I am totally in love with my new lavender eye masks (pic below) and cannot wait to use them in my Zen Pilates sessions. I chose Lavendar for its ability to calm and relax – I’ve used a Lavendar sleep spray for years. But this recent study takes the plants benefits to a whole new level with discussions taking place about it being used to calm patients before surgery. So if you’re feeling stressed or anxious reach for the Lavendar aromatherapy oils, a few drops in the bath is heaven and give your pillow a spritz of the purple stuff. Link to full article: The Independent: Lavender scent benefits