One of the wonders of learning about minerals and plants is being able to experiment and create marvellous blends. This morning I had time to enjoy my home laboratory, combining the energies of the mineral and plant kingdoms. In the photo, I’m showing a roll-on preparation made with a base oil, carnelian or …
Yesterday I discovered NEPETA, a plant commonly known as Catmint or Catnip. It is so called because it contains a substance that cats love, so they may suck on the leaves or even eat them to experience the narcotic effect produced by this plant. It belongs to the family of …
THE MINERAL KINGDOM AND SHAMANISM I’d like to share this beautiful passage with you, taken from the book *The Great Book of Gemmotherapy* by Dr Manuel Arrita, which discusses the shamanic use of minerals: “In ancient times, as humans lived in harmony with nature, there was no such thing as illness. The Great Spirit …
ST. JOHN’S WORT IS ALREADY BEGINNING TO BLOOM. The popular St John’s Wort is well known for its therapeutic and magical properties. Since ancient times, it has been regarded as a “demon-repelling” plant, as it carries light within it. In herbal medicine, it is widely used to treat psychological problems and bring “light” (anxiety, depression, …
JUNIPER MOMENT / TCM / AYURVEDA / AROMAYOGA® A time to feel strong, to be brave and to have enough energy to overcome obstacles. This plant has been known since ancient times for ceremonial purposes (it is a good purifier) in places such as Tibet and the Americas. In France, it was used to combat smallpox …
ESPINO BLANCO O ALBAR Cerca de casa hay un par de “Espinos blancos” (Crataegus monogyna) que me fascinan. Este precioso árbol tiene unas tímidas y preciosas hojas así como unas ramas llenas de espinas. Según Elena García Alonso, el “Espino Blanco” es el Maestro del Amor incondicional y de la …
TOMA DE DECISIONES Hoy me cansé de tomar decisiones. No sé si habéis tenido esta experiencia… Parte de nuestro trabajo se hace desde casa ya que gestionamos y elaboramos cursos online además de lidiar con la parte técnica e informática de los mismos. Seguro que habréis pasado por la experiencia …
SUPERMOON 9 MARCH The term “SUPERMOON” was coined in 1979 by Richard Nolle to describe those full (or new) moons that are closer to Earth than usual (because the Moon’s orbit is elliptical, not circular) and are therefore seen as larger …
HÁBITOS QUE NUTREN EL ALMA Acabo de volver de una formación que he realizado sobre Yoga y Fascias y durante la misma hemos hablado sobre la importancia de relajarnos para que este “preciado” tejido conectivo se encuentre saludable. Uno de estos modos es darnos un buen baño de Agua con …
There is no greater gift than feeling your LIGHT, your inner guru, which resides in the “spiritual heart”. Establishing this connection with yourself is the greatest of blessings, as it allows you to be “present” in the perfect moment and place. You gain the certainty of what lies ahead …