, making it perfect to help you re -connection with your calmness after a busy day, reflect the resilience and calm energy of the forest.
Thanks to the calming effect of essential oil of Clary Sage, it can harmonize emotions and encourage a soft stability of the mind.
Incense is an earthly essential oil that is used to gently control the mind and to delay the breath. The rich and resinous aroma evokes the calmness and silence of nature.
Organic pink geranium oil supports an emotional balance, creating a feeling of balance, just like the soft rhythm of plants in bloom.
It would not fail to include an essential oil from lavender in this article, because it not only supports our mental well -being, but also offers a series of benefits for the body, which restores a soft feeling of balance.
May Chang Essential Oil with its clear and citrus -like aroma is refreshing for our senses, while we are rooted in the present.
The sweet aroma of Palmarosa is both intoxicating and stimulating, lifting the spirits while giving the mind carefully – a perfect example of how essential oils can balance in one breath and calmness.
The use of these oils is a way to honor, pause the balance between us and the natural world, to breathe and find balance in the midst of modern life.
Beautifully balancing aromatherapy recipes
Bringing balance in your day does not have to be complicated – a few drops of essential oils can create moments of calmness, clarity and grounding wherever you are.
Here are some of my favorite ways to use them:
Daily balance diffuser blend:
Diffuse 2 drops of lavender, 3 drops of bergamot, 3 drops of geranium in water, in an electric aromatherapy diffuser or candle burner and diffuse in the chosen space for a maximum of 20 minutes. A soft flower mix that helps create a feeling of calmness during your busy day.
Calming ritual bath oil:
Add 2 drops of palmarosa, 3 drops of Clary Sage, 3 drops of incense and 5 ml Calendula oil to 50 g Natural Dead Sea Salt – Mix and add to a warm bath. Perfect for a relaxing weeks to help you pause and breathe.
Harmony balm:
Add 8 g beeswax, 50 ml jojoba oil and 10 ml of borage seed oil to a bain-marie over a low heat. Once the beeswax has melted, add 3 drops of May Chang, 3 drops of black spruce and 5 drops of essential oil of incense. Mix well and pour in a pot of 60 ml and let cool. Massage a small amount in pulse points, especially at the wrists, and breathe in the balance room to bring a little harmony into your day.
Balance is everywhere in nature – in the tides, in the seasons and in every breathing and exhaling we share with the trees. Taking the time to pause and get in touch with these rhythms can help you find your own balance.
As Albert Einstein said,
“Look deep in nature, and then you will understand everything better.”
Kirsty Summerbell
Consultant Aromatherapist
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