Winter is Here, time for an Aromatherapy Bath!
Winter in the Northern Hemisphere has begun! In the five elements, this season is associated with the WATER element, the perfect time for...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Dec 21, 20224 min read
Winter Season- All About the Water Element
December 21st is the beginning of Winter in the Northern hemisphere. In the five-element theory of healing, the winter season is...
Shanti Dechen,CCAP, CAI, LMT
Dec 21, 20224 min read
All About Autumn- Metal Five Element
In the theory of the Five Elements, also known as the Five Phases, the season of Autumn is associated with the METAL element. The Metal...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Dec 1, 20225 min read
Summer - Fire Element
In the five-element theory, the FIRE element is associated with the summertime. This is a time of year when the energy has the fastest...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Jul 19, 20213 min read
Summer Aromatherapy
Sun Protection Cream and a good Insect Repellant are my “must-have” aromatherapy products for the summer. I would like to share with you...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Jul 10, 20212 min read
Favorite Essential Oils, Carriers, and Hydrosols for Summer
Ready, set, have fun! Summer is a time of year to use cooling carriers, essential oils, and hydrosols. We would like to share with you...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Jul 1, 20213 min read
Aromatic Refreshers
The hot days of the year are here. ~ I have been making some refreshing variations of aromatic sun tea. I wanted them to be healthy and...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Jun 5, 20212 min read
Wisdom from the Garden
Since I was five years of age, I have enjoyed digging in the dirt and connecting with the earth. Growing up, my mother had vibrant...
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
May 25, 20211 min read
Happy Earth Day!
Earth Day is an annual event observed on April 22 to encourage awareness about the environment and teach people to embrace nature. In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to share some of our favorite Earth-inspired quotes. The Earth is one thing that we all have in common. We have an obligation to take care of this world we all share, and Earth Day is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the progress we have made. “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Apr 22, 20212 min read
Earth Element
The Earth Element symbolizes the center, balance, and groundedness. It is the axis of the elements, mandala or medicine wheel: the point where we stand looking out at the four cardinal directions. The Earth phase corresponds to the center, the middle, and the balance between Yang and Yin. Earth energy is stable, giving us a firm center and a grounding presence. In our experience, Earth energy is ALL about grounding and centering. To ground means you are focused and clear, w
Shanti Dechen, CCAP, CAI, LMT
Apr 22, 20212 min read
