Essential Oils

Essential Oils / Aromatherapy Courses

Essential Oils for Holistic Health and DIY Projects

Essential Oils come from plants, the same plants used in Herbal Medicine which is the original basis of Western Pharmaceuticals

Classes Overview

• Are you interested in Essential Oils for Self-healing?
• Do you have a specific issue such as stress, insomnia, weight management, etc.?
• Do you want a healthier environment for cleaning, gardening, personal care, and/or pets?

 

If you answered yes to any of the above, then this introductory class is for you!

We have a mandatory course Introduction to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy. It was taught livein Zoom and recorede so it may be taken as an Evergreen (recorded) class at any time. This class teaches the basics of blending, selecting oils and their combinations, methods of dispecsing, and much more. All other classes assume that this information is already known to the student and is not repeated in subsequent classes. Go here to register!

About Essential Oils

Welcome to our information page on our essential oils and aroma therapy courses. Dr. Beverly believes in the powerful synergy that arises when the healing properties of essential oils are combined with the ancient wisdom of acupuncture/pressure. Visit the Dancing Bear Healing Center Essential Oils Page if you are interested in treatments with Acupuncture and/or Acupressure.

Essential oils, are obtained from aromatic plants, carry potent therapeutic properties that can complement and enhance the effects of other holistic therapies. When carefully selected and applied, these oils can support the body's healing process, promote relaxation, and restore balance to the soul, mind, emotions, and the body.

Additionally, removing toxic personal care and cleaning products from your environment and life will help to keep you healthy and the toxins away from you, your family, and your pets.

Dr. Beverly is knowledgeable in both the art and science of essential oil selection and application. In the Essential Oils Introduction Course, she will guide you to know what you need to begin using essential oils in a healthy manner to either supplement your own holistic healing practice, make Essential Oil products, or to just help you live a healthier life.

Essential Oil Introduction Class

A 1.5-hour Essential Oil introduction class is available to get you started on your journey with using Essential Oils. There are two aspects of learning this holistic healing art. The actual Essential Oils themselves and the use of carrier oils both therapeutically and as aromatherapy. The agenda is:

• Introduction to EO & Aromatherapy
• Preservatives versus Emulsifiers
• Carrier Oils
• Dispensing Options
• Dilutions & Blending
• Cautions & Contraindications
• Custom form for creating great blends and documenting your formula

 

Essential Oils versus Aromatherapy

Essential oils are the aromatic plants that are used. Aromatherapy is the use of the aromatic plants in various ways be it therapeutically or in DIY projects. An overview of this will be covered. Only selected oils will be discussed in detail in each section of the course. It takes many years to memorize all the many oils and their uses. A good reverence or Smartphone APP will provide this information as needed.

It is important to know how to dilute oils, as well as the contraindications for adults, children, and pets. When and how to take Oils internally versus topically versus through inhalation, etc.

We will cover shelf-life before and after use in a product and how to extend the life of what you create. We will suggest ways to create premade blends to make use later to save you time, as well as other tricks Dr. Beverly has learned over the years.

Carrier Oils & Bending Oils

We will cover the various carrier oils and how to use them in DIY projects. Since only a few essential oils can be used directly on the skin the use of a carrier in many cases is a must. Even if ingested you will need to use a carrier oil such as olive oil in a capsule. This will be covered as well.

We will also cover dilution percentages as well as how to know how many drops of each essential oil you need to use in your project, whatever it is for. It is important to know which oils blend well, which do not blend well with each other and to ensure that what you make is not too potent or too diluted for the effect you are trying to achieve.

Type of Essential Oil Dispensing Options

We will cover the various ways Essential Oils can be dispensed, i.e., diffusion, sprays, creams, solids, inhalers, roll-ons, pumps and more. We will also discuss why you might choose one method over another.

We will also show you various places on the body to apply the oils to achieve specific therapeutic effects. Not just what oil to use but the best way to apply the oil or blend, where to apply it, and how to apply it for specific effects such as insomnia, pain, stress, and similar issues.

Spiritual and Emotional Aspects of Essential Oils

This part of the program will cover both the Wǔ Xing and Wǔ Shen aspect of using the oils for healing. Wǔ in Mandarin is five (5). Together they mean Five Phases or Five Agents as the 5-elements used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) of which acupuncture is part and parcel. Wǔ Shen (sometimes spelled as Wǔ Xin), as used in Taoist beliefs where "xing" means movement and transformation. Wǔ Shen is psycho-spiritual transformation. It is the Wǔ Shen of the 5-elements that we will focus on as our goal is not just to improve health and to live a healthy life but to transform our lives. The use of essential oils can do this when the elements are understood and who each of us are in our own unique way.

Overview of Courses Currently Available or Coming Soon!

Introduction to Essential Oils - Start Here as it is a Pre-Requisite for all other EO Courses

This is an overview of what EO are and how to use them, carrier oils, methods of dispensing and diluting, how to determine if an oil is pure and strong or dilute, understanding aromatherapy, and the spiritual overview of the oils in general and is a prerequsite for all the following classes.

Essential Oils for Skin & Hair Care

This module covers various DIY projects and possible recipes for skin care, hair & nails, both for beauty (i.e., dry skin, oily skin, aging skin), various skin conditions (i.e., rashes, acne, nail fungus), and common hair issues icluding thinning hair and dandruff.

Essential Oils for Relaxation, Stress & Sleep

This module covers various techniques for stress, anxiety, general atmosphere, seasonal, and sleep DIY projects for making the environment festive, and similar projects like candle making.

Essential Oils for Cleaning & Gardening DIY Projects

This module will have recipes for various DIY projects that Dr. Beverly uses in her daily life after testing various solutions proposed by others and some alternatives that are not as challenging for those who do not have time for complex or difficult projects like soap and laundry detergent recipes.

Essential Oils for Immune System & Pain

This module will cover therapeutic DIY projects for boosting the immune system & pain management with various Wu Shen (5-element) and Acupressure points to enhance the effect of the application.

Essential Oils of the Bible and for Spiritual Uses like Meditation

This module covers Essential Oils for Holistic Health, the Organs & Acupressure Points based on Wu Shen & TCM principles.

Essential Oils for Animals (Dogs, Cats and Horses)

This module covers Essential Oils for Dogs, Cats and Horses which have many more restrictions and limitations that use on adult humans.

Essential Oils for Women (Pregnance, lactation, Menopause)

This module covers Essential Oils for Women's issues if various ages which have many more restrictions and limitations that use on adults in general.

Essential Oils for Managing Emotions

This module explores Essential Oils for Emotional issues. It is believed that 80% or more illnesses have a root causes in the emotional body. Heal the emotions and it heals the "dis-ease"..

Essential Oils for Infants and Children

This module covers Essential Oils for infants as well as children up to age 12. There are many limitations and contraindications for most oils at this delicate age of huan development. We will explore the possibiity of using either essential oils or hydrosols for this delicate group of humans.

Networking and Getting Questions Answered

There is a Facebook group for us to discuss what we are doing, get tips, and network with other like-minded people. It is free and anyone can join.