Black Veil Botanica Wellness with Women in Mind

Black Veil Botanica

Wellness with Women in Mind

Gideon Thompson

The Ashland Beacon Newspaper

Caring for ourselves can be overlooked when the busy schedules that clutter our calendars become the focus of life. Most of us never think about taking time to heal or treating our bodies like the temples they are. As a result, we end up taking vacations from work only to return home feeling just as tired. The missing aspect of recharging and healing is typically right in front of us, as nature always finds a way to provide what we need. People become so busy with the everyday grind that we forget to keep bending down and touching our toes or reaching up to the sky to realign ourselves, as we naturally did when we were younger. Our aches and pains begin to set in as we continue to work and contribute to the world, leaving us sore and searching for something we may never fully understand. Self-care is essential in repairing the body and mind so we can continue moving in the right direction.

For nearly 3,000 years, people have searched for ways to reset their minds and bodies to accommodate the stress and burdens that life brings. Functioning at our highest level requires staying on top of not only our jobs but also our health. Hard work and dedication have led to the creation of holistic treatments and wellness practices that allow us to find moments of peace and breathe with ease again. Finding the right way to relax or heal is different for each of us because we all have unique needs and desires. For someone who is tired from work, a day in the sauna may be the right approach. For someone who has labored in the sun for hours, it may be a massage in a candlelit room away from the commotion. Yoga works best for some, as stretching and finding our center helps bring us back into focus. There is always more that can be done to repair the wear and tear we place on ourselves, even if it is as simple as taking a long bath and treating our skin after all it endures.

There are many wellness practices we can utilize when considering more holistic approaches to self-care, and they are often within reach. Physical, spiritual, and environmental factors can all contribute to the disturbances we experience in our lives. Discovering that we have an illness that cannot be treated or realizing that we have been neglecting ourselves can disrupt our lives and prevent us from achieving our goals. Often, we never know where to begin when trying to correct an issue we believe may be the result of self-neglect. Fortunately, there are now vast communities of holistic wellness professionals, making the search for support only a click away.

Black Veil Botanica of Ashland, Kentucky, is a wellness-focused business dedicated to helping others reset after a long workweek. Owner Holley Turley extends a welcoming hand to everyone, especially women who find they need time for themselves or support from other women. With her focus on holistic self-care, Holley passionately serves the community by handcrafting essential oils and bath salts designed to help relax the body and mind from daily wear and tear.

All of Holley's products are gluten-free and self-tested to ensure those with sensitive skin are well cared for. As Holley explains, "The main objective is definitely self-care—making someone feel relaxed. This world is a stressful one, and I just want to help, even if it's simply by having someone use my bath salts after a long day."

After discovering the path to self-care and wellness through yoga, where she later became a certified yoga instructor, Holley realized she wanted to focus even more on healing. With her supportive husband, Kenneth, by her side, she continues moving forward with her craft, sharing with others the practices that have helped her find inner peace and healing. Holley hopes to bring those same benefits to others throughout the region.

Alongside Mrs. Turley, her husband and three children attend community events as vendors, sharing the handcrafted products they have to offer. From cedarwood essential oils to perfumes and bath additives, Holley is committed to supporting anyone interested in holistic wellness.

If you would like to purchase high-quality, handcrafted essential oils or self-care products, Black Veil Botanica is available online at https://www.facebook.com/BlackVeilBotanica. If you have questions about the products Black Veil Botanica offers or would like self-care tips, Holley is eager to hear from you. Remember to breathe, take in the world around you, and make time for yourself—with Black Veil Botanica.