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3 gentle practices to support your emotional wellbeing in menopause
Menopause comes with many physical changes, which can have a profound effect on mental and emotional wellbeing too. That’s why we created our Restore Balance collection. The delicate blend of Rose, Geranium, and Clary Sage, 100% natural pure essential oils, supports the unsettled emotions associated with menopause. Combined with these three gentle practices for emotional wellbeing, we hope you’ll find some comfort.
Practice 1: Aromatherapy self-massage
Do you often feel frustrated with yourself when you don’t feel your best? If the answer is yes, we encourage you to be gentler with yourself. One study suggests that greater self-compassion eases the emotional effects of menopause.
One way to show yourself some love is with a self-massage. Simply apply a massage oil all over your skin, thinking kind thoughts about yourself and your body as you do.
You might wish to use our Restore Balance Body Oil. Alternatively, our essential oil expert Jo Kellett recommends the following blend:
4 drops of Clary Sage – Salvia sclera
2 drops of Geranium – Pelargonium graveolens
4 drops of Bergamot – Citrus bergamia
Added to 20ml of Blending Oil like Jojoba or Wheatgerm Oil
Practice 2: Mindfulness Meditation
When hormones are sending your emotions all over the place, it’s useful to view them as an outside observer. Linked to self-compassion, mindfulness meditation is about noticing how you’re feeling without judging or suppressing it.
In her book, The Mindful Menopause: The Secret to Balance, Vitality, and Clarity through the Change, Clarissa Hughes guides the reader towards a sense of clarity and control over their emotions. ‘‘Although mindfulness cannot entirely remove the symptoms of menopause, it can help you deal with them more calmly and compassionately,’’ she says.
A simple way to start is to pause before you react to any emotion, breathe deeply, and acknowledge how you’re feeling.
Practice 3: Active Relaxation
Emotional stress is held in the body and so it can be helpful to find active ways to relax the muscles and release any negative emotions.
Mind and body practices like pilates, restorative yoga, tai chi, and Qigong are accessible ways for everyone to shift tension, Hatha Yoga has even been found to be especially beneficial during menopause.
To maximize your active relaxation, start by spritzing your body and may with our Restore Balance Body & Room Mist and take a couple of deep breaths of the balancing aroma.
Find your balance with Tisserand Aromatherapy
We hope you use these practices to work through your worries and improve your emotional wellbeing in menopause. And, as always, it’s important to seek medical help if you’re struggling.
Practice 1: Aromatherapy self-massage
Do you often feel frustrated with yourself when you don’t feel your best? If the answer is yes, we encourage you to be gentler with yourself. One study suggests that greater self-compassion eases the emotional effects of menopause.
One way to show yourself some love is with a self-massage. Simply apply a massage oil all over your skin, thinking kind thoughts about yourself and your body as you do.
You might wish to use our Restore Balance Body Oil. Alternatively, our essential oil expert Jo Kellett recommends the following blend:
4 drops of Clary Sage – Salvia sclera
2 drops of Geranium – Pelargonium graveolens
4 drops of Bergamot – Citrus bergamia
Added to 20ml of Blending Oil like Jojoba or Wheatgerm Oil
Practice 2: Mindfulness Meditation
When hormones are sending your emotions all over the place, it’s useful to view them as an outside observer. Linked to self-compassion, mindfulness meditation is about noticing how you’re feeling without judging or suppressing it.
In her book, The Mindful Menopause: The Secret to Balance, Vitality, and Clarity through the Change, Clarissa Hughes guides the reader towards a sense of clarity and control over their emotions. ‘‘Although mindfulness cannot entirely remove the symptoms of menopause, it can help you deal with them more calmly and compassionately,’’ she says.
A simple way to start is to pause before you react to any emotion, breathe deeply, and acknowledge how you’re feeling.
Practice 3: Active Relaxation
Emotional stress is held in the body and so it can be helpful to find active ways to relax the muscles and release any negative emotions.
Mind and body practices like pilates, restorative yoga, tai chi, and Qigong are accessible ways for everyone to shift tension, Hatha Yoga has even been found to be especially beneficial during menopause.
To maximize your active relaxation, start by spritzing your body and may with our Restore Balance Body & Room Mist and take a couple of deep breaths of the balancing aroma.
Find your balance with Tisserand Aromatherapy
We hope you use these practices to work through your worries and improve your emotional wellbeing in menopause. And, as always, it’s important to seek medical help if you’re struggling.
