'I am Spirit' inspiration

Buddha Wood (Eremophila mitchellii) + Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)

For my ‘I am Spirit’ candle I focused on woody and resinous scents, which have soothing and grounding properties. They will help stop your mind from wandering during yoga or meditation. I love sandalwood, vetiver, and cedarwood scents and this small Australian tree combines all these in one. I would also describe it as buttery.  It is gentle but present, and is there with you to enhance your spiritual practice. Buddha Wood has stabilising effects. It will help steady the nerves. This oil will encourage your feelings and emotions to transform from a rocking boat to solid ground.  

Black pepper is a warm and spicy oil. Its warmth brings a sense of clarity, improving focus and motivation. Its spiciness fights mental fatigue whilst increasing your level of concentration and stamina. 
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For meditation, stones such as lapis lazuli or fluorite can both take you within. Lapis awakens the third eye and enhances one's ability to visualise and receive visual guidance or information. Fluorite helps you to align to a higher guidance during meditation. Lapis clears and puts your focus on the Third Chakra, your third eye whereas Fluorite works through all chakras. 

Photo: Lucy Krizan @Lucykrizan
Body & Grace Yoga Studio
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