Summer is here and the lavender is starting to bloom in the southern hemisphere. Grown all over the planet in temperate climes, lavender is easily recognised by its colour and fragrance and its calming, cooling and cleansing properties are well known. Let's take a deep dive into all the ways lavender oil supports health and wellbeing or scroll to the end for info on Yoga in the Lavender 2022 sessions.
Lavender essential oil is used for its antidepressant, anti-rheumatic, hypotensive, sedative, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, immunity booster, hormone balancing, calming, relaxing and cooling properties. (Wow what a list! And there's more!) It is highly compatible and excellent for the skin, especially in wound healing. It also has an affinity for the women’s reproductive system with effects in PMS, menopause, and other hormonal imbalances. It is one of the most potent aromas for the nervous system helping with stress, anxiety, restlessness, nervousness, insomnia, migraines and headaches. As its virtually nontoxic and has strong positive effects on the nervous system, lavender is excellent for children.
Specific Therapeutic Actions of Lavender Respiratory: soothes sore throat, aids in airway decongestion Circulatory: has heart tonic properties, regulates the heartbeat, prevents palpitations linked to nervousness, lowers blood pressure Skin: promotes wound healing, helps in skin infection and inflammations, soothes insect bites and stings, treats cold sores, helps in acne treatment, alleviates eczema, rashes and dermatitis, mild on the skin, highly compatible with all skin types, reduces hair loss, treats dandruff, promotes skin and hair health Immunity: boost immunity, speeds healing processes, especially with massage, has antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiseptic properties Endocrine/Reproductive: relieves mood swings related to PMS, menopause and hormonal imbalances, regulates menstruation Musculoskeletal: relieves muscular and joint pains, aids in rheumatism, relieves neuralgias, soothes sore muscles Nervous: fights stress and anxiety, reduces nervousness, has soothing and calming properties, supports a positive, aids in sleep disorders and insomnia Energetic: has relaxing properties, soothes emotions and calms nerves, induces euphoria, supports clarity, gives peace of mind, promotes emotional balance, helps with moods swings, and processing of intense emotions,.
In Ayurveda, Lavender pacifies vata by calming and relaxing the nervous system, and cools pitta due to its anti- inflammatory properties. In Ayurveda lavender is believed to bring mental peace through anxyolitic and soothing properties..
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, lavender is considered 'cool' and used to treat ailments associated with heat, especially when connected with the liver meridian. Lavender also supports the Heart Qi by regulating pulse and preventing rhythm disorders associated with stress and anxiety.
Every Summer, I hold yoga sessions at the NZ Alpine Lavender Fields, with the first session for 2022 starting December 15, 10am, followed by Saturday 10am. Check out the yoga class schedule here or get in touch for details of all classes over the holiday period.
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