WHAT: The Joy of Scent, Practical Aromatherapy for The Spirit at Anarres
WHEN: TUESDAY, August 14, 2012, 10AM - 4PM
WHERE: Anarres Natural Health, 792A Dovercourt Road M6H2X3
Register here: http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/432

In this workshop by request, we will cover the Joy of Scent curriculum with an emphasis on using essential oils for the well being and healing of the mind, spirit, emotions and soul using sources ranging from medical intuition, plant morphology, magickal, theologial and folk traditions.

What is perfumery? What are perfume oils and and flower waters and how are they made? What do perfumes do for us mentally, emotionally and physically, and how do we know this traditionally and scientifically?

In this hands on workshop, the ancient art of perfumery meets the contemporary science of aromatherapy. We'll examine a 2000 year old still invented by an Egyptian mathematician named Maria. We'll sample dozens of essential oils and discover why and how they work. Best of all, you'll create an Individual Prescription for yourself in accordance with the system of Marguerite Maury, the late Austrian bio chemist and Mother of Wholistic Aromatherapy.

In a small group, we'll learn:

1. Aromatherapy 101: how our sense of smell works, essential oils, actions, origins, blending, perfumery

2. Practical Aromatherapy: mixing and blending, understanding carrier oils and their properties, diffusing, perfuming, and making mojo oils

3. Oils for the Spirit: using and exploring a selection of intriguing essential oils for moving and healing the Spirit

We'll sample dozens of essential oils, and you'll learn how to simply identify the key properties of each for body, mind and spirit based on the parts of the plant used.

At this comprehensive workshop you'll also learn about :

~ the history of perfumery and the contemporary science of scent and essential oils

~ the 11 chemical groups in essential oils and what these do
plant morphology aka The Doctrine of Plant Signatures

~ the principles of perfumery and the secrets of "notes"

You'll create and go home with a customized:

INDIVIDUAL PRESCRIPTION a synergistic 100% essential oil blend for your total health and happiness based on your Individual Prescription for use on a pendant, with a perfume base, in a vaporizer or diffuser - anywhere and everywhere you want!

AN AROMA PENDANT

CUSTOM PERFUME OIL: 3% oil based perfume

FLORAL WATER based room deodorizer/spray incense

CUSTOM alcohol based perfume spray

You'll go home with 5 products created on the principles of ancient perfumery using the information of contemporary science, INCLUDING an Individual Prescription for yourself - a $200 value! There's no introductory workshop like this in the city! All materials, take home items, packaging, handouts and recipes are included. PLUS Handouts that you can use as a reference in creating your own magickal and healing blends.

You'll also have the opportunity to buy your own essential oils at a special day-of-workshop discount.

Register here: http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/432