Ep. 415: Aromatherapy in Season According to the Five Elements
What You Will Learn:
An introduction to Rachel and her poem on forming a relationship to aromatherapy (0 min)
Rachel’s bio (2.30 min)
Rachel’s healing journey into aromatherapy (5.40 min)
What is the meaning of “Yam”? (11 min)
How Eastern and Western medicine are starting to “speak the same language” (13 min)
The philosophy surrounding the Wisdom of the Earth Training (17 min)
How aromatherapy can be dynamic, like nature, and how essential oils shift based on these environmental factors which relates to our healing (19 min)
How Rachel’s training in yin yoga and massage spurred her interest in combining Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Aromatherapy (28 min)
The connection between the seasons, the five elements, and personal growth (32 min)
What the “spirits” of each organ system represent (40 min)
How emotions are signals to the body and how this relates to the five elements and the spirits (41 min)
How to incorporate aromatherapy into the five elements, focusing on spring (45 min)
What essential oil Rachel keeps in her emergency kit (48 min)
The difference between Helichrysum Gymnocephelum and Helichrysum Italicum (50 min)
The season lavender oil is associated with and the importance of applying it with intention (53 min)
The importance of our kidneys in TCM and its relationship to chronic disease (59 min)
What essential oil can nourish the kidney’s Jing (1 hr. 3 min)
How yoga and essential oils combine therapeutically (1 hr. 5 min)
What is Yoga Nidra and how Rachel combines it with essential oils (1 hr. 7 min)
The purpose of meditation and how Yoga Nidra helps one accomplish this (1 hr. 14 min)
Rachel’s “Aromatherapy Hacks” for Springtime and the practice of Jala Neti Cleanse (1 hr. 15 min)
The importance of cleaning out our noses for our health (1 hr. 17 min)
Using essential oils on a budget (1 hr. 20 min)
Where to find Rachel and closing thoughts (1 hr. 21 min)
Bio of Rachel Jackson, Certified Medicinal Aromatherapist, CYI, LMT:
Rachel Jackson is an incredible and unique blend of a certified medicinal aromatherapist, licensed massage therapist, certified yoga instructor, yogic lifestyle coach, lecturer, educator, and inspirational guide. She received her level 1 and level 2 certifications in the Art of Medicinal Aromatherapy at Wisdom of the Earth, training in the use of essential oils according to Traditional Chinese Medicine with David Crow. Rachel graduated from the Northern Arizona Massage Therapy Institute, specializing in Traditional Thai massage, Shiatsu, and Reflexology. In addition, she received her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification from the ashram of the 7 Centers Yoga School in Sedona, AZ. She also has practiced the Vinyasa yoga of the Jivamukti Lineage and Yin Meridian Meditation as instructed by Tonya Zaloumis.
Rachel’s passion for learning went deep in each of her various areas of training. During her yoga teacher training, she gained background in Kundalini yoga, Hatha Yoga, and the Shatkarmas (yogic cleanses) through the lineage of Swami Satyananda Saraswati. She also studied the basics of Ayurveda for supporting the yogic lifestyle, the application of Yoga Sutras according to Patanjali with Rama Jyoti Vernon (Co-founder of Yoga Journal), and Therapeutic approaches to yoga with Sraddhasagra Hartung. She incorporates all these trainings in her main teaching styles of Yin Meridian Meditation, Yoga Nidra Meditation, Slow Flow Vinyasa, and a Therapeutic Approach to Hatha Yoga for a healthy spine.
Similarly to her in-depth studies in yoga, her massage training resulted in more expertise. This led to her mastering ten different modalities of massage and bodywork. She often supplements these other techniques (such as myofascial release, craniosacral, tui na, cupping and moxibustion) into her work based on her client’s individual needs.
As a Certified Medicinal Aromatherapist, she offers specialty aromatherapy classes, aromatherapy consultations, and teaches the Wisdom of the Earth Level 1 Training in The Art of Aromatherapy based out of her and husband’s YĀM Healing Arts center. Rachel combines her gifts of intellect and spiritual pursuits with her calming, centered, healing presence to educate and empower her students on their educational and wellness journey. In her personalized aromatherapy consultations, she synthesizes her impressive training in plants, healing methods, and rare and unique therapies with high quality, food grade medicinal essential oils. She also provides immersive workshops and classes which incorporates the use of gentle asana, stillness, breath, and awareness to invite the body to release unresolved emotions and restrictions stored within the tissues. These educational opportunities are supplemented with aromatherapy recommendations to enhance the experience while supporting seasonal wellness.
Rachel’s distinctive blend of yoga philosophy, the five elements, Chinese Medicine principles, and aromatherapy allow her clients to experience a deeper form of healing that integrates her specialties with their soul journey. Whether it be through yoga, massage, aromatherapy, or a combination, Rachel’s passion is to support each unique individual that she works with to remain deeply rooted in their true nature and align with their Dharmic Self & Dharmic Life. You can find Rachel at https://www.yamhealingarts.com/.
Links to Learn More about Rachel Jackson, Certified Medicinal Aromatherapist, CYI, LMT:
Website: @yamhealingarts
FB: @yamhealingarts
IG: @yamhealingarts
YouTube: @yamhealingarts
Additional Resources by Rachel Jackson, Certified Medicinal Aromatherapist, CYI, LMT:
Jala Neti Cleanse – YouTube instructional video
Highlighted Resources linkt.ree @yamhealingarts
Additional Resources from the Show:
Links to Learn More About My Offerings and Education on Essential Oils:
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