Hopi Ear Candles
Written by Tina on October 5th, 2007 in Holistic, Uncategorized.
I had one of the best treatments I have ever experienced last week and I would recommend it to anyone. Hopi ear candles, it was simply amazing and not some kind of hocus pocus treatment like many seem to believe.
The historical roots can be found among the people of Asia and both the North and South American Indian’s. Ancient rock paintings show the use of ear candles at initiation rituals and medicinal ceremonies. The Hopi, (the oldest pueblo people with great medicinal and spiritual knowledge) were responsible in bringing it to Europe.
The physical effects are best described as soothing and relaxing, I felt a pressure release in and around the ear and head. The therapist asked me to lay on my side ensuring I was comfortable before gently inserting a candle into my ear. The candle itself is made from the natural ingredients of beeswax, honey extracts, sage, St Johns wort, chamomile, beta-carotene and organically grown flax. It must be noted at this stage that the center of the Hopi candle is hollow, the idea is to extract rubbish from within the ear not to melt anything into it.
The top of the candle is then lit and the vapour draws your ears impurities or deposits up and out through the candles ‘chimney’ although some deposits will be found in the the hollow void of the candle at the end of the treatment. The candle burns for approximately 10 minutes and afterwards the therapist massages your head (including forehead) and around your nasal area.
Conclusion: I noticed an increased sense of smell and I was surprised at just how well I could hear afterwards, I had no idea my hearing had got that bad. I was also a little shocked at how much rubbish my ears had in them. I was left feeling very relaxed and looking forward to my next treatment, it beats going to the doctors for ear syringing any day.
