We all experience our world through our five senses. The
sense of smell is the one with the most powerful affect upon our emotions.
The power of scent can create such a dynamic response
within the individual. Such is my own
Aromatherapy initiation back in my late teens when I visited a natural beauty
therapist who used Aromatherapy skincare products. I can distinctly recall how deeply relaxed
and calm I felt following the lavender
facial steam. That experience has stayed
with me long after days gone by. It’s
familiarity stays indelibly highlighted as …'my first professional
facial’…ahh!
Of course there are certain scents that trigger not so
pleasant memories. As an Aromatherapist, choosing oils for individuals is a
combination of knowledge and intuition.
I want the person to have a pleasant if not euphoric experience when
they are enjoying a massage with aromatherapy oils.
Choosing the oils therefore requires me to gather information on an
energetic level. The individual may
present with a physical complaint but more often than not this is simply
masking stress which ultimately comes from emotional dysfunction. It’s not what happens to you in life but how
you react. The difference between
understanding this and denying it is simply awareness.
I also utilise the use of body language, reflexology and
the emotional connection related to specific meridians. The result of this analysis guides me to
determine, therefore, whether the oils need to be physically stimulating, or
more subtle and grounding in their effect.
Otherwise a relaxing or rejuvenating blend to bring back balance and
harmony is often the order of the day.
Combining intuitive wisdom with Aromatherapy therefore is
very grounding creating outcome with purpose. The treatment can thereby be
designed to continue at home using the required oils in the bath, diffuser or
in a moisturiser etc. To create that
subtle effect on the emotions the quality of the essential oil is
paramount. An essential oil that is
adulterated in any way will not give you the desired effect as the nature
vibration of the oil has been distorted.
I chose to distribute Essenza
pura products knowing that not only have the oils been sourced from
selected suppliers and rigorously tested but ultimately it is the discerning
nose that does not compromise on the true power of scent!
Angela Power has been practicing Aromatherapy massage with oriental medicinal principles for over 18 years. She provides her knowledge through her real life experiences & her ‘Garden Apothecary’ website features informative articles on Aromatherapy Oils and Natural Skincare.
