🌿 INTRODUCTION TO AROMATHERAPY
Discover the world of essential oils and learn how to use them safely, confidently & intentionally
A beginner-friendly masterclass for Muslimahs who want to understand aromatherapy—not just follow another trend online.
What If You Could Feel More Confident About the Oils You Use?
Maybe you've bought a bottle of lavender oil because someone told you it could help you relax.
Perhaps you've heard that certain oils are wonderful for sleep, stress, hormones or wellbeing.
Or maybe you have a collection of essential oils sitting in a drawer,
but you're still not entirely sure:
Which oils should I use?
How should I use them?
Can I put them directly on my skin?
How much is too much?
Which oils should I avoid?
And how do I know what's actually safe?
With so much conflicting advice on social media, it can be difficult to know what to believe.
And when it comes to essential oils, "natural" doesn't automatically mean "safe."
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant substances. Understanding how they are produced, how they may be used, and when caution is needed matters.
That's why this masterclass starts with something far more valuable than another list of "must-have" oils:
Knowledge
🌿 Welcome to the World of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is about much more than beautiful scents.
It's a fascinating area of holistic wellbeing that explores the use of aromatic plant extracts as part of supportive self-care practices.
And when you're navigating a season of change such as perimenopause, having a better understanding of gentle wellbeing practices can help you build a self-care toolkit that feels intentional and personal.
But you shouldn't have to rely on:
❌ Random TikTok or Instagram advice
❌ "This oil cures everything" claims
❌ Guesswork
❌ Confusing recipes from the internet
❌ Buying dozens of oils you don't know how to use
You deserve to understand what you're using, and why.
🌸 Why Learn About Aromatherapy Now?
Perimenopause can be a season of significant change.
Your routines may change. Your sleep may change. Your emotional wellbeing may feel different. Your body may respond differently to things that once felt familiar.
For many Muslimahs, self-care also needs to fit comfortably alongside faith, family, responsibilities and everyday life.
Aromatherapy can become one small part of a broader wellbeing toolkit—but only when it is approached thoughtfully.
This masterclass will help you move from:
"I heard this oil is good for..."
to:
"I understand what this oil is, how it can be used, and what precautions I need to consider."
That shift—from guessing to understanding—is the real purpose of this session.
✨ Inside the Masterclass
This isn't an advanced aromatherapy qualification.
It's your starting point.
Shaheen will take you through the foundations in a simple, accessible way—even if you've never used an essential oil before.
🌿 What Is Aromatherapy?
Discover what aromatherapy actually means and how essential oils are used within holistic wellbeing.
🫧 How Are Essential Oils Extracted?
Discover where these concentrated plant substances come from and the different methods used to extract them.
⚠️ Essential Safety & Contraindications
One of the most important parts of the session.
You'll learn about responsible use, dilution, application, and situations where particular essential oils may not be appropriate.
Because knowing when not to use something is just as important as knowing how to use it.
🌱 What Are Essential Oils?
Learn what makes an essential oil different from an ordinary fragrance oil or carrier oil—and why that distinction matters.
💧 How Do You Choose an Essential Oil?
Learn what to consider when selecting oils so you can make informed decisions rather than simply buying whatever is trending online.
🤍 Aromatherapy for Relaxation & Wellbeing
Explore ways selected essential oils may be incorporated into simple relaxation and self-care practices.
🔬 How Do Essential Oils Work?
Explore how essential oils interact with our senses and wellbeing, including the fascinating role of our sense of smell.
🌬️ How Do Essential Oils Enter the Body?
Understand the different routes of exposure and why how you use an oil matters.
🧠 Knowledge Check
Finish with a short quiz to reinforce the key principles you've learned and help turn information into understanding.
Is This Masterclass For You?
This session is especially suited to you if you're a Muslimah who:
🌿 Wants to explore aromatherapy but doesn't know where to begin
💧 Already owns essential oils but isn't confident about using them
🌸 Wants to understand essential oils rather than blindly following social-media advice
🧘♀️ Is interested in natural and holistic approaches to relaxation and wellbeing
🌙 Is navigating perimenopause and wants to expand her self-care toolkit
📚 Wants to understand the foundations before investing in more advanced training
🤍 Values safe, knowledgeable and responsible use of holistic therapies
And don't worry if you know absolutely nothing about essential oils.
You don't need previous experience.
You don't need to be a therapist.
You don't need an expensive collection of oils.
You simply need curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Meet Your Guide
Shaheen Khan
Trauma-Informed Mindset Coach
Mental Health & Wellbeing Trainer, Trauma Recovery Facilitator, Holistic Therapy Practitioner
With over 15 years of experience in holistic modalities, Shaheen has spent years supporting women and training others in mental wellbeing.
Her approach brings together practical holistic knowledge with a compassionate, trauma-informed understanding of women's wellbeing.
She understands that meaningful self-care isn't about chasing quick fixes.
It's about:
Understanding.
Intention.
Safety.
Consistency.
And that's exactly how she approaches this introduction to aromatherapy.
Whether you're completely new to essential oils or already have a few favourites, Shaheen will help you understand the foundations in a way that feels practical, approachable and easy to follow.
🌿 You Don't Need More Information.
You Need the RIGHT Information.
The internet is full of essential oil advice.
But more information doesn't necessarily create more confidence.
Sometimes it creates the opposite.
One person says to apply an oil directly to your skin.
Another says to dilute it.
Someone recommends an oil for hormones.
Someone else says never to use it.
One video tells you to ingest it.
Another warns against doing so.
So what are you supposed to believe?
Start with the fundamentals.
Once you understand the basics of essential oils, extraction, routes of exposure and safety, you can make much more informed decisions for yourself.
🌙 Especially for This Season of Life
Perimenopause can leave you searching for new ways to care for yourself.
You may be exploring nutrition.
Movement.
Rest.
Stress management.
Mindfulness.
Faith.
And perhaps holistic approaches such as aromatherapy.
This masterclass isn't about replacing medical care or promising that essential oils will "fix" perimenopause.
It's about giving you another area of knowledge so you can explore aromatherapy responsibly as part of your wider wellbeing routine.
Because self-care shouldn't be about doing everything.
It's about knowing what works for you and using it wisely.
🌸 What You'll Leave With
By the end of this masterclass, you'll have a much clearer understanding of:
🌿 What aromatherapy actually is
💧 What essential oils are
🔬 How they're produced
🌬️ How they may be used
🧠 How our sense of smell connects with our experience of wellbeing
🌸 How to choose oils more thoughtfully
⚠️ Important safety considerations and contraindications
🤍 How to approach aromatherapy with greater confidence and care
Most importantly, you'll have a foundation you can build on.
✨ Come Curious. Leave Informed.
You don't need to become an aromatherapist.
You don't need to memorise dozens of essential oils.
You don't need to buy anything before attending.
And you certainly don't need to become an expert overnight.
You simply need to start.
Spend an hour learning the foundations of aromatherapy with someone who can guide you through the subject clearly, compassionately and responsibly.
INTRODUCTION TO AROMATHERAPY
A Beginner-Friendly Masterclass for Muslimahs Navigating Perimenopause
📅 Thursday 27th August
⏰ 4:00pm UK time
💻 Online
💷 Only £10
🎥 Replay included
Can't make it live?
No problem.
Your booking includes the replay, so you can watch it at a time that works for you.
Your £20 Could Give You Something Much More Valuable Than Another Bottle of Oil...
Understanding.
Instead of buying another essential oil because someone online said it's amazing, learn how to approach aromatherapy with knowledge and intention.
Instead of wondering whether you're using an oil correctly, learn the foundations of responsible use.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice, learn how to make more informed choices.
For just £20, give yourself the opportunity to learn something you can carry forward for years to come.
Your Self-Care Starts With Understanding
You don't have to navigate this season of life by simply "putting up with it."
You can learn.
You can explore.
You can become more informed about the tools available to you.
And you can choose the approaches that feel right for you, your values and your wellbeing.
Come curious.
Leave informed.
And begin your aromatherapy journey with confidence and care.
RESERVE YOUR PLACE FOR JUST £20
Introduction to Aromatherapy
Thursday 27th August | 4:00pm UK
Live Online + Replay Included
