JUNE NEWS & PROMOTIONS

New Class and New Home!

I am so happy to join the Ritual Sacramento teaching team. Ritual is a space steeped in practice, feminine wisdom, yogic tradition, therapeutic expertise, and what I can only describe as a profound sense of family-ness.

I deeply admire every single teacher at Ritual, not only for their understanding of the human body but also in their warm, welcoming, caring, grounded and profoundly loving embodied presence.

Im grateful to Kaci Florez for her warmth, devotion and clear leadership as I join this community - and to all the teachers and students who have made me feel so welcome.

You’ll be seeing me regularly attending classes at Ritual, and please join me at 7:30am on Saturday mornings for movement, breath, and the mysterious journey that we undertake when we combine the two.

in joy!
Natasha

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Discounted Private Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Essential Wellness Sessions

For the month of June, I am offering Private Yoga Sessions, Yoga Therapy Sessions and Essential Acupoint Sessions at a significantly reduced rate.

Being new to Sacramento I am working to become established, grow my own roots, and make myself available and accessible to anyone wishing to be supported in their own personal healing/human journey. Through yoga practices, essential oil therapy, and the exquisite magic that happens when we come together to serve the Highest in our own hearts and in each other.

The advantage of a personalized attention in your yoga practice is that it accelerates your learning and gives you feedback and homework tailored to your specific needs.

Yoga & Yoga Therapy improves:

• Posture, breath, mindset

• Chronic pain conditions

• Injury recovery

• Anxiety & depression

• Self esteem & confidence

• Strength & flexibility

In the way I naturally teach and share yoga, movement is integrated with yoga philosophy to support your Higher Self from the inside out.

With over 13 years teaching experience, I integrate a variety of movement techniques that the body loves, supporting cognitive function, greater mobility and intelligent strength + flexibility cultivation.

Send me an email if you have questions, or book a session to get started!

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doTERRA June Promotions ✨

✨ 3 FREE OILS!!! ✨

The big deal this month is that anyone who places an order of 200PV or more will receive the 3 major tension relieving blends that doTERRA offers.

AromaTouch is the main “massage” blend, it melts away physical tension in the body and deepens the breath almost instantly. I like to massage AromaTouch into my feet, hips, back and neck - and it works wonders!! It is a profound staple in my wellness & self-care routine.

Past-Tense is one of my personal favorites in that it melts away headaches but it’s scent is truly divine! let the worries melt away as you step into the present moment with this sacred littler roller bottle.

Balance is doTERRAs grounding blend. Combining mostly root essential oils with flowers like blue tansy, it helps mediate between the upper and lower sections of our bodies and the left and right hemispheres. Apply to the soles of the feet, an any acupressure point in the feet and legs to settle your mind and energy field.

If you do not have a doTERRA account and would like more information on how this membership works, check out my top 7 reasons why doTERRA is my favorite wellness subscription box - and, if you feel curious but still unsure, you can schedule a 30 minute consult with me to learn more about how you can ditch the chemical stuff around your house and leverage the power of therapeutic-grade essential oils for your wellness and healing.

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This mighty, all natural, essential oil based cleaner concentrate makes 18 16oz bottles of cleaner concentrate! And it is 15% off all month.

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New limited edition oil - FREE!

For those with an already existing doTERRA account, when you order your monthly wellness box before the 15th of June with a PV order of 125PV or more, you will receive this warm, herbal new blend called Summer Savory.

✨ HURRAY FOR DADS! ✨

This lovely fathers day gift brings a brilliant card diffuser clip that dads can attach to the AC in the car. It comes with 3 inner cylinders that he can put different essential oil blends. The Island Mint blend that comes with this kit is bright, joyful and grounding, combining lemon, lime, peppermint and Spruce.

May all dads feel pampered, loved and cared for on this coming Fathers Day!

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The Daily Habits Kit is still 20% Off!

This is one of the very best kits to get started with doTERRA. It gives you 5ml bottles (aprox. 85 drops each) of some of the most powerful oils for mental, emotional and cellular wellbeing as well as doTERRA’s #1 selling supplements. This kit gives its recipient a very quick, easy and powerful experience of the power of highest quality, intelligent plant medicine.

ENROLL TO BUY THIS KIT

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS KIT

The Kit Includes:

• Lifelong Vitality Pack: the foundational supplement program that is doTERRA’s #1 product! It’s packed with bio-available food nutrients, omegas, antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins & minerals delivered in a balanced, absorbable way.

• Terrazyme: this powerful blend of 10 active whole food enzymes helps your food digest, absorb & eliminate properly. Have you watched the Terrazyme oatmeal experiment yet?

• Deep Blue Rub: Want to experience a deep tissue massage and muscular pain relief whenever you feel like it? Work this baby into any sore areas and voila! - you won't know what you did without it.

• PB Assist Probiotic: Want to get your guts and skin working together better? This probiotic is unique as a double layer capsule of pre-biotic fibre + 6 strains of probiotics to deliver 6 billion CFUs.

Essential oils included in this kit:

• 5ml Balance Blend: dab onto pulse points & breathe in to feel instant relaxation

• 5ml Lemon: the cleansing powerhouse! add to drinking water, make cleaners, remove stains, purify the air

• 5ml Frankincense: promote healthy cell growth internally + glowing skin by using topically

• 5ml Lavender: Use for all things skin topically and diffuse to sleep better + relax

• 5ml On Guard: The immune system supporter: diffuse to clean the air, use it to clean with, take internally for immunity support.

Essential Oils for the Workplace, PART 2

"How can we meet our goals in the least harmful way?" - American Nurses Association, 2003

Vanderbilt Hospital emergency room in Nashville, is just one of the public spaces that are standardizing the use of essential oils, specifically from doTERRA, to support the mental and emotional wellbeing of their staff.

The staff at the emergency room discovered that diffusing citrus essential oils helped improve the mood of nurses, workers and patients as well the overall “vibe” of the emergency room. They have now standardized their use of essential oils by diffusing on a daily basis one or more of the follwing doTERRA oils: Citrus Bliss®, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime and Elevation.

"This initiative to create a more positive work environment in a hospital setting is an important milestone in our pursuit to bring together the traditional and alternative modalities of healthcare into a synergistic relationship.

Many medical professionals who are educated in modern healthcare practices have become receptive to the idea of integrating essential oils into the traditional healthcare system. “We recognized an opportunity to positively impact our coworkers by diffusing dōTERRA essential oils in our work environment."

You can read the full report of the study here.

Bring the power of essential oils into your office or workspace. Diffusing therapeutic grade essential oils has been known to:

• Uplift mood.

• Facilitate clearer thinking and communication.

• Support your personal health goals.

• Help you maintain higher energy levels for longer.
  

Some wonderful diffuser blend combinations for your office or workspace are the following:

Concentration & Focus:
1 drop Douglas Fir
1 drop Basil
2 drops Lemon

Happy Workplace:
2 drops Bergamot
1 drop Grapefruit
1 drop Clary Sage

Clear Communication:
3 drops Lavender
2 drops Spearmint

Afternoon Pick-me-up:
3 drops Geranium
3 drops Wild Orange
2 drops Clary Sage
1 drop Lemon

Stress Less:
5 drops Cedarwood
3 drops Lavender
2 drops Frankincense

More Essential Oils for Pain Management

A couple of years ago if you had asked me about natural solutions for pain management I wouldn't have had an answer for you. Now that I spent a good chunk of 2017 in the hospital (4 months to be exact!), and the following 2 months painstakingly weening off opioids, I now have a lot to share about physical (and otherwise) pain, and wholistic approaches to manage it.

Many many people live with daily chronic pain and are completely dependent upon over the counter drugs to get through their day. This does not have to be the case, and even for post-workout soreness or general body stiffness, essential oils can provide powerful and incredibly quick relief from pain.

My biggest surprise in discovering the power of Essential Oils for pain relief came from Lavender. See, the most challenging and painful part of my healing was my sacrum, which was fractured and had to have two screws put in it (which were later taken out). Having screws in this part of my body was so painful, and made laying on my back impossible. Not a single drug they gave me at the hospital, even the most hard-core IV drugs, would take this pain away. Surprisingly, one day I discovered that putting two drops of lavender in my palm with a little fractionated coconut oil and rubbing it over my sacrum/hips, completely took the pain away almost instantly. My mind was blown. I still use Lavender EO in this part of my body, usually combine with Marjoram or Copaiba, whenever a discomfort arrises. Since then, I have discovered a variety of solutions for different kinds of pains. Here are my key suggestions to try for yourself:
 

Everyday pains and chronic pain:
Peppermint, Lavender, Marjoram & Copaiba.

These potent little oils are my go-to when I have pain that feels either muscular or structural. And in fact, I have a 2oz dropper bottle by my bed with a combination of these oils and and then filled to the top with fractionated coconut oil that I use daily when I wake up to become ready to get on my feet. Any pain associated with bones not being seated quite right, and/or muscles super tight, sore or clenching: hips, sacrum, spine, neck,  shoulders are all places where this kind of tightness and pain usually occurs and where these oils will save you. Start with just one or two (I recommend peppermint + lavender) and begin to experience for yourself the EXQUISITE power of these little potent potions. Overstrained muscles due to repetitive motion, poor posture, or quick movements that result in injury are also candidates for these amazingly effective oils - not one day goes by that I don't use them:

PEPPERMINT:
Peppermint is my go-to first thing in the morning upon awakening, I rub it on my feet and legs to counter morning stiffness and aches and pains from my injuries. Dilute always with fractionated coconut oil or your preferred alternative. Also, the classic combo of Peppermint and Lavender is found effective by most for both headaches and muscle stiffness (Use either or both around the neck, temples and head for headaches).

LAVENDER:
Did you know...? A recent clinical study found that diffusing Lavender Essential Oil lessened discomfort for wound dressing and minor injuries. Some post-op hospitals are now offering it as an alternative to pain medication for out-patient procedures. It is particularly called for when there is discomfort in the skin or tissues, head or neck (works wonders for headaches and migraines), soreness, sprains and sunburn. Lavender is also antiseptic, antibiotic, and lightly anti-fungal. It is also a light sedative and anti-depressant. 

MARJORAM:
Excels at relieving muscular tension. Menstrual discomfort, muscle aches, spasms, stiffness and strains, nervous spasm and intestinal colic are all situations that can greatly benefit from this muscle-blessing oil. Key words associated with this oil are comfort and compassion, and it is one of the main oils that possesses the ability to relax the tissue. Marjoram has very distinctive antispasmodic and analgesic properties. 

COPAIBA:
This oil has become my latest obsession. I was completely skeptical at first but as usual with doTERRA, the rumors were true and adding this oil to my "muscle pain" blend that I use daily has completely transformed the experience. Most of the body can benefit from Copaiba—it supports the cardiovascular, immune, digestive, nervous, and immune system.* Apart from using it topically on sore or tight muscles, or to relieve mental/emotional stress, it can also be taken internally by adding one to two drops to water, juice, or make your own tea using warm water and honey. I'm madly madly in love with this oil and can't put enough of it all over my neck, shoulders and back - heaven!
 

Emotional pain associated with chronic conditions: CYPRESS

Sometimes called the oil of Motion and Flow, cypress works wonders in moving stuck energy and Qi. According to Gabriel Mojay, principal of the Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy in London, the main action of cypress oil is to enliven and regulate the flow of blood (in Chinese medicine) and Qi energy. When things are "stuck" in the body due to tightness, stiffness, inflammation or injury, adding cypress to your blend helps mobilize the fluid in the area creating the opportunity for relief, re-alignment and healing. The biggest effect I notice when I use cypress is that it consistently changes my mental state and gets me ready in heart and mind for the day. It really is a heavy lifter and I cant recommend it enough. it's the very first oil I use EVERY DAY when I wake up in the morning: I place two drops on my dry brush, and brush from feet to neck - over my whole body. I never miss a day and I have to say maybe this is one of my personal top oils.

For deep muscular pain:
the Whole Deep Blue doTERRA Line:

Honestly, I feel that every household should have a bottle of the deep blue rub in case of emergencies. Those days when you wake up and just slept wrong, when you've done some weird movement and now you don't have full range of motion in your arm or neck, or any intense hip, leg, back pain. DoTerra's Deep Blue rub is a veritable godsend.

The main warning about the Deep Blue rub is that it does have a Icy/Hot effect, so use with caution and don't touch your eyes after you've had lotion on your hands. Fantastic after a strong workout where you know you'll be sore the next day, any muscle soreness, injury or pain, this line of products is really quite magical.

The Deep Blue oil blend can be combined with any of the oils mentioned above for a profoundly healing foot soak or bath. The roller is great to have on hand and use anytime on neck or back in times of stress.

Favorite Oils for Living With Intention

Living from the heart, remaining in presence, grounded in our deepest soul intentions - requires daily renewal of our commitment and a moment-to-moment effort. To fully inhabit our feelings and bodies takes years of practice to master. I find that using essential oils daily feels deeply deeply good -  and when I feel good, I am much better at being generous and spacious in my heart and the ways I show up to each moment.

Essential oils raise our vibration - from negative patterns, into greater possibility. I have found that in my healing journey, plant medicine and essential oils became truly powerful allies. Here is a list of my personal top three oils that I feel instantly shift my state, open my being, soften my nervous system and lift my heart. Everyone's top 3 will be different and will change with time. But these are my current ones:

#1 Neroli:

This is my "signature" oil - I've been using it daily for months now and it doesn't get old. It is like having the presence of a wise soul walking beside me wherever I go, reminding me of my own beauty, worthiness and divine nature. Neroli softens the places that have hardened in my soul out of fear, trauma or the simple anxieties of life. It surprises me that it continues to be my most softest sacred friend even after so many months. I treasure this oil highly!

#2 Cedarwood:

My next loyal companion is cedarwood. I won't leave the house without it. I like to apply it in my lower back/ kidney area, and also on any trouble spots in my skin, and in my hair. Cedarwood is GROUNDING. It's exactly like having a great big vast ancient powerful tree give you a hug and hold you throughout your day. Cedarwood grounds me in my own strength, gives my airy spirit support, and is invaluable in combating anxiety and spaceyness. It also just smells sacred, forresty and divine.

#3 Immortelle:

Immortelle is doTERRA's Anti-Aging blend. It's designed to lessen the presence of fine lines and wrinkles and can be used on the face, neck, under the eyes (my favorite!) and any trouble spots on the skin. Personally though, I use this blend because of how magical it is in terms of giving me an experience of the sublime. Containing oils of Frankincense, Hawaiian Sandalwood, Lavender Flower, Myrrh Gum Resin, Helichrysum Flower and Rose Flower - there is nothing quite like it. What's also beautiful about this blend is that it is super concentrated - so I like to split the roller bottle in half and dilute with fractionated coconut oil and I have double the amount and it lasts forever. I can't say enough about how amazingly special and precious this oil is. Otherwordly is the experience that comes to mind.

with love,

natasha