LIVING Lifestyle
the dōTERRA®
Marty Harger, dōTERRA Diamond, caught
the travel bug at an early age as her parents
encouraged her and her siblings to be
independent and explore the world. After
college, she moved to Utah to ski and found
herself working in the ski industry, and
eventually running the country’s largest ski
vacation travel company. Shortly after, she
married Jim, who shared her passion for
world travel. She says, “Through our
adventures and experiences we’ve seen
differences and similarities in people from
all over the world. We have developed an
increased awareness and compassion for
mankind. This attitude prepared us for what
we are doing today in dōTERRA.”
Inspired by past dōTERRA essential oil
sourcing and service trips, Marty developed
a deep desire to encourage her team to join
her in exploring essential oils. She says,
“I wanted to recreate the interpersonal
connection and lifelong friendships I made
while traveling with small groups during
early dōTERRA incentive trips. I also
wanted to recreate the effects of the
life-changing Guatemala Healing Hands
Expedition last year.”
During her most recent Essential Earth
Explorations trip to Costa Rica, Marty’s goal
was to immerse her team in all things
dōTERRA. Although dōTERRA currently
doesn’t source any essential oils from Costa
Rica, Marty chose to take her team there
because of its rich nature, serine 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 dōTERRA is all about.
“If I could wave a magic wand and spend
a day with each dōTERRA 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 dōTERRA oils.”
Our days began with yoga and
essential oils
View of Costa Rica
rain forest
Providing the AromaTouch
Hand Technique
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