Areas of Involvement - Scope of Interests
- Aromatherapy
- Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils and essential oils for psychological, emotional and physical well-being. Students will learn methods of using essential oils in the treatment of various common conditions. Oils should be used with care and in a responsible manner with focus on safety. Aromatherapy cannot take the place of conventional medicine but it can be used as a complementary therapy (with doctor's permission, if necessary.) The Aromatherapy Classes at Estara are designed for beginners as well as those with more experience.
- Meso-American Massage & Massage
- Massage for Mind-Body-Spirit. Bodywork and aromatherapy combined with Sound and Healing. Ancient healing modalities combined with Modern Integrative Therapy Science and Occupational therapy Philosophies.
- Reiki
- The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) classifies Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch and Reiki as biofield therapies, the medical use of subtle energy field in and around the body for positive health effects.
- Sound and Healing
- Experience the world of sound energy and vibrations through the use of your voice and indigenous instruments. Purposeful activities with sound also allow the individual to enter into a sacred space in relationship with the divine.
Clinical studies show that healing sounds affect the heart rate, breath rate, blood pressure, brain waves and organ systems.
The ancient modality of sound healing is now being used in hospitals, schools and clinics throughout the world; it relieves stress and restores balance to the body.
