the mindful essential oils edit

How to Shop Ethically?

Shopping is a political act - just as you vote to move toward a world you want to live in, every note is a vote - it shapes your world. But it's not easy to know how to shop in a way that is in alignment with your ideal world view. Here's some ideas for how you can shop with a happy conscience, knowing you're future-proofing things for any little people in your life Shop pre-loved If you have little people (including nieces and nephews) who are below five or above twelve - you might get away with having some...

Samhain and our inner fire

This weekend was Samhain - the most sacred time in the Celtic calendar - and time to light some fires! Yoga has a lot to say about the shifting moods of autumn - but one of the most beautiful concepts is our internal fire... At this time of year, in the northern hemisphere, with the sun well into the other side of the globe, people's energy levels drop. Their moods may mirror the weather - and darken. In yoga, this is because our bodies draw fire from the sun - so when the sun moves away, our own fire is diminished....

Can essential oils be anti-viral?

There's been news about what does and doesn't help with Covid-19. A through hand-washing and social distancing are the best line of defence. Can essential oils supplement these measure? Yes! Many studies (see below) have shown that certain essential oils can inhibit the growth of a specific virus. Each virus is different - so not all of anti-viral oils are effective against all viruses - and different oils effect the same virus at different stages of its life-cycle and of course. NO tests have been done on Covid-19 - so best policy is to: a) do what the Health Authorities are...