Aromatherapy & Marma points for better sleep

When it comes to sleeping well, it is not difficult to find advice. Drink chamomile tea, take a warm bath, switch off the screens, eat a little earlier or count sheep. You may already have your own ritual at bedtime with restorative yoga, fragrance candles and guided meditation, but for many of you sleep can sometimes be a difficult exercise to perfect. Fortunately, there are some proven techniques that support the mind and body in sleeping, and these special methods have been working for thousands of years. Read on to discover a nocturnal ritual that puts you in sleep with certain marma points and aromatherapy to promote a relaxing, rejuvenating sleep.

The application of aromatherapy goes back to the time before the ancient Greece, where the gods should be gifted with the knowledge of perfume and fragrance. Texts from East and West describe ritual healing ointments, medical oils and healing perfumes that are used for both physical and emotional well -being, and the old Vedic texts from India even contain the use of cinnamon, ginger, Myrrh, sandalwood and coriander for religious and religious purposes.

essential oils

The fragrance indeed has a strong influence on us-our brain is so wired that it combines smell with memory and emotion, and if we connect with our sense of smell, we also connect to the energetic "Muladhara" or "root-chakra". The use of fragrances with essential oils is an effective way to compensate for emotions naturally, to calm the mind and to promote a relaxed body. To improve sleep, you have probably heard of these relaxing oils:

lavender

This popular oil is often advertised as the the relaxation agent, and studies are increasingly showing that it is also true. Lavender is a mood stabilizer and sedative, can alleviate anxiety and insomnia and has been proven to help with menstrual complaints and eczema. Dilute the essential lavender oil in a carrier oil such as coconut for a cooling, soothing massage oil.

sandalwood

The woody, earthy aroma of sandalwood is widespread in the east, and studies show that it also has calming properties. Sandalwood is calming and emotionally calming. So it is great when your mind is overactive and you tend to think about working stress late at night. This relaxing oil can also fight bacteria and give the skin a "shine". Mix essential sandal wood oil with an earthend, nourishing oil like sesame for a super calming massage.

jasmin

Interestingly, the botanical components of the essential jasmine oil actually resemble those that are contained in sleep medication and can be very helpful in the elimination of insomnia and sleep disorders. Studies show that essential jasmine oil can improve the quality of sleep and reduce troubled sleep, and some studies even show that it is more effective when reducing anxiety than lavender! Jasmine is also helpful to compensate for the energy svadisthana, The sacred chakra referred to the water element, creativity, sensuality and the ability to go with the river in life. Mix essential jasmine oil with rosehip oil for a luxurious anti -inflammatory, collagen -reinforcing and really female massage

Marma points

After mixing your oils, it is time to have you working at the marma points. Similar to acupressure points, Marma's points at which energy accumulates, and we can use the marma massage to either release accumulated energy, strengthen the energy at the point and the associated organs or to enliven stagnating energetic "blockages". The marma massage is an aspect of the Ayurveda, which, in addition to yoga, nutritional advice, lifestyle counseling and much more, helps to bring body and mind into a natural balance. Try the following mermaids to improve sleep:

adhipati

is on the top of the head and is connected to Sahasrara the 'crown chakra', this marma point, helps with reducing vata energy-the energy associated with movement, wind, air and irregularities. By reducing Vata energy, we also help to reduce anxiety, rethinking and worries and give the mind a greater feeling of calm. Massage slowly but firmly with your sandal wood oil for a few minutes.

hriDaya

The hotel is located on the anahata chakra point of the heart center, this marma point can help to calm body and mind and regulate the flow of prana (life energy). This is a great marma point for the massage if you had a hard day and want to show something love. It is increased 'sweet potato' by the silent repetition of the heart-chakra mantras. Massage the heart area in a circular movements with your jasmine oil.

Talahridaya (feet)

The palms and soles of the feet contain important energy points that can help us to absorb or release energy. When we concentrate on our feet, we promote a better feeling of grounding and silence that is important for sleep. The feet are also incredibly absorbent. So if you rub an essential oils, the body quickly absorbs your advantages. Use your lavender oil to massage the center of the soles of the feet as the last part of your sleeping ritual for a few minutes in a solid, circular movement and to visualize your energy that flows from head to the toes. Sleep well!