Aromatherapy 101 - Healing from the Plant World

Aromatherapy 101 - Healing from the Plant World~with Michele Steinert~
(Direct link to the class on our website: http://thenovastudio.com/description_michele_aromatherapy)
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 10 am - 4 pm (5 hour class with 1 hour lunch break)
Cost: $145 (plus $35 materials fee)

Where: The Nova Studio, 24 W. Richmond Avenue, Point Richmond, CA 94801

Sign-up or more info online at: http://thenovastudio.com or phone: 510-234-5700

Class Description:
If you don't know anything about Aromatherapy or you have worked with essential oils, this is a great class. This class will be an introduction to the benefits of Aromatherapy, including therapeutic benefits and aroma psychology, contraindications, blending and using carrier oils.

In the first portion of the class we will be discussing and sampling approximately 8 essential oils and experiencing an additional 20 more oils, including several different types of Lavenders. We will also discuss using Aromatherapy at home for common ailments. Some of the oils on our list will be Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender), Melaleuca alternifolia (Australian Tea Tree), Eucalyptus Globulus, Mentha piperita (Peppermint), Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary). Students will receive a handout of information including various recipe ideas for blends such as "Sweet Dreams", an aromatherapy blend that includes Lavender essential oil.

After lunch we will make 3 specialty items. 4 oz aroma body spray, 4 oz custom blended massage oil and a 4 oz jar of aromatherapy salt crystals including botanicals.

Here are some of the things you will know when the class is completed:

What is Aromatherapy?
How does it differ from perfumery and synthetic scents?
What is the history of Aromatherapy?
Know where the ingredients are coming from and why wild crafted and organic ingredients are important.
What is an essential oil?
Where do essential oils come from?
What can I do with essential oils?
What are contraindications?
Why is the Latin binomial name important?
Which carrier oils are best to use and why?
What are common synthetic oils?
How to care for essential oils, proper storage, etc.
Safety precautions with using essential oils

ABOUT THE TEACHER:
Michele Steinert has a Lavender farm in Sonoma County, grows therapeutic plants and has a small apiary. She has a certificate in Aromatherapy from the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy in San Rafael, a certificate in Aromatherapy from the American College of Healthcare Sciences, a certificate in Sustainability Practices from Dominican University in San Rafael, is certified as an Ayurveda Practitioner and is educated in massage and the lymph system. She is a member of "Go Local", the Sonoma County Beekeeper's Association, Partners for Sustainable Pollination and the Sonoma County Herb Exchange.

SIGN-UP DETAILS:
Refer to the table above for price, date, time and registration options. Contact us at 510-234-5700 with any questions. Please read the Class Policies & Info Page before signing up.