0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction to Essential Oils - Theme of Strength and Survival *Framework for Wei, Ying and Yuan: Survival, Interaction and Evolution *Essential Oils as expressions of Wei Qi and Yuan Qi: aroma and essence *Qi as a relationship, Strength as the integrity of the relationship *Survival systems: Lung, Large Intestine, Spleen Stomach *Demands for survival - awakening the Wei Qi

30 min - 1.25 hrsEssential Oils - basics characteristics: note, taste/temp, affinities *Notes: base, middle, top - evaporation rates *Storage, quality issues, use issues

1.25 hrs - 2 hrsRespiratory Issues – Relating with change *Wind and Change *Survival and Strength; What does it mean to be strong? What does survival require? What is our ability to respond to change?

2 hrs - 2.5 hrsEucalyptus; an esssential oil profile for change

2.5 hrs - 3 hrsStrength as an expression of relationship *relating with the body, creating the terrain of relationship, of qi *making the relationship moment to moment *Moving with change, flexibility and strength

3 hrs - 3.5 hrsForms of disharmony: Colds/Flus, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Pneumonia

3.5 hrs - 4 hrsForms of application: Inhalation, Chest Rub, gargle, direct on acupuncture points, bath

4 hrs - 4.5 hrsOils: Wind- Cold: Eucalyptus Globulus, Basil, Ginger, Cinnamon Leaf Wind - Heat: Eucalyptus Radiata, Lavender, Myrtle, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Rosalina, Ravensare, Thyme Linalool Wind-Damp: Pine, Spruce, Eucalyptus, Fir, Phlegm: Eucalyptus Polybractea, Ginger, Myrtle, Atlas Cedar, Fir, Pine, Spruce

4.5 hrs - 5 hrsFormulas: Components – how to make a formula Sovereign, Minister, Assistant, Messenger Dilutions – What does the dilution percentage mean?

5 hrs - 5.5 hrsDigesting the World - Health of the Spleen and Stomach systems taking in what the moment is giving you, seeing what is offered.

5.5 hrs - 6 hrsForms of disharmony: Poor appetite, nausea, heartburn, intestinal gas

6 hrs - 6.5 hrsForms of application: Belly rub, gargle, bath, internal intake, direct on acupuncture points

6.5 hrs - 7 hrs Oils: Appetite: Coriander, Caraway, Oregano Nausea: Patchouli, Basil Heartburn: Lemon, Myrrh Intestinal Gas: Atlas Cedar, Petitgrain, Orange, Peppermint

7 hrs - 7.5 hrsFormulas: Components – How many oils to use Dilution – How to figure out the best dilution for your formula

7.5 hrs - 8 hrsSurvival as allowing change, letting go: *Lung/Large Intestine systems - vehicles for letting go *Spleen/Stomach systems - assimilators of change and producers of fluid Fluid as the medium for movement, change and flexibility letting go of what you do not need or what isn’t yours

8 hrs - 8.5 hrsForms of disharmony: Asthma, Diarrhea, Constipation, Inflammatory bowel conditions (Crohn’s Disease, Celiac Disease, Irritable Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis)

8.5 hrs - 9 hrsForms of application: Chest rub, belly rub, back rub, internal intake, direct on acupuncture points

9 hrs - 9.5 hrsOils: Asthma: Pine, Fir, Spruce Diarrhea: Coriander, Constipation: Atlas Cedar, Caraway, Oregano Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Peppermint, Roman Chamomile, Lavendar, Niaouli, Myrrh

9.5 hrs - 10 hrsFormulas: Components – Strategies for formulation Dilution – When to dilute and when to use direct