I LOVE aromatherapy oils! The YogaBellies girls and I use them for everything: from treating colds, to enhancing our yoga practice, to beauty routines and perfumes.

Different Scents

Citrus scents have always been my favourite; my favourite scents to burn for my yoga practice are yuzu and lime, or lemongrass. Just smelling the aroma opens your mind and awakens your spirit, and it just so happens it is great for mood elevation and can also help alleviate stress. On top of that, citrus oils have properties that can be used to help inflammation, depression, and even act as an aphrodisiac – hey, hey!

Lemon For My Lymphatic System

I like to add two drops of lemon to my water every morning. This citrus oil stimulates white blood cells to defend the body against infection. Its detoxifying and regenerating properties are great for your liver, and help bring clarity to your mind and balance your emotions.


Many studies have been carried out on the different reactions people have to different smells by measuring vital signs and mental stimulation. When people were exposed to citrus oils, the participants showed immediate signs of lowered anxiety and stress, and were more relaxed.

Brighten Your Day The Citrus Way

Some other incredible benefits of citrus oils include improved digestion and even effective treatment of nausea –that’s probably why I was so drawn to lime during pregnancy! It is also great to add citrus oils to your cleaning materials or make your own cleaning materials with citrus oils. Citrus oils have a disinfecting quality and help your home smell great.

When you are trying to lift your mood or just brighten your mind and day, use citrus oil directly on your skin, diffuse into the air, or put into a relaxing bath. Citrus oils can even help you detox!

_{This article was first published on cherylmacdonaldyoga blog and has been reposted on Executive Lifestyle with the permission of the author.
Edited by Nedda Chaplin}

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