Mind and Spirit

Hug in a bottle: An essential oil guide to uplift and inspire

Some days your skies are clear, blue, and beautiful—and some days your picnic plans are interrupted with an unexpected storm warning. But don’t worry! Ruined plans can be a bummer, but the sun will come out again soon. In the meantime, try one of these essential oil blends that will remind you of getting a great, big hug!

 

SARA: a hug for comfort

SARA™ is a sweet blend of Geranium, Ylang Ylang, and Rose. Think of SARA as a big sister, ready to wrap you up in a quilt, hand you a cup of cocoa, and comfort you with compassion. Try rubbing a drop of this blend onto your wrists when you feel like you could use a listening ear. Dilute it with a few drops of a carrier oil to keep your skin happy.

 

Present Time: a hug for gratitude

If you have way too many alarms set on your phone, an ever-growing to-do list, or a pile of dirty dishes that keeps doubling in size, you might want to reach for Present Time™. Diffuse this delicate scent as you take a minute to reconnect with the present and let go of the expectations you have for yourself. Once you feel calmer, consider doing those dishes before the leftovers grow legs!

 

Release: a hug for liberation

Ready to let go of some of the “nope” from your day? Throw on some jams, roll out your yoga mat, and diffuse Release™. After stretching out and focusing on your breathing, you might just feel like saying, “Heck yes!” instead.

Grounding: a hug from Mother Nature

Sometimes all we need is a little nature. Even if you can’t get outside, you can connect with your roots by taking a tech detox for a few hours while diffusing Grounding™. This blend of White Fir, Black Spruce, and Pine combines into a forest-inspired aroma. Close your eyes and breathe in the scent of the great outdoors as you enjoy some quiet time.

 

Hope: a hug for optimism

Looking for some sunshine? Try a little Hope™. While it can’t really change the weather, it might just be the bright spot on a dark day. This gentle blend can be added to a favorite lotion, diffused, or applied topically.

 

Peace & Calming: a hug for calm

Couldn’t we all use a little more Peace & Calming® in our lives? This gentle blend is one of our most popular essential oil blends, and for good reason! Whether you need a bear hug or are trying to settle in for a night’s hibernation, diffusing this scent adds a special something to the end of a long day.

Gathering: a hug for connection

It can be hard to gather your thoughts after a long day. Or gather your family for dinner. Or gather strength to keep up on your goals. Sound familiar? Try diffusing Gathering™ as you turn daily chaos into calmness by journaling, meditating, or writing an award-worthy to-do list.

Looking for more blends? Check out these calming blends or the benefits of Copaiba oil.

 

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  • I am loving valor!! I have used it in my diffuser 2 nights in a row and hAve slept like a baby!!

  • I have new favorites every month! The one that has never changed is Valor. It's more than just courage it gives me peace all over and grounding. I haven't even tried Grounding yet, or any of the others mentioned above besides Valor & Valor II and I absolutely love and have to have Valor in my possession at all times! I have tried Release from a friend and plan on ordering in the near future! My other all time favorite oil is Lavender it is my go to for everything if there's no time to look up what I may need Lavender is on the case and always works! I do not know how I really lived before I found YL, but I do know I will never live without it.

  • I'd love to win. Been having to use oils every day and can't do anything without them. I'm using Lavender, Frankincense, Peace and Calming, Valor and Vetiver and Peppermint every day. Any of the above would be great additions! I need to start saving up! It takes a lot of effort to do anything most days and feeling...Is difficult. I'm bookmarking this post to refer back to it! I could use a hug every day and often since I have anxiety and depression.

  • I love this promotion! I have only ever tried Valor (when it was out of stock I hoarded my lone bottle and only sniffed from the bottle for over a year!) but I would love to utilize these in my home and for various occasions - my son loves the benefits of Valor and often uses it when he has to leave our home (we coparent) and my husband and I are both in school (I'm writing my dissertation and he is working on his third masters degree) so we all need plenty of hugs!

  • Valor is an absolute favorite if mine. I honestly don't think I could live without it at the moment! Haven't tried the others yet but they are definitely on my list. Thank you for this much needed information and the chance to receive these amazing oils!!!

  • I love, love, love, Valor for calming and courage! It is probably my ultimate favorite oil!

  • I would love all of these, but my current favorite combo to bring me peace & comfort is Stress Away diffused with Northern Lights Black Spruce & Bergamot!❤️

  • I haven't tried any of these yet, but they sound amazing! I've been wanting to try Valor.

  • Valor literally wraps me in good feelings, relaxes & helps make me at ease with my crazy world. I can conquer anything!

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