The essences

The essences

Newsletter - August 2022 - Finding restful sleep again

Newsletter August 2022

Finding restful sleep again - Opening hours for August - Courses and workshops - Special Offer

Finding restful sleep again

Lack of sleep can upset our body, it can especially play with our emotions, positive emotions being particularly affected. Making sleep a priority allows you to have a better quality of life and to protect your health in the long run.

To sleep well, we're often advised to foster positive, energetic emotions, like curiosity and enthusiasm — especially when we are under stress.

While it is vital to sleep, it is sometimes difficult to fall asleep. It's not just a matter of wanting to fall asleep! It only occurs if several conditions have been met. Some of these depend on the immediate environment: whether you are calm, cool, in the dark, etc. Others, on the other hand, are conditioned to what you went through previously, because the night sleep is prepared throughout the day. It is necessary to expose oneself to enough natural light and to have moved enough during the day, and to avoid screens and conflicts in the evening. We also find our emotional states there. We have known for a long time that negative emotions (anxiety, anger, sadness, stress, etc.) alter the quality and quantity of sleep. Even worse, these emotions often cause a vicious circle: the more they influence us during the day, the more our sleep is disturbed.

So how do you get back to restful sleep? To be restful, sleep must be deep enough. It is during the first 3 hours of the night that the body recovers the most from both physical and nervous fatigue.

Here are some tips to help you:

Establish a routine: Setting up daily (beauty, relaxation, meditation) and weekly (sports, swimming pool, massage) routines can allow you to find breathing space. When your pace picks up and your stress level rises, look for spaces dedicated to your own well-being. Creating spaces for yourself allows you to decompress and release unnecessary physical and mental tensions. When the body and mind are relaxed, sleep sets in more easily.

Exercise: Get rid of the tensions of the day by practicing physical activity. Sport activates the production of serotonin. This neurotransmitter is essential for mental well-being. Remember to put on your pair of sneakers for your half-hour of daily sport and you will find restful sleep more easily.

Turn off screens to find restful sleep: It is advised to decrease your "consumption" of screens in the evenings. Start by reducing the light intensity of screens (laptops, phones, tablets, etc.) 3 to 4 hours before bedtime. Then remove screen exposure gradually.

Meditate: make yourself comfortable, then close your eyes. Take a deep breath and relax. The important thing is to stay focused on your breathing. Doing this type of exercises even for a few minutes before going to bed will allow you to relax and therefore fall asleep more quickly.

Evacuate stress and anxiety: Difficulties falling asleep and waking up at night are often due to stress or anxiety. It is essential you put yourself in ideal conditions before going to bed: finding calm and tranquillity. Breathing exercises can be very helpful in calming down. Cardiac coherence consists of changing your respiratory rate by adopting the rhythm of 6 slow and deep breaths per minute. The goal is to slow the heartbeat to lower blood pressure and thus calm the brain.

Flower essences can also help you find restful sleep. You can use them in combination with the above or independently, as you prefer. You will find more explanations on each essence by clicking on the link to their page on our web site.

  • Morning Glory (South African Essences) - brings harmony and balance between waking and sleeping patterns, especially for those who have problems falling asleep or waking up. 
  • Dragonfly (Wild Earth Animal Essences) - aids in rest and relaxation after busy periods. Facilitates letting go. Recommended for those who have difficulty sleeping; or who are tense and anxious. 
  • Lepidolite (Crystal Energy Essences) has a calming effect on the mind, releasing mental tension and decreasing anxiety. It promotes restful sleep. https://fleursdevie.com/en/crystal-energy-essences/478-lepidolite.html
  • Sleep Tight (Crystal Energy Essences) has a calming effect on the mind. To be taken before bed and/or if you wake up at night. 
  • Calling All Angels (Alaskan Essences) is a combination essence that helps us invoke love, guidance and protection from the angelic realm. It brings a very gentle and serene energy of love into our hearts, physical bodies and surroundings. Also available in spray.  
  • Complexe 02 – Nuits Paisibles (Deva Laboratories) brings tranquillity, relaxation and peaceful nights. Available in dropper or spray bottles.  
  • In the Bach Flower Essences (Deva Laboratory) range, we can prepare a combination for you containing these essences: Star of Bethlehem, White Chestnut, Red Chestnut, Aspen and Verbena. This combination helps alleviate the mental merry-go-round and concerns that prevent you from falling asleep or sleeping. 
  • Kids' Stuff (Pacific Essences) is for strange noises in the night and other spooky things at the back of cupboards and under beds. It restores a feeling of “all is well”. 
  • Fire Tone (Petaltone Essences) used before sleep offers almost a psychic 'faraday cage', allowing us to rest deeply in our personal space. 
  • Dream Time Essence - Dream Time Complex (Australian Bush Flower Essences) helps children, especially those who are always "on the go", to unwind, become peaceful, calm, relaxed and ready for bed. 
  • Grey Spider Flower (Australian Bush Flower Essences) is recommended for fears so strong that one feels that one's life is threatened. It is also useful for children who have bad or scary dreams, for phobia, asthma attacks, etc. 
  • Tisane Emotion Sommeil prepares you for a soft and serene night in the arms of Morpheus. Immerse your tea bag in simmering water (60-70°C). Leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy. 

Opening hours for August

Fleurs de Vie remains open all summer. We will answer your phone calls to 04 83 11 03 60 Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Our website (https://fleursdevie.com) will remain accessible 24 hours a day, with the possibility of placing orders by email ([email protected])and by post (315 boulevard des Moulins, 83460 Les Arcs) in addition.

We will be closed on the 15th of August.

Courses and Workshops

Australian Bush Flower Essences Workshops

These seminars are led in French by Nadia Jacquemin, the official representative of the teachings of Ian White and the flowers of the Australian bush in France and French-speaking countries.

Level 1

  • 15-16 October in Valence/Allex (Drôme)
  • October 24 to December 5 via Zoom

Level 2

  • August 20-21 in Lorgues (Var)
  • September 26-27 in Montpellier (Hérault)

For more information, contact Nadia Jacquemin on 06 08 80 60 32 or by email on [email protected].

New Australian Bush Workshop (in French)

The 69 flowers of the Australian Bush correlate with the 7 main Chakras

Training offered by Nadia Jacquemin in 8 Zoom sessions from September 8 to December 15.

With regard to the 7 main Chakras, you will discover the full range of the 69 Australian flowers, flower by flower. Nadia will offer you exercises for anchoring and rooting, connection and how to develop and increase your sensitive perception. Prerequisites: Level 1

Early Bird: for any registration validated by payment before July 31, 2022: €265 - after this date, €295.

For more information, contact Nadia Jacquemin on 06 08 80 60 32 or by email on [email protected].

More information on our Courses and Workshops page

Special offer

During the summer months, in July and August, take advantage of our special offer of 10% discount on Fleurs de Vie Synergies combinations and sprays.

Offer valid until August 31, for internet orders only.