Using Essential Oils With Confidence

Instructor: Wendy Snow Fogg, Director of Misty Meadows Herbal Center

Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025 (Includes PDF Handouts, PowerPoint Presentation and all hands on class materials)

Time: 10am-2:30pm

Cost: $120

Class Size: Min 4, Max 15

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12pm

Description:Are you sensitive to smells, especially the ones at candle shops and perfume counters? Do you get an instant headache?  Do the smells upset your stomach?  There’s a reason for this – synthetic fragrances!

Essential plant oils are totally different.  What ARE essential oils?  How are they different from fragrance oils?  The answers may shock you.  This fun, info-packed, aromatic hands on workshop will empower you with the understanding of 20 essential oils and how you can incorporate them safely and effectively into your life. 

Class Outline:

·         What is an essential oil?

·         What is aromatherapy?

·         Where do essential oils come from?

·         The difference between essential oils and fragrance oils

·         Essential oil adulteration and cutting

·         What should I expect to pay for essential oils?

·         Blending Factors: How to create a balanced aromatherapy blend that accomplishes your goal

·         Essential Oil “Notes” top, middle and base.

·         How to not get overwhelmed by too many smells!

·         Carrier Oils

·         How the body uses aromas to effect healing change

·         Healing properties of essential oils, i.e. bacterial and viral infections, anxiety, rejuvenation, muscle/joint pain,  memory boosting, hormone balance, etc.

·         Methods of Application

·         Safety Considerations

Each participant will:

·         Create A Personal Aromatherapy Spray for Body, Room or Linens

·         Create A Personal Aromatherapy Massage/Bath/Body Oil

Misty Meadows Cancellation Policy Applies