You’ve probably heard of essential oils by now – but what are they exactly? How are they made? What are the benefits of using essential oils? And how do you use them at home?

Kerry speaks to Pamela Tracey of The Balanced Life about all things essential oils! Watch the below video and get an experts take on essential oil basics and how to integrate them into your everyday life. But first, Pamela has kindly shared her top essential oil formulas for balancing your doshas!

Essential Oil Formulas for Your Dosha

Grounding Blend for Vata

• 10 ml roller bottle
• 10 drops vetiver essential oil
• 10 drops patchouli essential oil
• 10 drops cedar wood essential oil
• Place all essential oils in roller bottle and fill the remainder of the bottle with fractionated coconut oil

Peace and Calm for Pitta

• 10 ml roller bottle
• 10 drops lavender essential oil
• 20 drops vetiver essential oil
• 2 drops each of cedar wood, Hawaiian sandalwood, Roman chamomile and ylang ylang essential oils   
• Place all essential oils in roller bottle and fill the remainder of the bottle with fractionated coconut oil
• Or place 3 drops of lavender, 5 drops of vetiver and one drop each of remaining oils in diffuser with water for aromatic application.

Mid Afternoon Slump Buster for Kapha

• 15 ml roller bottle
• 15 drops of peppermint essential oil
• 20 drops of wild orange essential oil
• Place essential oils in roller bottle; fill the remainder of the bottle with fractionated coconut oil.
• Or place 3 drops of peppermint essential oil and 4 drops of wild orange essential oil in diffuser with water for aromatic application.