ESSENTIAL OILS

 Essential oils are placed in this device, sometimes with water (be sure  to read the directions), and sometimes with heat so they evaporate. This  is a good way to add the scent of an essential oil to a room, for  example to add lavender if you want to enhance relaxation in a yoga  session or class. Essential oils should never be directly burned as the  chemical structure is dramatically changed with incineration 

 Several drops of essential oil are placed on a cotton ball or tissue and  allowed to evaporate into the air. If you want an intense dose, sniff  the cotton ball. If a milder, more constant exposure is desired, simply  keep the cotton ball in your immediate vicinity (for example, leave it  sitting on your desk next to your computer). 

 Drops of essential oil are added to a bowl of steaming water, which  quickly vaporizes the oil. Place a towel over your head and over the  bowl of water with essential oil drop(s) and breathe deeply. This method  is very direct and potent—the use of more than 1-2 drops may be  overwhelming. It is important keep the eyes closed when using this  method. The use of eucalyptus essential oil in this way can feel helpful  with upper respiratory and sinus infections Note: This is not  recommended for children younger than 7 years old. Children older than 7  can use swimming goggles to protect their eyes. 

 Drops of essential oils are placed in a water-based solution, shaken,  and sprayed into the air in order to deodorize a room or set a mood. An  example might be spraying an aqueous solution of pine or citrus oils to  enhance holiday feelings or a solution of peppermint oil to stimulate  alertness. You might also want to use a solution of water and your  favorite essential oil as a yoga mat cleaner. It is important to shake  the bottle before spraying in order to spray the solution and not just  water.   

Lavender,  vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, chamomile, neroli,  marjoram, cedar, bergamot, clary sage, frankincense, rose 

 Rose, clary sage, frankincense, lavender, bergamot, marjoram,  ylang-ylang, lemon, geranium, orange, sandalwood, chamomile, vetiver.

 Rosemary, basil, peppermint, helichrysum, cedar, vetiver, grapefruit, pine, juniper.

 Lemon, orange, grapefruit, eucalyptus, cinnamon, peppermint, ginger, rosemary, spearmint, black pepper, jasmine.

 Tea tree oil, lavender, oregano, bergamot, rosemary, helichrysum.

 Peppermint, eucalyptus, wintergreen, chamomile, nutmeg, ginger, cayenne, rosemary, black pepper 

 Eucalyptus, peppermint, ginger, lemon, tea tree, sage, rosemary.

 Lavender, bergamot, lemongrass, neroli, yuzu, rose,  clary sage, frankincense, marjoram, ylang-ylang, lemon, geranium,  orange, sandalwood, chamomile, vetiver.