The awesome power of aromatherapy

April is Stress Awareness Month, but it is also a time of year when the air is filled with the delicious scents of spring. The smell of freshly cut grass, flowers coming into bloom, or sunshine on a cold morning, are all potent reminders of how scent can impact how we feel in an instant. That's precisely the magic that's harnessed in aromatherapy.

So, this year we're dedicating Stress Awareness Month to the restorative powers of essential oils. Dab a little on your wrist in the middle of the work day to give you an energising boost, rest easy at home with a few drops of essential oils added to your bath or diffuser, enjoy an aromatherapy massage on your next spa break, or give the gift of feel-good factor with skincare products imbued with soothing scents in our spa gift voucher gift boxes.

Not simply an experience to enjoy, but one that can have a meaningful and instant impact on our mood, aromatherapy is the small but mighty slice of holistic magic you can keep in both your literal and proverbial pocket.

Wellbeing through aromatherapy: using essential oils to boost your mood every day

In an interview with Aromatherapy Associates’ Global Director of Education, Christina Salcedas, she talks about how you can use aromatherapy and essential oils to help you feel better every day.

How to use aromatherapy to manage stress

Aromatherapy is known for helping us manage those feelings. Here, aromatherapist William Ogboke explains how to manage stress with essential oils.

Aromatherapy for women’s wellbeing: which essential oils are for you?

Aromatherapy expert, Beverley Higham explains which essential oils can help us women to feel our best whatever life throws at us.

Three men and a baby: aromatherapy for men

Esteemed aromatherapist, Beverley Higham, recommended aromatherapy oils to support men’s mental and physical wellbeing at different stages of life.

The Ultimate Aromatherapy Experience Massage at Bryn Tanat Wellness Spa

60 minutes of bliss tailored to individual needs. Here, they explain what it is, what it involves and why it works.

Eco-friendly meets luxury wellness: Neal's Yard Remedies at The Shard

Growing their own herbs, certified by The Soil Association, and a wellbeing favourite since 1981, Neal’s Yard Remedies work with Shangri-La The Shard to combine luxury wellness with sustainability.