We can all agree that living in a big city, like New York, is fraught with daily challenges. Commuting, dealing with crowds, earning a living wage, and managing social pressures may often result in increased stress, anxiety and depression.

Join aromatherapist Lynn Stepanenko, as she leads a small class through making essential oil blends that will help students better manage the daily challenges of urban life. Students will learn the basics of which essential oils are supportive for enhanced mental health, where to source organic oils, and materials for further study. Students will formulate two essential oil blends for emotional health to keep for personal use.

Class time: 2 hours
Cost: $28-$50

Biography:
Urban Essentials is the solo practice of Lynn Stepanenko, NYC aromatherapist. Lynn started Urban Essentials after she personally experienced the power of essential oils to improve mood, lower stress, and manage anxiety. Living in a large, urban city brings many challenges. Effectively using essential oils is a healthy, alternative method to dealing with the trials of modern, urban life.

In addition to several trainings and certifications in aromatherapy and essential oils, Lynn works at Enfleurage, an aromatherapy supply store in the West Village, NYC. Lynn uses her extensive training and personal knowledge of essential oils to educate customers, and help them achieve their supportive health goals through aromatherapy.

Certifications and Trainings:

- Certified Aromatherapy I (In Progress)
New York Institute of Aromatic Studies, 2019

- Essential Oils for Healing Body, Mind & Soul
Marc Gian, New York Open Center, 2018

- Certificate, Green Medicine
Peeka Trenkle, New York Open Center, 2018

- Certificate, Medicinal Uses in Essential Oils
David Crow (Floracopeia), New York Open Center, 2017

- Various Courses on Practical Use of Essential Oils
Joe Rickus, Enfleurage, 2017-2019