WORKSHOPS Blends Aromatherapy currently runs several different workshops and pamper parties: Baby Massage Workshops Advanced Baby Massage Workshops Children's Pamper Parties Aromatherapy Pamper Parties (adult) Baby Massage Workshops These workshops are very informal (they have to be!) and are a lovely way for mum, dad or child carer to learn how to use massage strokes with their baby. Massage is becoming more popular here but has been commonplace in Asian and African families for centuries. The Benefits of Massage for your Baby: The Benefits of Massage for you: circulation is improved is a time to 'bond' with your baby co-ordination and awareness of their body is improved develops your confidence in handling your baby digestion is improved helps you to focus on and communicate with baby sleep patterns are improved helps you relax helps child to feel loved and safe gives mum and dad a way to provide love and positive touch Workshops currently run at the Bethel Baptist Church Centre in Pontyclun on Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11am. There is a free car park, toilet facilities and a coffee shop at the venue. Courses run for 4 weeks on a rolling programme. During this time you will be shown how to massage baby's back, arms, legs, tummy and face. We learn about effective and safe use of essential oils with babies and advanced moves will be taught on the final day. We use pure organic non-scented oil during the workshop. Places are limited to 10 babies per session. "Very enjoyable. A perfect way to calm down my active baby son!" (Sêra and Gruff) "After massage, Seren was full of smiles! A lovely experience for us both." (Zöe and Seren) The cost for the course of 4 workshops is £40 that includes a booklet full of information and massage notes, a bottle of organic massage oil, a personalised booklet for you to keep as well as all the techniques needed to massage your baby. To book a place please ring Fran on 07917 570430 to book a place or email fran@blendsaromatherapy.co.uk Return to top of page Advanced Baby Massage Workshops Advanced Baby Massage Workshops are for those who have already attended the initial 5 classes. There are 3 sessions at £24 in total that again includes notes, oil and ideas for successful massage with your growing baby. Here we extend the routine with more complex strokes and add Nursery Rhymes, music or stories into the mix! This will increase the effectiveness of the massage to your baby and give more variety for you to work with. The Advanced course runs at intervals throughout the year. Please ring Fran on 07917 570430 or email fran@blendsaromatherapy.co.uk to find out when the next series is taking place. Return to top of page Children's Pamper Parties These Natural Pamper Parties parties can be tailored to suit your child. A suggested programme would be: making products together, such as fruity face packs and lavender bags. applying face packs and simple facial massage which the children can perform on each other. Fun! There is a free Blends Aromatherapy gift set for the host child worth £10. Typically this would comprise of bubble bath, soap and a lip balm. Party bags can also be made up. Children's Pamper Parties are £80 and all materials needed are included. There is a limit of 10 children per party. To book please ring Fran on 07917 570430 to make an appointment or email fran@blendsaromatherapy.co.uk Return to top of page Aromatherapy Pamper Parties (adult) These are a lovely way to spend time with friends. Whether you are a working person who's celebrating the end of a stressful time, a special occasion such as a birthday or hen party or perhaps simply for a treat, these sessions will be a lovely way to relax together. Each guest has a 15 minutes' treatment from the list below; Aromatherapy facial Hands and Lower Arms Feet and Lower Legs Back, neck and shoulders There should be a quiet, private space that's big enough to take a massage table. All oils used are pure high quality Essential Oils and Carrier Oils and will be carefully chosen for their specific properties in the chosen Massage. There is a limit of 8 treatments for this party. The host will receive a gift set of Blends Aromatherapy products worth £10. Aromatherapy Pamper Parties cost £80 that includes all materials used. To book please ring Fran on 07917 570430 to make an appointment or email fran@blendsaromatherapy.co.uk Return to top of page © 2009 Blends Aromatherapy