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Private Sessions with Angelique Larson & Khryzha Galiza are available by request in the evenings of each day of the workshop. For more infromation click on the link below. Please, arrange to make appointments prior to the event to ensure there is availability for your session. To request a session send an email to: [email protected] 1 Hour to 90 Minutes Combined Sessions
What Are Ear Seeds? Ear seeds are very small stick-on seeds or beads that are used to stimulate the external ear, which is also called the auricle. Using ear seeds or needles to apply pressure to the outer ear is called auriculotherapy. Just like your feet, the ear has hundreds of acupuncture points that correspond with specific organs or body systems. Triggering these points is meant to allow for the proper flow of energy, called qi, in the body, which can resolve blockages that lead to health issues and prevent qi deficiency. This idea of specific parts of the ear being linked to internal organs was first discovered in ancient China and noted in the medical classic “Yellow Emperor’s Canon of Medicine.” Today, auricular acupuncture is used for the diagnosis and treatment of several health conditions. The ear seeds, or pellets, serve as stimuli to the ears, but they do not pierce the skin. Trained professionals commonly used plant seeds (usually from the vaccaria plant) or magnetic pearls to trigger a very specific area. What Are They Used For? There are hundreds of acupoints in the ear that, when stimulated, improve the flow of qi in the body. Ear seeds are sometimes applied after an acupuncture session in order to keep the energy pathways open and prolong the beneficial effects. Most people use ear seeds in addition to a whole-body acupuncture session, but unlike the needles, seeds can be worn continuously for days at a time. Ear seeds are used for a range of issues, from weight loss to addiction. Although research investigating the efficacy of ear seeds is limited, anecdotal reports suggest that they may help relieve issues such as:
According to research published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the mechanisms of ear acupuncture have a close relationship with the autonomic nervous system and neuroendocrine system. Its efficacy is based on the stimulation of neural reflexes, which makes it possible to relieve pain, anxiety and sleep issues by triggering ear acupoints. Seed or pellet pressing is meant to open the energy pathways and stimulate nerves that relay messages to the central nervous system. The brain receives these stimulations, or messages, and activates the specific body part that’s been triggered. Having a session offers continuious support for up to 5-7 days with just one session. https://www.angeliquelarson.com/services.html |