Carol Ryan is a Reiki Master Teacher who studied with Bobbie Wells and Libby Barnett, and who often incorporates her knowledge of aromatherapy into her sessions. Since 2009, she has created natural bath and body items, and during a Reiki session, if the recipient wishes, she might use a homemade sachet or mist with herbs or essential oils known for relaxation, energy, clarity and more.

With a career in training and instructional design and a BA in English and Communications, Carol always knew she loved to teach and loved to learn. Decades of yoga and meditation practice taught her to go within to find the relaxation and inner peace so often elusive in a busy life; friends, colleagues, and students often comment on her "calm and healing energy". After hearing about the Center at Westwoods in 2007, she walked up the driveway one day to see what this beautiful place was all about, and has been a grateful member of its community ever since, attending events, workshops, and classes.

Learning Reiki opened a whole new world in which Carol practices daily, and considers it a blessing to share this energy work with others, who report feelings of deep relaxation and well-being after a session with her. In May of 2011, Carol began hosting Reiki shares at the Center for fellow practitioners of all levels. Later that year, she began presenting workshops in which she shares her passion for aromatherapy, teaching people about the joys and benefits of using essential oils.

For more information, contact: carolryan31@hotmail.com or call 617-943-1841

Some thoughts from past sessions:

Loved the class...wouldn't change a thing. As a fellow teacher, I appreciated what appeared to be the effortless flow to the class (which signifies well prepared scaffolded thinking for your spiritual clients and is not an accident), the tone that still resonates with me, and the way we were allowed to choose what worked for us through your wisdom and guidance. The setting was perfect for Reiki and meditative reflections. I will definitely attend the first session that I missed... - BJF

Wow Carol, the workshop was just wonderful.....thanks! Your passion for essential oils is so apparent and you are so incredibly well informed. I loved the perfect balance of presentation, question answering and hands on assembly. - CS

Thank you for sharing your love and knowledge of aromatherapy yesterday. With the gifts and opportunities to make our own bath salts and essential oil misters, I can't imagine that you made money on the very reasonable registration fee. So it was clearly an act of love and kindness on your part. I look forward to the next Chakra workshop and continuing to grow through the healing community of Westwoods. It is a beautiful environment. -JCM

Relaxing turning into Westwoods.
Stepping onto the grounds affirmed, this was the right place to be.
 Looking through the meditation window revealed someone very special.
 Connecting with new friends was effortless.
 Experiencing the aromas and trusting our inner knowing, as we blended.
 Gratefulness felt for coming to Aromatherapy Basics.
 Sparkling eyes and smiles for those who stayed for the second half of meditation, Reiki, music  and chakra aromatherapy.  - KT

Your class was FANTASTIC! Both my mom and I enjoyed it! I had taken only the one class in the past and did not learn as much as I did from your class, particularly that the oils are flammable! You did a great job! There was a nice mix of teaching and discussion. I definitely think you should do more classes! – DR

I am still floating too! It was such a pleasure to meet you and participate in the workshop. I slept with my sachets tucked into my pillow. I woke at 3 am and my hand was raised in the air and the moonlight was on it??? Very peaceful, but almost like I was reaching out towards the light. Ahhhhh. Thank you again! CH

Aromatherapy and the Chakras

with Carol Ryan

Saturday, June 16th , 4:30-6 PM

Each of the seven main energy centers in our bodies (the chakras) is associated with certain characteristics, colors, and essential oils.

Come learn about some of these oils, and use them in
a guided meditation designed to open and balance the chakras.

Education, Aromatherapy, Music, Meditation

We’ll start with an introduction to the chakras, essential oil
safety basics, and some “show and smell” where you can
select an essential oil or blend to use during the meditation,
which may be done either on a chair or a yoga mat.
(Mats and blankets will be available, but

feel free to bring your own if you like.)

                Cost: $35

 (Note: We’ll be working with 100% pure essential oils, which are very concentrated. If you have a medical condition, or are pregnant or nursing, please consult your medical practitioner before attending. If there are any particular scents you love, strongly dislike, or are sensitive to, please let me know when signing up.)

For more information, or to sign up,
email carolryan31@hotmail.com

or call 617-943-1841