Hopi Ear Candling (Thermo-Auricular Therapy)
An ancient Native American treatment using natural ingredients: linen, beeswax, honey, chamomile, sage and St John's Wort, rolled into a 'candle', placed into the ear and lit. The warm natural smoke swirls gently inside the candle, relaxes the eardrum and is drawn back up, bringing any impurities with it.
Hopi Ear Candling is a pleasant and non-invasive treatment of the ears, used to treat a variety of conditions.
Helpful for sinus problems, rhinitis, ENT conditions, tinnitus, vertigo, migraine and headaches, glue ear, excess ear wax. Benefits people who fly or dive. Also suitable for young children.
What does it involve?
The client is fully dressed and lying down on their side. Their head is supported on a pillow so the auditory canal is vertical. The candle is then lit and the non-burning end is placed gently into the outer ear passage. A light suction action (chimney effect) and the movement of the flame creates a fine vibration of air in the candle as well as a pleasant crackling sound and a slight feeling of warmth which generates a massage-like effect on the eardrum.
After around 10-12 minutes the process is repeated on the other ear. This is followed by a full facial massage.