The Crown Chakra and Lavender

Previously I spoke about my issues related to certain Chakras and how I have enabled my body to open up with the use of essential oils. The seventh Chakra also known as the Crown Chakra may be the one Chakra I feel has always been balanced and in harmony with the cosmos. To understand your body and mind you need to dive deeply into what drives you but also what slows you down. It is so very important to study what makes us tick and then apply that knowledge to work towards harmony within as well as harmony without. I have always dealt with impatience and intensity my entire life and while that may forever be a part of who I am, my new found relationship with those traits make me appreciate and accept them in a way I never knew how to before. I found bodywork, aromatherapy, astrology and the like. I am certain my Crown Chakra has always been free flowing because I cannot remember a time in my life where I didn’t feel so very connected to what some refer to as the natural mystic. When embarking on a walk through the wilderness I immediately notice little synchronicities that bring a smile to my face. The beauty of a sunset, the smell of the rain, the sound of a bird chirping, the strength of the wind; these things all send a chill down my spine. The Crown Chakra, when balanced, tends to create a sense of enlightenment. This is so very important when practicing healing practices like yoga, massage therapy, meditation and martial arts because it encourages transcendence. When this particular chakra becomes blocked we can feel depressed, disconnected and scattered mentally. Using Lavender essential oil regularly on our temples can help to remove these blockages and reduce fatigue. Lavender is extremely calming and helps to alleviate tension held within the body and mind. A scalp massage incorporating this particular essential oil can be one of the most healing experiences for someone hoping to free their Crown Chakra. Allow yourself a reprieve from the heat with a rejuvenating aromatherapy session at our spa this summer. This treatment is sure to get your body, mind and spirit back in alignment. Namaste.

By Sarah McCallum, Massage therapist at NLMSC