Relaxing Herbal Bath
Ingredients:
1 part dried hops
1 part dried chamomile flowers
1 part dried lavender buds
lavender essential oil (optional)
Combine the herbs in a glass bowl, and add 1 drop of lavender essential oil for each 3/4 ounce of the herb mixture that you have. Place into a glass container and cover. (recycled jar that are cleaned and dried work well). Instructions: Place 1/4-1/2 cup of the bath tea into a muslin bag, cheese cloth (tie with kitchen string) or a tea ball. Drop or hang into the bath tub as it fills for your bath. OR you can steep the same amount of tea for 15-20 minutes, strain, and add the liquid to your bath.
Soothing Milk Bath
Ingredients:
2 cups dry powdered milk (regular or dried goat milk powder) 1/2 cup
Epsom salts
1/2 cup sea salt
1/2 cup baking soda
6 drops lavender essential oil
4 drops rose or rose geranium essential oil
Mix all the ingredients but the oils, together into a glass bowl. Drop the oils in and work it together with a large wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Pour into a container--leave the lid off for a day or so--then stir and cover. Give with instructions. To Use: 1/2 cup or into a warm bath while it fills.
Technique to Reawaken Your Compassionate Self
In order to reawaken your compassionate self, it is important that you become aware of your feelings. Take an occasional moment out of your busy schedule to reflect on your emotions. Find a quiet, peaceful place where you can center yourself and take some time alone. Sit comfortably, breathe deeply and allow all emotions to come up to the surface.
Acknowledge your feelings and honestly reflect on them. Love yourself, your whole personality, and forgive your mistakes--as mistakes are simply lessons. Think not from your head but also from your heart, feel and be fully present.
Blend to Reawaken Compassion
Prepare the following mixture in a 10ml glass bottle. Pour the essential oils in first, then fill with vegetable oil (sweet almond, jojoba, etc.).
* 4 drops Rose otto
* 12 drops Sandalwood
* 6 drops Cypress
Anoint the heart chakra and third eye. Pour a few drops into the palms of your hands and inhale deeply. Pour a few drops into your warm bath water and soak for at least 15 minutes.
