The heat of summer is upon us and with it comes fatigue, crankiness, sunburns, and overheating. We dream of it all winter long, but when the heat of summer arrives we often find ourselves feeling like hot, sweaty messes.

With 90 degree weather and 100% humidity, the sun-kissed skin and beach days start to lose their luster. We trade outdoor adventures for indoor refuge in front of our air conditioners. The carefree and excited energy we had at the start of summer quickly fades to overwhelm, lethargy, and and slugging through our days in a sun-drunk haze.

It’s time to emerge from the haze and reclaim our joyful summer energy. Today I’m bringing you 7 Star Essences to cool down, reinvigorate, and harness the playful spirit of summer.

1. Cool Flash Spray

This first essence spray is a serious summer must-have. Our Cool Flash Spray works wonders at balancing body temperature, allowing us to cool down on those  hot summer days. You will want to have this essence on hand for those times when you are, quite literally, ready to chill out.

Our Cool Flash Spray is also excellent for the skin, making it a great addition to your summer skin care routine. It will help cool down and replenish sun-drunk skin. With a hint of sage, lemon, and geranium essential oils, this essence blend has a wonderful, uplifting scent.

2. Clear Head

The Clear Head, feverfew essence, is another great flower essence for keeping your cool. It helps release tension, especially in the head, making sure we stay cool and relaxed all summer long.

This essence is also great for  addressing headaches, migraines, and fevers.

3. FAB Spray

Get your hands on our FAB Spray to promote clarity, alertness, and enthusiasm this summer. This essence blend features invigorating essential oils of rosemary, peppermint, and lemongrass that support focus, inspiration, motivation, and stamina. When you are feeling sun-drunk and your energy starts to fade, reach for FAB Spray and you’ll be feeling reinvigorated in no time.

4. Sunstone

Okay, so I’m cheating a little bit with this one, but we can’t talk about overcoming summer fatigue and sun-soaked skin without talking about the Sunstone gemstone essence. This essence increases vitality and nourishes our sun-dried  sun-kissed skin. As an added bonus, this essence is great for encouraging independence, promoting worldly success, and finding a job. It’s win-win really.

5. Solar Power

Our Solar Power flower essence featuring the gorgeous summertime favorite - the sunflower - is perfect for channeling your inner power and strength when it begins to fade in the hot, summer sun. This essence helps us reflect the energy of the sun and embrace the power of solar consciousness. It’s a sunny, summertime delight!

6. Soul Force Balance

Another summertime favorite, our Soul Force Balance aloe vera flower essence is essential for keeping our spirits ignited and balancing energy input and output. In fact, it’s a great essence for workaholics, busy parents, and those of us trying to experience all of the summertime activities before the Fall rolls around. This aloe vera essence is also great at addressing skin concerns, making it a happy addition to our summertime skin care routine.

7. Wild Rose

Last, but not least, we have the Wild Rose flower essence for promoting optimism and wonder this summer. When the heat of summer bogs us down and leaves us feeling sluggish and tired, it can be a challenge to feel optimistic and full of wonder. The Wild Rose essence is your personal pair of rose-colored glasses, allowing you to live a summer full of joyous expectations.

There you have it - 7 flower essences to keep you calm, cool, and collected this summer. Now go out there and have the best summer ever.

Have you ever been in a moment so magical you had to stop and ask yourself, “How is this real life?” You look around and wonder “How did I get so lucky to be alive participating in this incredible experience?”

I had one of those moments two weeks ago at Wanderlust Stratton. I was surrounded by friends and complete strangers dancing to a live performance by Michael Franti when I looked up and noticed that the entire crowd was dancing while waving peace signs high above their heads. As I soaked in the sea of peace signs, I realized that these are my people and together we are changing the world. It was magical.

Wanderlust Stratton is one of many Wanderlust festivals that take place around the world. Each festival is an all-out mindful living celebration featuring yoga and meditation workshops, live music, group hikes, standup paddleboarding, inspirational speakers, renowned chefs, and amazing vendors. I might be biased, but it seems to me that Wanderlust festivals are where some of the greatest people in the world come together to wave peace signs in the air in the name of love, compassion, and joy.

I spent 4 days taking super fun yoga classes, meditating, basking in the sun, relaxing in hammocks, eating local foods, dancing fiercely, and meeting some of the most incredible people. I absolutely loved the playful vibe of MC Yogi’s workshops. They mixed traditional yoga and philosophy with storytelling, live music, laughter, and dancing. I was moved to tears at Gabrielle Bernstein’s workshop about surrendering to the power of the universe. Her beautiful words exposed a personal struggle that I had been ignoring and opened my eyes to the freedom that lies on the other side of surrendering gently to the bigger plan - the plan of the universe. And the evening concerts, they were incredible. I’ve never danced so freely in a room full of strangers. There was lots of hugging, singing, and peace sign-waving.

As my time at Wanderlust Stratton came to a close, I began asking myself What does it mean to wander?

Here’s what I came up with:

To wander is to…

Roam without searching, with no true destination

Roam simply to roam

Live for the journey

Desire to move, witness, experience, act, embrace, revel, cherish, and see

Be curious

Sometimes to wander is to be lost. Perhaps, those are the times when we need to extend roots and ground down. However, when we feel the yearn to wander stemming from a place of curiosity, we must find the courage to get up and roam.

That is what wanderlust means to me. What does wanderlust mean to you?

To support yoga and wandering goodness, get 11% off the following essences:

Yoga Mouth Mind Mist, Light Navigator, Soul Family, Travel Solution, Wild Oat, and Wisdom of Bliss

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With the June 2016 solstice this week, it seems that summer has officially arrived. The days of backyard barbecues, sandy beaches, and bare feet have only just begun. Now, that’s worth celebrating.                                                                                                              June 20th marked the 2016 summer solstice and the day of the year with most daylight. If you’re looking to embrace the energy of the solstice and celebrate the joys of summer, you’ve come to the right place. 

Here are 6 ways to celebrate the summer solstice, flower essences encouraged!

6 Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice with Flower Essences

1. Meditate

The solstice is thought to be a powerful and energetic time of year. With the heat of summer upon us, it is the perfect time to slow down, pause, and simply be still. Be adventurous with your meditation practice. If traditional, seated meditation doesn’t work for you, explore other forms of meditation. Other meditative activities include: gardening, hiking, warm baths, writing in a journal, and quiet time with a cup of tea.

Need some help getting in the meditation mindset? Try these three flower essences that aid in meditation: Illumination, Light Codes of Unification, and Divine Messenger.

2. Get creative

Channel the powerful energy of the summer solstice by tapping into your artistic creativity. Use the summer heat to ignite your inner, creative flame. Drawing, painting, singing, writing, dancing, cooking - immerse yourself in your creative outlet. Dive deep, perhaps even take time for a mini artistic retreat.

Use our Artistic Inspiration flower essence for creativity to help channel the solstice energy into your next great creation!

3. Don’t sweat the haters

Whether you are unveiling a new artistic creation, grilling veggies at a backyard barbecue, or rocking your new bathing suit on the beach, the haters will find you. Negativity and criticism may find you when you least expect it. The good news is that other people’s opinions of your divine creativity and your backyard bbq skills does not matter. Their opinions of your beautiful, bathing suit-wearing, beach bod matter even less.

Let’s celebrate the summer solstice by ignoring the haters and shielding ourselves from negativity. This is much easier said than done, which is why you will want to get your hands on our Shield of Light Drops to stay safe and protected from the haters and remain full of courage for the summer ahead. 

4. Get a good night’s sleep

Celebration comes in many forms. Perhaps, for you, the solstice celebration is about self-care, rest and relaxation, and sleeping by the light of the moon.  Our Full Moonlight lavender flower essence for better sleep is perfect for a soothing solstice celebration. Create a divine night of solstice relaxation with a bubble bath, your favorite book, and a full 8 hours of sleep. You will wake up ready to enjoy all that summer has in store. 

5.  Take a yoga class

Use the energy of the summer solstice to shake up, and stretch out, your body. Winter tends to leave us feeling cooped up and bogged down. Celebrate the the start of summer by reinvigorating your mind, body, and soul with your favorite yoga class.  

To enhance your yoga experience try our Yoga Mind Mouth Mist for mindfulness, presence, and balance in mind and body.

6. Have a goddess party

Invite over all of the goddesses in your life and celebrate the summer solstice with a goddess party full of radiant, feminine energy. Join together to celebrate not only the start of summer, but your vibrant sisterhood. Create rituals. Host a candle lighting ceremony. Eat chocolate and sip wine. Dance barefoot in the grass. Whatever it means to be feminine and celebratory, go out and make it happen.