oil combo spotlight: stress away + peppermint

Usually I showcase a single oil or blend, but this week I am highlighting one my favorite combinations to diffuse for a nice balance of calm energy: Stress Away + Peppermint!

I love diffusing this when I get home in the evenings and want to relax, but still need to get stuff done. It’s the perfect combination of energizing and relaxing! Plus it smells AMAZING.

Using Stress Away + Peppermint to Enhance a Yoga Practice

I like to diffuse this combo in my aromatherapy yoga classes to relax, center, and promote focus during a manipura chackra-focused practice. Peppermint is associated with the manipura chakra, or solar plexus, which is the center of self-confidence, so it can really be beneficial when practicing poses for that chakra. And since Peppermint is super energizing and we generate heat with flow centered around the solar plexus, we balance that energy with the calming properties of Stress Away.

While Stress Away and Peppermint together can help to increase energy levels and promote calmness and focus during the practice, they also offer unique advantages on their own. Stress Away applied to the wrists or back of the neck or added to your water can reduce stress and help to center the mind while fostering balanced emotions and positive self-esteem both on and off the mat. Then a cooling Peppermint body spray helps cool off and balance the manipura chakra after some steamy vinyasas!

Everyday Uses for Stress Away + Peppermint

Stress Away and Peppermint are two of the most popular oils because they are so, so versatile. In addition to being great oils to use in yoga classes, they are both staples in my oil arsenal that I use to help alleviate headaches, ease anxiety, and even wear as a natural perfume! Plus, they are both included in the “Everyday Oils” in Young Living’s Premium Starter Kit. The “Everyday Oils” definitely live up to their name – you will find yourself using these oils every single day for a variety of reasons, whether on their own or as a combo!

Both Stress Away and Peppermint essential oils can be used aromatically (either inhaled or diffused), applied topically (remember to dilute), and ingested.*

Here are some more tips for using these oils together:

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1. Create Calm Energy in the Home or Office: Need a little energy but not wanting to feel TOO "go-go-go" or jittery? Diffuse Stress Away and Peppermint to increase energy while also maintaining a calm, balanced mind. It's great for that mid-afternoon slump at the office when you could use a boost but may also have some stress that you want to send away! When diffusing, I like to use 3 drops of Peppermint and 5 drops of Stress Away as Peppermint is a bit stronger and can overpower the Stress Away.

1. Stay Stress-Free and Alert on Long Car Rides: I always keep these two oils handy on long car drives. Inhaling one or both every 30 minutes or so helps to keep me alert and eases the stress of getting stuck in traffic.

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1. Stop Stress On-the-Go: Combine Stress Away and Peppermint with a carrier oil (I like fractionated coconut oil for this) in a roller bottle to carry with you wherever you go. You're always ready to apply it to the wrists and back of the neck when you're feeling stressed or worn out. Bonus: Use this roll-on as a natural perfume alternative to cleanse your routine of the toxic chemicals from traditional perfumes and receive the therapeutic benefits of the oils at the same time!

​*Please Note: I only recommend Young Living Essential Oils, especially when it comes to ingesting.