Raindrop Technique is one of the most exciting and innovative aromatherapy treatments being practised throughout the world today. It is a truly incredible technique and has been developed as a result of inspiration from the traditions of the Lakota Indians. This native tribe travelled into Canada to experience the great wonders of the Northern Lights 'Aurora Borealis', as they believed the light from this spectacle assisted great healing to take place. They would draw this light up their spines and allow it to fill their bodies, minds and spirits. Once the border between America and Canada was created, they could no longer carry out this healing journey and so they developed a technique using feathers on the spine to mimic the light and energy flow. Raindrop Technique is a direct descendant of this practice, using pure, organic, therapeutic grade essential oils of the highest quality - those of Young Living Essential Oils. This is the key to the success of Raindrop - the purity and quality of these wonderful plant extracts. The founder of Young Living, Gary Young, was inspired after speaking to a Lakota Indian named Wallace Black Elk, who explained the tradition of the Lakota people during the Aurora Borealis. Gary later developed the Raindrop Technique and the ten specific essential oils used during the treatment. The technique was first brought to the UK in 2000 and it has assisted many people since then to heal from all manner of conditions, both physical and emotional. It involves dropping neat essential oils along the spine, following the French method of application. Feathering movements with the tips of the fingers are used to spread the oil along the spine and to stimulate nervous system activity. During Raindrop, V6 vegetable oil can be used if any excess warmth is experienced - effectively diluting the neat oils. But in practice, this is seldom required. By dropping the essential oils onto the skin from a height of around 4"-6", their healing energies and properties are dropped through the aura of the recipient. This brings about a balance within physical body, emotional body and spiritual body - in other words connecting your aura with your physical body to assist you to feel at peace within and release all that is no longer needed, to allow personal growth and harmony. Following the application of the ten specific essential oils, the 'Vitaflex' technique is used on either side of the spine to enhance the electrical flow along the neural pathways and so to all parts of the body. Because of this spinal work, Raindrop Technique is a valuable tool for all manner of ailments. Over the years there has been great success with conditions such as Scoliosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, ME/Fibromyalgia, back pain and depression. Studies at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, Scotland have linked virus-like particles to idiopathic scoliosis. {J Pathol, 1979 sept: 129(1)9-12 and British Medical Journal 1976 Oct 16;2(6401):912-3.} Raindrop Oils: White Angelica - used on the practitioner and recipient shoulders. It is a powerful protection against negativity and enhances auric field. Valor - used on the hands of the practitioner which are placed on the feet of the recipient to balance electrical energies within the body. Valor also helps structural alignment. The following oils are then dropped in sequence from the base of the spine upwards and then feathered in: Thyme - supports immune system by attacking bacteria, fungus, infection or virus which may be present. Oregano - works in conjunction with Thyme and also aids respiratory system, helps balance metabolism and strengthens vital centres of the body. Cypress - used for its anti-bacterial, anti-infectious, anti-microbial and diuretic properties. Aids circulatory and lymphatic system congestion. Wintergreen - helps remove discomfort associated with inflammation of bones, muscles and joints. Basil - relaxes spastic muscles and stimulates nerves and adrenal cortex. Peppermint - reduces inflammation and aids respiratory conditions. It enhances the effects of the other oils. Marjoram - relaxes spastic muscles, soothes nerves, relieves cramps, aches and pains and helps calm the respiratory system. Aroma Siez - relaxing to spastic muscles. Raindrop Technique is recognised and insured by Embody/CThA, IPTI and IFPA.