oil spotlight: peppermint

In class this week, I'll be diffusing peppermint essential oil to boost energy levels as well as using a cooling peppermint body spray to help cool off and balance the manipura chakra (solar plexus) after some steamy vinyasas!

Peppermint is one of the most popular oils because it is so versatile. In addition to being a great oil to use in yoga classes, it's one that I consider a staple in my oil arsenal, using it to help alleviate headaches, stomachaches, allergies, and even as a detox aid when I am cleansing. Plus, it’s one of the “Everyday Oils” in Young Living’s Premium Starter Kit, so it's one of the first oils most people learn to use when first starting out . The “Everyday Oils” are very much true to their title - you will find yourself using these oils every single day for a variety of reasons, and Peppermint is no exception.
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This quick and easy cooling spray is one of my favorites, both when I'm teaching classes and any time I need a quick cool down and pick-me-up. I'll definitely be taking this with me on all my summertime hikes!

Peppermint Essential Oil DIY

My two favorite body sprays to use in class! Peppermint to cool off, and lavender for enhanced relaxation in savasana. Now that it's really feeling like Summer, I find myself using the peppermint spray all the time - on and off the mat!

​Make Your Own Peppermint Cooling Spray

Ingredients

• 2 oz. water
• 3-5 drops Young Living Peppermint essential oil

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Instructions

1. Add 3-5 drops of Young Living Peppermint essential oil in a 2 oz. spray bottle.
2. Fill bottle with water (distilled is my preference but if your area has good tap water, that's fine too!).
3. Shake well, spritz on your chest, arms, feet or neck and COOL down!