EAR CANDLING
What is Ear Candling?
Ear candling, also known as ear coning, is a natural and simple technique that has been used for centuries to aid the ears and surrounding areas (head, neck, face, eyes, nose and sinuses).
A hollow, cone shaped candle (approx. 15 inches long) is gently placed in the external ear cavity. The opposite, larger opening is lit to create a warm vacuum in the cone. This helps draw out ear wax and other impurities from the ear, opening up passages and relieving tension from the face and head.
The technique is shown to stimulate the body's circulation to the ear and upper lymphatic system. It is also shown to remove excessive yeast, bacterial or fungal growth and wax build-up. The technique therefore brings relief from a host of ear, nose, eye and sinus problems.
Ear Candling – An Ancient History
In ancient times, cone shaped instruments made from pottery clay were used. The glazed pottery cones had a double helix carved inside to create a downward spiral flow of the smoke and heated air. The smoke and heat cleansed the ear canal and pulled the debris out by the vacuum created.
Ancient Tibet, China, Egypt, the pre-Columbian Americas, and even the mythical city of Atlantis are cited as contributors to this therapy, said to have originated around 3,000 years ago. This therapy was reportedly reserved for great warriors, spiritual leaders & those of high social class.
The Native American Hopi tribe taught the technique to visiting Europeans in pre-colonial times. Rolled-up paper was often used for burning before the emergence of candles. The Choctaw Indian tribe, also of North America, simply blew smoke of various herbs into the ear canal as a medicinal application.
In current times many cultures such as the South American, Mexican, Indians and some American Indian tribes still use ear coning. Materials vary from pottery cones to rolled up newspaper soaked in wax.
In the U.S., due to health regulations, disposable candles made from strips of unbleached cotton or linen dipped in was herbs are used. The spiral roll built into the candles during production creates the same effect as the pottery cones. |
Reported Benefits of Ear Candling
- Helps remove excess ear wax and other debris
- Helps remove yeast, bacterial or fungal growth
- Helps improve hearing and possible relief from tinnitus
- Improves lymphatic circulation to ear and drainage of excess fluid
- Helps regulate ear pressure and helps with vertigo
- Brings relief from sinus and head congestion
- Helps improve the ability to breathe through nose
- Facilitates flow of catarrh from head, face & nose
- Helps clear vision & eye drainage
- Helps with TMJ pain and jaw stiffness
- Helps sharpen sense of smell, taste, and color perception
- Helps reduces stress and tension
- Releases blocked energy, opens spiritual centers and cleanses the auric field.
PLEASE NOTE: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Ear Candling is a complementary healing tool and is not meant to replace medical care or provide a diagnosis or treatment for any illness, disease or injured part of the body. |
An Ear Candling Session
A typical ear candling session takes between 45 minutes and one hour depending on the number of candles used. During a session, the client lies comfortably on their side on a massage table, while the practitioner candles each ear in turn. The session is performed in a relaxing and serene environment and promotes a sense of deep relaxation and well-being. After both the ears have been candled, the practitioner cuts open the candles to reveal the ear wax and other debris removed from the ear.
45 minutes (one candle each ear): $60
1 hour (two candles each ear): $75
Package of 4 sessions: $200 ($50 each)
Combine with any other treatment for $45 |
