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Learn the Art of Essential Oil and Hydrosol Distillation with Roots of Alchemy

Roots of Alchemy

Elevated Naturally presents: The Art of Essential Oil and Hydrosol Distillation with Kathryn Delaney, CCA, CCH, CN

Sunday, November 3rd from 1-3:30 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon workshop in a beautiful setting in East Boulder and learn the art of steam distilling essential oils, and how to make your own small-batch hydrosols in your kitchen.

Steam Distillation is one of the primary alchemical processes used in the production of essential oils and hydrosols.

The process of distillation can be seen as a way the alchemists of the past reflected the pattern of nature within their work.

When we look closely at our daily weather patterns, we can see how alchemy was revealed to our ancestors within patterns seen in Nature. When the Sun heats up water on the ground in the oceans, it causes it to evaporate up into the sky which then gradually cools and condenses into clouds and rains back down onto the Earth. This is natural distillation.

The alchemists of the past directly perceived the intelligence of the natural world and all of her cycles, patterns and rhythms of change and transformation, and took that wisdom into the lab and used it to create their natural medicines.

Steam Distillation is a process of taking a water, and heating it up to the point of it vaporizing it into steam. This process of taking something from a liquid and turning it into vapor is called volatilization, which symbolically is seen as taking a physical material and “spiritualizing” it, or its ascension into the Heavens.

As the vapor rises up in the upper portions and is cooled by a cold-water coil, which allows it to condense from an invisible, volatile substance down into a more fixed liquid substance. It slowly drips down the condenser and is collected in a vessel, separating into two different substances: essential oil and hydrosol.

Essential oils, hydrosols and aromatic plants have been used throughout the world for thousands of years for therapeutic and practical uses. In modern times these essences are often used in health, skin care and perfumery.

During the workshop we will be working with a 2-Liter glass steam distillation unit, and participants will also learn how to make their own small batch hydrosols from freshly harvested plants. Kathryn will also discuss many plants that can be easily grown that produce essential oils and hydrosols, and how to use them for stress, skin care and a variety of situations.

A local plant walk, small snack, and herbal teas will also be provided.

Please note that this class is limited to a small group of participants to allow for personalized instruction and an enjoyable, intimate setting. Sign up now to reserve your spot as we have limited seating. You can sign up by clicking here.

Kathryn Delaney is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, Certified Clinical Herbalist and Certified Nutritionist. Her interest in herbal therapeutics and healing modalities began in 1992 with a focus on essential oils and Aromatherapy, and later developed into the studies of herbalism and nutrition. In 2010, she became Certified as a Professional Aromatherapist through the Institute of Integrative Aromatherapy, led by Laraine Pounds, RN. Moved by an influx of information, and an increasing observation of unsafe practices of using essential oils, Kathryn developed “Esenta, The Aromaticum App” in 2015. This was created as a means to provide information on safe uses and dilutions of essential oils. Kathryn continued her studies in the healing arts at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, where she earned her Certifications in Clinical Herbalism and Nutrition in 2019. Kathryn currently lectures on various topics to clinical herbalism students and the general public, including workshops on medicine making, aromatherapy safety and toxicology, comparing herbalism and aromatherapy therapeutics, and natural product making. She writes articles for newsletters and blogs, and is a freelance writer. In addition to her focus on teaching, she offers all-natural body care, custom natural perfumes, and holistic health support through her business, Roots of Alchemy.

Elevated Naturally’s and Roots of Alchemy’s product testing will be available.

For more information visit http://www.rootsofalchemy.com and http://www.elevatednaturally.com

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Kathryn is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, Certified Herbalist, Nutritionist and Flower Essence Practitioner. Her experience within the field of holistic health is rooted in Clinical Aromatherapy, raw food preparation, and healing foods preparation. As a practitioner, Kathryn brings her attention to detail through observation, ability to listen on a deeper level, appreciation for the body’s expression, and an investigative interest. She believes that by listening and being watchful of the body and how it carries itself, along with tracking our daily rituals and routines, it allows for a deeper understanding of one’s state of wellness and where it would be most useful to set the attention toward self-care. Kathryn’s interest in plant medicine began at a young age when she realized she had sensitivities to chemicals commonly used in products such as fabric detergent and soap. This led to the discovery of one of her first plant allies, essential oils. Moved by the concept that essential oils have the ability to affect multiple levels of our being, what first provided a non-irritating alternative way to scent herself, laid a pathway into a study of the human body and holistic wellness. After years of her own study and learning medicine making skills, she went on to earn her Certification in Clinical Aromatherapy at the Institute of Integrative Aromatherapy in 2010. While in the Clinical Aromatherapy program she developed a series of Chakra Oils as a meditation tool to help people access and understand their energetic system. Her holistic practice is called Roots of Alchemy, LLC; She also makes all-natural body care and face care products through this company. Moved by learning of how many people were using essential oils inappropriately and experiencing unintentional negative outcomes, Kathryn was inspired to create Esenta, The Aromaticum App in 2016. This is a pocket resource guide to using essential oils safely. Kathryn’s reverence for the power of herbs and food as a primary source of healing was deeply anchored after her mother passed away at the age of 56, nearly ten years ago. After losing her mother, and months of being depressed and eating only minimally, Kathryn began to consider food as a possible route to finding her well-being. Taking purposeful steps in this direction created a shift in her awareness around self-care. She went on to study Healing Diets and Herbalism at the School of Natural Medicine. It was during her study here that she decided to pursue a deeper study with herbs, and through kismet timing and manifestation of a heartfelt wish, found herself studying Medical Herbalism at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism. In addition to her herbal interests, Kathryn has also studied astrology, numerology, and tarot as self-development tools and hand-drew her own tarot deck as part of a ten-year apprenticeship. She weaves imagery with words to allow for a story to open up possibility. Through life’s trials and storms, she has come to witness the mystery of the journey and how often our perceived weakness can lend light which allows one to find their greatest resources of strength. This intersection between our mind, body, emotions, and spirit, lays the foundation for our vital force to actualize. Kathryn developed a deep love for the mysteries and wisdom of the natural world at an early age. She grew up in Boulder, Colorado and has enjoyed a history of hiking and camping throughout the Front Range. Her core areas of clinical interest include skin issues, musculoskeletal concerns, digestive concerns, anxiety and stress management, pain management, nervous system support, restorative formulations, food elimination guidance and support, the emotional thread within wellness, and food preparation assistance, in addition to others.

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