Trouble Sleeping?

Rub oil on your feet!

Putting oil on your feet helps calm mental & anxious energy by bringing energy away from your mind and down into your feet & body for a grounding, soothing effect.

The Sanskrit word for oil – sneha – also means love. 殺 Oil is loving to our bodies!

During autumn or seasonal change, insomnia and mental activity can be heightened.

Insomnia and mental activity are Vata energy in Ayurveda. Autumn is peak Vata energy. Sometimes the increased mental activity and inspiration is desired, and sometimes we really need rest and a break from thinking. The beauty of Ayurveda is that you get to tune into to your own energy and needs to lean into what you need most. This can change moment to moment. Listen to and love your beautiful self.

Some oils to try:

Castor – very thick and luxurious, castor is a heavier oil. Wonderful at conditioning, softening, balancing and rejuvenating skin and nervous system.

Sesame – sensual and warming, sesame is the original go to oil in Ayurvedic practice. Particularly helpful at getting into all layers of skin and hair, all the way to your nervous system. Add some essential oil if you don’t love the smell.

Almond – sweet and swarm, almond oil has a pleasant scent that can double as aromatherapy as you soothe skin and nerves with this sweetly loving oil. Much lighter than castor.

Coconut – cooling and light, coconut oil is helpful for cooling your heated system. Use this when you feel hot and agitated.

These are just a few oils to try! Organic, unrefined oil is always ideal. Give it a try. Make it easy and start with what you have on hand or make it a fun exploration and invest in some oils that interest you. Keep your oil nearby your bed for those times you can’t sleep or simply want more grounding and calming energy.