Summer is a season of light, activity, and openness. It's a time for outdoor projects, vacations, and reunions, but also a time of sometimes overwhelming energy that can lead to distraction. When the days get longer and the pace quickens, it becomes essential to maintain one's inner balance. This is precisely where aromatherapy for grounding comes into its own.
Certain essential oils with grounding properties, such as vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood, or myrrh, are valuable allies for slowing down, refocusing, and staying connected to oneself. Derived from roots, woods, or resins, they carry the memory of the Earth and help us find a stable axis in the midst of summer's hustle and bustle.
In this article, I invite you to discover how to use these essential oils to cultivate grounding in summer, through practical recipes and an inspiring ritual to experience barefoot in nature. An invitation to create a more aligned, more grounded, more peaceful season.
Understanding the Benefits of Grounding Aromatherapy During the Summer Season
Summer is often perceived as a light, joyful time, conducive to encounters and adventures. However, behind this sunny and expansive energy sometimes lies a risk of imbalance: mental agitation, nervousness, emotional fatigue, and a feeling of being uprooted. Promoting grounding in summer through aromatherapy then becomes a natural response to maintaining one's well-being.
Summer energy: an expansion that can unbalance
The summer season is associated with a rise in vital energy: the days are long, there are many stimuli, and we spend more time outdoors. On a symbolic and energetic level, it is the period of fire, movement, and yang. While this dynamic supports the momentum of life, it can also lead to dispersion. [Line break]In this context, many feel an unconscious need to slow down, refocus, and return to the body.
Signs of a lack of grounding in summer
When anchoring is lacking, certain signs may appear: incessant thoughts, hypersensitivity, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, loss of bearings, or even widespread anxiety. These signals indicate that the body is trying to find a stable base in the face of an overloaded sensory environment.
Grounding: A Pillar for Mind-Body Balance
Grounding means returning to tangible reality, to the feeling of your feet on the earth, to conscious breathing, to the present moment. Grounding essential oils are a valuable aid in supporting this return to the body. Their deep, often woody or earthy scent acts as a benevolent stop signal that invites you to slow down. [Line break]Used with intention, they allow you to find calm, clarity, and inner stability, even in the midst of summer's excitement.
4 Essential Oils for Grounding in Summer
Vetiver: the essential oil of the stabilizing root
Vetiver essential oil is particularly concentrated in sesquiterpenes (khusimol, vetiverol, β-vetivone). These molecules act deeply on the nervous system, promoting relaxation, grounding and slowing down.
Practical advice :
- Dilute 1 drop of vetiver in a teaspoon of vegetable oil and apply to the soles of the feet or lower back in the evening to promote grounding and relaxation after an intense day.
Precautions :
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women prohibited
- Prohibited for children under 6 years old
- Dilute with vegetable oil
- Seek medical advice for people with hormone-dependent pathologies.
Patchouli: the essential oil for emotional refocusing
Patchouli essential oil primarily contains patchoulol, a sesquiterpenol with calming and structuring properties. Its warm, earthy olfactory signature acts on imbalances linked to mental agitation and emotional stress.
Practical advice :
- Diffuse 3 drops of patchouli at the end of the day or during a moment of refocusing.
- You can also add it to a massage oil to accompany an evening ritual.
Precautions :
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women prohibited
- Prohibited for children under 6 years old
- Dilute with a vegetable oil
- Seek medical advice for people with hormone-dependent pathologies.
Atlas Cedar: the structuring and protective essential oil
Atlas cedar essential oil is rich in sesquiterpenes (β-himachalene, α-himachalene), known for their nervous system-balancing properties. It reinforces the feeling of inner structure, verticality, and centering.
Practical advice :
- Add 4 drops of cedarwood to 10 ml of vegetable oil and gently massage into the lower back or ankles, two energetic areas linked to stability and support.
Precautions for use :
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women prohibited
- Prohibited for children under 6 years old
- Dilute with vegetable oil
- Seek medical advice for people with hormone-dependent pathologies.
Myrrh: The Sacred Essential Oil of Spiritual Grounding
Myrrh essential oil, a distilled oleoresin, contains sesquiterpenes (furanoeudesma-1,3-diene, curzerene) that act deeply on the central nervous system. It is known to promote meditation, emotional stability, and spiritual grounding.
Practical advice :
- Place 1 drop on a handkerchief or clay pebble and breathe deeply before a meditative walk, a relaxation ritual or a centering session.
Precautions :
- Prohibited for pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Prohibited for children under 6 years old
- Dilute before applying to the skin
- Prohibited for internal use without medical advice.
Recipes for a Grounded Summer
“Connected to oneself” roll-on
The roll-on is a practical tool to take anywhere. Applied to the wrists, neck, or soles of the feet, it allows you to gently ground yourself at any time of day, especially during times of stress or mental distraction.
Ingredients :
- 2 ml of jojoba vegetable oil
- 1 drop of Vetiver essential oil
- 1 drop of Patchouli essential oil
- 1 drop of Atlas Cedar essential oil
Preparation :
- Pour the essential oils into a 5 ml roll-on bottle, top up with the vegetable oil, mix gently.
Use :
- Apply to wrists, solar plexus or soles of feet before strenuous activity or when you feel a need to refocus.
Trick :
- Use this natural roll-on for emotional grounding at the office, while traveling, or before a meditation session.
Evening ritual “slow down, put down, refocus”
Evening is a key time to release the tensions of the day. By combining the power of essential oils with massage techniques and conscious breathing, you promote bodily grounding and a return to mental calm.
Steps of the ritual :
- Turn off screens and create a soft atmosphere (dim lighting, slow music).
- Breathe deeply into a grounding synergy: 1 drop of vetiver + 1 drop of myrrh on a handkerchief or porous pebble.
- Massage the feet with a vegetable oil containing 2 drops of patchouli and 2 drops of cedar, diluted in 10 ml of apricot kernel or sesame vegetable oil.
Benefits :
- This olfactory and tactile ritual promotes deep relaxation, improves the quality of sleep and reinforces the feeling of inner security.
Trick :
- This evening ritual with essential oils for better sleep is ideal in cases of intrusive thoughts or nervous fatigue.
“Mother Earth” Broadcast
Diffusing can transform the atmosphere of a room in just a few minutes. The "Mother Earth" blend envelops the senses, brings you back to yourself, and soothes the summer heat.
Ingredients :
- 3 drops of Atlas cedar essential oil
- 2 drops of patchouli essential oil
- 1 drop of myrrh essential oil
Use :
- Diffuse for 15 to 20 minutes at the end of the day or during a moment of meditation, in your living room, bedroom or rest area.
Trick :
- This diffusion with woody essential oils is ideal for people sensitive to summer agitation, looking for a natural olfactory cocoon.
“Reconnection to the Earth” Ritual
Among the simplest and most powerful practices for deeply grounding yourself, walking barefoot in nature remains a regenerating experience. By combining this ritual of reconnecting to the Earth with the targeted scent of grounding essential oils like Myrrh or Vetiver, you create a unique sensory space to stabilize your energy, relax your mind, and fully experience the present moment.
Walking barefoot: an ancestral practice for natural anchoring
Direct contact with the ground—whether grass, sand, earth, or stone—restores a soothing energy flow between the body and nature. This practice, called earthing, is now validated by numerous studies highlighting its beneficial effects on stress, inflammation, sleep, and vitality.
Why walk barefoot?
- Reduction of oxidative stress
- Better regulation of the autonomic nervous system
- Immediate physical and emotional anchoring
- Feeling of stability and inner peace
Trick :
- Adopt barefoot walking to strengthen your natural grounding and soothe your mind during the summer.
Combining essential oils with mindful walking
To enhance this ritual, adding a scent of grounding essential oil helps reinforce the calming effect of nature. Through their action on the limbic system, essential oils have a profound effect on emotions and sensory memory.
Recommended essential oils :
- Myrrh: for its spiritual and meditative dimension
- Vetiver: to bring you back to the body and the present moment
- Patchouli: to slow down and promote emotional grounding
How to do it?
- Place 1 drop of Vetiver, Patchouli or Myrrh essential oil on a handkerchief or porous clay pebble.
- Take a deep breath before you begin your walk.
- Keep the object in your hand or pocket, and repeat the smell as soon as your attention wanders.
- Walk slowly, consciously, with your feet in contact with the ground, observing each sensation, each support, each breath.
Create your sensory anchoring ritual
Here is a suggestion for a complete barefoot grounding ritual with essential oils:
- Choose a calm and natural place: a garden, a beach, a clearing...
- Breathe in an olfactory synergy: 1 drop of Myrrh + 1 drop of Patchouli on a neutral base
- Walk slowly, barefoot, paying attention to your bodily sensations.
- Pause with your feet firmly planted on the ground and your eyes closed. Feel the earth carrying you.
- End with a grounding gesture, such as placing your hands on your stomach or heart, and giving thanks to nature internally.
By incorporating this ritual into your summer routine, you not only cultivate a deep connection with nature, but also a valuable inner stability in a season when everything is accelerating.
General precautions for the use of essential oils
To take full advantage of these synergies, follow these tips:
- Specific diffusion precautions : Do not diffuse for more than 30 minutes per session to avoid saturating the air. Use a diffuser appropriate for the size of your room.
- Dilution : Dilute essential oils before skin application to avoid irritation.
- Tolerance test : Before use, carry out a skin tolerance test by applying a small amount of essential oil diluted in vegetable oil to the inside of the elbow and wait 24 hours to check for an allergic reaction.
- Do not use in children, pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice : It is imperative to consult the essential oils sheet and consult a health professional before any use in these specific cases.
- Precautions for medical conditions : People suffering from chronic illnesses (asthma, epilepsy, hypertension, etc.) should consult their doctor before using essential oils, as some may have adverse effects or be contraindicated with their treatment. Your doctor is the only primary player in your health.
- Beware of photosensitizing oils : Some essential oils, such as citrus oils (lemon, bergamot, grapefruit), can cause skin burns or spots if exposed to the sun after application. Do not use them before direct sun exposure.
- Avoid mucous membranes and eyes : Essential oils can cause severe irritation. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with a carrier oil, not water. Consult your doctor.
To conclude...
As the days lengthen and external demands multiply, it becomes essential to maintain a strong inner balance. Far from cutting you off from the dynamism of summer, grounding allows you to move through this season with greater presence, serenity, and awareness.
With grounding essential oils, you have natural and effective solutions to support your emotional stability, soothe your mind, and reconnect with your body. Whether it's a soothing roll-on, a revitalizing evening ritual, a comforting diffusion, or a barefoot walk accompanied by a sense of smell, every action becomes an anchor in your daily life.
Incorporating aromatherapy into your summer routine means choosing to slow down and live better. It's about giving yourself moments of calm amidst the movement and creating a stable inner space, even when everything around you invites agitation.
References
Books:
- “Sensory Approaches in Aromatherapy” Michel Faucon - Dunod Edition 2023
- “Olfactotherapy: Smell to feel better” Alain Faniel - Amarys Edition 2012
Maison Jacynthe disclaims all liability. All information contained on this page is not intended to replace justified allopathic treatment, nor to disregard the expertise of the medical profession. It is up to each individual to take charge of their own health, to inform themselves, and to make the necessary changes to improve their condition. Therapeutic supervision by a qualified health professional is obviously recommended.
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