The idea of candling comes from a technique used by the Hopi Indians. However, the candles I use are BIOSUN Ear Candles. They benefit from 19 years of experience, and are “regularly tested by independent institutes”. They are made from pesticide-free, untreated cotton, pure beeswax, honey extract and traditional herbs such as sage, St John’s Wort, chamomile and pure essential oils.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM AN EAR CANDLING SESSION?
The ear candle is gently placed into the ear. It is then lit. This acts like a chimney effect and the draw of the flame pulls air, and thus wax too, from the ear and up into the wax chimney. This process is extremely relaxing and there is a delicious feeling of warmth in the ears and a balancing of the pressure in the ears, forehead and sinuses. This physical effect is often described after treatment as a soothing, pressure-relieving sensation, mainly in the sinus cavities. Both ears are treated and afterwards we have a look at the candle contents. The whole treatment brings a wonderful feeling of relaxation and security