AROMATHERAPY PLAYSHOP
Aug 10, 2008
4-6pm, $35
Join Yamilee for an interactive and playful afternoon of learning about the healing power of aromatherapy to relieve stress, improve concentration and relaxation, and enhance well-being.
Since ancient times, people throughout the world have used plant essences to soothe the spirit, calm the nerves and balance the body’s energy. At the heart of aromatherapy lies the use of essential oils, which are the living essence of plants and flowers. Unlock the secret wisdom of plants by learning the properties of over 20 essential oils that can enhance your meditation or yoga practice, balance your energy, and promote a vibrant sense of wellbeing.
In this hands-on (and nose-on!) “Playshop,” you’ll make some fun skincare products to take home and learn recipes for natural plant-based bodycare treats that you can make at home.
Teacher Bio: Yamilee Bastien is a registered Vinyasa Yoga teacher and the creative director of Holy Neroli Natural Products. She began exploring the healing properties of plants during a trek to Belize’s rainforest in 1993. Since then, she has extended her knowledge of aromatherapy by learning first-hand from herbalists, traditional healers and small-scale organic farmers in Haiti, Europe, Africa, India, and Central America. She is currently completing a course in Integrative Medicine that addresses the use of herbs and botanical extracts for healing. When Yamilee is not leading yoga retreats or Aromatherapy Playshops, she works as an International Trade Advisor for the Department of Commerce.