Scented candles are aromatherapy that deliver the effects of essential oils through the respiratory system. Meditation with scented candles has a long history. What are the remarkable effects of scented candles for meditation? Next, a small series to explain it, I hope to be helpful to you, the specific content is as follows
Scented candles have many kinds of help for meditation, and there are some methods and points to pay attention to when using them. The following are specific introductions:
Help with meditation
Guided relaxation: The aroma of lavender and ylang ylang in scented candles can stimulate the brain nerves, promote the body to secrete gamma-aminobutyrate and other neurotransmitters, help people relax, reduce muscle tension and psychological pressure, so that the body and spirit are in a more suitable state for meditation, and prepare for entering deep meditation.
Focus: The soft light and elegant aroma of scented candles can reduce external interference, stimulate the olfactory nerve, help meditators transfer their attention from the external complexity of things to their own inner world, screen distractions, focus more on the process of meditation, and improve the quality of meditation.
Inspire inspiration: Some scented candles, such as rosemary, mint and other ingredients, the aroma can stimulate the central nervous system of the brain, improve the excitement of the brain, make the thinking more active, more likely to produce new ideas and perceptions in the meditation process, help to obtain a deeper spiritual experience and inner revelation.
Creating sacred Spaces: The use of scented candles can be traced back to ancient religious rituals and occult practices, and lighting scented candles evokes these traditions, giving meditation a sense of the sacred and ritual. This atmosphere can help meditators pull away from their daily worldly life and enter a focused spiritual space, where they can engage in meditation more religiously and increase their inner connection.
Usage method
Choose the right candles
Aroma selection: Choose the aroma according to the purpose of meditation and personal preference. If you want to relax, choose lavender, chamomile, etc. If you want to improve your concentration, choose mint, rosemary, etc. To inspire creativity, choose fruit notes such as lemon and grapefruit.
Quality selection: Preference is given to scented candles made of natural plant wax (such as soybean wax, beeswax) and natural plant essential oil to reduce the release of chemical substances and ensure the use of safety and pure aroma.
Layout environment
Space: Choose a quiet, comfortable, well-ventilated space without strong winds for meditation, such as a bedroom, study, etc. Place the scented candle on a smooth surface, such as a coffee table, nightstand, etc., without flammable objects around.
Match: You can also match some other meditation AIDS, such as meditation MATS, cushions, soft music, etc., to enhance the atmosphere of meditation.
Light and use correctly
Lighting: Light an scented candle a few minutes before the meditation begins to allow the aroma to fully spread. Use a long-handled lighter or match to avoid burns.
Distance: Place the scented candle about 1-2 meters away from the meditator, avoid being too close to lead to too strong aroma or light, and avoid being too far to affect the effect.
Time: Generally, the burning time of the scented candle is controlled within 30 minutes to 1 hour per meditation, which can be adjusted according to the meditation duration and the size of the candle.
Pay attention to safety
Extinguish: After the meditation, be sure to extinguish the candle with a candle cap or extinguisher in time to ensure that the flame is completely extinguished to prevent a fire.
Care: Do not leave the room or leave the candle unattended while the candle is burning, especially during deep meditation, and be sure to keep an eye on the burning while you are conscious.
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