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Love will save the day, every day, as we recognize that we all practice Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of love and devotion. Furthermore, as all of life is a “practice,” let us resolve to practice Bhakti yoga all the more, and especially in the month of February, which honors “love, the mother of all emotions.” Bhakti yoga is not always easy and positive; it requires courage to face our true selves, even the hard and attention getting places, learning love and acceptance of our self first. Love challenges our willingness to be dedicated and to surrender all parts of our life as an act of worship. It recognizes that all of life is a spiritual practice laced with the challenge to evolve as we learn from our experiences while sharing our gifts.
The Upanishad’s tell us that we do not love others for their own sake but for the Divine that dwells within them. Therefore, bhakti is intense love for God/Higher Power, that which is eternal and constant. In the practice of bhakti yoga we use all of our senses, emotions and actions to manifest in expressing love throughout our daily actions and relationships, as an offering of devotion to God/Higher Power. Whether you are folding the laundry, guiding your children, working a stressful job or practicing meditation, do it with love. On occasion we find ourselves in a hard corner, where our efforts have been challenged and we are empty. When we turn in, become still with attention for awareness, we are surrendering to “our higher Self,” the Divine within us, an internal, humble surrender that allows us to receive Grace. This may come as signs of obvious guidance and a renewal of inner strength. We fall and rise from such hard times throughout life, yet if we are aware, we can embrace the opportunity to receive Grace in a greater capacity each time, overcoming hurdles, as our journey toward enlightenment progresses. This is motivation, to deepen our practice.
Thus, here at Essential Yoga Practice, in this month where we are focusing on intention and awareness, we have arrived at this: if we learn to expand our awareness in our devotional habits, perhaps we can invoke a life of love, happiness, acceptance and peace, for ourselves and for our loved ones. We have created a few Valentine aromatherapy blends, consider using them in a diffuser or creating a gift to use/share by adding to a 5 ml roller bottle and top of with a carrier like fractionated coconut oil. Enjoy adding these mesmerizing blends to your yoga practice, to “hold you” and warm your spirit. Access pure essential oils HERE. Share your yoga and aromatherapy practice in our social media, we’d love to hear from you!
EYP Exotic Blend: 2 drops each Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, and Wild Orange
EYP Intoxicating Blend: 2 drops each Sandalwood, Lavender and Wild Orange
EYP Warm Fuzzy Blend: 2 drops each Lavander, Ylang Ylang and Wild Orange
EYP Spicy Blend: 2 drops each Cinnamon, Ginger, Ylang Ylang Pink Pepper and Clementine
EYP Love Struck Blend: 2 drops each Wild Orange, drops Bergamot, Grapefruit, Geranium and Siberian Fir