Upcoming Public Classes
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Essential Oils for Support with Anxiety & Depression
Saturday, September 7, 2024 10AM-4PM
California School of Herbal Studies, Forestville, CA
It’s no coincidence that for thousands of years people have given flowers to boost the mood and calm the spirit. The aroma of particular plants is welcomed by our brain chemistry and helps us feel GOOD! In this interactive exploration, we cover aromatherapy for supporting mood, particularly during times of distress, worry, nervousness, anxiety, and depression, including popular methods of use, dilution ratios, specific recipes, and more. Everyone will have an opportunity to craft a customized blend.
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Scents of Self-Compassion Workshop Series
Building an Empowering Practice of Compassion-Focused Self-Care and Aromatherapy
In-Person 6-part Workshop Series
Starts Sunday, Sept 15, 2024
Sundays: Sept 15, Oct 13, Nov 10, 2024 and Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 2, 2025
1-4 pm, Studio at Subud Hall, Sebastopol
led by
Britta Shiels, MA, LMFT, Somatic Psychotherapist and Integrative Coach
Robin Lander, Clinical Aromatherapist, Intuition Medicine® Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist
Self-Compassion is centered in mindfulness and can be a constant source of support and refuge. Regular practice of self-compassion has shown to decrease anxiety, stress, and depression and increase resilience, emotional intelligence, and optimism. Aromatherapy supports and catalyzes self-compassion practice, cueing the necessary healing and opening of the heart.
Are you ready to trade in your self-critical voice for a more gentle, encouraging one?
Do you want to build new habits to respond to your mental, physical and emotional pain with compassion?
Your Workshops Include:
• An exploration of both the fierce and tender components of self-compassion where you’ll learn how to take action to alleviate suffering (Yang) and be present with your own pain (Yin).
• Somatic embodiment exercises and self-compassion gestures to tap into the physiology of self-compassion and gain embodied experience.
• Customized aromatherapy to take home, helping you apply what you’ve learned and support your new compassion-focused self-care habits.
• Community building with like-minded individuals in a peaceful, comfortable yoga studio setting.
• Each workshop builds upon the last, yet can be experienced individually as we deep dive into the six core components of self-compassion inspired by author and researcher Kristin Neff, Ph.D. Single workshops $125 each or sign up for All Six Workshops for $595! (see single workshop to the right) -
Scents of Self-Compassion Workshop Series
Workshop #1: Yin Mindfulness - the Foundation of Self-Compassion
Sunday, September 15, 2024 1-4PM Studio at Subud Hall, Sebastopol, CA
led by
Britta Shiels, MA, LMFT, Somatic Psychotherapist and Integrative Coach
Robin Lander, Clinical Aromatherapist, Intuition Medicine® Practitioner, Certified HypnotherapistOur first Workshop focuses on the tender Yin aspects of Self-Compassion and the practice of mindfulness as a foundation. We will discuss mindful strategies for working with difficult emotions such as anger as we learn to balance striving behavior patterns with increased capacity to yield, pause and receive.
• Commune, learn about and exchange stories of self-compassion.
• Practice somatic gestures of self-compassion.
• Receive customized aromatherapy for your compassionate self-care practice.
• Explore your vision for a more self-compassionate life and balanced world.
Aromatic Parties and Private Classes
Customized Events at your Home or Workplace
Learn about aromatic medicine, essential oils and natural perfumery in the comfort of your own home or workplace with your friends, family or colleagues! I come to you with all of the supplies needed for an immersive and customized experience of learning and creativity. No prior experience with essential oils is necessary.
The Flora Euphori Experience™
Embark on a sensual and provocative journey of aromatic bliss! In this 1-hour immersive experience, I guide you and your guests through a custom-curated ‘smelling session’ of some of the most rare and precious scents on earth, weaving in stories, history, science, perfumery, and sensuality. Be prepared for a tantalizing of the senses and awakening to the euphoria that only natural botanical essences can provide. Afterward, I will be available to craft a custom rollerball blend for attendees as a therapeutic memento of their experience (additional fee).
Class time: 1 hour, plus additional time afterward for me to make custom blends.
Ideal as an ‘Aromatic Party’ for 8-15 people (minimum 8) - contact me for pricing for your group.
“One of the best birthday gatherings I've ever had. Sentiments shared by me and all of my guests! Robin is a skilled practitioner who is so clearly passionate about plants and flowers, and generously relays insights and history about the scents she presents. Her careful curation made the experience feel both extra special and contained by her guidance. I loved smelling obscure scents from around the world, exposing my senses to pleasurable and novel aromas and to top it all off, creating a personal therapeutic scent for myself and each guest was a real treat to end the night. For anyone looking to have more meaningful, pleasurable and intimate experiences with the people in their life, let Robin help make the magic and bring her Flora Euphori Experience™ to you! Thank you Robin”
- Britta Shiels,
LMFT + Coach, Soulful Somatic Coaching
Natural Perfumery with Essential Oils
Creating your own fragrances with pure, natural essential oils is a sensual art and science that combines intuition, imagination, and a passion for aroma. Based on the Slow Scent® method of perfumery developed by Mandy Aftel, this experiential class covers the basics of perfumery history, blending guidelines for top, middle, and base notes, dilution ratios and more with a carefully curated selection of essential oils and absolutes. Everyone will learn how to craft their own natural perfume and formulate two unique solid perfumes for themselves.
Class time: 3 hours
$125 per person, minimum 4 people
Special Party Format: 1.5 hours interactive mini-lecture on natural perfumery + 1.5 hours where I make each guest a custom rollerball blend with the aromas they choose. Ideal for 6-12 people (minimum 6) - contact me for pricing for your group.
Essential Oils for Supporting Libido & Restful Sleep
The aroma of certain plants and flowers can excite us, lower inhibitions, and enhance sensuality and creativity. Others can help calm us, encourage relaxation, and lull us into tranquility. In this aromatic exploration, I discuss how to use essential oils to support two of the biggest concerns of our time – libido and sleep – including popular methods of use, dilution ratios, specific recipes, and more. Everyone will have an opportunity to craft a customized blend.
Class time: 2.5 hours
$60 per person, minimum 4 people
Special Party Format: 1.5 hours interactive lecture + 1.5 hours where I make custom blends for those who choose. Ideal for 10-15 people (minimum 8) - contact me to discuss pricing for your group.
Essential Oils for Support with Anxiety & Depression
It’s no coincidence that for thousands of years people have given flowers to boost the mood and calm the spirit. The aroma of particular plants is welcomed by our brain chemistry and helps us feel GOOD! In this interactive exploration, I cover aromatherapy for supporting mood, particularly during times of distress, worry, nervousness, anxiety, and depression, including popular methods of use, dilution ratios, specific recipes, and more. Everyone will have an opportunity to craft a customized blend for themselves.
Class time: 2.5 hours
$60 per person, minimum 4 people
Contact me to discuss special formats and pricing for larger groups
Botanical Energy Medicine: Essential Oils & Subtle Aromatherapy
Aromatic medicine derived from plants and flowers has been used for thousands of years in ceremonial and healing practices throughout the world. Essential oils, with their etheric nature, are often seen as akin to the spirit or language of the plant. Today, the term Subtle Aromatherapy refers to the intuitive art and science of using essential oils and aromatics to affect healing and change in the human spirit and energy system. These beautiful plant and flower aromas and the energy they offer can deeply touch the spirit and emotions and encourage opening, repair, harmonizing, and release. In this aromatic exploration, we will cover:
How to integrate essential oils and other plant remedies into your own healing, or your work with clients.
Working with the spirit and energy of plants, and calling them in for assistance.
How certain essential oil aromas can help release deep-seated emotions or blockages, offer clarity, and inspire transformation, allowing the spirit to inhabit the body more fully.
Recommendations for use, including best methods and dilution ratios.
Each attendee will receive a custom rollerball blend.
Class time: 3.5 hours
$75 per person, minimum 4 people
Contact me to discuss special formats and pricing for larger groups
“Robin’s perfume class was not only informative, but great fun! I learned so much about the history of perfume, the process of how different types of perfumes are made, the importance of quality scents, and the basics of how to mix scents to create my own unique perfume! My friends and I had so much fun laughing and learning with Robin and I would take this class again or any other classes with Robin.”
— J. M.
“Robin is a knowledgeable instructor!
You can tell she is very passionate about scent and the history behind it. I had such an amazing experience, creating my own perfume! I made one for my husband and one for myself. I LOVE what I made! I'm curious to see how it develops over time! I would recommend this class to all my friends, in fact I already have!”
— V. O.
“Thank you so much for sharing all your wisdom. I felt a particular “transmission” when you talked about flowers. It felt like you were talking about friends, intimate, dear friends, not something removed. It has made me see flowers in a whole new way, thank you. Plus I love my essential oil blend!
— M. F.
What would YOU like to learn?
Robin can create a custom class covering your area of interest. Please contact her with your inquiry.