Observing Mental Health Awareness Month, join OFPL and Tiffany’s House of Essential Oils on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube on May 27th at 4:00 PM to discover the benefits of essential oils.
Facebook @galluplibrary YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library
Emotions are intertwined with our thoughts, feelings, personality, and motivations as well as life experiences. Our emotional health affects how we handle everyday situations and plays a role in our health.
Essential oil samples are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.
Observing Mental Health Awareness Month, join OFPL and Soul Awake Yoga in-person at the Main Library on May 13th and May 27th at 4:00 PM for yoga and meditation.
Main Library 115 West Hill Ave.
May 27th at 4:00 PM
Practicing yoga can help physical and mental health and has been used for spiritual practices in India for centuries. Meditation is a practice of mindfulness and can help reduce stress. Both practices will be combined in this immersive workshop.
Space is limited to 20 and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Observing Mental Health Awareness Month, join OFPL and Soul Awake Yoga in-person at the Main Library on May 13th and May 27th at 4:00 PM for yoga and meditation.
Main Library 115 West Hill Ave.
May 13th at 4:00 PM
Practicing yoga can help physical and mental health and has been used for spiritual practices in India for centuries. Meditation is a practice of mindfulness and can help reduce stress. Both practices will be combined in this immersive workshop.
Space is limited to 20 and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Watch our collection of self-care workshops on YouTube to boost your mental, emotional, and physical health. The ingredient list is available below:
Beeswax Lotion Bars
Ingredients: • 1 part beeswax (melted) • 1 part sweet almond oil • 1 part coconut oil (melted)
Instructions: 1. Place 2 cups of water in a medium-sized pan fitted with a double boiler. Place beeswax in the double boiler and allow it to fully melt. 2. Add the coconut oil and sweet almond oil, and stir gently (with a spoon dedicated solely to beeswax crafts) until the coconut oil is melted. 3. Using an oven mitt, remove the double boiler from the pan and wipe the water off of the bottom of the boiler. 4. Pour the melted mixture into your molds, and allow to set for a few hours, or overnight.
Notes:
By “equal parts” for the ingredients, it would mean you use the same measurements of all the ingredients. Let’s say you want to use 1/3 cup of beeswax, you’d then want to use 1/3 cup of the almond oil and the coconut oil.
Vegans can use carnauba wax in lieu of beeswax.
If you have a coconut allergy you can sub in shea butter.
Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube on Saturday, December 11th at 1:00 PM to make your own bar soap with dried flowers & essential oils.
Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form.
Watch our collection of self-care workshops on YouTube to boost your mental, emotional, and physical health. The ingredient list is available below:
Bar Soap w/ Dried Flowers & Essential Oils
Ingredients: • 1 pound Goat’s Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base • 25 drops Violet Fragrance Oil (Substitute with other essential oils) • 4 Dried Chrysanthemum flowers (Substitute with other dried flowers) • 1-2 drops Peach soap colorant • 2 tablespoons Beeswax Pastilles • 2-inch square soap mold • OPTIONAL: Small spray bottle with rubbing alcohol
Instructions: 1. In a small bowl, melt beeswax in microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir. Put on for 30 seconds increments until fully melted, stirring each time. 2. Dip each Dried Chrysanthemum flower into the beeswax, fully coating each flower. This will help the flower to hold it’s shaped and not break. Set on wax paper or plate to dry. 3. Cut soap into 1-inch squares and place into microwave-safe container. 4. Heat soap in the microwave on high for 30 seconds, remove and stir. If soap is not completely melted, heat for 10-second intervals, stirring in between. 5. Remove from microwave and add fragrance oil and soap colorant. Stir well. 6. Pour into a soap mold. 7. Place one Dried Chrysanthemum flower into the center of each soap-filled mold. Press down very gently, just to get the flower to stay put in the soap. 8. Spray with rubbing alcohol to help reduce bubbles. 9. Let soap set for 1-2 hours without disturbing the mold. Remove from mold and store in an airtight container to preserve the scent.
Instructions: 1. Melt the olive oil, shea butter and beeswax pellets in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. 2. Once completely melted, let it sit for a few minutes to cool slightly. Then add the essential oils and stir to combine. 3. Pour the mixture into a lidded jar and let harden in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Notes
• To use, massage a small amount of muscle rub onto the affected area. • Feel free to sub out the essential oils or add any other oils you’d like. For a vegan balm, use candelilla or carnauba wax in place of the beeswax. • The rub will solidify over time, but you should be able to soften it with your hands prior to applying. If you’d prefer a smoother texture, re-melt the mixture and add more olive oil. • Store in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
Watch our Self-Care playlist on YouTube to improve your mental and physical health with a variety of self-care demos. Ingredient list is provided below:
Instructions: 1. Pour liquid ingredients into a jar, fasten the lid, and shake. 2. Add cotton pads in a jar, refasten lid, and swirl until soaked thoroughly. 3. Store in an airtight container.
Watch our Self-Care playlist on YouTube to improve your mental and physical health with a variety of self-care demos. Ingredient list is provided below:
Rosemary Lemon Body Scrub
Ingredients: • 4 drops Lemon essential oil • 1 drop Rosemary essential oil • 1/4 cup carrier oil • 1/4 cup fine grained sea salt
Instructions: 1. Mix together. 2. Apply to skin and gently massage. 3. Rinse off completely with warm water.
Join us Saturday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. on Facebook LIVE @galluplibrary to make DIY self-care products. Watch our Self-Care playlist on YouTube to increase your mental and physical health with a variety of self-care demos.
Ingredient lists is available below:
SOOTHING SHOWER STEAMERS
INGREDIENTS: • 2 cups baking soda • 1 cup citric acid • 1 cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch • 4 tbsp water • essential oils • silicone mold
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Mix together the dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl. 2. Gently mist with water from the spray bottle a little at a time. If it starts fizzing, you are using too much water. Be sure to mix frequently so the water doesn’t react with the mixture. When it starts to form a loose ‘snowball’ type consistency. DO NOT OVER WATER!! 3. Pack the mixture into the silicone mold and place in a dry area for 12-24 hours. Once dry, pop them out of the mold. 4. When ready to use, add 3-5 drops of the desired oils and place in a warm shower. 5. Store in a dry place or closed container.
ESSENTIAL OIL USAGES:
Respiratory Support: Eucalyptus, Rosemary, RC, Raven, Peppermint, Ravintsara or Sniffleease
Waking Up and/or Mood Boosting: Citrus oils such as lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, or citrus fresh; peppermint
Calming Down: Lavender, Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Peace & Calming
