Meditating is a healthy way to manage mental health by boosting self awareness, helping to stay focused on the present rather than dwelling in the past, reducing stress and more. You can boost those benefits by combining the practice with essential oils. Here are some you should consider:

Clary Sage

This woody and herbaceous scented essential oil has calming qualities to promote a clear and relaxed state of mind. At the same time, it soothes anxiety, headaches, irritability, mind fog and dizziness. Individuals who suffer from insomnia, coughs and colds, low libido levels will also benefit from using Clary sage.

Frankincense

Frankincense is a highly prized ingredient in skin care due to its anti-aging and skin cell renewing properties. But did you know it is an excellent essential oil for meditation? The earthy scent with notes of pine and citrus has a positive impact on stress and mental noise, quieting down the mind, allowing peaceful meditation and a stronger spiritual connection.

Citronella

You can expect an uplifting and clean environment when diffusing citronella during meditation. It deodorizes the environment by eliminating harmful airborne bacteria and repelling insects. This, in turn, provides respiratory support and relief from coughs and headaches. Furthermore, it boosts energy levels to combat fatigue while improving negative moods.

Fir

Balsam fir, Douglas fir, fir needle and Siberian fir, all these beautiful coniferous scented essential oils serve as wonderful respiratory support and emotional support. Additionally, the forest-like aroma gives a mental escape from the hustle and bustle along with stress, and improves one’s concentration and clarity.

Pine

Another essential oil from the coniferous family, reputed to be energizing and cleansing. Pine’s refreshing woodsy scent is a great choice for meditation and spiritual practices as it can help alleviate fatigue, clear the mind for improved focus and enhance mood by reducing stressful feelings.

Sandalwood

Before sandalwood became prominent in perfumery, it was actually used for spiritual practices in folk remedies. Its exotic and woody scent is complementary to spiritual practices and meditation as it is emotionally grounding, allowing one to feel balanced and calm. It is also beneficial to individuals suffering from headaches, coughs and colds.

Sweet Fennel

Sweet fennel is more than just an aromatic spice. Inhaling the sweet and spicy scent is helpful for decision making and when working on an assignment or project, as it stimulates the mind for higher levels of concentration and clarity. Furthermore, it can help with respiratory support and nausea, too.

Neroli

You don’t need much to enjoy the emotional benefits because a tiny bit of neroli goes a very long way. This intense floral and citrusy scent is beneficial for individuals suffering from anxiety and depression as it helps you feel calm and centered, promoting feelings of peace and tranquillity.

If you would like to blend some of these oils together, take look at our essential oil recipes for relaxation.

It can be challenging for some to get into that relaxed and clear state of mind, therefore you may use these essential oils for assistance. However, you can also use them when you’re not meditating or trying to focus on anything specific due to their numerous benefits. Don’t forget to practice with care.