Author: couchwasabi


  • Focus on Filipino Aromatics: Lagundi Hydrosol

    Focus on Filipino Aromatics: Lagundi Hydrosol

    There’s something incredibly fulfilling about transforming a humble, native plant into…

  • A Deeply Rooted Commitment to the Planet

    A Deeply Rooted Commitment to the Planet

    Every April 22nd, Earth Day reminds us of our shared responsibility…

  • Discovering the Ylang Ylang Capital of the Philippines

    Discovering the Ylang Ylang Capital of the Philippines

    When you teach aromatherapy, there’s nothing more powerful than taking learning…

  • Soothe, Cool, and Refresh: Stay Comfortable and Energized Using Aromatherapy

    Soothe, Cool, and Refresh: Stay Comfortable and Energized Using Aromatherapy

    As temperatures rise and the days grow longer, summer brings warmth,…

  • Summertime Aromatherapy

    Summertime Aromatherapy

    guest post by: Dominique Cerqueda One hot summer 15 years ago,…

  • My first hydrosol distillation experience

    My first hydrosol distillation experience

    Last November, I was invited by my friend and fellow aromatherapist,…

  • BOOK REVIEW: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

    BOOK REVIEW: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

    Why do I punish myself this way? Was all that filled…

  • BOOK REVIEW: What To Do When I’m Gone by Suzy Hopkins and Hallie Bateman

    BOOK REVIEW: What To Do When I’m Gone by Suzy Hopkins and Hallie Bateman

    I used to be an avid reader, devouring countless books each…