The aim of this article is to give you an introduction to yoga – what it is, where it came from and to find out about yoga in the modern Western world. You can also learn of the many benefits that can be experienced by those who practice these ancient…
With so many styles of yoga about it can be difficult to know which is the best yoga for you. In today’s Western world we generally think of yoga in physical terms e.g. postures, stretching and good breathing techniques. We are, however, becoming more aware of the importance of the…
The benefits of aromatherapy are countless; there’s so much more to aromatherapy than meets the eye – or the nose! It isn’t just about things smelling nice. The science behind the subject is fascinating. Essential oils are extracted from different parts of different plants to form a concentrated liquid, capturing…
What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy, also known as essential oil therapy, is a system of treatment based on the use of oils and the aromatic compounds of plants. The oils are extracted from different parts of the plant, most commonly seeds, roots, flowers and leaves. This type of therapy uses essential…
I recently received a package in the mail – it was my new toy and I can’t wait to tell you about it – the Organic Aromas Nebulizing Diffuser (Just to clarify – not a toy at all, but a rather lovely essential oils diffuser.) Here’s my review… Overview Model…
Overview Full Title – Aromatherapy : A Complete Guide to the Healing Art (2nd Edition.) Published – 2008 (First edition 1995). Authors – Kathi Keville and Mindy Green. Synopsis – A comprehensive reference detailing the history and science behind essential oils and herbs, for the purposes of achieving and maintaining balance and wellbeing. A…
It’s a common misconception that reflexology and massage are pretty much the same, but although there are similarities between them, they are in fact completely different practices. So what is the difference between reflexology and massage? We will come to that shortly, but first to understand which aspects of the…
