A Scent for the Mind, Body & Soul
There is something about a scent or a fragrance that truly stays with you. When you smell something you connect with, it can change your mood entirely. It can reignite your energy when you're feeling tired or rundown... it can excite you or make you feel focused. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I know that the smell of hot coffee in the morning is cherished by people. It makes them feel as if the day just got better, right? These associations are so special in life. A scent really does hold a magical power.
For me, my version of that morning coffee smell is the Aveda Chakras. They've been a part of my morning routine for a few years now & I absolutely adore their smell. At home I have the whole collection spread out into different rooms in the house. The more the merrier as they all carry a different purpose & they can never clash. My working space however is one area of the house where I like to pick the Chakra based on my mood & how I'm feeling at that moment. I need absolute focus & creative flow, so when I first get to my desk in the morning I tend to choose a Chakra that aligns with my energy level.
For all other times, I play a little game with the universe when selecting a scent. I turn all of the Chakra bottles around so that the labels are facing backwards. From there, I just let fate do the rest! I love this game as I literally let my body gravitate towards the bottle I'm most drawn to. Scarily, a lot of the time I pick up Chakra 1 - Feel Grounded.
Feel Grounded really resonates with me - it completely resets my mind-frame. When life gets busy & everything is go, go, go I can become easily flustered & worked up. On these occasions I have to consciously create a calming environment & step inside of it. Chakra 1 is perfect for this space. For me it's all about taking a step back & finding some sense of control. When I achieve this, a grounded sense of peace washes over me.
Two other Chakras I quite often pick up are Chakra 6, Feel Insight & Chakra 7, Feel Wisdom. Inhaling & exhaling these enchanted scents feels like an instant rejuvenation. They're warming & have the power to create a smile from my inside, out.
As they're so close to nature, I'm obsessed with essential oils and natural fragrances. They enrich any mood as they really sink deep into your bones. Once you've experimented with a few of the Chakra scents, you'll find there are particular bottles which will compliment your unique personality ... your mind, body & soul
If you're unsure how to use a Chakra, here is a simple example. After a loud, energetic workout first thing in the morning or a chaotic beach run with my crazy dogs, I like to come home to a peaceful environment where I can focus on my work. I'll spray the Chakra in the shower, the kitchen and/or around my desk to create the space I require on that day to get into the zone. The Chakra scents sink deep into air & set up my mind-frame. They put a spell on me!
Life can get on top of us some days! On other days we might wake up feeling all lethargic, floppy & unmotivated. This is normal, of course it is! But we do need to stay on track & productive if we want to keep moving forward with our goals. A Chakra scent can help you transition into the space you need to be in. This is why I cherish the range so much.
I hope you give them a go! Find the range here if you're keen to give them a try.
Elyse x
