The mood of the heart chakra
Anahata, the heart chakra, is in traditional yoga teaching the gentle field of love, compassion and connection. This scented dinner candle accompanies this mood with a soft blend of lavender, orange and mandarin. Lavender soothes, orange feels bright, and mandarin adds a gentle sweet note: together they create a very mild, embracing presence at the dinner table.
When to light it
The dinner candle is especially nice for family meals, gatherings with friends, a birthday or a long evening of conversation. Within a few minutes of lighting, you will feel the space grow softer, conversations start more slowly, and your company tunes in more easily to one another. The scent is gentle, so it does not overpower the notes of the food.
For a quiet evening ritual
If you like to close dinner with a moment of quiet, the candle as a single point of light is also a good companion for meditation or prayer practice. The mood of the heart chakra especially supports a tender bond with oneself, and many say that watching the flame lets the breath settle and tension lift from the shoulders.
Burning and safety
Place the candle in a sturdy, heat-resistant holder, away from curtains, paper and walkways. Before each lighting, trim the wick to about five millimetres, so it does not smoke and burns evenly. Never leave a lit candle unattended, and keep children and pets away. In a draught the flame flickers strongly, so prefer a calm spot.
Storage and sensitivity
Store the candle in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, so the scent notes change more slowly. With sensitive airways, burn it in a well-aired room and do not let it burn for hours in a small space. For a pleasant evening mood, half an hour to an hour is usually enough, and the space will keep a gentle scent afterwards.