Rena Raymond, pharmacologist, massage student & aromatherapist extraordinaire , treated our group this morning to a workshop introducing us to many different essential oils; how to blend them to prepare lotions, massage oils, & spritzers; and use of these fragrant oils in diffusers. Rena shared the therapeutic uses of many different oils, offered a chance to peruse her array of books on use of essential oils, as well as see several different types of aromatherapy diffusers and incense burners. She even reviewed with us the Raindrop technique & use of essential oils in massage.
Quickly we were in olfactory bliss overload - sniffing oils, jotting down our favorites, comparing notes, and designing our own individual blends. We even had the heady opportunity to whiff the Moroccan secret weapon (dare I tell: gazelle musk oil) and papyrus oil from the Nile.
After sharing some tasty organic treats, we headed home, each with custom blended spritzers, oils & lotions for our personal use or to share with family & friends.
Gratitude from all in attendance to Rena for this delightful sensory introduction to the world of essential oils. Encore anyone???
Quickly we were in olfactory bliss overload - sniffing oils, jotting down our favorites, comparing notes, and designing our own individual blends. We even had the heady opportunity to whiff the Moroccan secret weapon (dare I tell: gazelle musk oil) and papyrus oil from the Nile.
After sharing some tasty organic treats, we headed home, each with custom blended spritzers, oils & lotions for our personal use or to share with family & friends.
Gratitude from all in attendance to Rena for this delightful sensory introduction to the world of essential oils. Encore anyone???
Photos courtesy of Penny Burdick
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