Explore the effects and benefits of a range of essential oils, and how you can introduce them into your home and lifestyle. Experience an Aromatherapy hand and arm massage.
Course aim
The aim of this taster session is to give a brief insight to the benefits of Aromatherapy and how you can use essential oils at home.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Recognise the aroma's of a variety of essential oils
- Experience an aromatherapy hand and arm massage
- Adhere to health & safety precautions
- Identify a range of mediums
- Perform a hand and arm massage.
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
- You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions
- A file of work will be kept which will help to record your progress
What else do I need to know?
- A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading is required but research on the subject on the internet or in the library may be helpful
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
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