Flowers are beautiful. And in their beauty lies immense healing and rejuvenation benefits. Flower essence therapy is an ancient technique used to harness these benefits. Did you know that this practice dates back to over 3000 years ago in Egypt? In this article, I will shed more light on flower essence therapy, the commonly used flowers, and their benefits.

What is Flower Essence Therapy?

Flower blossoms have subtle energy, which when harnessed (via their essences) resonates with your body to unblock patterns that hinder you from enjoying your daily life. Just like sound therapy, which uses tuning forks to resonate your chi energies, flower essence has unique alchemy and energy, which respond differently in every person.

Similarly, each flower contains different energy, and it is, therefore, important to understand which essence to use for different situations. You can extract the essence at home or buy some from a store. The store-bought essence is also derived from living flowers. However, they add Brandy to stabilize it.

Commonly Used Flowers

• Lemon flower, plucked from a lemon tree, helps with clarity. It will sharpen your focus by clearing any mental fog.
• Passionflower, plucked from the passion fruit tree, connects us with a divine path by uniting our spiritual realm.
• Grape hyacinth eases and relieves stress related to emotional and physical trauma.
• Hibiscus, my favorite flower essence, arouses your passion by supporting sacral and root chakras. As a result, your sexual and reproductive energy is stimulated.
• Nasturtium, the orange flower, works on your mental barriers and reconnects your body’s chakras.

This list is not even half of the options available to you. But I find my flower essence therapy complete with these five.

What to Expect During a Flower Essence Therapy Session

First, I need you to understand that flower essence therapy works by harnessing Plant Spirit Medicine and transforming your body through consciousness. The therapist will start by performing a cleansing ritual on herself. This removes any negative energy she might have from being passed on to you. You will then take a quick questionnaire for her to decide the essence you need for your situation.

During the question-answer session, the therapist will provoke your deepest emotions. This is how we apply conscious healing. After the emotional breakdown, you’ll focus on meditation with the help of a few drops of flower essence to help you calm down even further and release any remaining discomfort or negative signals.

When your session is over (it usually lasts an hour or so), you can go back home, but you need to follow up with routine therapy sessions at home for at least 3 months. These sessions involve deep meditation using a few drops of the flower essences. With time, you will notice a significant change in your emotional choices and behavioral adaptations.

The Benefits of Flower Essence Therapy

Flower essence therapy can treat mild to moderate depression. There are different flowers used to address anxiety, the impact of stress reactions, depression, fear, worry, resentment, and similar emotional turmoil. All these situations result in depression. The treatment was introduced by Dr. Batch in his book Heal Thyself. And today, several therapists have reported success in their treatment.

The therapy can also treat chronic ailments such as chronic pain. Because of its holistic approach, flower essence therapy alleviates emotional, spiritual, and mental conditions directly.

The essence is an alternative distraction from drug addictions – both prescription drugs and illegal drug abuse.

This therapy makes you aware of your Chakra System. With time, you understand and appreciate how your energetic centers work.

You achieve self-love once you restore your connection to your higher self.

Your spirit connects deeper with your body. You become free, and your life becomes more enjoyable.

Despite all these proven benefits, you need to consult with a certified medical practitioner before embarking on flower essence therapy as an alternative treatment for serious medical conditions.

How is Flower Essence Prepared?

Flower essences are a dilute infusion of the fresh flower blossoms. Please note that not all flowers can create the therapeutic essence. Very early in the morning, handpick the specific flowers once they attain full bloom. The reason we pick these flowers in the morning and not at any other time of the day is that in the morning the blossoms are full of dew.

After picking, place the flowers on a surface of a clear glass bowl filled with fresh, clean water. Then you can choose to either expose them to direct sunlight for 3 hours or boil them for 30 minutes. The idea is to infuse the water with flower juices.

Now collect this water and preserve it with brandy. For every pint of flower-infused water, you add one pint of brandy (one-to-one ratio). We call this the mother essence. Commercially, the mother essence is further diluted with alcohol using 0.2% ratio to now produce flower essence stock.

They further dilute the stock before packaging for sale. You might be thinking this is already too dilute. Well, it is. However, remember that flower essence therapy is about not only the essences but also more of holistic therapy. We are, therefore, not interested in the concentration of the flowers but rather tapping into the subtle energy they contain.

Commonly Asked Questions and Answers

Is flower essence therapy similar to aromatherapy?

No. Aromatherapy uses scent while flower essences don’t carry any scent. In fact, you administer flower essence using a mist sprayer or eyedroppers. We simply Harness the energy they contain.

Who Discovered Flower Essence?

Dr. Bach is the father of flower essences because of his famous 38 flowers remedies.

Are Flower essences similar to essential oils?

No, they are not. Essential oils cure the physical body while flower essences treat the psychological (emotional) issues. However, it is advisable to use the two simultaneously. They complement each other well.

How many flowers do I need to extract enough essence?

You just need one flower. Unlike essential oils that require a lot of plant material, you need only one flower to make an essence.

In Conclusion

Flower essence therapy does not focus on specific medical symptoms like depression or a backache, for example. Instead, the therapists delve in your spiritual, mental, and emotional imbalance for holistic healing. The essences then restore any imbalance as you consciously change your emotional and mental patterns.

In a nutshell, flower essence therapy repairs trauma, balances energy at all levels and moods, connects you to the natural world energies (which gives you intuitive wisdom), and changes obsolete behavior.

Our avatar (or body) can be divided into 7 main segments (zones) in terms of body-oriented therapy. Each of these segments may contain physical blocks that interfere with the natural movement of energies, which over time will necessarily lead to problems on the physical plane.

The blocks can be manifested in two forms:

1. very tense muscles
2. too relaxed muscles

In this article, I’m going to tell you about physical blocks in the seven main segments of the avatar: eye, jaw, throat, chest, diaphragmatic, abdominal, and pelvic blocks.

Physical Blocks in the Eye Segment

This segment is represented by the scalp muscles and oculomotor muscles. We can get blocks in our eye segments because of the so-called social fears which include a fear of hearing and/or seeing an assessment about yourself from other people; fear of being offended by another person; fear of making a mistake.

Externally, the blocks in the eye segment may be formed for the following reasons:

1. strong and consistent wrinkling of the forehead during a conversation;
2. “surprised” raising eyebrows and making wide-open “naive” eyes;
3. abnormally moving eyes;
4. abnormally still look;
5. severe frowning with the formation of a permanent wrinkle between the eyebrows.

When you have physical blocks in the eye segment you may feel

1. pain in the eyes (since the vessels that feed the eyes are chronically “squeezed”);
2. complaint of headaches (due to excessive tension of the eye muscles);
3. difficulty crying (as markedly an abnormal state);
4. conversely, constant tearfulness (as markedly an abnormal state)

Physical Blocks In the Jaw Segment

This segment is represented by the muscles of your chin, the lower part of your neck, and the upper part of your throat.

The blocks in the jaw segment can be caused by trying to block weeping, crying, and anger. In other words, these blocks can be formed when you don’s allow yourself to express your true feelings out loud.

Externally, the blocks in the jaw segment may be formed for the following reasons:

1. addiction to chewing gum;
2. permanently clenched jaws;
3. constantly drooping lower jaw;
4. trouble expressing out loud all feelings

Physical Blocks In the Throat Segment

These blocks are located in your tongue and neck muscles.

The blocks in the jaw segment can be caused by your inability (by not allowing yourself) to cry, to shout loudly in a loud voice, to express your true emotions, and resentment.

As a rule, this block does not exist by itself but goes “along” with the block in the jaw segment.

When you have physical blocks in the throat segment you may have:

1. a constant neurotic cough, not caused by any infections;
2. your voice is too quiet, the habit of involuntary gesture;
3. you have a habit to hold your hand on the throat as if hugging it;
4. frequent and involuntary swallowing (the result of feeling like there is something in your throat).

Physical Blocks in the Thoracic Segment

The thoracic segment is one of the two most important segments responsible for our discomfort in this world (the second, actually — pelvic).

These blocks are located in:

1. the broad chest muscles;
2. the chest muscles;
3. the muscles of the shoulder blades;
4. the shoulders’ muscles;
5. the muscles of the arms.

Blocks in this segment most of all spoil our posture. In general, a person who has this kind of block doesn’t look happy.

These blocks appear when you don’t allow yourself to be passionate and to express your feelings openly. It can touch different aspects: sorrow, love, jealousy, the ability to get involved, the ability to follow your heart and live your dreams, etc.

These signs indicate that you have blocks in your thoracic segment:

1. breathing problems;
2. your hands are too cold, or too wet, or you always hold your hands in your pockets;
3. abnormal position of your shoulders: they either permanently raised, or lowered limp;
4. a protruding or “depressed” chest;
5. the inflexibility of the body (for example, instead of just turning your head you have to turn your whole body because of the inflexibility of your neck);
6. the tendency to dress in several layers of clothing, however always unbuttoned.

If you have blocks in your thoracic segment you may experience pain in the shoulders, sweating of the palms and breathing problems (lack of air).

The best healing for these blocks – any breathing exercises. You need to learn how “to Live, breathing deeply.”

Physical Blocks in the Diaphragm Segment

These blocks cover the muscles of the diaphragm itself, the solar plexus and those organs that are located in this zone. The diaphragm blocks are very similar to the chest blocks. These blocks also have such external signs as inflexibility of the body and breathing difficulties. But the reasons for the formation of physical blocks in the diaphragm segment are quite different and even unique.

The blocks in the diaphragm segment are formed as a result of the blocking your feelings of disgust. Imagine being forced to eat a worm or kiss a dead mouse. Visualize this situation in your mind. What muscles do you have tensed? Here it is – the block in the diaphragm in all its glory.

Well, now imagine that some people are forced to live and share a marital bed with a man whose smell and appearance makes them irresistible disgust. Chronic block in the diaphragm area is provided! Imagine another situation: a small child is forcibly stuffed with food, which causes him hysterical disgust. But his parents are forcing him to eat. And here he is choking, shoving into himself, let’s say, Brussel sprouts or springy particles of minced meat. This is how disgust and ability to vomit get formed in the diaphragm area.

Physical Blocks in the Abdominal Segment

These blocks cover the broad muscles of the abdomen, lower back and back.

The blocks on the back and waist form because of the carefully hidden fear that you will be attacked or caught doing something that you’re not supposed to do.

The blocks on the sides of your belly are caused by blocked emotions of anger and repressed hostility.

These are the typical signs of the blocks in the abdominal segment:

1. lack of energy;
2. apathy;
3. lethargy.

Physical Blocks in the Pelvic Segment

This is the most important and the largest segment. It includes all the muscles of our body. This is the place where our vital fears live (when our whole body feels the threat of life – imaginary or real). Moreover, this is the place where tightly blocked sexual arousal lives. If a person lives with the idea that to feel sexual desires is wrong he has a huge block in the pelvic segment.

These external signs show that you have physical blocks in the pelvic segment:

1. unsteady walk on the half-bent legs – you think that there is something that threatens your life and you’re absolutely constrained in sex;
2. tense unflexible legs (like Heron’s legs), half – bent knees you lose a strong connection with the earth and normal stability.

The best practice that helps to heal this block is grounding.

The Bottom Line

I would like to note: usually people have several blocks. It’s a very common thing that one block is more pronounced than the others.

To remove physical blocks you need to start getting involved in any kind of physical activities: physical exercises, yoga, dance, whatever you like the most. If you exercise your muscles constantly it will help you to remove your physical blocks.

In addition, I recommend you to study the information from this article on your knowledge about the chakras. It will help you to get more detailed information on the blocks of the body and the course of energy. By performing physical and energy practices in synthesis, you can achieve faster and better results in removing your blocks.

The Yoni is the Sanskrit word that defines the female genitals. It is both a spiritual and a sexual organ. Spiritually, it is a symbol of divine procreative energy and the root chakra for the woman. It is also the source of recreation for the human race. Yoni yoga is practiced to provide both spiritual and sexual healing through the Yoni.

What is Yoni Yoga?

Strong vaginal muscles improve the health of a woman and her sexual drive. Sometimes, yoni yoga involves the use of yoni eggs to meditate as you exercise the pelvic floor muscles (what we call Kegels). In other cases, you practice how to breathe and relax your pelvic muscles naturally without any eggs.

Yoni eggs are polished semi-precious stones curved out of the earth’s minerals in the form of eggs. Their synonyms include jade eggs, yoni pearls, and love eggs.

The History of Yoni Yoga

More than 2,000 years ago, the yoni eggs were believed to have originated from China and spread to India and the rest of Asia. Yoni yoga was a reserve of the concubines of the emperor and members of the Chinese royal circle.

The Chinese royal family used green Jade, which was the first yoni egg. This stone combined its metaphysical healing properties with yoni yoga. They believed that the secret to the fountain of youth lied in having a healthy and robust yoni. I think they were right. This secret has been passed down to several generations, and now the whole world has a chance to enjoy the benefits of yoni yoga.

The Benefits of Yoni Yoga

Yoni yoga has several advantages to the modern woman.

• You achieve a deeper connection with your divine feminism by understanding and appreciating your yoni
• Women who practice yoni yoga attain mind-blowing orgasms and sensations
• It helps with internal balance
• After childbirth, yoni yoga can help you in sexual recovery
• It eases the symptoms of menopause and premenstrual syndrome
• Through resistance training, you experience reduced incontinence in the yoni.
• You will also notice an increase in natural lubrication because relaxation balances your estrogen levels
• Yoni yoga releases emotional trauma
• You become aware of the mind, body, and soul connection
• Women overcome issues with infertility
• And last but not least, it improves sexual intimacy

Indicators That Your Yoni Needs Yoga

Yoni yoga is an excellent tool in strengthening the pelvic muscles and providing spiritual healing through the root chakra. Any woman interested in the practice can definitely enjoy the benefits of yoni yoga. However, should you have any of the following indicators, yoni yoga will be especially beneficial to you.

• You have been a victim of sexual trauma such as rape, female genital mutilation, and molestation
• Incontinence caused by a urinary tract infection or fistula
• You are recovering from a sexually transmitted disease that has weakened your vaginal muscles
• Women who have had multiple vaginal childbirth: The vaginal muscles weaken even if you have had the smoothest vaginal deliveries
• You are on your weight loss journey and want to strengthen your pelvic muscles as part of the toning routine
• If you are going through the early onset of menopause and PMS
• Or maybe you are undergoing infertility treatment

As you seek medical treatment, yoni yoga can hasten your recovery.

A Typical Yoni Yoga Class

There are several ways of practicing yoni yoga. But, first, you start with a warm-up, which can include taking deep breathes or a five-minute stretch. Lay your favorite yoga mat and insert the yoni egg in a comfortable position. Contract and release your pelvic muscles as you practice the yoga poses that are specifically targeting the pelvic area.

In a typical yoni yoga class, your instructor will take you through one or more of these poses:

The Bridge Pose

As you lie on your back, fold your legs and lift your hips as you inhale gradually. Now release as you exhale slowly.

Mandukasana – The Frog Pose

This pose makes you squat and move like a frog (although you don’t hop and jump). It targets the adductor (inner thigh) and inner groin, and as you stretch, you will feel a little tension. It is also the hardest pose to achieve with your yoni pearl inside, but once you master the technique, it will be your favorite pose.

Malasana – The Wide Squat Pose

With your legs apart and hands on your chest, squat as low as you can as you Contract and release the pelvic muscles as many times as possible. If you find it challenging, place a blanket or a soft block below your heels to support your hips.

The Wall Pose

While lying on your back against a wall using your hands for support, contract and release your pelvic muscles as you inhale and exhale slowly.

Other popular poses include:

• The Triangle Pose

• The Chair Pose

• The Camel Pose

• The Lizard Pose

• The Cobra Pose

Whichever the pose, you have to contract and release the pelvic muscles as much as you can to strengthen your yoni. It is essential that you take deep breaths as you do the poses. You should also hold a pose for at least four minutes before switching to another pose.

Apart from these poses, other activities that take place in a yoni yoga class include:

• Meditation: Reflecting upon self in thought to quiet the mind and induce relaxation.
• Tantric Yoni Massage: This is especially good in producing multiple orgasms.

Conclusion

Most women tend to neglect the pelvic floor muscles and only pay attention to it when they need healing. Don’t fall into this category. When the yoni awakes to pleasure, there is more blood flow, energy, and awareness of the tissues in the female genitals. Ensure the yoni egg you use is clean, made of materials that are safe and free from toxic substances. Yoni yoga, when practiced daily, can be life changing for most women.