With so many choices in aromatherapy courses these days, it is hard to know which aromatherapy course is the best one for you to choose.

The price of these courses are not necessarily a factor in knowing whether a particular aromatherapy course is the right one for you or not.

Buyer Beware!

Price does not always equal Quality, especially in online or distance learning courses.

So, how do you choose a good aromatherapy course and how can you tell if the  courses being offered are the right ones for you?

The first thing I would suggest is to go to the site where the course is being offered. What is the language like? What I mean to say is, does the general tone and description of the aromatherapy course make sense to you.

There is no sense in choosing a course that does not cater to your level of learning.

If the course being offered is chuck full of technical terminology which you don’t understand, then this is a very good clue that you will not receive much benefit from the aromatherapy course which is being advertised to you.

A good aromatherapy course, or should I say a GREAT aromatherapy course is written with the student in mind.

Most of the population who are looking into taking further education courses are generally young mothers or other people who are taking this training as a sideline to what they are already doing.

In other words, the aromatherapy course is going to be something that is done part-time, while the future Aromatherapist is doing other essential work such as a full time job and taking care of their children.

Is the aromatherapy course you are looking into divided into small lessons that can be easily picked up and understood in a minimum of time?

If the lessons in the aromatherapy course are very long then you will run into problems. As mentioned earlier the first problem will be that you may not have the time to devote to the aromatherapy course if it is too long winded.

Another problem you may run into is that if the aromatherapy course is not divided into small bite size pieces then you may not be able to retain the information that they are teaching you in the aromatherapy course.

I am sure there are many of you, who like myself, find that the busier our lives get the less we retain what we have read. This is why it is important to keep things simple.

A good aromatherapy course should be easy to read and hopefully it will have a lesson quiz at the end of each chapter to help refresh the important details.

Have you ever read a really good book and thoroughly enjoyed it but realized that a day or two later you were unable to recall the more finer details from the book? Well, with a good aromatherapy course, this should not be an issue.

If there is a lesson quiz at the end of each lesson then it will be easier for you to go back to the quiz and refresh your memory about what the lesson was actually about.

When it comes to aromatherapy it is really important that you understand what you are doing.

If the aromatherapy course does not have these features then it will be much harder for you to retain what you have learnt and therefore you will not be able to practice the art of aromatherapy as well as you should.

by: Sharron Myers

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Serene Aromatherapy Courses are very affordable and their standards are higher than those set up by the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists.

Why Should you Take Aromatherapy Courses?

There are many people who feel that there is more than enough information on the Internet for them to learn to use aromatherapy but the truth of the matter is that much of the information on the Internet is not at all safe. There are many aromatherapy contraindications and warnings that need to be considered when choosing to use aromatherapy.

Many aromatherapy courses will just teach you what is already written in the common aromatherapy books, but even many of  the aromatherapy books are just information taken from the Internet and written in a different way to make it their own. You do NOT want more misinformation on aromatherapy!

Affordable, cheap aromatherapy courses are available that will teach you how to use essential oils safely and effectively.

Be sure to check around and find the right aromatherapy courses for you. Learn to choose aromatherapy courses that will teach you to use essential oils safely and effectively. They don’ t have to be expensive to be good, but just be sure that they are made according to the standards set forth by the National Association of Aromatherapists.

Cheap Aromatherapy Courses are available! Do a simple google search for “aromatherapy courses” and you will find many that can help you. Read their web pages and see what style they use in their writing. Do you understand it? Does it meet N.A.H.A. standards? Then this just might be the right aromatherapy course for you. Cheap Aromatherapy Courses are available, just do your research.

In a news article from the telegraph.co.uk today they are telling us about earthquake kits for dogs and cats. Apparently these kits come equipped with a padded jacket and rain hat, special boots to protect paws, and aromatherapy oil to soothe stressed out cats and dogs.

These emergency packs are supposed to be a big hit, especially in Japan.

When I read news articles such as this I tend to shudder. What can these people be thinking? Obviously if they were truly concerned for their little cats they would research and find out that aromatherapy should never be used on cats.Although Essential Oils are genearlly safe, there are certain aromatherapy contraindications.

It’s a shame that people will buy into something like this and end up harming their precious animals all because they do not take the time to do a little research.

Aromatherapy has been around for quite awhile now and you would think that people would know better. Aromatherapy courses are not very expensive – well actually some aromatherapy courses are very expensive, but you can find some quailty aromatherapy courses that won’t cost an arm and a leg. There is nothing stopping people from learning about aromatherapy properly by taking a simple aromatherapy course instead of acting out of ignorance.

You can read the whole article here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/6120081/Pet-owners-encouraged-to-buy-earthquake-kits-for-cats-and-dogs.html

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“Which Free Aromatherapy Course is Right for You?”

It might seem like a silly question because you are probably thinking to yourself, “If it is a free aromatherapy course, why would it matter which one I take. It isn’t costing me anything because it is free!”

Well, to be honest with you, it doesn’t matter to you financially which free aromatherapy course you choose, but it will matter dramatically in your learning experience if you were to choose the wrong one.

If you were to choose a free aromatherapy course from someone who is not a professional, or certified aromatherapist  you really don’t know if the information contained in this free aromatherapy course is safe to use on you and your family.

I have seen people on the Internet offering aromatherapy courses which advocate the use of Birch Essential Oil. This is a very disputed essential oil to use in aromatherapy and can cause severe damage and even death if not used properly. I have also seen people offering aromatherapy courses that advocate the ingestion of essential oils for everyday ailments. This is totally contrary to proper aromatherapy practices! There are aromatherapy warnings and contraindications associated with some essential oils and it is imperative that you learn about them in order to use essential oils safely and effectively.

Buyer Beware! May seem like an oxymoron when speaking of Free Aromatherapy Courses but in light of what I have seen around the Internet, believe me, You will want to be sure you are taking your course from someone who knows what they are talking about.

As G.I.Joe used to say “Now You Know and Knowing is half the battle”

Sharron

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Many people, like yourself, have asked me what I think of taking aromatherapy courses versus just doing self-study via the Internet. The fact of the matter is that there are pros and cons to any decision we make and so we will try and address some of these in this article.

The obvious Pro of learning aromatherapy through self-study on the Internet is of course the savings in money. It costs nothing to Google aromatherapy into the search engine and come up with thousands of sites that have information regarding aromatherapy. And of course, these sources are free.

The Cons of learning aromatherapy by self study are as follows:

1) Even though the Internet is full of free information, this does not mean that the information is reliable. Although it is termed the information highway, it should be noted that many times it is more like a misinformation highway.

2) You may find unscrupulous people trying to sell their brand of essential oils and therefore will be very biased in when and how to use the oils. For example, there are MLM’s (multi-level-marketing companies) out there that would have you believe that essential oils do not have to be diluted. This is a great problem. Their advantage is that if they can get you to use their essential oils without diluting them, the essential oils will naturally not last as long and voila! They make more money out of you because you will need to buy their essential oils more frequently. They will insist that they have special therapeutic essential oils that do not need diluting. This is wrong! All essential oils need to be diluted. Yes, even Lavender and Tea Tree should be diluted because some people are extremely sensitive and we do not want to cause any harm to any individual.

3)By studying only by the websites on the Internet you may end up with gaps in your learning. Without following a set of standards on what you should know when using aromatherapy you will not be able to make your own aromatherapy treatments based on proven knowledge.

The Pros of Taking Aromatherapy Courses:

1) You will be led, step by step on how to use essential oils safely and effectively.
2) If you choose your teacher wisely then you will be following a set of standards set forth by the varying aromatherapy associations.
3) You will know that you are following the specific guidelines set up so that you are not causing harm to those you wish to make aromatherapy treatments for.
4) Your eventual clients will consider you knowledgeable and be more inclined to buy from you rather than someone who says that they are self-taught.
5) You can learn without gaps in your learning process.
6) You can follow easy to use curriculum which has been researched.
7) You can have pride in the fact that you are doing the best to your knowledge in using essential oils in a professional manner.

The Cons of Taking Aromatherapy Courses:

1) Just one con. That would be that it costs money. But don’t let that dissuade you from taking a good aromatherapy course. There are many aromatherapy courses on the Internet that provide you with the proper standards set for by the aromatherapy associations that are very affordable.

Remember that in order to become certified according to the aromatherapy associations you will need both a Level I and Level II course successfully completed.

Your Action Plan:

Check out affordable aromatherapy courses available on the Internet. Check out their syllabus and read their web pages. This way you can get a feel for what the teacher is like and how she/he relates to people through the written word. If you like their style and find them easy to understand then go ahead and take the course. It’s an investment well spent that will pay you dividends in the manner of better health and knowledge. Can we really put a price on that?

This article is bought to you by Sharron Myers
Sharron Myers has been a teacher of Spiritual Truth for over 30 years. She also is a Certified Aromatherapist and Personal Development Consultant. Be sure to check out her sites: Serene Aromatherapy
http://www.sharron-myers.com

“To Live the Life You Want, Learn the Skills You Need” – Sharron Myers

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Has the thought of becoming an aromatherapist ever entered your mind? Many people are searching for a way to turn something they love into a full time job. Can taking aromatherapy courses allow you to enjoy a lucrative vocation?

Many people believe that taking aromatherapy courses are only good for teaching them how to use essential oils safely and effectively for their own personal interests. The truth of the matter is that not only do aromatherapy courses teach you how to mix essential oils for making soaps, candles and other homemade products, they also teach you how to use the skills you learn via the aromatherapy courses so that you too can become a certified aromatherapist.

By becoming a certified aromatherapist you would be receiving the aromatherapy training necessary to work in the wonderful field of Alternative Medicine and enjoy the many benefits that a good aromatherapy course would teach you.

What type of work could you do if you received your certification in aromatherapy?  As an aromatherapist you could work in a spa, consulting clients on the proper choice of essential oils they may need. How about consulting massage therapists on the best massage blend for their clients who are stressed out, or suffer from headaches.

If you wanted you could also open a retail store of your own and sell essential oils. If you have received your certification in Aromatherapy you would be much better able to assist your customers than the fellow working down the road in a natural health food store who has no aromatherapy training.

Does it matter which aromatherapy courses you take?  Yes it matters. You would need both a Level I and Level II Aromatherapy Courses in order to become certified as an aromatherapist. You must be sure that the courses offered meet the standards required by the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy.  Be sure to check the syllabus for any aromatherapy courses you may be interested in and make certain that they meet the standards necessary.

As a certified aromatherapist myself, I can’t tell you how much I enjoy working with people everyday and teaching them how to use essential oils safely and effectively. I definitely recommend that you search the Internet and find a good, affordable aromatherapy course that you can learn from at home in your spare time.  Adding extra income to the family budget is always a plus and you will see for yourself how great it is to take healing back into your own hands.

This article is bought to you by Sharron Myers
Sharron Myers has been a teacher of Spiritual Truth for over 30 years. She also is a Certified Aromatherapist and Personal Development Consultant. Be sure to check out her sites:
Serene Aromatherapy
http://www.sharron-myers.com
To Live the Life You Want, Learn the Skills You Need

It’s finally up on it’s site http://www.serenearomatherapy.com/latin-binomials.html

This is what the CD and Workbook look like:

When you get a moment go and check it out. It is pretty cool.

It is based on scientifically proven methods for memorization. It’s includes quizzes, crosswords,word games etc. Plus the software is really cool. You can adjust it to show you the Latin Binomials alphebetically and then when you have them down pretty good, you can go and change the algorithm to show the Latin Binomials shuffled. This keeps you on your toes. How can your brain be on your toes? hmmmm some sayings are weird.

Sharron Myers

Certified Aromatherapist

http://www.serenearomatherapy.com

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I am almost finished the touches on a great program that will allow you to learn the Latin Binomials very easily. There are 79 common Essential Oils in this particular aromatherapy program. Many students were complaing about how hard it is to learn their Latin Binomials.

I realize that it’s a pain sometimes to try and remember which one is which, but this new program will help you immensely. I have included music therapy and color therapy into the mix to help you learn even more easily.

The aromatherapy course itself has changed big time. Much, Much easier to read and even has bookmarks now so you can jump easily to any page you want to get to.  The Section on Physical and Emotional problems has also been revised so that you can see clearly now which essential oils should be used for the particular symptoms. A Real Handy Aromatherapy Desk reference. You’ll really appreciate this if you are considering taking the Second aromatherapy course, Foundations in Aromatherapy Course Level II, because you will be referring back to that section more than you can imagine.

So that’s all the news for now. Wish me luck as I try and make the deadline for November 1, 2008

All the best

Sharron Myers

Certified Aromatherapist

http://www.serenearomatherapy.com/aromatherapycourse.html

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What do you want in a Level II Aromatherapy Course?

There are so many questions that are being asked about Aromatherapy over the Internet especially places such as Yahoo Answers. Obviously everyone needs to know the basics such as How to use Essential Oils and how to use aromatherapy safely and effectively, but perhaps there is something that you have always wanted to know about aromatherapy that I could share with you in the Aromatherapy Course. So, here is your chance. Please leave your comments because I am hoping to wind up the aromatherapy course very soon. For those of you who know me well know that I am always trying to give my friends the best, so please use this opportunity to give some suggestions for the aromatherapy course and I will see what I can do. I hope to hear from you soon. Sharron

UPDATE: The Aromathearpy Course Level II is now finished and available to purchase online.

You can still feel free to ask your questions and who knows maybe I will make an ebook on Aromatherapy Questions: Asked and Answered

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