Forest Bathing

"It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

Did you know there was a term used to describe that innate tendency we have to seek connections with nature?

Biophilia

Biophilia is an innate and genetically determined affinity of human beings with the natural world.

 Due to urbanisation, media and technology our biophilia, close relationship with nature has been weakened.

Sal from Perfect Potion believes the renewed interest we have for aromatherapy is based on our desire to reconnect with nature.

He thinks that essential oils remind us of nature and that they are a powerful tool to bring healing qualities of nature back into our lives. It seems we need aromatherapy more than ever to reconnect with nature.

It is believed the disconnection with nature is one reason why we have so many mental health issues. 

The Japanese many moons ago decided to do something about this disconnection and in 1982 the term shinrin-yoku was coined.

Shinrin-yoku literally translates to taking a bath in the forest.

There have been many studies that have confirmed that spending time within a forest can reduce psychological stress, depressive symptoms and aggression, while also  improving sleep and increasing both our energy levels and sense of wellbeing.

Japanese researchers also found that 20 minutes of shinrin-yoku (compared with 20 minutes walking in an urban setting) altered cerebral blood flow in a way that indicated a state of relaxation.

The Nippon Medical School showed that forest bathing (either a day trip or a couple of hours daily over three days) can have a long-lasting influence in increasing the number of natural killer cells and increasing the number of intracellular anticancer proteins.

It was also reported that the natural chemicals, phytoncides, secreted by the evergreen trees, have been associated with improvement in the activity of our immune system. Essential oils from the Pine family are high in this chemical.  

With all this in mind Sal from  Perfect Potion developed the Shinrin Yoku Range.

Shinrin Yoku Range

Shinrin-yoku Room Spray

Transform your surroundings into an enchanting mystical forest with the lush forest-green scent of Siberian fir CO2 extract blended with pure essential oils of lemon, bergamot, lavender, sage, rosemary, Virginian cedarwood, geranium and sweet orange. 

Spritz yourself or your room and allow the scent of the forest to surround you.

Forest Bathing Essential Oil

It’s time for you to reconnect with Nature by creating a healing sanctuary with the aromas of the forest. Experience the health benefits of forest bathing in your home or office

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Walk In The Forest Essential Oil Blend

Walk in the Forest Essential oil blend - Feel invigorated and re-energised as you immerse in the vitality of the forest

Feel invigorated and re-energised as you immerse in the vitality of the forest. Add a few drops to a Ultrasonic Diffuser and inhale the fresh, rich aromas of lemon, bergamot, lavender, sage, Siberian fir CO2, rosemary, Virginian cedarwood, geranium and sweet orange pure essential oils. 

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Koyasan Sacred Mountain Room Mist

Experience the healing scent of the Sacred Japanese Koyasan Mountain with this blend of oils from sustainably harvested koyamaki pine needle and hinoki wood growing in the sacred mountain region of Koyasan, Japan.

You can read more on how this mist came about here 

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Australian Journey

This is a new addition to my scents of Shinrin yoku range but I believe it has to be included as this room spray is the epitome of the Australian Bush. It’s time to take your senses on a journey with the unique native flora of Australia in this revitalising room spray.

Lemon iron bark, fragonia, kunzea, Australian sandalwood, lemon myrtle, and blue mallee eucalyptus are the heart of this creation. These beautiful Australian pure essential oils have been blended with bergamot, lime, clary sage, cedarwood, ylang ylang, chamomile, sage, vetiver, frankincense and geranium to awaken your spirit.

Freshen your home, office or car and create an atmosphere of calm and serenity. This beautiful blend removes stale odours and leaves the room smelling fresh and sweet. You may also use this as a linen spray.

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Let Trevallan and the scent of Shinrin yoku transport you to an enchanting mystical forest that will become your healing and rejuvenating sanctuary.

How do I put on My Oxygen Mask?

I have been reading a lot about the self care and the ‘oxygen mask first’ statement.

When a plane is in emergency mode, oxygen masks drop from the ceiling and you are told you must put yours on first. Why? Because you can’t save others if you, yourself cant breathe.

I understand its hard to put yourself first. The thing is most of us are all in a position where someone is relying on us to help them with their oxygen mask. It could be our kids, our parents, our businesses, our partners, family members.

Don’t wait until you are struggling to breathe to put your oxygen mask on..

I know I do all the time and regret it every time!

These are some of the ways I put on my oxygen mask

Eating healthy nourishing foods

Now is a great time to get our vegetable patch ready for the cooler weather. You don’t need a lot of space. A few pots to grow some tomatoes and climbing spinach. Anything is better than nothing. If you have no idea what you are doing come along to one of our masterclasses or have a look at one of our blog posts on vegetable gardening.

Trevallan stocks a great range of organic fertilisers and organic pesticides to keep your vegetable garden healthy and pest free.

Surrounding myself with beautiful scents

You all know I have a soft spot for scent. Perfect Potion have some of the best blends that encompass all my needs and we stock them here at Trevallan to make it easier for you.

Space Clearing Blend 

Space Clearing Blend ...... Cleanse and purify your surroundings to reveal fresh, new energy and a sense of rejuvenation with this harmonising blend.

You know those times you just feel yuk, the car feels yuk, the house feels yuk. The kids are driving me  insane, nothing is going right at work. I’m drowning basically. This is the blend I diffuse. 

I will use it in my diffuser at home.

Sometimes I even have it going in my mini portable diffuser in the car.

Perfect Potion recommends this divine blend to restore balance and purify negative emotional, mental and subtle energies. Diffuse this blend to cleanse away negative energies and clear space for happiness, peace, positivity, love and abundance to enter.

I find another great way to rid myself of bad vibes is to smoke cleanse my home ... Click here to read my tips on Smoke Cleansing

Hug Time Blend

You know those times when we are sad, feeling down, just feel disconnected. This is the blend I use, I feel it’s just like a big hug.

A gorgeous blend of essential oils that will wrap you in happiness and love. Sometimes all we need is a good long hug but when you are person that isn't a hugger this essential oil blend is the next best thing!

Mother Earth Blend

Mother Earth Blend

This is currently my favourite blend. I just want to dive into and just be.

Reconnect with the life giving and nurturing aspects nature with this lush, sweet, warm, floral and earthy blend that embodies the essence of nature.

Emotional Healing

Argh! So many of us hate this and I think know why.

We all hate admitting we need some inner work. Aren’t we all perfect except that one crack (in our butts, he he!).

To do the inner work we may have to face things we don’t want to. Then we have to follow all this up with changing patterns and thoughts.

But ...

Emotional healing allows you to have a fresh start. You can learn how to tune into your emotions and what they are telling you. You can respond to situations, people and life secure in your own energy separate to the influence of others.

I love that Trevallan has the Mystic Garden and we have two extraordinary healers/readers to help us with our inner work.

Lorelle Joy – Dimensional Healing

Lorelle From Dimensional Healing

A session with Lorelle is unique to the individual and the goal they have in mind.

Lorelle works with the process of RAW, Charka Balancing, Reiki and Human Design to delve into the 12 parts of the being and re-pattern the energy. Intuitive insight, mentoring conversation are all blended together as an energetic healing.

Rekindled Ancient Wisdom (RAW) is a balance using muscle testing to access the energetic source of ancient times that are held within your cells. This enables you to re-pattern the energy blockages in the cells that are creating emotional, physical or soul imbalances, keep focused on the Soul’s direction and help you to reach your full potential. The purpose of chakra balancing is to support a balanced flow that will sustain our overall level of energy. In our everyday life, we are subjected to a number of activities, sources of stress and demands that result in fluctuations in our energy level. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you.

After a session with Lorelle you will truly feel a balancing of the body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.

Lorelle is in Mystic Garden on the First Wednesday of the Month

To Book a Session with Lorelle on First Wednesday of the Month at Trevallan Click Here

Claire Roe Wellness Witch

Claire Roe is a psychic & spiritual messenger. She offers intuitive guidance using a range of cards & her natural born psychic abilities.

Claire Roe Wellness Witch

She is an eclectic witch with a passion for wellness. Her mission is to encourage & inspire people to live their best lives. It’s not about finding magic one day… it’s about creating it everyday.

She dances with the garden fairies and her wild heart flows with the moon. The birds carry messages to her on their wings and the earth brings her home. She uses sound to stir the soul and smoke to clear the way. Fire to burn and cleanse and love to spark the light. She brings magic into the kitchen; through creative cooking & tea rituals. She is free her spirit with creative flow and loves to sing and dance. Stillness and movement, she ebbs and flow with life’s natural cycles. Connected, creative & free. She shares her journey of daily life to inspire and ignite. To show the beauty of simplistic living, the true heartbeat of life.

Claire is in the Mystic Garden on the third Thursday of the month

To Book a Session with Claire on the Third Thursday of the Month at Trevallan Click Here

Friends, Laughs and Good Times

How many times have you not wanted to go out but after spending time with your favourite people you feel uplifted and happy. There is nothing like spending time with good friends. I have found it hard in past to gather all my friends, we seem to need a reason. Which is one of the main reasons I started Trevallan’s workshops.

Trevallan's Workshops are a reason for friends to gather and if you have no friends around a place to meet new friends.

We hope that our workshops grow your mind and maybe your friend circle.

While we aren’t holding as many workshops as we usually do at the moment, the space is still there. Welcoming you if you need a place to just chill or maybe even hold your monthly Book Club Catch up.

How will you put your oxygen mask on?