NoteWorthy By Aura Cacia
I’m a budding essential oil nerd and I was stoked to hear about the new online community called Noteworthy by Aura Cacia- it’s a space for us to support one another along the path to our most authentic selves. The path to authenticity is inevitably long and complicated for each of us, and I’m excited to be part of a community of seekers who support one another.
Like many other parts of modern wellness culture, I was very skeptical of aromatherapy for a long time. The whole culture surrounding essential oils and their myriad usages just seemed like something wealthy yoga people rhapsodized about in order to make themselves feel superior to others. However, I’m not being hyperbolic when I say that essential oils have completely changed my life.
For me, it really started with a single oil diffuser in my yoga room. I wasn’t even all that adventurous in the beginning- I would just shake a few drops of lavender oil in before practicing yoga and allow the gentle aroma fill the space. It was a really pleasant upgrade from my typical practice days but I didn’t think much of it- it was hard for me to believe that a few drops of oil in diffused water could make such a difference in my mood. Because truly, it wasn’t just about the nice smell- the diffusion legit made me FEEL better.
Eventually, I realized that the diffusion experience needed to spread to other parts of my life. I added diffusers + oil sets to my bedroom and office and I became much more experimental with the oil combinations. Lemongrass and rosemary have become critical components of my work life- any time the realities of freelance work are trying my patience, I sprinkle a few drops in my diffuser and allow the magical power of scent to balance my spirit.
Also, my travel oil diffuser has become one of my most crucial essentials. As soon as I check into a new hotel room, I immediately plug in my diffuser- it invariably helps my mood and makes me feel closer to home.
However, my love of essential oils extends beyond oil diffusers. I swore off antiperspirant deodorant ages ago and I’ve struggled with finding the best natural deodorant for my sensitive skin. Baking soda based natural deodorants burn my armpits up like bacon, and deodorants that use essential oils as a large component have a much less aggressive effect. There is a brand that makes an awesome spray deodorant that I LOVE but I tend to use a lot of it- I mean, Carolina summers are no joke and ya girl likes to stay fresh. Expensive natural deodorants aren’t terribly cost effective, and I set out on a mission to find the best homemade deodorant for my pits. After experimenting with a few different recipes, I finally concocted a recipe that works really well for my body, with tea tree, lemon, lemongrass, and lavender oils providing the oil base.
The thing is, I’m not always in situations where I can easily incorporate oils in my life. More often than not, I’m waiting for a stressful meeting, stuck in traffic on my way to teach a packed yoga class, or dealing with the drama of an average trip to the airport. In those moments, it’s awesome to use essential oil roll-ons- I always keep one the Aura Cacia Chakra Balancing Roll-ons in my satchel so I can roll a few drops on my pulse points when I need a pick me up. Seriously, these roll-ons have been SO CLUTCH in life’s trying moments- it’s like a fresh sniff of reality when I feel myself slipping into emotional darkness.
Essential oils aren’t a status symbol- they’re the key to an ancient healing practice. If you’re interested in starting your own healing journey, whether it’s yoga, uncluttering your home, embodying new motherhood or anything else, check out the NoteWorthy by Aura Cacia page for a community that will support your journey to your truest self.
(BTW, my hair wrap is by @thewraplife)
