HOPI EAR CANDLING

Hopi ear candles are named after the native American tribe who first introduced this gentle therapy to the west. The Hopi nation is renowned for their extensive knowledge of healing and their spiritual lifstyle. The translation of the word Hopi means 'peaceful ones'. Ear candles are an ancient , mild and natural therapy

Ear candles are also known to hermonise, relax and aid restful sleep and benefit the wellbeing of the person, and were believed to remove debries from the ears as people used to sleep on the ground.

The hopi candle is not a candle as such, but a hollow tube made out of cotton flax. To stiffen the flax, they are impregnated with extract of beeswax, honey and herb oils of Chamomile, Sage and st Johns wort, the healing properties of which have been known to the Hopi tribe for hundreds of years.

The candle is placed over the ear orifice and ignited. it is only allowed to burn down to the coloured circle around the the candle about 4" from the end of the candle. As it burns it producers a gentle local heat. The warm air combined with the oil and herbs soften the wax and draws it into the base of the candle. The candle is removed the the ear and surrounding area is massaged. the treatment is repeated on the other ear aand then a complete gently facial massage is carried out.

Ear candles can help with a number of conditions, sinusits, earwax, earache and irritation of the ears, tinnitus, headaches and prevention of migraines. The therapy can be used alongside conventional medical practice or it can be used simply for relaxation to restore the bodies balance creating a sence of harmony, wellbeing, peace and calm. 

Note this therapy works alongside of conventional medical treatments and should not replace it, your G.P.'s permissiom may be needed before you can receive a treatment.