Hello, plant lovers. I hope that, over time, this group will become a wonderful place to share experiences with a community of plant lovers. We can post all sorts of tips, recipes, activities (workshops, courses, etc.), books, questions, and so on.
Shall we kick off this group with a round of introductions? I’m Helena Chacón. I’ve always been drawn to nature. Plants began to play an important role in my life from a therapeutic perspective during my teenage years, when I became interested in nutrition, sustainable living and so on. Although for a long time I considered studying naturopathy, I eventually opted for Eastern medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, which rely on herbal medicine as a fundamental pillar. At the same time, I discovered essential oils whilst on a chiromassage course and was fascinated by them. I’ve taken several courses in aromatherapy, mainly focusing on its subtle, emotional and spiritual aspects. I have also attended workshops and courses on herbalism, sacred American plants and so on. My main use of plants today – and the reason I created “AromaYoga” (www.aromayoga.es) – is the use of plants for self-care and within spiritual practices.
Would you like to tell us a bit about yourself and what you can offer the group?