Scent and Breath

It sounds incredibly obvious, but I find sacredness in everyday encounters with scent,
and what we can do with our breath.

I love essential oils and good incense, and never tire of the way they can elevate, soothe, or deepen mood . . .

In Svaroopa Yoga we're learning ujjayi pranayama as part of our opening shavasana pose (a very simple and
relaxing pose, laying on the floor), and it's amazing what a small, conscious change in breathing can do for
your body and frame of mind . . .

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Permalink Reply by Hedgewaerlog on March 23, 2009 at 6:49am: Yes ... yes yes.

Scents are triggers to sensorial memories, for instance some scents can remind you childhood moments..

Right now Spring is here... and we can feel every flower blossoming; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Hedgewaerlog on March 23, 2009 at 6:53am: Scents can also take us on a Journey.

I have a Chocolate Candle... and when i smell it...

i can travel to Aztecs... Cacao was the Food of the Gods; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Hedgewaerlog on March 28, 2009 at 4:00pm: Lemons

Lemons Scents always remind me of...

Purification and Harmony

and Lunar spells; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Azraelwitch on April 27, 2009 at 1:45pm: I don't think it's ridiculous at all. I think that it's very important to stop and smell things like flowers . I love essential oils and blended oils. I am currently working on incense blends so I'm liking that right now. I've only had one flop and that was the frankincense Dragon's blood mix which is not good for me... I think I will check on the correspondences for those to see if they are compatible. I was just playing in my kitchen when I made that one. But I love to experiment with different stuff I get form the health food store when I get a chance to go and I just got a new herbal catalog from Mountain Rose herbs so I'm going to try some new stuff from them. I hope you do good in your yoga. Me myself I am a little afraid to try yoga, but I might ask my mom if she wants to go. We might could do that. have a wonderful magickal day...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Arachneh on May 8, 2009 at 12:22am: Jackie, that sounds wonderful . . . if you don't mind sharing, I'd enjoy seeing your favorite incense blend recipes. :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Azraelwitch on August 3, 2009 at 10:20am: Mine are very simple since I'm a newbie at making incense, but I think mugwort, lavender and frankicense smells heavenly, but that's just me. They have an incense making kit from Mountain rose herbs that i could try someday if I have the money and time, it might be a while though. Their Oregon bar soaps mint is my favorite!!!! I don't think I would want to go without, but that is the problem when I deal with them. I want everything! :) Hope you have a good day Arachneh!; ▶ Reply to This