
Oil in the family: using essential oils to support teaching, learning and performing
I use essential oils to support physical and mental function for myself as well as to enhance my student’s experience in lessons. The oils that I diffuse or that I might apply topically to myself or ingest depend entirely on the situation and needs. If I have a student who struggles with anxiety or is generally stressed when they arrive, I will diffuse blends such as “Stress Away”, “Peace & Calming”, and/or individual oils like lavender and frankincense. If I have a student