Real Essences Of Life

Aromatherapy
Correspondence & Internet Courses

I am very thrilled to welcome you to our brand new correspondence and internet courses., which have been specially re-designed to fulfil the needs of many of those who live in faraway places and have been lovingly nudging me to do so.

Our aromatherapy courses comply with international regulations in this field, and, as with our live Diploma courses cover the following:

  • Aromatherapy and it’s relation with other Alternative and Complementary therapies.

  • Aromatherapy as a Profession.

  • Aromatherapy, general considerations, history current international trends, levels of practice.

  • Aromatherapy consultations, treatment plans and case histories.

  • Essential Oils: Fundamental studies, Definition. Botany of aromatic plants. Physical properties and chemical constituents

  • Essential Oils: Materia Medica: detailed individual study of more than 65 essential oils.

  • Carriers, vehicles and blending formulations.

  • Aromatherapeutic Massage: step by step description and practice

Bearing in mind our goal of satisfying the diverse needs of our students and future friends we have designed three independent courses, which, nevertheless together build the body of knowledge and experience which is necessary to practice Aromatherapy safely and conscientiously, and, meet the criteriawhich have been laid down by the existing international associations of Aromatherapy.

  • Aromatherapy provides health and body care on a completely natural basis, and the subtle qualities of the oils lend themselves best to a gradual experience.

  • Aromatherapy provides spectacular successes in self-healing.

  • Aromatherapy provides at first a pleasant experience.

  • Aromatherapy provides a heightened awareness of increased health and well being

Aromatherapy 101

Aromatherapy 101 is our fundamental level course, which will take you on your journey of discovery from the history of Aromatics through the birth of aromatherapy to present day developments.
You will learn the effective and up to date uses of essential oils, their intrinsic qualities, healing potential and safety precautions.
You will learn the various methods of application and proven ways of achieving the desired results for yourself, your family and your friends. If your main goal is to achieve an insight into essential oils, and how to use them in your home and to increase the well-being of your loved ones this course will satisfy your heartfelt needs.

Who has Aromatherapy 101 been designed for ?
Aromatherapy 101 has been designed for all those people who are interested in the risk free, safe and effective use of essential oils.
On completion of the distance learning course, students will be given the opportunity to take a final examination, successful students will receive the Aromatherapy 101 certificate, which will confirm that they have completed the Real Essences of Life 140 hours correspondence course.

Will Aromatherapy 101 lead me to a career in Aromatherapy?
On satisfactory completion of the course, you will be able to use your acquired knowledge of aromatherapy and essential oils effectively for self help, family and friends.
Completion of this course will also give you the tools necessary to work in various aromatherapy retail stores, your own recipes for fun basic care products.
The Aromatherapy 101 correspondence course is a pre-requisite and stepping stone for Aromatherapy 201 and further advanced Professional Aromatherapy recognition.

Aromatherapy 101 Course Materials:

Aromatherapy 101 Course Manual:
The course manual contains 21 separate lessons with a comprehensive description of the topics and relevant references.

Aromatherapy 101 Workbook:
This workbook contains step by step explanations of the salient point of each lesson and revision work for each of the 21 lessons which are contained in the course manual.
The main objective of the workbook is to help you to study and be completely at ease with the course content.
The workbook also contains practical exercises which will help your endeavour.

Cost: $400. 00
You have the option of purchasing your Aromatherapy 101 kits from us. (the price is not included in the course price and will be provided to you on enrollment)

The Introductory Aromatherapy 101 essential oil kit will allow you to become familiar with your essential oils from the beginning of your course and have a personal experience of each essential oil as you begin your studies.

Our kit includes 5ml of each of the following essential oils:
bergamot, clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus globulus, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper berry, true lavender, lemon, mandarin, orange, peppermint, petitgrain, rosemary, tea tree and ylang ylang; 2mls of each of the following essential oils : roman chamomile, rose, rosewood and sandalwood, 50 sweet almond oil and 50ml of apricot kernel oil, 2 empty 10ml amber glass bottles, and one small amber glass jar.

Course Curriculum: 21 lessons, 140 hours
Each lesson contains revision exercises designed to help the learner to focus on it’s contents.

Lesson # 1 Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy, brief aromatic history, divisors definitions, practices and criteria. Holistic and alternative Medicine. Description of the essential oil of Bergamot.
Lesson # 2 Essential Oils. What are they? Key signposts regarding purchase, quality and storage. Description of the essential oil of True Lavender.
Lesson # 3 How are essential oils obtained from aromatic plants? Different methods of extraction. Description of the essential oil of Clary Sage.
Lesson # 4 Carrier oils: What are they? Description of 3 most commonly used carrier oils Description of the essential oil of Cypress.
Lesson # 5 Basic chemistry of Essential Oils. Safety precautions and contraindications. Description of the essential oil of Eucalyptus Globulus.
Lesson # 6 Olfaction, the olfactory system and Aromatherapy. Description of the essential oil of Tea Tree.
Lesson # 7 Blending. The most commonly used methods. Description of the essential oil of Geranium.
Lesson # 8 Different theories regarding the mechanisms of action of essential oils. Description of the essential oil of Grapefruit.
Lesson # 9 Subtle aromatherapy. Description of the essential oil of Juniper.
Lesson # 10 The chakras? Description of the essential oil of Roman Chamomile.
Lesson # 11 The olfactory profile and the aroma symphony. Description of the essential oil of Lemon.
Lesson # 12 Description of 9 commonly used carrier oils. Description of the essential oil of Mandarin.
Lesson # 13 Flower waters: Hydrosols or Hydrolats. Description of the essential oil of Orange.
Lesson # 14 Physical and Psycho emotional Materia Medica. Description of the essential oil of Peppermint.
Lesson # 15 Therapeutic blending (description of the two most commonly used methods). Description of the essential oil of Petitgrain.
Lesson # 16 Subtle blending. Description of the essential oil of Rose.
Lesson # 17 Skincare 101. Description of the essential oil of Rosemary.
Lesson # 18 The home spa treatment. Description of the essential oil of Rosewood.
Lesson # 19 Aromatic perfume blending. Description of the essential oil of Sandalwood.
Lesson # 20 The Aromatic First Aid Kit. Description of the essential oil of Ginger.
Lesson # 21 Some of the most common blends and recipes. Description of the essential oil of Ylang Ylang.

Aromatherapy 201

Aromatherapy 201 is a course that follows the knowledge acquired during Aromatherapy 101. It has been carefully designed to give our students the necessary tools and knowledge required to practice safely and confidently.

The course will give the student the knowledge required to be able to take up confidently the theoretical components of the proficiency examinations of the various International governing bodies of Aromatherapy, be it in the UK, US, Australia and Asia among others.

You will gain a detailed knowledge of essential oils, carrier oils, therapeutics, individual formulations, and much, much more.

Aromatherapy 201 is particularly aimed at those students whose goal is to become a Practising Professional Aromatherapist.

On completion, students will be given the opportunity to take the in house Aromatherapy 201 examination, and upon successful results will be awarded our Aromatherapy 201 certificate which will enable those who so wish to participate in the Aromatherapy 301 live practical classes.

After completing the practical examinations, successful students will be enabled to take the external examinations which are laid down by the International Federation of Aromatherapists.

Prerequisites for this course are to hold the Aromatherapy 101 certificate awarded by Real Essences of Life, and have a certification in Anatomy and Physiology.

Successful students will be awarded the Aromatherapy 201 certificate which will credit them with 250 hours for Aromatherapy studies.

What advantages will I have after completing Aromatherapy 201?
You will be able to confidently practice aromatherapy blending, and give aromatherapy consultations which will be satisfying to you and your client, you will also have the skills to start your own product line and a cottage industry.

In the design of Aromatherapy 201 we have endeavoured to fulfil the requirements of all the best known international organisations in the field of aromatherapy, hence we feel very proud to offer you this course.

Aromatherapy 201 Course Materials:

Aromatherapy 201 Course Manual
The course manual contains 40 separate lessons with a comprehensive description of the topics and relevant references.

Aromatherapy 201 Workbook:
This workbook contains step by step explanations of the salient point of each lesson and revision work for each of the 40 lessons which are contained in the course manual.
The main objective of the workbook is to help you to study and be completely at ease with the course content.
The workbook also contains practical exercises which will help your endeavour.

Cost: $800. 00 You have the option of purchasing your Aromatherapy 201 kits from us. (the price is not included in the course price and will be provided to you on enrolment)

The Aromatherapy 201 essential oil kit will allow you to become familiar with your essential oils from the beginning of your course and have a personal experience of each essential oil as you begin your studies.

Our kit includes 5ml of each of the following essential oils:
cajeput, cardamom, cedrarwood Atlas,, eucaliptus radfiata, sweet fennel, spike lavender, lemongrass, manuka, niaouli, patchouli, palmarosa, ravensar and vetiver, 2mls of benzoin, clove bud, frankincense, myrrh, myrtle and thyme linalol, 50mls of jojoba, 50mls of hazelnut, 3 10ml empty amber glass bottles and 1 amber glass jar.

Course Curriculum: 40 Lessons, 260 Hours
Each lesson contains revision exercises designed to help the learner to focus on it’s contents.

Lesson # 1 Botanical Families of aromatic plants. Description of the essential oil of Aniseed.
Lesson # 2 Carrier oils and lotions. Description of the essential oil of Bay.
Lesson # 3 Matter and tissues. Description of the essential oil of Benzoin.
Lesson # 4 The skin. Dermal absorption and penetration of essential oils. Common symptoms of skin disorders. Description of the essential oil of Cajeput.
Lesson # 5 The skeletal system and common disorders. Aromatherapy treatment plan. Description of the essential oil of Cardamom.
Lesson # 6 The muscular system and common disorders. Aromatherapy treatment plan. Description of the essential oil of Cedarwood Atlas.
Lesson # 7 The circulatory system and common disorders. Aromatherapy treatment plan. Description of the essential oil of Chamomile German and Chamomile Maroc.
Lesson # 8 The respiratory system and common disorders. Aromatherapy treatment plan. Description of the essential oil of Cistus.
Lesson # 9 The lymphatic system and common disorders. Aromatherapy treatment plan. Description of the essential oil of Clove Bud.
Lesson # 10 The immune system and common disorders. Aromatherapy treatment plan. Description of the essential oil of Coriander.
Lesson # 11 The digestive system and common disorders. Aromatherapy treatment plan. Description of the essential oil of Elemi.
Lesson # 12 The female reproductive system and common disorders. Aromatherapy treatment plan. Description of the essential oils of Eucaliptus citriodora, Eucaliptus radiata, Eucaliptus Smithii and Eucaliptus stageriana.
Lesson # 13 The male reproductive system and common disorders. Aromatherapy treatment plan. Description of the essential oil of Fennel, sweet.
Lesson # 14 The urinary system and common disorders. Aromatherapy treatment plan. Description of the essential oil of Frankincense.
Lesson # 15 The endocrine system and common disorders. Aromatherapy treatment plan. Description of the essential oil of Helychrisum.
Lesson # 16 The central nervous system and common disorders. Aromatherapy treatment plan. Description of the essential oil of Hyssop.
Lesson # 17 The autonomic nervous system and common disorders. Aromatherapy treatment plan. Description of the essential oil of Jasmin.
Lesson # 18 Stress, its causes, symptoms and aromatherapeutic treatment plans. Description of the essential oil of Laurel.
Lesson # 19 Aromatherapy in the treatment of children. Description of the essential oil of Lavender Spike.
Lesson # 20 Psycho-aromatherapy. Symptoms and treatment plans. Description of the essential oil of Lavender Stocchas.
Lesson # 21 Aromatherapy during pregnancy and labour. Description of the essential oil of Lemongrass.
Lesson # 22 Aromatherapy in the elderly and in convalescence. Description of the essential oil of Litsea Cubeba.
Lesson # 23 The aromatherapy consultation. Description of the essential oil of Manuka.
Lesson # 24 Aromatherapy and cancer. Description of the essential oil of Melissa.
Lesson # 25 Design of treatment plans in the aromatherapy practice.. Description of the essential oil of Myrrh.
Lesson # 26 Creative visualization and olfaction. Description of the essential oil of Myrtle.
Lesson # 27 The biogram. Colours associated with the therapeutic effects of the chemical constituents of essential oils. Description of the essential oil of Neroli.
Lesson # 28 Pyscho emotional and Physical Materia Medica of essential oils. Description of the essential oil of Niaouli.
Lesson # 29 Therapeutic blending. Individual formulations.. Description of the essential oil of Nutmeg.
Lesson # 30 Contraindications for the aromatherapy massage treatment. Description of the essential oil of Palmarosa.
Lesson # 31 The aromatherapy massage treatment and its significance. The four classic movements. Description of the essential oil of Patchouli.
Lesson # 32 The relationship of Aromatherapy with Homeopathy and Phytotherapy. Description of the essential oil of Pine.
Lesson # 33 The relationship of Aromatherapy with Reflexology and Reiki. Description of the essential oil of Ravensar.
Lesson # 34 Aromatherapy and infant massage. Description of the essential oil of Rosemary verbenone.
Lesson # 35 Aromatherapy and the psychology of unconditional love. Description of the infused oil of calendula officinalis. Description of the essential oil of Sage.
Lesson # 36 Aromatherapy and Esthetics. Carrier oils producid by maceration. Description of the infused oil of arnica montana. Description of the essential oil of Spikenard.
Lesson # 37 Aromatherapy and Esthetics. Description of the infused oil of hypericum perforatum. Description of the essential oil of Spruce.
Lesson # 38 Aromatherapy and Esthetics. Description of the infused oil of cucumber piper cucurbita. Description of the essential oil of Thyme linalol.
Lesson # 39 Aromatherapy and Esthetics. Antioxidants and free radicals. Description of the essential oil of Vetiver.
Lesson # 40 Business studies: Confidential records and their safety. The Organisation of your aromatherapy clinic. Description of the essential oil of Yarrow

Aromatherapy
Live Intensive Practical Course

The following prerequisites are required to be able to take this course:

  1. Have successfully taken and completed Aromatherapy 101 and 201.
  2. Have successfully completed our Anatomy, Physiology and Physio-pathology course
    *Students who already have a certification in this subject will be exempt from taking this module, but will have to answer the questions which are a part of the final exam and assessments.
    **Details of this course can be found on the pages on Anatomy, Physiology and Physiopathology on this site.
  3. Have a certificate which shows that they have completed a certifies massage course. *All students are expected to sit a final examination which incorporates all modules.

Those students who wish to incorporate aromatherapy massage and bodywork in their practice are required to attend the Live Intensive Practical classes in order to be eligible to sit the external examination of the International Federation of Aromatherapists, UK. and other national aromatherapy organisations world-wide.

The intensive practical courses are held in various countries over a period of 10 days, divided into two separate parts of 5 days each. They are held from either Monday to Friday, or, over a long weekend, starting on Thursday and finishing on Monday. With an interval of two months between part one and part two.

Cost: $ 500.00 for each of the two parts, con a total cost of: $1,000.00
The cost of the voluntary external examination is $ 150.00









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