Peppermint Inhalation
Materials Needed
Feeling
Nauseated with Disgust
How to Do It
Place a drop of peppermint essential oil on a tissue or cotton ball and hold it near your nose. Breathe in the scent deeply, focusing on the cooling, refreshing sensation. As you inhale, imagine the peppermint clearing away the nausea and disgust, refreshing your body and mind with each breath.
Why It Works
Peppermint is known for its anti-nausea properties, and inhaling its scent can help soothe the stomach and provide a refreshing experience.
Guided Practice
Hold a vial of peppermint oil or a peppermint leaf near your nose. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, noticing the scent of peppermint. Feel the coolness of the aroma and any sensations it brings. Allow yourself to be present with these feelings, without needing to inhale deeply just yet.
Holding a bottle of peppermint oil or a fresh peppermint leaf close to your nose, take a deep breath. Notice the sharp, invigorating scent of the peppermint, how it fills your nostrils and tingles slightly as it moves down your throat. Imagine this scent as a way to awaken your senses, clearing your mind and energizing your body.
As you continue to inhale, focus on the sensations in your body. Feel the coolness in your nasal passages, the way the scent seems to open up your breathing, and any tingling in your sinuses or throat. Allow yourself to become aware of other times when you’ve felt this sense of clarity or alertness—perhaps during a fresh morning breeze or a moment of realization.
Allow any meanings or beliefs about clarity and alertness to arise naturally. Feel the contrast between moments of sharp focus and those of fogginess—one might feel crisp and refreshing, while the other feels dense and heavy. Continue to breathe in the peppermint scent, noticing how your body and mind respond.
When you feel ready, take a final deep breath and set the peppermint aside. Notice any changes in your body—whether it's a heightened sense of awareness or a softening in your shoulders. Stay with these sensations, allowing yourself to be fully present in this state of awareness. When you’re ready, gently bring your attention back to the room.