The Chakras

“According to ancient yogic philosophy, we are all a beautiful amalgamation of vibrational energy. It is said that you, me and everyone else each possess 7 bright, concentrated spirals or ‘wheels’ of energy known as chakras.” (Perfect Potion)

The function of the chakras is to keep the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical health of the body in balance. Sometimes though these spinning wheels can become stagnate and the energy flow stops. Any kind of physical, mental and emotional stress can lead to stagnation.

To live a rich full and vibrant life we sometimes need a Chakra tune up! Much like a tune-up enables a car to operate at peak efficiency, a chakra tune up can help us operate at peak efficiency.

Perfect Potion has developed a range of essential oil blends that can help with our Chakra tune up.

But which chakras need Tuning Up? A quick checklist can be found here to determine which is the first imbalanced Chakra.

Maybe you feel a little like me and find more than one chakra is imbalanced or blocked. This is because when one is blocked, the other chakras begin to compensate and either become overactive or under-active. The best way to start balancing them is to start at the root chakra and work your way up to the crown chakra.

If you find that the essential oil blends aren't enough to Tune up your Chakras some simple steps on balancing your chakras can be found here or you could book a Chakra Balance with Lorelle from Dimensional Healing in Mystic Garden

Root Chakra - Muladhara

Perfect Potion's Balance Chakra EO Blend. s grounding blend will help strengthen your root chakra and return to your centre. Balance chakra blend assists with meditation, promotes a sense of stability and enhances physical awareness. A beautiful synergy of patchouli, lavender, sweet orange, Atlas cedarwood, black pepper and vetiver pure essential oils. I have found you only need to add a few drops to your diffuser to start helping you feel secure and allowing you to believe the universe will provide.

The first chakra is the Root Chakra and is associated with the colour red.  The root chakra is located at the base of your spine.  It connects us with our physical body and surroundings and promotes feelings of stability and security. The word Muladhara breaks down into two Sanskrit words: Mula meaning “root” and Adhara, which means “support” or “base.”

When this chakra is balanced you feel supported, grounded and have a sense of connection and safety to the physical world.

If there is an imbalance in the root chakra you may experience anxiety disorders, fears, or nightmares about basic survival needs and the ability to provide for life’s necessities.

To help balance this chakra Perfect potion has developed the Balance Chakra Blend. This grounding blend will help strengthen your root chakra and return to your centre. Balance chakra blend assists with meditation, promotes a sense of stability and enhances physical awareness. A beautiful synergy of patchouli, lavender, sweet orange, Atlas cedarwood, black pepper and vetiver pure essential oils. I have found you only need to add a few drops to your diffuser to start helping you feel secure and allowing you to believe the universe will provide.

Svadhisthana (Sacral Chakra)

Allure chakra Blend by Perfect Potion. Having this scent surround you will help make you feel adored and cherished and enable you to be creative and be playful. Featuring pure essential oils of mandarin, ylang ylang, patchouli, cardamom, sandalwood and jasmine absolute, this beautiful sensual oil blend may assist with reducing stress and anxiety, while enhancing creative and sexual energy.

The second chakra is the Sacral (or sexual) Chakra and is associated with the colour orange.  The sacral chakra is located just below your navel. Our Sacral Chakra is given the Sanskrit name Svadhistana meaning ‘sweetness’. This chakra represents all that is sweet and vibrant in life. It represents our creative energy and is associated with the functions of our reproductive organs and sexual energy.

When this chakra is balanced, we have an ability to take risks, be creative and committed. We are passionate, sexual and outgoing.

When there is an imbalance with this chakra it can lead to an inability to commit in relationships, express our emotions, have fun or to be playful with our desires, be creative or to have pleasure or be pleasured. It can also lead to fears of impotence, betrayal, addictions.

To help balance this chakra Perfect Potion has developed the Allure chakra Blend. Having this scent surround you will help make you feel adored and cherished and enable you to be creative and be playful. Featuring pure essential oils of mandarin, ylang ylang, patchouli, cardamom, sandalwood and jasmine absolute, this beautiful sensual oil blend may assist with reducing stress and anxiety, while enhancing creative and sexual energy. 

Manipura (solar plexus) chakra

Harmony Chakra Blend. The scent of The Harmony Chakra Blend can help us feel calm and relaxed enabling us to find the balance we need to be confident and happy. The aromas of lemon, bergamot, juniper, frankincense, vetiver, Roman chamomile, and aniseed pure essential oils help strengthen your solar plexus chakra and relations with others. Harmony chakra blend encourages solution-finding and assists in our communication with others while creating a calm, balanced environment.

The third chakra is the solar plexus chakra and is associated with the colour yellow.  The solar plexus chakra is located at your solar plexus, between your navel and sternum. In Sanskrit, Manipura means ‘lustrous gem’. This chakra controls and manipulates incoming energy, it aligns your physical body to your spirit and intellect and is the centre for self esteem.

When this chakra is balanced, we feel self-respect and self-compassion. We feel in control, assertive and confident.

When this chakra is stagnate our inner critic comes out. We doubt ourselves and reduce our personal power and have low self esteem. We over control and manipulate situations. We become fearful of criticism and what others think.

To help balance this chakra Perfect potion have developed the Harmony Chakra Blend. The scent of The Harmony Chakra Blend can help us feel calm and relaxed enabling us to find the balance we need to be confident and happy. The aromas of lemon, bergamot, juniper, frankincense, vetiver, Roman chamomile, and aniseed pure essential oils help strengthen your solar plexus chakra and relations with others. Harmony chakra blend encourages solution-finding and assists in our communication with others while creating a calm, balanced environment. 

Anahata (Heart Chakra)

To help balance this chakra Perfect Potion have developed the Compassion Chakra blend. When it all becomes too much allow the scent of lavender, ylang ylang, bergamot, may chang, rose absolute, and neroli open our hearts and allow us to feel unconditional love towards our self and others.

The fourth chakra is the heart chakra and is associated with the colour green. The heart chakra is located located at the heart centre. This chakra is connected with forgiveness and compassion – unconditional love through which we accept another for doing their best. Sanskrit word for the fourth chakra is Anahata, which means “unhurt.” Anahata is the gateway between our lower and upper chakras. .

When this chakra is balanced we feel joy, gratitude, love and compassion, forgiveness flows freely and trust can be gained.

When this chakra becomes stagnate we can tend to over love to the point of suffocation. We fear loneliness which leads to more over loving. We can become overly jealous and angry and hurt.

To help balance this chakra Perfect Potion have developed the Compassion Chakra blend. When it all becomes too much allow the scent of lavender, ylang ylang, bergamot, may chang, rose absolute, and neroli open our hearts and allow us to feel unconditional love towards our self and others.

Vishuddha (Throat Chakra)

to help balance this chakra Perfect potion have developed the Expressive Chakra Blend. Use this oil to help strengthen your personal power to articulate your thoughts, ideas and emotions with pure essential oils of sweet orange, sandalwood, basil, frankincense, and German chamomile.

The fifth chakra is the throat chakra and is associated with the colour sapphire blue.  The throat chakra corresponds to the thyroid gland, and is the centre for expressive communication and self expression. The Sanskrit word means pure place, the place of intuition, clarity, spiritual truth.

When this chakra is balanced, we have free flowing words, expression and communication. We are honest and truthful yet firm. We are good listeners.

When we are out of balance, in this chakra, we can suffer from lack of self expression, either in the written word or the spoken word (writers block!). We feel out of control and have no willpower or even choice.

To help balance this chakra Perfect potion have developed the Expressive Chakra Blend. Use this oil to help strengthen your personal power to articulate your thoughts, ideas and emotions with pure essential oils of sweet orange, sandalwood, basil, frankincense, and German chamomile.  

Ajna (Third Eye) Chakra

o help balance this chakra Perfect potion have developed the Insight Chakra Blend. Diffusing the scent of pure essential oils of bergamot, lavender, rosemary, clary sage, fragonia and sage will help you use your intuition to enhance your understanding of the world.

The sixth chakra is the third eye chakra and is associated with the colour indigo.  It is located above the bridge of your nose and is related to your higher mental and intuitive abilities.  It has the Sanskrit name Ajna, meaning ‘to know. This chakra enables us to follow our intuition as we open up to new ideas and our imagination.

When this chakra is balanced we feel clear, focused, and can determine between truth and illusion. We are open to receiving wisdom and insight.

When this chakra wheel stops spinning we become day dreamers and have over active imaginations. We have an inability to learn from others, we can be moody and volatile.

To help balance this chakra Perfect potion have developed the Insight Chakra Blend. Diffusing the scent of pure essential oils of bergamot, lavender, rosemary, clary sage, fragonia and sage will help you use your intuition to enhance your understanding of the world.

Sahasrara (Crown) Chakra

To help balance this chakra Perfect potion have developed the Cosmic Chakra Blend. The scent of lavender, lime, frankincense and Australian sandalwood. with enhance your spiritual connection and raise your vibration. The Cosmic Chakra Blend can help make you feel serene and at peace.

The seventh chakra is the crown chakra and is associated with the colour violet. It is located slightly above the top of your head, it represents enlightenment and self-realisation.  It provides you with the highest level of spiritual knowledge – a deep understanding of who and what you truly are. Sahasrara, meaning ‘thousand petal lotus’ and is considered one of the highest vibrational centres in the subtle body.

When this chakra is balanced, we live in the present moment. We have an unshakeable trust in our inner guidance.

When this chakra is unbalanced with can have issues with self-knowledge and greater power. Imbalances arise from rigid thoughts on religion and spirituality, constant confusion, carry prejudices, “analysis paralysis.” A Fear of alienation and great sadness.

To help balance this chakra Perfect potion have developed the Cosmic Chakra Blend. The scent of lavender, lime, frankincense and Australian sandalwood. with enhance your spiritual connection and raise your vibration. The Cosmic Chakra Blend can help make you feel serene and at peace.

A Chakra imbalance can affect an you, both physically and emotionally. Don't let your imbalances continue. Use one of Perfect Potion's Essential oil blends or try these easy methods, to help you move into a better way or book in with Lorelle from Mystic Garden for a Chakra Balance

Mould and Essential Oils

Don't let Mould take over your home during these heavy rain periods and damp air days.

Perfect Potion have come up with an amazing smelling (and mould eliminating) ANTI-MOULD ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND

This blend doesn’t just mask the musty, damp mould odour, but also eliminates the cause.

Clove, tea tree, Cinnamon and Lemongrass pure essential oils have proven through various scientific studies to be effective in killing various types of mould; with chemical constituents and compounds such as thymol and eugenol inhibiting mould spore germination, rendering mould inactive and preventing mould spores from growing.

Perfect Potion’s ANTI MOULD BASE RECIPE

This base recipe (total 35 drops) is to be used in mould-eradicating and mould-preventing recipes

20 x drops Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Pure Essential Oil

5 x drops Clove Bud, Syzygium aromaticum, Pure Essential Oil

5 x drops Cinnamon Bark, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Pure Essential Oil

5 x drops Lemongrass, Cymbopogon flexuosus Pure Essential Oil

Check out Perfect Potion’s full blog and all the recipes such as DIY ANTI-MOULD SPRAY here.

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?

Get through your Workday with Ease

The work day can be very long sometimes…

It doesn’t matter if you work for someone, are the boss or a student, we are all dealing with constant stress and pressures.

This includes everything from physical and mental stresses, environmental and social stresses, growth and developmental stresses...and that's all in one day.

To help us all cope a little better Trevallan stocks a great range of Perfect Potion products that can be incorporated into your daily ritual.

Clear and Focused Trio of essential oil blends

Stay sharp, motivated and focused in your home or workspace with the energising aromas of Focus, Positive Vibes and Mindfulness essential oil blends. Just add 3 drops of one of the blends into your diffuser and enjoy a boost.

Focus Essential Oil Blend helps you keep focused during classes, study or work. It harnesses concentration, thoughts and aspirations and helps the mind remain fresh and clear.

Positive Vibes Blend will help you feel inspired and energised by this uplifting blend.

Honour the present moment with the uplifting and mind-focusing Mindfulness Blend. Diffuse this nurturing, grounding blend to enjoy the benefits of mindfulness practice in your life.

Body and Room Sprays

Calm & Collected Aromatic Mist is all about returning to yourself. It is designed to bring your energy back to you so you feel aligned, balanced and capable of making decisions. Chakra related essential oils are blended with crystal essence and infused with reiki symbols and energy, all with intention to balance the chakra system.

You can use the Calm & Collected Aura Spray:
~ When you leave work for the day
~ When you feel scattered, irritable, indecisive
~ During witching hour (dinner bath bed routine) when tension and stress are high
~ As a room spray - to lighten and refresh the energy of the room
~ As a pillow mist before bed to help you switch off
~ After being in dense public places like supermarkets, department stores or airports
~ Anytime low vibes (negativity and stress) take hold

Happy and Calm Aromatic Mist is cheerful and calming helping to create a positive and comforting space. It helps us to wind down, relax and have fun. The Happy and calm mist contains the Calm & Clear Bush Flower Essence which helps us to wind down while still enjoying life. I love spraying this in the car just before pick up time, it always makes the drive home a little calmer! You can spray this mist onto yourself, in a room or do as I do and spray the car.

Breathing Space Room Spray creates a clean fresh environment that helps create an atmosphere of calm and serenity, banishes bad vibes and can help keep colds and flus at bay. In Winter I try to spray myself and kids when we get home from school and work so we don't bring other peoples lurgies into the house. Great if you use public transport a lot and are constantly surrounded by air borne bacteria. You can spray this mist onto yourself, in a room or the car. I sometimes use it on stinky shoes or gym clothes before a wash.

I also love Perfect Potion’s other room sprays - Australian Journey, Yuzu and Lime and Shinrin-yoku. All of these work well at clearing the air and bringing a sense of calm and happiness into a room.

Sweet Dreams Aromatic Mist helps you wind down and create your own dreamy paradise. It promotes serenity and inner peace and helps you wake fully rested. It regulates the body clock creating a familiarity with 'falling asleep'. It contains Meditation Bush Flower essence which helps you reach a deeper state in mediation.  I swear by this. I have used this for many years, whether to soothe a teething over tired baby or an overtired mummy! I find after a spray of this everyone calms down and can easily fall asleep. You can spray this mist onto yourself, on a pillow or in a room.

Don't forget Laughter is the best medicine. Having a good laugh is a great way for us to relax after a hard day. Laughter is contagious!