I am so excited to get my dear friend Linda Patterson back here to teach this course!
Blazing Star Herbal School Apprentice Rachelle Loiselle interviews Linda Patterson at the Smith Botanical Garden
Introduction to European Based Aromatherapy
Sat March 14th. Sat March 28th Sat April 11th Sat April 25th
This certification course was created as an introduction to aromatherapy and essential oils. Each class is divided into two parts. The first half of each class is dedicated towards the science and applications pertaining to the body systems covered that day. We will discuss the common ailments of these systems and the essential oils helpful for those ailments. The second half of each class focuses on consultations, blending and working with the oils. Participants pair up, perform consultations and create a blend for their partner to use until our next class.
The educational goals for this certification program are to instill a strong foundation in the art of blending essential oils as well as to educate ones sense of smell, enabling clear distinction between the myriad of oil lines and their varying levels of quality.
The material fee for this course covers all bottles, jars and oils used during the class, as well as all handouts, aphrodisiac ingredients, powder and bath salt bases.
This course covers:
· 50 Essential oils and their medical and therapeutic properties
· Quality of essential oils
· Methods of application
· 3 Different methods of blending
· The olfactory system
· Body systems
· Common ailments
· Chemistry
· Stress relief
· The lock and key response
· Pheromones
· Consultations
· Aphrodisiacs
· Natural cosmetics
Registration Info:
Class dates: Sat March 14th. Sat March 28th Sat April 11th Sat April 25th
Class times: 10-5pm (Potluck Lunch as Always @BSHS)
Class location: Blazing Star Herbal School Conway MA (exact address upon registration)
Class Cost: $500 plus $50 Materials Fee
(Registration by check only deposit $150 mailed to Blazing Star Herbal School Po Box 154 Ashfield MA 01330)
About Linda Patterson
Linda Patterson, M.A. founder and director of the Eclectic Institute of Aromatherapy and Herbal Studies has over thirty years of experience working with herbs and essential oils. Her love for plants inspired her to complete an education in the sciences at Smith College to better understand plants, their functions, and the challenges they now face in their ever changing environments. This love has led her to become a Master Gardener as well as a Flower Essences Practitioner, and her passion for the healing arts inspired her to become a Reiki Practitioner and Reflexologist. Being a food activist has guided her on a path of health through nutrition, the primary source of energy, longevity and vitality. Linda teaches internationally as well as throughout the New England area. Her Dynamic style of teaching encompasses a wide variety of healing modalities, which embrace a holistic approach to health and well-being.
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