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The Holidays are a time of year to give and receive love and harmony. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed planning for the holidays that we forget their true meaning.
This year instead of feeling frazzled, follow these tips to stay centered this holiday season:
Tip #1: Find a calm space where you can step away for a moment for a short meditation. Volunteer to do the dishes, take a step outside on your own, or even spend an extra few minutes alone in the bathroom. This will give you an opportunity to process your thoughts and feelings in peace so when you rejoin the group you are coming from your power center. Alone time is just as important as time spent with company, give yourself permission to prioritize yourself the same way you prioritize others.
“As a bee seeks nectar from all kinds of flowers, Seek teachings everywhere. Like a deer that finds a quiet place to graze, seek seclusion to digest all that you have gathered. Like a mad one beyond all limits, go where you please and live like a lion completely free of all fear.”
— Dzogchen Tantra
Tip #2: Sense of smell is most strongly linked to memory. Lavender is a scent that calms emotional nerves and heals headaches. Jasmine is a scent that alleviates depression and promotes feelings of confidence. Lavender and jasmine scented candles will set the tone for a very peaceful holiday, our favorite blends are from The Honest Company: https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/aromatic-soy-candle
You can also use a diffuser to burn lavender or jasmine essential oils like this one (left) my good friend gave me for my birthday. One of my new favorite things!
Tip #3: Create an energetically clear space before and after guests by burning White Sage, an herb that has been used in spiritual ceremonies for centuries. Light the leaves and burn in the corners of your rooms, windows, and doorways to lift the energy of your space.
Wishing you a very happy and peaceful December!
-Mia
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On a rainy day like today, a nice hot bath is a great way to unwind and warm up. There are few things I like more than slipping into a bath with a glass of wine, candles and some Etta James.
Check out some of my favorite bath inspiration pics and bath recipes below!
English Breakfast Bath
Love this English Victorian bathroom, with claw foot tub and chandelier. The claw foot is a classic, and they took it full circle here with the fireplace, chandelier, and cozy flokati bringing a homey elegance to the room. The deep blue accent paint gives it an unexpected richness and warmth.
English Breakfast Bath Soak:
1 cup milk or almond milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 English Breakfast (or black tea of any kind) bags, let steep for 3 minutes
Dash of Cinnamon
This bath will soften your skin and create a total sensory experience of warmth, and comfort, while the caffeine in the black tea promotes circulation and fights cellulite.
Clean Energy Bath
This living plant wall bathroom is a great idea, the humidity from the bath hydrates the plants and in turn the plants increase air quality and air purity! So cool. If you have an apartment without outdoor access this is also a great way to bring the outdoors in and relax around some greenery.
Clean Energy Bath Soak:
1 Tbsp Clary Sage Essential Oil
1 Tbsp Rosemary
2 Green Tea bags, let steep for 3 minutes (then place on your eyes while soaking, once they have cooled)
This bath will give your aura a new shine as the clary sage, rosemary, and green tea work together to soothe and refresh your energy field, clearing out the stress of the day and reinvigorating you for tomorrow.
Chic & Simple Country Cottage
This bath is a sensory reset from all the overstimulation we face everyday: television, advertising, computer screens, and traffic. This all white country cottage is a reset from the noise, a back to basics call to relaxation and calibration with a simpler time.
All White Detox Bath:
1 cup Epsom salt
1 cup Baking Soda
1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger
Get ready to sweat it out with these simple yet high-powered ingredients. Set the water as hot as you can handle, and soak for at least 20 minutes. This bath is great for colds and flu, hangovers, and general recovery. Keep a glass of cold drinking water next to you, as you will definitely need it!
A Zen Moment
I can hear the Tibetan chanting from here. This is so tranquil and clean. This bathroom was clearly designed with the principles of Feng Shui in mind as the bathtub is next to a window so the bather can enjoy nature while soaking. It is also important for positive Feng Shui and for air quality to bring plants into your bathroom.
Zen Bath:
1 cup Epsom Salt
1 Tbsp Lavender
2 Chamomile Tea Bags
This bath is perfect for sore muscles and dry skin. Here’s something amazing about Epsom Salts, your body will soak up the magnesium in Epsom salts so this bath will actually give you a dose of magnesium. Magnesium helps regenerate and heal skin cells, regulates blood pressure, reduces swelling, and even heals bruising. Chamomile is perfect for dry or irritated skin and lavender is an extremely relaxing scent. Combined this bath will help you to unwind and heal, so light some candles and wade in!
I hope you enjoy these baths, and if you have any of your own favorite bath concoctions we’d love to hear them! Please share, and happy bathing 🙂
Thanksgiving is coming up, one of our favorite holidays here at Dual Natures! It is a time for celebrating the warmth of fall and abundance of friends, family, and giving.
This Thanksgiving, give your guests a warm welcome with a few of our Designer Pro-Tips at your table this year!
Designer Pro Tips:
A Wonderful Opportunity to Give Back this Thanksgiving!
This year Dual Natures is selling pies to support MANNA! Every pie sold through MANNA’s “Pie in the Sky” Initiative will provide nourishing, life-sustaining meals to hundreds of people in the greater Philadelphia region who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, and kidney disease. One pie sold will feed a family of four!!
For more information on how you can buy a pie and support this organization please visit our website www.dualnatures.com and click on “Manna Pies for Thanksgiving”.
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