Sylla’s Latest Lessons in Self-Care
Last year was the first year we offered the Aromatherapy Beginner’s Course and Training, created by Linda Byington and myself. Since we have so much fun together, I asked Sylla to attend. Believe it or not, she walked away with some surprising insights.
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New Review for Natural Aromatic Materials
Are you looking for the ultimate reference for natural perfumery? Do you work with aromatic materials, such as essential oils, CO2s, or absolutes? If so, the Atlantic Institute has just the book set for you.
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Sylla Recognized for Outstanding Contributions
At the Alliance of International Aromatherapists Conference this past August, many of our friends and colleagues had the pleasure of seeing Sylla win this year’s Outstanding Contributions Award.
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Be a Cool Nerd ~ Essential Oil Chemistry & Dr. Tim
Nyssa and Sylla discussing “Nerdism” when it comes to essential oil chemistry and Dr. Timothy Miller. Check out why we think it’s cool to know your essential oils on the molecular level.
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SGBF ~ Aromatherapy for Breast Cancer
A few weeks ago, Sylla and I went to Moffitt Cancer Center. Together, we spoke at a Lunch and Learn event for stage 4 breast cancer patients.
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Spring Sale – 2 Hours Only!
Learn the intuitive science of healing "Let your perfume become your medicine" March 2017 In celebration of our coming out this weekend, we are offering super savings for 2 hours only! Only from 2-4pm on Sunday, you can get HALF OFF these items. Aromatic...
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Aromatic Reflection
Winter is the time of year where we’re called to slow down and be still. It might not seem that way with holiday season sprees, year-end deadlines, and new year jump-starts. But it is important to continue to find stillness in the whirlwind of winter. Essential oils are great tools for helping us come back to center.
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Keeping a Beginner’s Mind
At the heart of a mindfulness practice is the idea of the “beginner’s mind.” This means that no matter how long you’ve been practicing, you are encouraged to approach your experience with the mind of a beginner. I like to apply this to my practice of working with essential oils.
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Visiting with Colleen Dodt
Sylla interviews Colleen Dodt on her early days in aromatherapy and how she uses essential oils now.
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Down to Earth with Vetiver and Angelica
As we slowly move towards spring, we can feel the stirrings of the earth in this time of new root growth. Now is the time for contemplating how to nurture the seeds that are sprouting in our lives. Lately, we are turning to earthy roots of Vetiver and Angelica for inspiration in our growth process.
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Interview with Dr. Robert Pappas
Our first audio interview is up with Dr. Robert Pappas. Listen in as he answers our questions about essential oils chemistry and shares about his professional life as an analyst and educator.
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Dreaming of Monoterpenes
A student writes about her experience learning essential oil chemistry. We love how she is using both educational materials and her own intuition to make chemistry as enlightening endeavor.
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Early this morning, I was aware that I was dreaming of hydrocarbons. Just the word, hydrocarbon, and then there was a line, and then I saw 5, 5, and then I woke up.
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Sharing Uncommon Scents
At the Alliance of International Aromatherapists Conference in Denver last September, we met and befriended two passionate women who are spearheading the first documentary about our industry. Angela Ehmke and Kristina Bauer have begun the tremendous task of putting together Uncommon Scents. They debuted their intention at the conference last fall.
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We Are Setting Roots in South Carolina!
We are happy to announce that we have a new instructor on board. The wonderful and talented Shellie Enteen will now be teaching our classes. Shellie lives in South Carolina but hopes to serve those seeking live classes in the Carolinas and Georgia.
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50 Shades of Rose (otto) or 7 Ways to Use Rose This Valentine’s Day
For a lot of people, roses are the epitome of love. As Valentine’s Day swoops closer, lovers rush to buy bundles of these beautiful flowers. But did you know that most roses are bred for beauty and don’t give off the aroma that they should?
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Top Ten Worst Injuries from Essential Oils of 2014—Part Two
We are continuing to present our “Top 10 Worst Injuries from Essential Oils” from the past year of collecting injury reports. The list featured below contains the top five worst cases from our upcoming report, due out in February 2015. This is Part Two of a two-part series.
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Top 10 Worst Injuries from Essential Oils of 2014—Part One
This is Part One of a two-part series. Here are five examples with direct quotes (excuse grammar) from our new Injury Report, scheduled to come out in February 2015.
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Holiday Pepper Jelly with Essential Oils: Nostalgia Kicked Up!
Hot Pepper Jelly is another holiday favorite that was a local homemade gift for my mom at the holidays. She always had it on hand with cream cheese and Ritz crackers. This year, my daughter Nyssa gave me some locally-made balsamic pepper jelly. I thought this would be a great time to continue exploring aromatic creations like my recent aromatic medicinal honeys.
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