Living the doTERRA Lifestyle

During her most recent Essential Earth Explorations trip to Costa Rica, Marty’s goal was to immerse her team in all things doTERRA. Although doTERRA currently doesn’t source any essential oils from Costa Rica, Marty chose to take her team there because of its rich nature, serene lifestyle, beautiful people, and variety of unique plants. While they were there, they focused on providing education about essential oils, conducting personal development training, and giving back to the local communities through service.

She says, “Each morning we began the day with yoga and essential oils to get centered emotionally and physically. We practiced various workshops from The Essential Yoga Program, a book I co-created, in different locations, such as a beautiful cloud forest studio and overlooking the ocean with the sounds of crashing waves and howler monkeys waking up. It was such a fantastic way to start the day in a calm and peaceful manner. We often ate meals together at a long table, family style, which was wonderful for interaction and conversation among the group.”

One of their most moving experiences  was the day they spent visiting the Musade Center, a job training and support center for victims of domestic violence. “We listened as translators described what these women had escaped. It was deeply touching to see how their stories mirrored those of people we knew back home, and it was inspiring to see how these women had chosen something better.” After listening to these touching stories, Marty and her team were able to lead a gentle chair yoga class for the women, and to offer the AromaTouch^® Hand Technique. “It was so beautiful to see how this form of safe touch and connection was enhanced by the essential oils, and even though we couldn’t communicate with words, we were still able to express our support, concern, and love.” For them, this trip was exploring the world together while connecting with others, and truly experiencing what doTERRA is all about.

“If I could wave a magic wand and spend a day with each doTERRA Wellness Advocate, I’d transport each person to the rainforests of Guatemala, the mountains of Nepal, the deserts of Somalia, and the fruit groves of Italy—and let them see for themselves the hundreds of lives who create our beautiful oils that they are connected to in these faraway lands.”

Marty discovered through her experience that as you connect with the source of essential oils, you gain a deeper appreciation and understanding for them. “It’s about witnessing where they come from. It’s also the hands-on experience of meeting the people in the communities where essential oils originate. It’s honestly so moving; it creates such deep appreciation for the gift we have with our doTERRA oils.”