Volume 3, Issue 7/8                                                                      July/August 2002

Beating the Dog Days of Summer
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Cool Off With Citrus and Mint

I don't care how hot, muggy, humid, and uncomfortable the weather gets, the juicy pleasure of a freshly peeled orange, the tart tang of an ice-filled glass of lemonade, or the tantalizing coolness of a lime sherbet can cool you off within minutes.

Make essential oils work for you in the same way by harnessing the cooling energy of the oils of these fruits. There are dozens of ways to use these oils effectively to create a cooling effect in your environment.

Oils that are refreshing to the body and spirit include orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, peppermint (think pink-swirled ice cream!), lemon eucalyptus, and German chamomile (think of an apple orchard in summer).

Try to place your cooling essential oils in an area where there will be some circulation of air - you want the aroma to waft around the room. Room diffusers are another excellent way to spread the effect.

Experiment with oils dripped onto strips of paper that you tape to the blades of your ceiling fan. Do the taping while the fan is off, please! As the fan blades spin the aroma will be flung to the corners of the room. Carry a tissue or handkerchief treated with a few drops of your oil in a shirt pocket. Tie a bandanna loosely around your neck after treating the corners with your favorite cooling oil.

Take advantage of the wonderful power of the oils to make you feel cool, calm, and collected while those around you are melting in the dog days of summer! And enjoy the warmth - it'll be winter before you know it.

Aroma Class at Brescia University

Once again, I will be teaching a four week class on aromatherapy at Brescia University this fall semester. The classes will be held on October 29, November 5, 12, and 19 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cost is $50.00 which includes essential oils, bottles, sample strips, and handouts. Everyone will leave with an essential oil blend that they have created for themselves. We had a wonderful time exploring ten oils last semester.

Due to the number of people who found out about the last class from friends after it was underway, this is a repeat of the class I taught last semester. There have been requests from the first group to have an advanced class on oils, and that may be possible after we finish the basic class planned for this semester.

Call Sister Marita Greenwell at 270-686-4275 to sign up for this class. Don't delay, there are a limited number of spaces available.

Session Two of the Energy Medicine Workshops

Heidi Abel will return the weekend of September 27 through the 30th for our continuing series of Energy Medicine Workshops. Once again she has divided the areas of interest to make it easier for everyone to attend the class(es) of interest.

The weekend's schedule looks like this:

Chakra Workshop Part 2 - Saturday, September 28, 2002. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $60.00

This is the introductory workshop Heidi taught in May. She'll cover the history of chakras, their location, and how they change your life.

Energy Medicine Workshop - Sunday, September 29, 2002. 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. $60.00

There is powerful energy to be felt where we will hold this class - on the grounds of Mount Saint Joseph. We'll learn two new healing techniques, how to relate disease with body/mind connections, and we'll just feel the energy!

Deposits of $20.00 are required for each class - due by September 10, 2002 for Reiki and by September 20, 2002 for the other classes. Call 1-866-428-4469 and leave a message if you are interested in signing up for these classes.

Dream Interpretation Workshops and Readings:

Also the weekend of September 27 through 30, Touched By A Scent is sponsoring Dream Interpretation Workshops and private dream interpretation readings. Janet Ellsworth will at two Owensboro shops sharing her talents.
Her schedule looks like this:

At MyAnza Bookstore:

Private Dream Interpretation Readings:
Friday, Sept. 27, 2002. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 30, 2002. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Deposit of $15.00 is required with appointment.

Call 270-685-9005 for an appointment.

At Transitions:

Private Dream Interpretation Readings - $40.00/60 minutes:
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Deposit of $15.00 is required with registration.

Dream Interpretation Workshop Part 1 - $25.00:
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Janet will be covering sleep patterns, types of dreams, aromatherapy, and learning to create a dream journal.
Deposit of $15.00 is required with registration.

Dream Interpretation Workshop Part 2 - $25.00:
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2002 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come prepared with your dream journal and your questions and Janet will help you explore the symbolism of your dreams in-depth.
Deposit of $15.00 is required with registration.

Call 270-686-7996 to sign up for workshops or private appointments.

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