February Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Aromatherapy: Essential Oils Workshop

Thursday, Feb 24, 2011  

6:30 - 8:00pm

$15  Fee includes an Essential Oil booklet and an essential oil gift.

In this class you will learn about the properties of Essential Oils, how and when to use them, quality, and safety information.  Aromatherapy means simply - the study or scents used in a therapeutic manner.  The more detailed definition is the skilled and controlled use of essential oils for emotional and physical health and well-being. 

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Aromatherapy: Blending Workshop

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 

6:30 - 8:00 pm

$25  Fee includes an Essential Oil Blending booklet and a make & take

Blending is an important aspect of aromatherapy.  Essential oils are dynamic remedies because they are "synergistic", meaning that they work together in harmony.  Essential oils generally work better when mixed together with other essential oils.  In this class, we will explore the creative aspect of aromatherapy blending, using our intuition, and individual preferences.  You will be making a blend to take home

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International 
Aromatherapy Conference
& Wellness Expo

"The Future of Aromatics in Integrative Healthcare"

September 30 - October 2, 2011

Minneapolis, Minnesota   

For more information visit our website.

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AIA Teleconference

Wednesday, March 16,2011

7:30pm central

Teleconference Speaker: 
Anita James
Topic:
Aromatherapy & Colours

Each program is rich with vital information and educational topics provided by experts in aromatherapy and related healthcare fields.

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What's going on ~

At one of my essential classes last fall, there was conversation about arthritis and some possible essential oils for that. Celery seed seemed to present itself that evening and one of the students got a bottle to bring home to her mother as she had tried everything and has gotten no relief from them. My student stopped in the other day to pick up another bottle of celery seed and was excited to tell me about how well it worked for her mom. She added it to her hand lotion and she couldn't believe how quickly she got relief. When was the last time you used celery for anything? Check out the "Did You Know?" for information on celery seed essential oil.

The other thing I would like to tell you about is the AIA International Aromatherapy Conference & Wellness Expo that is being held in Minneapolis, MN on September 29 ~ Ocotber 3, 2011.

With the theme, The Future of Aromatics in Integrative Healthcare, AIA is hosting an array of industry leaders who will be presenting on a variety of topics including the use of aromatherapy in clinical setting, spa, personal care and other integrative therapies, as well as aromatherapy research and natural perfumery.

The conference will also focus on some core basics of aromatherapy including the impact of essential oils on the human body, chemistry, the limbic brain and psychoneuroimmunology. There will be a lecture to discuss some of the major business pitfalls facing natural health care providers and aromatherapists in particular, as well as an educational retreat offering of daily aromatic yoga. This conference is a part of the AIA's mission to unite aromatherapists from around the world in an effort to advance research and professionalism within the aromatherapy industry and to provide public education through scientific research and educational programs; and our goal to bring conventional medicine and natural therapies, with emphasis on professional aromatherapy, into a more harmonious relationship.

For more information go to the AIA Aromatherapy Conference Website 

Mid-Winter Mood Booster

It's winter's half-time, and even if Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow, there are days and days of cloudy, grey coldness and snow storm-induced lockdown ahead for many of us.

To keep hope alive during this season, it might be time to break out the power of scent to overcome any encroaching mid-winter blues. More specifically, by diffusing or dabbing a few drops of essential oils known to have an emotionally uplifting effect around your home, you might find a beautiful and much-needed mood booster to make the season more manageable. A few drops of these oils can also be used in your bath or mixed with carrier oil such as almond oil and used for a massage or as a skin moisturizer. So, when your roads are snow- and ice-free, perhaps your next outing will include a stop at where you can do a sniff test and see what instantly brings a smiling "mmmm" to your soul. Remember to give your nose and brain a break when taking a whiff from those tester bottles, or else a headache and smell-confusion might follow. Here's a list of fragrances you might want to try:

1. Citruses: The essential oils of lemon, grapefruit, tangerine, and oil are familiar scents that bring sunshine to the heart. In addition to using the essential oils extracted from these fruits in the ways mentioned above, peeling (and consuming) these fruits, can provide a similar, immediate mood enhancing surge. Other citrus-derived oils include bergamot and neroli.

2. Happy herbs and spices: Rosemary, sweet basil, and cinnamon oils are also familiar scents that, for many, induce a sense a well-being. Another - simmer a pot of water sprinkled with a spoonful of cinnamon on your stovetop to create a yummy, comforting - in your home.

3. Mints: The scents of peppermint and spearmint are both familiar and refreshing to many people.

4. Florals: Lavender and geranium oils are recommended for emotional uplift. While the scent of lavender is familiar to many, geranium oil is frequently used in massage oil blends and in many aromatherapy therapeutic treatments.

Of course, the fun is in discovering what works for you; smell, like all senses, is a subjective experience. If the smell of lavender reminds you of your mean third-grade teacher, it probably won't make your feel so happy. A few friendly warnings: these oils are powerful, so a few drops go a long way...don't go crazy. Also, to avoid skin irritation, do not apply oils directly to skin. Always mix them in massage-grade carrier oil. 

Source:Terri Hall