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Scent of Emotions and Aromas for the mind
A FUNDRAISER FOR THE SONOMA HERB EXCHANGE & ASSOCIATION
www.sonomaherbs.org
As you have no doubt observed, the sense of smell (olfactory perception) generates in each and every one of us powerful physiological responses, emotions and sparks off memories and inspirations. In this experimental hands-on class, Alice Duvernell will share with you the fascinating world of psycho-aromatherapy. Because olfactory stimulation biologically influences the same brain receptors that process emotions, students will explore, through a series of sensorial experiences, their own emotional and physiological responses. Alice will invite students to delve deep into a sense of feeling rather than thinking as they discover and rediscover the aromas of enchanting essential oils. Alices innovative approach to experiencing scents will enable participants to open the pathway that connects smell, emotions, memories and the body. Stimulation of olfactory perception, the most primal of our senses, by the pure natural aroma of the plant allows us to travel deep into ourselves, revealing emotional patterns, past traumas and physiological blockages that words cannot always reach
In the second part of the class, the 21 essential oils that have been used for sensorial experiences will be studied in more depth. Participants will discover their own unique profile and a number of simple tools to enable the creation of a customized blend. Each student will have the time and opportunity to realize a self portrait of their own healing aroma-blend, reflecting as much as possible, their essence, healing vision and desires. This personalized formula will be blended into a hydrosol distilled from regional herbs in an artisan copper still.
A gift for the mind and the senses: students will bring home a customized aroma spray in a 100ml glass bottle in a natural fabric-protective bag.
PLEASE BRING A YOGA MAT AND PILLOW OR LOW CHAIR FOR COMFORT. A CHAIR AND TABLE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THOSE UNABLE TO SIT ON THE FLOOR.
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LocationSonoma Valley Community Center (View)
17509 Hwy 12 Suite B
Sonoma, CA 95476
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 13 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Attendees
Name Withheld
Apr 04, 2017 1:36 PM |
Name Withheld
Manteca, CA United States
Apr 04, 2017 1:29 PM |
Claire M.
Pioneer, CA United States
Apr 01, 2017 1:05 PM |
Betty J.
Petaluma, CA United States
Mar 28, 2017 10:24 PM |
Bodo-carol R.
richmond, CA United States
Mar 28, 2017 3:36 PM |
Laura R.
Santa Rosa, CA United States
Jan 27, 2017 6:46 PM |
Jennifer G.
Albuquerque, NM United States
Jan 23, 2017 1:58 PM |
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