What are Hopi Ear Candles?

They are a hollow tube, made from cotton, impregnated with beeswax and therapeutic oils. They were originally used by the Native American Indians, the Hopi.

What is a Hopi Ear Candles session like?

The treatment is done with the client fully clothed, lying down. The first part of the treatment is the burning of the candles in the ear. The client lies on their side as each ear is treated individually. The candle is lit and as it burns it gently draws out and burns impurities and wax from the ear. Sometimes some wax residue is found in the candle at the end of the treatment. Each candle burns for about 10 minutes and as it burns there is a crackling sound and a warm comfortable feeling. The final part of the treatment is a relaxing facial massage focusing on the acupressure points on the face including the ears.

What are the benefits of Hopi Ear Candles?

The treatment is very relaxing and as well as providing relaxation and stress relief it can help such conditions as sinusitis, rhinitis, hay fever, balancing inner ear problems, tinnitus, headaches, migraines, ear wax, hearing difficulties, meunieres disease. It is not suitable where there is any ear infection, for perforated eardrums or where grommets are in place. It is an excellent alternative to ear syringing.

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