Here is some information about the weekend workshop and a link to their website for more information. I highly recommend Stillpoint Aromatics Aromatherapy Workshops for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of therapeutic essential oils. For the personal and professional user.

Sedona Aromatherapy
Stillpoint Aromatic’s Aromatherapy Workshop – Level One
Friday, April 15, 2011 – Sunday, April 17, 2011

Join us for this brand new hands-on educational aromatherapy course.  We have designed this workshop to share our knowledge of how to work with pure therapeutic grade essential oils in a balanced, safe and effective way. The information in this workshop is a culmination of over 20 years of experience and intensive formal training in Aromatherapy. We look forward to you joining us for this unique, informative and fun experience!

This course is intended for anyone and everyone who has an interest in an effective, powerful and natural healing modality.  No prior knowledge of aromatherapy is needed. Our aromatherapy workshop will address the academic, practical and spiritual aspects of pure medicinal aromatherapy. Learn the way the medicine of the plant and tree kingdom works and live a vibrant, balanced, and healthy life.

Who should take this Aromatherapy Course?

Absolutely everyone!
It is our belief and knowing that all conditions (physical, mental, spiritual, or emotional) can be addressed and helped by the proper use of pure medicinal grade essential oils.  For example, essential oils can be used to assist with common conditions such as depression, stress/anxiety, thyroid and hormonal balance, high/low blood pressure, back and neck problems, arthritis and joint pain, menopause, “man”opause, digestive issues, insomnia, substance or emotional dependency and many, many more.

Pure Medicinal Essential Oils can help:

Parents, with children, who are seeking natural alternatives with common childhood ailments such as; colds, flu, asthma, bronchitis, constipation, diarrhea, toothaches, earaches, allergies, trouble sleeping to name a few.

Pet parents who are seeking a natural alternative to common pet ailments such as; hot spots, fleas, constipation, diarrhea, separation anxiety, fear, aggression, post surgical scarring, hypo/hyper thyroidism to name a few.

All physicians (Allopathic, Naturopathic, Veterinary, Chiropractic), Nurses and Midwives:
Pure Medicinal Grade Aromatherapy can be a powerful adjunctive “medicine” in your practice.  There are over 200 essences from which to choose from to assist your patients relating to any and every dis-ease. The essences offer a powerful, yet safe alternative to pharmaceutical drugs and surgery.

Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Acupuncturists who wish to assist their clients with faster results and deeper healing on the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional levels. Muscle sprains or strains, tendon and bone issues, soft tissue injuries, fibromyalgia, migraines, candida, digestive issues to worry, anxiety, insomnia ( to name  few). Your clients will be able to reach their core issues more clearly and effortlessly, move through them and release them.

Yoga and Pilates Instructors, Physical Trainers who wish to assist their clients to delve deeper into themselves, their exercise practice and reach their goals faster.  The essences can help with sore muscles, tendonitis etc., as well as deepening the connection of the client to their body and breath.

Everyone who is seeking a powerful natural alternative healing modality, the essences can help you live a balanced, healthy, joyous life.   Regain your connection to your true self and mother earth and live your life to the fullest.

Aromatherapy Course Specifics:

The Beautiful Amphora Aromatherapy Necklace

This miniature ceramic replica of an amphora is inspired by ancient Greek and Roman earthenware storage vessels. It is porous clay on the inside and glazed on the outside with no lid. It is usually hung around the neck on a cord or ribbon. This petite amphora aromatherapy necklace gets “seasoned” with your personal blend of essential oils on the inside and on the handles. The clay absorbs your favorite essences and the aromas diffuse from the bottle throughout the day by body heat and evaporation. Once the amphora is seasoned, it takes fewer drops of essential oils to “reactivate” its scent. I recommended using thin (viscosity), clear essential oils with this type of jewelry since the clay is white and may discolor with darker, thicker oils. Using pure essential oils in your amphora can soothe your emotions, inspire creativity, boost concentration, help clear your sinuses, and more. Try citrus, lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary,  or fir essential oils in your amphora for a natural, aromatic lift every time to wear your aromatherapy necklace!

Floral Amphora Aromatherapy Pendant

To use, add 5-7 drops of your favorite essential oil inside the amphora and on the handles. Let the first set of drops absorb into the clay. Then apply a second round of drops to your desired aromatic intensity. You may find that you are creating a lovely, personalized blend of essential oils – a blend that will mature into a personalized, healing essence that is uniquely yours. Add more drops daily as needed to saturate the inside of the bottle. There should not be pourable essential oils in the bottle. If you want several personalized blends, you may want several necklaces. Or, lay your amphora in the sun and let the oils completely evaporate from the vessel and start over with a new blend.

Pictured: Floral Amphora Aromatherapy Necklace

See all of our Beautiful Amphora Aromatherapy Necklaces

H2EO Aromatherapy Diffuser

First of all, we used an Electric Aromatherapy Diffuser, the Spa Mist and the H2EO Diffuser. These 2 units use water with the essential oils and a strong diffusing action, sending the healing essential oils with the water into the air as a vapor. They do not use heat. The water vapor also adds moisture to the room, which is helpful in the winter-time.

We placed the diffuser right next to the sick person – on the bedside table when they were lying down, or on the table next to the couch if that was where they were resting. We did this during the day and all night long. When the diffuser ran low on water, we simply added more water and more essential oils.

Spa Mist Aromatherapy Diffuser

Our symptoms included congestion, excess mucous, headaches, sore throat, and sinus pain. The therapeutic essential oils we used for this were Plai North East, Ravintsara, and Helichrysum gymnocephalum, and probably Lemon or Lavender for their sweet scents (and therapeutic value).  What was remarkable about this combination was the rapid pain relief. Sore throats and sinus pain were GONE overnight! And, the colds themselves were over within a couple more days.

I also prepared herb teas for my kids, which means they had to be tasty. I brewed 1 cup of Mullein flowers in one quart of water for 1/2 hour with honey, and strained it with a paper coffee filter. This is important! The filter gets all the fine hairs out of the tea that would otherwise irritate. Irritation is not good when you are trying to heal. The other kid-friendly tea I make when my kids are sick is Elder Berry tea. I brew 1/2 cup of the dried berries in a quart of water for about an hour or so with 2 cinnamon sticks and honey. Both of these teas taste very good and really help my children feel better fast. I get my bulk organic herbs at www.bestherbsforhealth.com.

I also mentioned Rose Essential Oil, in case she was in serious need of self-love – the kind of self-appreciation love, the “Yes I deserve it” kind of loving respect for one’s self. Rose is expensive, but powerful. One drop goes a long way. Use it in a massage or added to a carrier oil or fixative to rub on your neck and wrists.  Rose, the Queen of flower essential oils, is precious. She will encourage you to love, be loved, and act loving. What a treat! If you are thinking about Rose, it just might mean that you NEED her.

Some traditional, warming, essential oils to go with your Aroma Lamp gift are:

Frankincense
Myrrh
Pine
Fir Balsam
Bay Laurel
Cinnamon
Sweet Orange
Clove
Nutmeg
Tamala

Complete your gift with a box of natural, beeswax tealight candles. This aromatherapy gift is perfect for a beginner or advanced aromatherapy enthusiast.

They will TREASURE IT! I promise!

Whenever someone is attracted to a certain aroma, I sometimes then look up the therapeutic qualities of the oil, to see if it is a good match for what that person might be needing in their physical or emotional life. Bergamot Essential Oil helps one to “relax and let go” according to Gabriel Mojay (Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit), and Lime can be used to “awaken”. Both essential oils are perfect for my son as he navigates through his childhood with his issues and gifts.

Update: I asked my daughter in the car on the way to the game how she was doing and she said, “I’m not worried about it.”  She was very relaxed in the game, scored the first goal, and her team WON! Wohoo! (Love these oils!)

Thyme is the herb associated with courage and has been used for thousands of years. During the days of Chivalry, maidens would embroider a bee hovering over a sprig of Thyme as a symbol of bravery and courage for their Knights before they rode off to battle. 

I found two theories about how Thyme got the name we use today. It is believed that the ancient Greeks used a derivative of the Greek word “Thymos”, meaning “to fumigate” or “to perfume”, perhaps because she was used as incense for various reasons. The second possibility for naming also comes from a Greek word “Thymus”, which means courage.

In my office today, I lit a candle under my water-filled bowl on my favorite diffuser and added 6 drops of Thyme Linalool essential oil, 5 drops of Thyme Geraniol, and 2 drops of Melissa (for sweetness). It is a potent and powerful mix to support me and the courageous business decisions that need to be made today.

What else makes Thyme such an important essential oil that simply must be in your medicine chest?

You would not believe how incredible this modest little herb actually is! It is:

• Antimicrobial
• Anti-septic
• Anti-virus
• Ant-infectious
• Antibiotic
• Anti-fungal
• Anti-parasitic
• Immune Stimulant
• Analgesic (pain relief)
• Anti-depressant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antispasmodic
• Cough suppressant
• Diuretic
• Deodorant
• Expectorant
• Styptic
• Astringent (shrink or constrict body tissues)
• Diaphoretic (induces sweating, perspiration)
• Carminative (anti-gas)
• Nervine: sedative and tonic
• Rubefacient
• Aromatic

Amazing isn’t it? It can assist upper and lower respiratory, skin, nervous system, immune system, digestive, reproductive, and emotional/spiritual issues. I am a BIG FAN of Thyme!

Magical Uses of Thyme (according to
A Druid’s Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year)

Thyme is a house blessing herb and when used as incense, encourages health.

Thyme is an herb of Protection. Sprinkling Thyme infused water around entrances to your home will repel thieves. She will also attract customers to your place of business.

A bowl of Thyme leaves left exposed in a room will dispel melancholy and bring joy.

Rub it on your skin or carry sprigs for protection in crowds.

Thyme will mend quarrels among lovers.

Sprinkle Thyme water over your mate when sleeping to ensure fidelity.

Add Thyme to power bundles and love spells.

Use in rituals for purification, and to ease transitions in rites of initiation.

She brings courage, wards off nightmares, and enhances psychic powers.

Prepare a footbath using Thyme to wash away the sorrows of the past.

As an herb of Venus she bestows sensitivity, inspiration, and charm. Venus opens the secrets of the plant kingdom and strengthens connection with ancient nature religions.

Thyme is also an herb of the Sun. This strengthens ego, enhances personal will to manifest one’s divine purpose. Generosity, dignity, self-reliance and self-esteem are enhanced.

– To me, Thyme brings a lovely type of courage. A balanced, thoughtful, feminine, healing courage that is refreshingly different from the crushing, defeating courage many people think of today.

You can purchase many different chemotypes of Thyme Essential Oils here, if you like.