Albert Einstein

 Well, no newsletter in April – sorry folks – the month became incredibly busy as I wound up teaching at Billingham and in doing so wound up a whole chapter of my life.  I have been teaching holistic therapies since 2000 – so it was a lot to give up but absolutely the right thing to do as I move forward into my creative life.  

Sifting through items to be sold and shipped out of my life has encouraged me to look at the rest of my home – de-cluttering time coming up during May – clearing out the old to make way for my new life.  If you’re feeling stuck, I recommend a good clear out!  As you clear wardrobes and drawers and move furniture around, you can feel the positive new energy flowing in. 

As a swansong I will be teaching a Pregnancy Massage course (more info below)on the 9^th June (venue to be arranged) – if you want to attend this course in the north east please contact me as soon as possible. 

Tracey Manley will be taking over the teaching in the Teesside/Cleveland area – she is based at Durham Road Physio Centre, Stockton from mid May.  We also have Tracy Snowdon in Newcastle – so the north east is pretty much covered!! 

 WORKSHOP NEWS

TRANSFORMING THE SACRED CENTRES

Sarah Tebbs and I have a new workshop – Transforming the Sacred Centres – on the 16^th June.  This is a day to wake up your chakra system for 2012: 

• Awaken your 12 chakras to the 5^th dimension for 2012
• Connect to your chakras through colour, sound and meditation and creative journalling to heart centred energies
• Use the Violet Flame to cleanse your chakra system
• Create your own personal record and mantras in a keepsake journal

GODDESS WORKSHOP

After the success of this workshop in December and March, co-creator Sarah Tebbs and I are pleased to announce its return.  Why not join us for the Goddess Within workshop on the 30^th June?

Both workshops will be held at Sacred Space, Long Newton, Co Durham. Cost for the day £50.

Full details are available at http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/goddess-workshop/

Contact me through the website, by email or phone numbers at the end of this newsletter.  Or  contact Sarah Tebbs at sarah@sacred-space.co   You can view Sarah’s work and website at http://www.sacred-space.co/ 

 Essential oil of the month

VETIVERT

This is an oil I have come to love.  Sometimes known as the ‘oil of tranquillity’, it is often used for meditation and has supremely relaxing properties.  Its earthy, warm aroma is not liked by everyone – including me at first, which is why I said that I have come to love it.  It is grounding and strengthening, but also uplifting.  Working on the yellow ray, Vetivert  works through the solar plexus encouraging self confidence, centredness and wisdom.  Use it for clients who live in their head to bring them back down to earth and to reconnect with their physical self or those suffering from nervous exhaustion.

 Treatment of the month

PREGNANCY MASSAGE 

During pregnancy the body changes faster than at any other time; it can be a wonderful time in a woman's life but can bring its problems.  It is a great time to have a massage and this can be hugely beneficial for the mum-to-be.  However, every woman is different and every pregnancy is different so you must take this into account as her therapist.  As soon as she knows she is pregnant you can start to help your client manage symptoms without taking drugs which can be harmful to baby.  Massage can help manage symptoms and help your client stay drug free during pregnancy.   

The course is one day and costs £130 and carries 11 CPD points (prior massage qualification required).  We also offer a two day course for those with no prior massage experience but want to train in Pregnancy Massage eg midwives or doulas.

Amethyst offers courses in Pregnancy Massage at  Colchester, Cornwall, Essex, Isle of Wight, North West , South Yorkshire, Swindon, West Sussex and York venues.  Full  course objectives can be seen at

http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/pregnancy-massage/

There will also be an extra course at our North East venue on the 9^th June (venue to be arranged).

 Hope to see you or hear from you soon!

Love and light

Rachel

I have a big, BIG announcement to make this month –from the end of April I will no longer be teaching therapies!  As you will know if you follow this newsletter, over the last year, I have made a reconnection with my creative self and my creativity.  Also over the last year, I have been coming to this decision, to give up teaching in order to concentrate on my creative activities – painting, workshops and who knows what else?  I am making the commitment to myself to follow my bliss...

Amethyst Holistic Training will still exist and Tracy Snowdon in Newcastle will be the tutor for the North East. Other tutors will continue with their excellent work for Amethyst nationwide. 

If any of you who live in the North East have a burning desire to do any more training with me – get in quick!  There are some dates still available for April, but after that, that’s it!! 

And – if any of you are thinking of stepping out into the unknown to follow your own bliss I would say ‘Do it and do it now, dream big!’

GODDESS WORKSHOP

After the success of this workshop in December co-creator Sarah Tebbs and I are pleased to announce its return.  Why not join us for the Goddess Within workshop?  Workshop places are still available and it will be held at Sacred Space, Long Newton on Friday the 30^th March. 

Full details of the workshop are available at:

http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/goddess-workshop/ 

Contact me through the website, by email or phone numbers at the end of this newsletter.  Or  contact Sarah Tebbs at sarah@sacred-space.co   You can view Sarah’s website at:

http://www.sacred-space.co/

Essential oil of the month

BENZOIN

Produced from the resin of the Styrax tree, Benzoin is not an essential oil but a resinoid.  It has a warm, vanilla aroma and is traditionally used in Friar’s Balsam for respiratory ailments.  Working on the red/orange ray its gentle, sweet scent opens up to life’s possibilities and the knowledge that we have the inner resources to cope with whatever life throws at us.  Keywords for this oil are happiness, contentment, confidence and security.  Use it for clients who need to tap into their inner strength in order to move forward.

Treatment of the month

HOLISTIC FACIAL

Looking good starts with great skin; a Holistic Facial treatment can help your clients achieve this.  During the treatment, the gentle massage relaxes and releases the tiny taut muscles of facial expression.  Nerve endings are soothed. The complexion will look smoother, brighter and more relaxed.  Emotionally, layers of tension are lifted away, leaving your client truly relaxed and floating on air.  This facial treatment uses technique rather than expensive products to achieve fantastic results.   

Amethyst Holistic Facial Treatment includes       

• Superficial and deep facial cleanse
• Gentle exfoliation
• Soothing facial mask
• Massage of shoulders, neck and face to soothe nerve endings, relax muscles and improve texture of the skin 

The course costs £120 and carries 9 CPD points.

Amethyst offers courses in Holistic Facial at all of our venues.  Full course objectives can be seen at http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/holistic-facial/

Hope to see you or hear from you soon!

Love and light

Rachel

Sarah Ban Breathnach (Simple Abundance: a Daybook of Comfort and Joy)

February did indeed arrive cold, wet and grey but there are snowdrops, hyacinth and crocus blooming, daffodils in bud and some days are so bright, so clear and beautiful they almost take your breath away.  This month, be grateful for the small signs that Spring is approaching; pause and celebrate the return of the goddess.

ENIGMA MBS Event

 A new Mind, Body and Spirit event was launched in the North East this month.   ENIGMA will be held monthly on the 2^nd Sunday of the month (except April when it is on the 15^th) at the Wilson Centre, Long Newton, Stockton on Tees, TS21 1DD

Try something alternative for uplifting your spirits and feeling good. A wide range of stall holders will be offering their unique services in: alternative, new age and holistic therapies, psychic artists, clairvoyants, mediums, card readers, crafts and gifts.

Every month a one hour workshop will be held in the morning and afternoon, open to anyone who is interested in participating.  I will be hosting a ‘Creative Crystals’ workshop at the March event on the 11^th.  

For more information about the event, whether for visitors or stall holders contact Sarah Tebbs at sarah@sacred-space.co  

GODDESS WORKSHOP

After the success of this Goddess Within workshop in December we are pleased to announce its return.  Why not join us?  this will be held at Sacred Space, Long Newton on the 30^th March. 

Full details of the workshop are available at 

http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/goddess-workshop/

or contact me or co-creator Sarah Tebbs at sarah@sacred-space.co  

Essential oil of the month

LEMON

Lemon oil works on the yellow ray stimulating the solar plexus and the endocrine system.  It is a tonic for the immune system and stimulates the production of white blood cells so is especially useful at this time of year when many of us are susceptible to viral infections.  Its action on the solar plexus helps us to have a more positive outlook, again useful when the daylight hours are still short  and we have a tendency to be a bit down or inward looking.

Treatment of the month

BALINESE MASSAGE

Balinese Massage comes from Bali, one of the Indonesian islands where there is a long history of massage used for healing and well being.

The main aim of the treatment is a relaxed state of mind and a free flow of energy or chi through the body.  The procedure combines a variety of techniques: deep, flowing massage, acupressure and aromatherapy oils of jasmine, rose, frankincense and lemongrass into one luxurious treatment.

The course costs £130 and carries 11 CPD points.

Amethyst offers courses in Balinese Massage at venues in the North East, Essex, North West, Swindon, West Sussex.  Full course objectives can be seen at http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/balinese-massage/

TUTOR NEWS

This month we welcome Angeline Fowler, beauty and holistic tutor for York and Melissa Sharpe, beauty and Aromatherapy tutor for London.  Good luck ladies!!

I am looking for a nail technician tutor for North East England; if you are interested please get in touch. 

Hope to see you or hear from you soon!

Love and light

Rachel

Rainer Maria Rilke

A belated Happy New Year to you all.  January is named after Janus, the god with two heads – one looking backward into the old year and one looking forward into the new.  Now is the time to look back and do a little stock taking then celebrate 2011 before you move forward into 2012. 

Ask yourself: 

• What am I proud of?
• What lessons did I learn?
• What dreams came true?
• 2011 led me to...
• I am thankful for...  

NOW you can start to set your intentions for 2012: 

• What do I want to achieve?
• What do I want to experience?
• What do I REALLY want to do in 2012?  

Have fun!

Essential oil of the month

JUNIPER

Juniper is a cleansing oil, ideal to burn while you are doing the exercise above as it clears the head and brings clarity of purpose.  It works on the violet ray supporting mind and spirit as we pursue our aims with sincerity.  It brings spiritual knowledge and understanding when used for meditation.  Use it for clients who have experienced emotional negativity, guilt and fear; it lifts us up from feelings of worthlessness, bringing peace and wisdom.

 Treatment of the month

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

Indian Head Massage is based on traditional Indian massage techniques. It involves work on the upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face using a variety of massage movements to relieve accumulated tension, stimulate circulation and restore joint mobility.  Head massage revitalises the whole body, rebalancing the energy flow to the body and creating a feeling of peace and well being. 

An excellent stress buster, both relaxing and uplifting, it is good for clearing the head and easing tense shoulders. Great for office workers, Indian Head Massage can be done without oil through light clothing, so is perfect for corporate work.  The routine you will learn is based on the Mehta method of Indian head massage, developed by Narendra Mehta who brought the formalised treatment to the West.

The course costs £120 and carries 9 CPD points. 

Amethyst offers courses in Hot Stone Therapy at venues in the North East, Colchester, Cornwall, Derbyshire, Edinburgh, Essex, Glasgow, Hull, Isle of Wight, Leicester, Midlands, North West, Oxford, South Wales, South Yorkshire, Swindon, West Sussex and York.  Full course objectives can be seen at http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/indian-head-massage/

 ANGELIC REIKI (North East) 

There will be a Master/Teacher workshop 3-5^th February.   Full course details are on the website at http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/angelic-reiki/

Please contact me if you are interested in the Level 1/2 attunements workshop which is to be arranged for March.

 TUTOR NEWS

This month we welcome Karen Foster, beauty and holistic tutor for Glasgow; Elaine Sands, nail technician tutor for Scotland and Samantha Carpenter, beauty tutor for Leicester.  Good luck ladies!!

I am looking for a nail technician tutor for the North East; if you are interested please get in touch. 

 Hope to see you or hear from you soon!

Love and light

Rachel

Abbie Graham

What gifts are you are you giving yourself this month?  Remember to make some time for you in the hurly burly of family, gift buying, meal preparation, eating and drinking.  What are you celebrating for yourself as we say goodbye to 2011? What have you achieved this year; what have you learnt; what are you proud of? What do you want to leave behind so that you can move forward in to 2012?   Try this simple release/completion ritual:

• Take a slip of white paper
• Write down feelings, fears, people or events you want to release
• Light a white candle
• Say aloud ‘I am ready to release and create space for the new to manifest.
• Burn the paper (safely!)
• Reflect and record your feelings if you wish...

Last call for the DIVINE FEMININE WITHIN workshop on the 21 December: there are still a couple of places left on this wonderful workshop to celebrate the winter solstice.   Please contact me if you would like to book a place. 

This workshop has been co-created with my good friend, Sarah Tebbs, who will bring in the wonderful elements of dance and the voice.  For more background info on Sarah, visit her website at www.sacred-space.co

Goddess Workshop 21.12.11 

• Discover the Divine Feminine Within 
• Re-connect with your divine feminine energy in a day of painting, creativity, meditation, song and dance. 
• Meet the goddess aspect of yourself and reveal her healing gifts for you. 
• Anchor these gifts with creativity and painting. 
•  Receive an activation of your sacred feminine sacral chakra. 
• BE the Divine Feminine aspect of your Self.  BE THE GODDESS

• Date: 21.12.11
• Venue: Sacred Space, Eaglescliffe, Co Durham
• Time: 10 am - 4 pm
• Cost: £50

Contact: Rachel Andrews (rachel@amethystholistictraining.co.uk 07725 261652) 

or Sarah Tebbs (sarah@sacred-space.co  07824 662995) 

Book through Amethyst Holistic Training on this page or contact Rachel or Sarah for other payment methods 

IF YOU HAVE A THERAPY CENTRE AND WOULD LIKE US TO DELIVER THIS WORKSHOP IN YOUR CENTRE – PLEASE GET IN TOUCH...  

Essential oil of the month

FRANKINCENSE

If you are doing the release ritual above, put some Frankincense in a burner to aid in the cleansing process.  Frankincense also balances and protects.  Working on the violet/gold ray and the crown chakra, this essence is healing both emotionally and physically. Its message is that the universal force moves only forward – there is no going back.  Entirely appropriate for the Christmas season, it was one of the gifts to the baby Jesus.

Treatment of the month

HOT STONE THERAPY

A fabulous treatment for the winter months – it really should be part of your treatment menu if it isn’t already!  An American massage therapist, Mary Nelson, was the founder of the original hot stone therapy which she called 'LaStone'.  She wanted a system that would enable her to continue her therapy practice while easing her stiff and painful wrist joints.  However, use of the stones is much more than a tool for the therapist; the warmth of the stones is truly comforting and they connect us with Mother Earth, grounding our vibrations.  

Please note a previous qualification in massage (eg Swedish or Aromatherapy) is a pre-requisite for this course.  The course costs £120 and carries 9 CPD points. 

Amethyst offers courses in Hot Stone Therapy at venues in the North East, Colchester, Derbyshire, Edinburgh, Essex, Hull, Isle of Wight, Midlands, North West, Oxford, South Wales, South Yorkshire, Swindon, West Sussex and York.  Full course objectives can be seen at http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/hot-stone-therapy/

ANGELIC REIKI

The next Level 1/2 workshop for Angelic Reiki in the north east will be the 13-15^th January and a Master/Teacher workshop 3-5^th February. 

If there are 4 or more of you interested in being attuned to Angelic Reiki and live outside the north east area, I am willing to travel to you to hold the workshop.  Please get in touch with me if this is the case.

Hope to see you or hear from you soon!

Wishing you love and light and all good things for the festive season...

Love and light

Rachel

Albert Einstein 

Do you celebrate the small miracles of your life every day?    For me it is my family and children – the joy of being here on the planet, doing my work and living my life. What miracles are you celebrating today? 

Goddess Workshop 21.12.11 

My second healing workshop takes place next month (December 21^st).  This Goddess workshop has been co-created with my good friend, Sarah Tebbs, who will bring in the wonderful elements of dance and the voice.  For more background info on Sarah, visit her website at www.sacred-space.co

 THE DIVINE FEMININE

Discover the Divine Feminine Within 

Re-connect with your divine feminine energy in a day of painting, creativity, meditation, song and dance. 

Meet the goddess aspect of yourself and reveal her healing gifts for you. 

Anchor these gifts with creativity and painting. 

Receive an activation of your sacred feminine sacral chakra. 

BE the Divine Feminine aspect of your Self.  BE THE GODDESS 

Date: 21.12.11

Venue: Sacred Space, Eaglescliffe, Co Durham

Time: 10 am - 4 pm

Cost: £50 (early bird price of £40 if you book before 1.12.11)

Contact: Rachel Andrews (rachel@amethystholistictraining.co.uk 07725 261652) 

or Sarah Tebbs (sarah@sacred-space.co  07824 662995)

Book at http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/goddess-workshop/ or contact Rachel or Sarah for other payment methods

IF YOU HAVE A THERAPY CENTRE AND WOULD LIKE US TO DELIVER THIS WORKSHOP IN YOUR CENTRE – PLEASE GET IN TOUCH...

 Angelic Reiki news (North East) 

Dates for 2012:

Level 1/2 Workshop – 13-15^th January

Master/Teacher Workshop – 3-5^th February 

 Essential oil of the month 

GINGER (Zingiber Officinale) 

Often a ‘love it/hate it’ oil, but very useful, Ginger can be overlooked.  It is a warming, working on the orange/yellow ray and associated with the sacral and throat chakras.  Usually used for problems of the digestive tract and for muscle aches and pains, Ginger is warming and grounding.  It can also help us work on our self confidence, allowing us to express our true thoughts and feelings.  Use it for clients who are feeling worn out emotionally and need to release negativity. 

 Treatment of the month

AROMATHERAPY 

I have just completed an assessment for one Aromatherapy student and 2 more have started the course this month – a very popular treatment and such a lovely experience to learn about the wonderful essential oils: 

Aromatherapy is a wonderful, nourishing experience; it is powerful, therapeutic treatment which combines the essential oils of plants with massage.   Aromatherapy is a truly holistic treatment working on mind, body and spirit.  Aromatherapy can help with a range of conditions and regular aromatherapy treatments will boost the immune system, raise energy levels and instil a feeling of well being.

Amethyst offers courses in Aromatherapy at venues in the North East, Colchester, Cornwall, Edinburgh, Essex, Hull, Midlands, North Yorkshire, North West, Oxfordshire, South Yorkshire and Swindon.

Visit  http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/aromatherapy/

Please contact us for more details and course dates.

 Hope to see you or hear from you soon!

Love and light

Rachel

Samuel Johnson

Great news!!  The Balinese Massage Diploma course is now available (details below)

Last month I mentioned my own visions and dreams which include running creative healing workshops. 

Having originally trained in Fine Art, my main focus for many years has been holistic therapies and teaching. Now art journalling, mixed media and channelled art work are re-establishing my creativity as my means of expression and way of connecting with source.  

My first workshop will take place next month!  I’m so excited!!   

Date: 9^th October, 10am – 3pm

Venue -  Sacred Space, Eaglesciffe, Co Durham 

Everyone is creative (even if you think you are not) and I know from personal experience that making art is healing.  Being in the creative flow connects us to Source and enables us to tap into the universal healing energy.  This is a day of meditation and fun practical exercises: this workshop will help you re-connect with your creative self.

Come and play...

Talk to your muse and healing guides

Explore your creative self

Learn art journalling techniques for self healing and discovery

Meet lovely like-minded people

Cost £50

Book before Oct 1st and get a 20% early bird discount - cost £40!! 

To book – go to the course webpage

All materials provided, no previous art experience required

***IF YOU HAVE A THERAPY CENTRE AND WOULD LIKE ME TO DELIVER THIS WORKSHOP IN YOUR CENTRE – PLEASE GET IN TOUCH!!! 

Essential oil of the month

Clary sage (Salvia Sclarea) 

Usually associated with the female hormonal system, Clary Sage works on the violet ray and is associated with the crown chakra and the nervous system.  Yes, use it for those female clients with hormonal problems but remember that it is a tonic for the nervous system.  Therefore it is an excellent oil for those suffering from nervous exhaustion or stress.  Grounding and transformative, Clary Sage (or ‘clear eye’) breaks through fears and phobias giving us a new perspective on life.

Nb do not use in pregnancy – keep it for the labour room!

Treatment of the month 

BALINESE MASSAGE 

It’s here at last – blissful Balinese Massage....

Balinese Massage comes from (surprise!) Bali, one of the Indonesian islands where there is a long history of massage used for healing and well being.  The main aim of the treatment is a relaxed state of mind and a free flow of energy or chi through the body. The procedure combines a variety of techniques: deep, flowing massage, acupressure and aromatherapy.  A luxurious blend of essential oils of jasmine, rose, frankincense and lemongrass are used to add further element to this fabulous treatment.  A previous qualification in massage (eg Swedish or Aromatherapy) is a pre-requisite for this course.

Amethyst offers courses in Aromatherapy at venues in the North East, Essex, North West, Swindon, West Sussex and coming soon to South Yorkshire.

Full course objectives can be seen at

 http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/balinese-massage/

Please contact us for more details and course dates.

 Hope to see you or hear from you soon!

Love and light

Rachel

to be held on October 9th at Sacred Space, Eaglescliffe - no experience necessary, just a willingness to participate and have some fun...

If you've ever wanted to do some artwork and thought that you couldn't then this workshop is for you...

Come and talk to your muse, meet your creative healing guides, learn art journalling techniques and so much more.

If you have a therapy or healing centre and would like to host this workshop please get in touch.

Details at http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/creative-healing-workshop/

Reaches the crest

And then flows on

I gain perspective

On my doing-nature

A half turn of the wheel ago

Saw me emerging from winter

With visions, plans and dreams

Where have the visions led me

What plans have been realised?

(The Essene Book of Days)

August marks the start of the season of harvest – what plans did you set six months ago – are you harvesting their fruit now?  Where have your visions and dreams for this year led you?  Ask yourself how your own season of growth has gone for you; what seeds hidden in your own personal harvest will nourish you through the winter?  Celebrate Lammas the full moon festival on the 13^th August and give thanks for the abundance you have received.

 Sacred space is celebrating August with a Spiritual Festival on 20^th August (full event programme available here http://www.sacred-space.co/ This is a family event - something for everyone - healing, therapies, crystals, readers, workshops, bouncy castle and face painting for the kids - only £2 per car entry fee.

I will be there doing crystal healing treatments and a Mandala Workshop - shades of things to come – my own visions and dreams include running creative healing workshops.  Having originally trained in Fine Art, my main focus for many years has been holistic therapies and teaching. Now art journalling, mixed media and channelled art work are re-establishing my creativity as my means of expression and way of connecting with source. Watch this space for news of creative workshops!! 

Essential oil of the month

PALMAROSA (Cymbopogon martinii)

Most grains such as the wheat and barley being harvested at this time of year come from the same huge plant family of Poaceae.  The grasses which give us the essential oils of Vetiver, Lemongrass (see March newsletter) and Palmarosa also belong to this family.

Palmarosa has a delicate sweet green scent, something like Rose Geranium.  Its pink and green colour signature resonates with the heart centre, calming and soothing the emotions, helping us to feel more balanced.  Clearing the heart and enabling us to become more flexible like the plant itself, the essence of Palmarosa fills our whole being with a wonderful pink light. 

Treatment of the month

AROMATHERAPY

Aromatherapy is a wonderful, nourishing experience.  Aromatherapy is also a powerful therapeutic treatment which combines the essential oils of plants with massage. Aromatherapy relaxes and lifts mind, body and spirit.

Aromatherapy can help with a range of conditions e.g. PMS, skin problems, depression, respiratory ailments, insomnia or anxiety. Aromatherapy is used to treat sprains and strains, headaches, digestive problems and sinusitis.  Whatever your ailment or condition, there is a blend of oils which will help you.  Regular aromatherapy treatments will boost the immune system, raise energy levels and instil a feeling of well being. 

Amethyst offers courses in Aromatherapy at venues in the North East, Belfast, Colchester, Cornwall, Edinburgh, Essex, Hull, Midlands, North Yorkshire, North West, Oxfordshire, South Wales and South Yorkshire.  Full course objectives can be seen at http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/aromatherapy/ Please contact us for more details and course dates.

Hope to see you or hear from you soon!

Love and light

Rachel

with your strong steps on the wing of the heights;

you are the happy mother of the stars'  Traditional Scottish Folk Prayer

Not long until the summer solstice or longest day on the 21^st of June – the sun is at its highest point in the heavens.  To celebrate the summer solstice bring sunflowers or other golden flowers into your home.

Summer is an excellent time to consolidate plans and to take stock – notice the fulfilment of certain of your goals and aims.  Look back at the goals you set in the new year – how many have you achieved, what are you still working on, which ones should you be letting go of now?

One of my goals was to up my skills and pass them on to you - so, the Spray Tanning course is now available at selected venues: Colchester, Derbyshire, Essex, Hull, South Wales, Swindon and West Yorkshire.   Please contact us for details or go to the website at http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/spray-tanning/

 Other new courses which really are coming very soon (I know I’ve been promising these for a while now) are Balinese Massage and Pregnancy Massage.  If you are interested in either of these courses please contact us.

To get news as soon as courses are released you can follow us on Twitter – or ‘like’ Amethyst on Facebook .

Essential oil of the month 

TEA TREE (Melaleuca Alternifolia) 

Tea Tree is a practical oil; antiseptic, anti-fungal and anti-viral, cleansing and refreshing.  Tea Tree was used by the Aboriginal people of Australia for thousands of years before Captain Cook and his sailors brewed it to make a tea (hence the name).  Truly a ‘first aid kit in a bottle’; Australian soldiers in WWII were given Tea Tree in their kit.  It is not often thought of as a spiritual oil but Tea Tree works on the indigo ray and opens the brow chakra allowing us to release our fears and anxieties and to trust in our higher guidance.

Treatment of the month 

REFLEXOLOGY 

All foot massage is beneficial, but Reflexology provides a specific method of working on the feet to balance health and well being in the whole body.

Reflexology is based on the principle that the feet are a map of the entire body, so that when the reflex points are stimulated, the therapist is treating the whole body not just the foot. The concept is not new; the Chinese developed the technique thousands of years ago.

Modern reflexology offers tremendous health benefits; it can help reduce stress, improve circulation, cleanse the body of toxins and revitalise energy levels. Reflexology works by stimulating the body's own healing mechanisms in order to restore balance and a feeling of well being.

We offer a 3 ½ day course leading to a practitioner diploma.  A qualification in Anatomy & Physiology is required.  Amethyst offers this as a home study course which can be done at your own pace while you complete your case studies for your Reflexology Diploma.

Amethyst offers courses in Reflexology at venues in the North East, Colchester, Cornwall, Edinburgh, Essex, Kent, North Yorkshire, Oxfordshire, South Wales, South Yorkshire, West Midlands, West Sussex and York.  Full course objectives can be seen at http://www.amethystholistictraining.co.uk/reflexology/ Please contact us for more details and course dates.

TUTOR NEWS

This month we welcome Tracy Snowdon in Newcastle who will be joining us very soon to teach beauty therapy and nail courses. 

Our team is growing – if you would like to work for Amethyst and have a teaching qualification and industry experience, please get in touch.  We are especially looking for tutors in Cambridge, Portsmouth, London and Cumbria.  (Please check before you apply to see if we already have a tutor in your area as we cannot double up on teaching provision.)

Hope to see you or hear from you soon!

Love and light 

Rachel