{"id":139884,"date":"2024-02-29T10:47:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T09:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/?p=139884"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:28:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T12:28:25","slug":"relax-be-zen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/relax-be-zen","title":{"rendered":"Relax & Be Zen!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oh, it\u2019s just so lovely to be relaxed! But unfortunately, it\u2019s not always that easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life can get so hectic every now and then, can\u2019t it\u2026 How do you actually switch into \u2018relax\u2019 mode? Here at De Groene Linde, we too sometimes find it tricky to create a sense of harmony, even though we have a rather harmonious job \ud83d\ude09 That\u2019s why we\u2019d love to take you on a journey in this blog, packed with information on how you can find a bit of Zen with the help of our products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before writing this blog, I popped round to my colleagues to ask how on earth they manage to relax a bit during such hectic times! What do you need to carve out that moment for yourself, and why don\u2019t you do this more often? I\u2019ll go ahead and give you the answer to that last question myself\u2026 Guilt\u2026 In the time I spend lying on my yoga mat in a relaxed pose, I could have emptied the dishwasher, vacuumed the house or prepared dinner for the evening. But a moment to yourself really doesn\u2019t have to last for hours. Just 20 minutes on a mat, relaxing a little, or having a lovely warm bath does so much for you! You\u2019ll also find that when you do this regularly, you\u2019ll have much more energy to tackle the other tasks waiting for you \u2013 and you\u2019ll do them with a smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vibration<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may have read something about it before: vibration. Vibration is all around us. Our energy body also has a vibration, also known as a frequency. There\u2019s a lovely blog online about how stones work and frequency. You might enjoy reading it worth a read<\/a> if this information is completely new to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice that your energy isn\u2019t flowing properly \u2013 perhaps you even feel a blockage \u2013 you can use vibration to get the energy flowing again. There are various ways to do this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The tuning forks<\/a> These are frequencies, but expressed through sounds and tones. Tuning forks can be used to alleviate pain in joints and muscles, blockages in organs, headaches and migraines. They can also be used on an energetic level. Think, for example, of balancing and clearing blockages in the chakra system or refreshing the aura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You work with the tuning forks directly on the body, but you can also pass the tuning fork through your aura once you have struck it. Place the struck tuning fork with its base on your aching joints or muscles, or on the spot where you feel an energy blockage, to relieve the pain and allow the energy to flow freely again. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tuning forks come in a variety of pitches. So which one should you choose? We certainly stock the pitches corresponding to the chakras in our range, and these are, of course, an excellent choice if you know that energy isn\u2019t flowing quite as it should in a particular chakra. Personally, I find the Mr Toon<\/a> It\u2019s really lovely. This is the all-purpose tone and is for general use. So it\u2019s brilliant to use this tone to refresh your aura or to apply it to sore spots every now and then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Massage<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Booking a massage was actually the answer I heard from many colleagues when I asked them: how do you relax? Just treating yourself to it every now and then. Of course, you don\u2019t have to go to the masseur every month, but a few times a year would be lovely. But\u2026 we also have some really lovely ready-made massage oils<\/a> in our range! So if you have a partner, give them a loving look and ask them if they could give you a quick massage. Showing each other this kind of attention is also good for your relationship, so that\u2019s an added bonus \ud83d\ude09 And who knows, you might get a taste for it and make it a regular thing to treat each other to this bit of relaxation! The massage oil Relaxation<\/a> It\u2019s a joy to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scent frequencies<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

But the scent frequencies are, of course, the easiest to use! You can enjoy spraying them around you as an aura spray, or use the essential oil in a diffuser or oil burner to create a lovely, relaxing atmosphere in your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a huge choice! Which scents are actually lovely?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no accounting for taste, and certainly not when it comes to scent \ud83d\ude09 Here are a few of the team\u2019s favourites that we use all the time to relax!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud835\ude83\ud835\ude9e\ud835\ude9b\ud835\ude94\ud835\ude98\ud835\ude98\ud835\ude92\ud835\ude9c<\/a> This scent has a calming effect and helps feelings of restlessness and anxiety fade into the background. The scent helps you realise that you\u2019re fine just as you are. And that brings peace of mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud835\ude82\ud835\ude92\ud835\ude95\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude97\ud835\ude8c\ud835\ude8e<\/a> The fragrance from our Burn Out range that promotes inner calm. Not just for use when you\u2019re burnt out, but also simply a lovely way to calm your racing thoughts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud835\ude81\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude95\ud835\ude8a\ud835\udea1 & \ud835\ude72\ud835\ude98\ud835\udea3\ud835\udea2<\/a> Perfect for the home! This fragrance is lovely to use in a diffuser<\/a> or little burner<\/a> in the living room. Everyone in the house is instantly in Zen mode!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Are you really not sure what to choose? Then we\u2019ll make it a bit easier for you! A themed bag<\/a> with a range of different scents (not the ones I\u2019ve mentioned above) for you to try out. The bag contains 5 small 10 ml sprays with 5 different scents from the \u2018Relax\u2019 range. This is a fun way for you to find out which spray suits you best! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crystals<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also really lovely to place crystals around the house to create a positive atmosphere. Personally, I like having large pieces on display in my home. For example, in my living room I have a \u2018Golden Triangle\u2019 made up of three large stones. They\u2019re arranged in the shape of a triangle across the room. The Golden Triangle consists of the Amethyst<\/a>, Rock crystal<\/a> and Rose quartz<\/a>. These three stones in the living room bring harmony to the home, which in turn creates a relaxed atmosphere!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Crystals to carry with you<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, it\u2019s also really lovely to carry a stone with you to help you take a more relaxed approach to life. Snowflake Obsidian<\/a> is a gentle type of obsidian that promotes inner calm and peace, and brings balance to body, mind and soul. It helps you come to terms with traumatic experiences and provides insight. As you work through old traumas, you\u2019ll also notice that you feel more at peace. That\u2019s why this is such a lovely stone to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But also a Green Aventurine<\/a>, Moss agate<\/a>, Amethyst<\/a>, Blue Quartz<\/a>, Amazonite<\/a>, Turquoise<\/a> and a Tiger's Eye<\/a> can help you relax. These stones, for example, have a grounding, calming effect and offer energetic protection against the disruption caused by radiation. Wear a small stone against your skin so that its frequency is close to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even more tips<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As well as these tips, we have a few more general tips for you to help you find more peace of mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf38 \ud835\ude82\ud835\ude9d\ud835\ude98\ud835\ude99 \ud835\ude96\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude9d \ud835\ude91\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude9d \ud835\udea0\ud835\ude98\ud835\ude98\ud835\ude9b\ud835\ude8d\ud835\ude93\ud835\ude8e \u2018\ud835\ude96\ud835\ude98\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude9d\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude97\u2019 Constantly imposing all sorts of things on yourself really won\u2019t make you any calmer! Try using the word \u2018want\u2019 instead of \u2018must\u2019. It\u2019ll immediately feel a lot calmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf38 \ud835\ude70\ud835\ude8d\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude96\ud835\ude91\ud835\ude8a\ud835\ude95\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude97 Try a breathing exercise when it all gets a bit too much for you. Sit or lie down and place one hand on your lower abdomen and the other on your heart. Now breathe calmly into your lower abdomen and try to focus your full attention on this. By placing your hands on your body in this way, you\u2019re also connecting your heart with your lower abdomen. This creates a sense of relaxation. It\u2019s lovely to do this exercise when you can\u2019t sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf38 \ud835\ude71\ud835\ude8e\ud835\udea0\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude8e\ud835\ude90 If you find it hard to let things go, go and do something active! Go for a workout, go for a walk, sing, dance\u2026 It doesn\u2019t matter what, as long as you focus your attention on the activity and throw yourself into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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