What if you could give yourself an oasis of peace and relaxation in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of everyday life? If you could simply let go of negative thoughts and feelings and no longer have to feel the pressure that weighs on you.
Imagine if you could shake off old baggage and listen to your inner self with renewed attention!
One step towards this liberated feeling and more balance lies in the Ayurvedic ritual of using ear candles. The effect of ear candling is not just limited to the physical cleansing of the ears. If performed correctly, it can become a ritual of letting go and self-care.
What are ear candles and how are they used?
If you have never used ear candles before, you may be wondering what is behind this strange term. Ear candles, sometimes also known as Hopi candles, are primarily known to us as a gentle means of cleansing the ears.
Externally, they resemble beige-colored, long and narrow tubes. They are typically 20 to 30 cm long and consist of beeswax, essential oils, gauze (a translucent cotton or linen fabric) and powdered plant parts. This combination ensures a stable yet flexible structure and at the same time gives the candles a calming fragrance that ensures relaxation during the treatment.
The principle behind the ear candle application is simple but fascinating. As the name suggests, the upper part of the candle is lit after the lower part has been gently inserted into the external auditory canal. This results in a truly crackling experience that can have many positive effects.
Ear candles: Effect from a physical point of view
While the ear canal is sealed airtight and the candle is burning, a slight vacuum is created inside the tube. This creates a gentle suction that helps to loosen impurities such as earwax from the ear. At the same time, a pleasant warmth spreads to the ear area and the neighboring regions. This physical and thermal effect is also known as the “chimney effect”.
The gauze and the powdered plant parts ensure even burning and prevent wax dripping, which makes the application safe.
In contrast to conventional methods, ear candling has an indirect and gentle effect. The suction generated allows the impurities to be loosened and gently removed without mechanically irritating the ear canal.
Even though ear candles do not replace medical treatment, they are an excellent addition to holistic self-care.
Ear candles and their effect on body, mind and soul
However, ear candles not only have a dissolving effect on earwax. From the very first application, you will feel a deep sense of relaxation spreading through you. This is not only due to the fact that you are lying completely relaxed on one side during the application. Wrapped in a warm blanket and with your head resting relaxed on the couch so that the treated ear is facing upwards.
In addition to removing earwax, the treatment can also regulate feelings of pressure in the ear, nose and sinuses and provide noticeable relief.
You can breathe better and feel liberated and light. The combination of warmth, fragrance and the gentle crackling intensifies the sensory experience and gives you a moment of inner contemplation. The positive effect is not only felt physically, but also mentally and emotionally.
However, the prerequisite for this is that the environment is right and the application is carried out correctly.
What should you bear in mind when using ear candles?
ENT doctors recommend that you do not carry out the treatment without appropriate instruction or experience. You should also avoid using them if you have ear injuries or acute inflammation.
- Ear candles should always be positioned as carefully and gently as possible in the external auditory canal.
- It is also important that a second person is present to ensure that no hot wax drips out.
- In order to benefit from the application on all levels, it is important that you create a calming setting in which you can relax and have someone you trust by your side.
If you would like to enjoy the beneficial effects of using ear candles, our experienced team will be happy to help you. With us, the ear candle application is always embedded in a holistic context. Our wide range of energetic treatments offers you a profound experience of cleansing and relaxation.
While you enjoy your treatment at our resort, you can completely let go of your tension. The warm light of the candles, the scent of essential oils and the calm atmosphere create an environment in which it is easy to let go.
