A Mindful Sit with Spikenard
Our Mindful Sit with the plant each month allows us space to practice the art of quieting the mind so that we might pick up subtle messages often drowned by all the mental chatter.
Connecting with our aromatic plant allies allows us to receive their amazing gifts and endless messages! Sitting with a plant (or even its essential oil) is like sitting silently with another person. When we sit with the plant, we’re listening as the plant whispers subtle messages into our minds. In a comfortable and quiet space, try sitting with a plant and ask, “What do I need to learn from you today?” Given time, your plant will share its simple—or sometimes complex—message.
Our Mindful Sit with the plant each month allows us space to practice the art of quieting the mind so that we might pick up subtle messages often drowned by all the mental chatter.
The Nutmeg, a product of slow and careful growth, carries wisdom from years of silently observing the world around it.
Our Base chakra, also called the Root chakra, relates to the formation of the physical body in the womb and takes place during prenatal development into the first year of life.
In this session, we will sit with the Rose, a symbol of love, beauty, and resilience. If possible, sit with a rose or have a bottle of Rose Otto essential oil or absolute nearby.
Our wood oils help to support the body, strengthening our core while keeping us grounded and centered, similar to how the roots and trunk of the tree offer stability.
We find ourselves transported to the picturesque French countryside, sitting under a tree and overlooking a vast field of lush Cilantro plants swaying gently in the breeze.
If this is the first time you’ve given your attention to Yarrow, I am honored to be the one to guide you through this sit.
We feel a sense of peace and relaxation as its healing properties course through our veins - it is as if we have suddenly been transported to another realm.
After a few moments, you notice yourself taking deeper breaths – breaths saturated with the deep rosy notes from the Palmarosa surrounding your safe space.