SECTION 4 • Aroma SE C TION 4 AROMA
Our sense of smell connects us directly with our emotions, memories, and instincts. Through a process known as neuro- associative conditioning, we can link a healing response to the experience of a particular smell. For example, if each time we sit to meditate we use a relaxing fragrance, we will soon learn to associate the feeling of relaxation with the aroma.
At other times, simply smelling the fragrance will trigger a sense of quiet relaxation.
• Identify an aroma you are especially fond of and deeply inhale its essence whenever you are feeling relaxed, at peace or are having a particularly good day.
• Gradually your body will associate these pleasurable feelings with the use of the aroma.
• Before long, just the smell of the essence will evoke a heightened state of wellbeing.
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