Hopi Ear Candling
(Thermal Auricular Therapy)
Hopi Ear Candling is a pleasant and non-invasive treatment of the ears, used to treat a variety of conditions.
Candle structure:
I use only BIOSUN Earcandles which are about 22 cm long and 0.5 cm in diameter and have a burning time of 10-12 minutes.
They are medical products class 11a according to Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.
Ingredients of BIOSUN Earcandles:
• Pure only premium quality, pesticide-free untreated cotton
• 100% pure beeswax
• Honey extracts
• Chamomile (anti-inflammatory, calming & relaxing)
• Sage (anti-inflammatory)
• St Johns Wort
(anti-inflammatory, calming & relaxing on the nervous system)
• Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) –
(helps to fight infections and strengthen the immune system)
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 Earcandle 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 facial massage concentrating on the sinus areas and head massage.