In yogic tradition, Pranayama is the practice of breath control, designed to clear physical and emotional blockages. To get the most out of techniques like Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) or Ujjayi (ocean breath), your airways must be completely clear and your mind sharply focused.
The "Prana Flow" roller uses highly volatile, camphoraceous oils to instantly open the respiratory tract, layered with ancient resins to slow the heart rate and deepen each inhalation.
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Because these oils are highly cooling and stimulating, they must be properly diluted in a carrier oil for safe skin contact.
What you need:
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10 ml Glass Roller Bottle with Stainless Steel Ball: Always opt for stainless steel rollerballs over plastic. The steel provides a beautiful cooling sensation on the skin and won't degrade when exposed to the oils.
Instructions
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Prep the Bottle: Remove the steel rollerball and cap from your clean 10 ml glass bottle.
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Add the Botanicals: Carefully drop the Eucalyptus essential oil, Peppermint essential oil, and Frankincense essential oil directly into the bottom of the empty bottle.
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Fill with Carrier: Pour the Fractionated Coconut Oil into the bottle, filling it just to the bottom of the neck. (Do not fill it to the very brim, or the oil will overflow when you snap the rollerball back in).
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Secure and Synthesize: Snap the stainless steel rollerball firmly into place. Screw on the cap and roll the bottle briskly between your palms for 10 seconds to blend the dense essential oils with the lighter carrier oil.
How to Use Your Breathwork Roller
Apply this blend 2-3 minutes before beginning your meditation or pranayama practice. Roll it generously across your collarbones, the back of your neck, and the inside of your wrists. As you breathe, bring your wrists to your face and take three slow, intentional inhalations to clear the mind and lungs.
- 10 ml Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO)
The ideal carrier oil for rollers because it is completely odorless, absorbs instantly, and has a very long shelf life.
- 4 drops Pure Eucalyptus Essential Oil
The ultimate respiratory clearer. Eucalyptus acts as a natural expectorant, opening the sinuses and expanding the chest.
- 3 drops Pure Peppermint Essential Oil
Provides a sharp, icy tingle on the skin and awakens the senses, keeping you alert during deep breathwork.
- 2 drops Pure Frankincense Essential Oil
The great stabilizer. While the mint and eucalyptus open the airways, Frankincense slows the breathing rhythm, preventing hyperventilation and drawing the focus inward.
