Aromatherapy Meditation Chakra Banquet

The field of aromatherapy is vast, wide and deep. It has added greatly to my health and well-being, and that of my clients. The essential oils of flowers, plants and trees reestablish our link with the pure world of nature, and also united one's body, mind and soul.
Recently I have added this ritual to the beginning of my nightly meditations. I enjoy it immensely and it aids the meditation process. Background - candlelight and soft music (like Chinmaya Dunster's Buddha Moon!). Right now I am in love with Neroli, which is a citrus oil, but smells like roses could smell.. Put a few drops on each wrist,, rub together and inhale. Put a few drops on your heart chakra - draw a spiral or an infinity symbol.
Next I use Sandalwood essential oil for the third eye. Same process - first place a few drops on each wrist and inhale, then anoint the third eye. Then Frankincense for the crown chakra. Put a few drops right into yours scalp - it won't mess up your hair. Also the wrists. For the throat chakra right now I am using Sandalwood again.
For the solar plexus chakra how about Spikenard or Rosemary?
Second chakra - nutmeg, pines, firs.
Root chakra - Vetiver! or Spikenard , spruces, pines. I place the oil at the base of the sacrum, on the back.
Lastly the feet - i am using a blend of cedarwood and ylang ylang and putting it at a spot between the big toe and second toe, on top of the foot. You can also use cinnamon on the soles of the feet.

You WILL feel different! Hopefufully relaxed, alert and peaceful!

More oils for each chakra:
Crown - Lavender, cypress, clary sage.
Third Eye - Lavender, Carrot seed, Ylang Ylang
Throat - Patchouli, Myrtle, Blue tansy, Chamomile
Heart - Lavender, Rosemary, Ylang Ylanlg
Solar Plexus - Lemongrass, Rosemary, Ginger, Basil
Sacral - Tea Tree, Clary Sage, Geranium
Root - Balsam poplar, Eucalyptus Radiata

Thanks to my teacher, Robin Michaels of Sedona, for the knowledge of essential oils for chakras.

My sister's Vejigante diorama

My brilliant and creative sister Judy, who happens to be a professor of English at the University of Puerto Rico, assembled this charming diorama on her kitchen floor.
The Vejigante is a sort of clown who chases away evil spirits. These characters appear at the carnivals in Puerto Rico and are attributed to the fusion of African, Spanish and Caribbean cultures which enrich Puerto Rico. This Vejigante is rowing the 3 Laughing Buddhas and the Angel across the mystic linoleum sea. When I visited Puerto Rico with her I fell in love with the amazing brightly colored and captivating little statues.

The whole point of this post is to show the picture but so far i can't do it. i will persist!! OK!! I just walked down to the library and managed to upload the rowboat picture. Thank you Ash Fork Public Library. And thank you, Judy, for enriching our visual experience!!