Aromatic Wisdom Institute,School of Creative Aromatherapy...Open and Busy!

On March 30, 2011 my new school Aromatic Wisdom Institute, School of Creative Aromatherapy opened its doors with a 235-hour Aromatherapy Certification Program (ACP). 

Photos are few because I'm busy instructing rather than being the photographer,  but here are a few scenes from the current program:

Making Luscious Body Butters

 Bottles, Jars, Carriers, Lotions, Hydrosols
and other goodies for blending!

AWI, School of Creative Aromatherapy
Entrance

No class would be complete without Sassy

Natalie making a Lip Balm

Learning to Formulate Therapeutic Blends

Reading Datasheets and GC/MS reports

Chemistry!

 

ACP Training Dates Fall 2011
Week 1: September 14-18
Week 2: October 12-16
Week 3: November 9-13 

Registration is now open for the Fall Program

Happy Easter from.....

Fragrant Affirmation: Focus on Goals

Fragrant Affirmation for March 11
"My energy is focused and directed toward my goals."
"Nothing can hold me back now!"

Supporting Essential Oils

Rosemary for promoting self-confidence and will power
Basil for mental concentration and allowing full attention

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You can purchase these essential oils at Liz's Garden Aromatherapy

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Fragrant Affirmation: Permission to Dream

A scene from one of my personal fantasies realized:  A Fairy Garden

Fragrant Affirmation for March 10
"I give myself permission to daydream,
to explore my fantasies and listen to my creative self."

Supporting Essential Oils
Clary Sage for Increased intuition and creativity
Frankincense for meditation and messages from higher self
Sweet Orange for stimulating 2nd chakra creativity and encouraging optimism

Fragrant Affirmation for March 9th

Fragrant Affirmation for March 9th
My body is getting stronger, slimmer, and healthier every day.
  Movement is easy and exercise is fun!

Supporting Essential Oils
Clove Bud for Motivation
Juniper Berry for Detoxification
Black Pepper for Sore muscles
Marjoram for Sore muscles

In this recent post, I mentioned I'd be posting a daily Fragrant Affirmation on both Twitter and Facebook.   I received an email from a reader who asked that I post these on my blog too, since she doesn't use either of those social media sites.  Her request made me see that by posting them only on FB and Twitter, I was withholding these daily goodies from the very people I was writing to! 

Therefore,  I will be posting the daily Fragrant Affirmations here at The Fragrant Muse blog until such time that I create a sign-up box on my blog for readers to receive them daily by email.

To purchase these oils just go to Liz's Garden Aromatherapy

International Woman's Day Fragrant Affirmation

These beautiful women of Aromahead
are stepping out in the world

and embracing their purpose as rockin' Aromatherapists!

Fragrant Affirmation for Tuesday, March 8th:
INTERNATIONAL WOMAN'S DAY!

"I was born naturally creative and resourceful with my own special gifts.
  It is safe to let go of what I don't need and
step out into the world and embrace my purpose!"

Supporting Essential Oils: Rose and Bergamot for love, Vetiver for trust, Black Pepper for courage.   Now go make yourself a beautiful blend, step out into the world...and embrace your purpose!

 

That's me stepping out into the world as Nana
so that I may share my gifts with The Bean.

To purchase today's oils click below:
10% discount for member of NAHA, free shipping with $75 or more
Bergamot

Black Pepper
Rose
Vetiver

New Feature: Daily Fragrant Affirmations

I am now posting a daily Fragrant Affirmation with a recommended essential oil to support the message.   These Fragrant Affirmations will appear every morning at 9:00 a.m. EST on the Liz Fulcher Facebook page, Liz's Garden Aromatherapy FB page and Twitter @LizFulcher.

Affirmations are positive statements that help focus your awareness on your power and ability to create what you want. They are stated in the present tense, such as "I have unlimited abundance." Your thoughts and feelings create your reality, and as you say these positive statements to yourself, you can begin to create them as true.  This definition comes directly from the Orin & DaBen Affirmation Room.

If there is a specific area where you'd like to see an affirmation with a supporting aromatic, email me at liz@lizsgarden.com

Enjoy and Fragrant Blessings to You!

Natural Soft Scrub: So Easy, a 3-Year Old Can Make It!

You knew this post was going to be about The Bean, didn't you?

Two weeks ago I taught a workshop called "Spring Cleaning, Naturally" where we made all natural cleaning products using baking soda, white vinegar, castile soap and essential oils.   The class made a disinfectant spray, soft scrub and hand soap.  We had a blast! 

When my grandson - whom we affectionately call "The Bean" - came to visit last weekend, I thought making an aromatic and healthy soft scrub for him to give his parents would be a fun indoor activity.   The weather is still yukky here in PA and I'm always looking for indoor activities that we can enjoy together.   This one rocked!

Below is the recipe and some photos from our morning in the kitchen.

1 C Baking Soda
1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
4 Tablespoons of Organic Liquid Castile Soap
30-40 drops of essential oil. 
In our recipe, we used: 10 dr May Chang, 10 dr Peppermint, 15 dr Scotch Pine
When working with small children, please supervise closely because getting any of these essential oils in the eyes or nostrils will burn.  If that happens, use olive oil to remove the essential oil rather than water.


No matter how messy this project gets, it's a breeze to clean up!



Okay buddy, I think we've packed that one full enough.

When he was finished, Nana (that's me), tidied the jars and rinsed everything off.   I added extra castile soap to the one on the left and will use it to scrub dirty pots.    This is such an easy project that doesn't take too long (keeps their attention) and ends with a useful creation they can be proud of. 

Of course....when you're done, get the kids to clean the bathroom with their creation!

Wishcasting My Perfect Home

It's been ages since I've played at Jamie Ridler Studios but I couldn't resist today's Wishcasting Wednesday prompt: 

What do you wish for your home?

Years ago I learned that writing out desires helps clarify exactly what you want and assists the subconscious mind in manifesting it.  So today, I'm sending out my order to the Cosmic Kitchen and letting the Universe begin to create the perfect home for me and my family!

Here are some components of my perfect home:

A wood or long home with one floor living (no more upstairs/downstairs)
My home has an attached teaching space OR....

  ...the teaching space is in a charming cottage behind the house.

The school has a large island in the kitchen where students create
aromatic body butters, lip balms, candles etc.
The space includes a "cold room" for essential oil storage.

My home has a large kitchen/family room
for fun gatherings of friends and family.
I must include a fireplace for cozy winter naps on the couch!

My dream home has a creative space full of natural light
where Musie and The Bean can be creative.
Here we write, paint, soulcollage and make joyful messes!

There is certainly a babbling stream or brook.
I love the sound of moving water.

And I have a colorful garden where I grow aromatic herbs and flowers and sometimes hide and have quiet time with my books.


                   ...and so it is.

Kaleidosoul Tele-Class Tonight!

I am SO excited!   I've been invited by Anne Marie Bennett of Kaleidosoul to present a one hour teleclass tonight on Aromatherapy and SoulCollage®.   The call will be at 7:00 p.m. EST and it's called:  Discover your Fragrant Muse™: Celebrating Aromatherapy and SoulCollage®

I will be sharing simple techniques for connecting with plant energies and ideas for creating and using aromatically-inspired SoulCollage® cards. 

The call is free for Kaleidosoul Kindred Spirit Members, but only $10 for non-members.    If you miss the call, don't worry, Anne Marie records all her tele-classes!

HELPFUL LINKS FOR THE TELECLASS
1.  To sign up for tonight's tele-class

2. To see the Fragrant Muse SoulCollage® cards I'll be discussing

3.  To see all my Fragrant Muse SoulCollage® cards on Flickr

4.  To see photos of aromatic plants and descriptions of essential oils on my website.

5.  To order organic, pesticide-free essential oils www.lizsgarden.com

6.  To read my December 2010 blog interview with Seena Frost

7.  To read the May 2010 Neter Letter article about my cards

8.  To sign up for aromatherapy classes www.aromaticwisdom.com