what is hopi ear candling?

​Hopi Ear Candling is said to originate from the Ancient Greeks. It is also said to have been practiced by the 'Indian Hopi tribe' which is apparently where it got its name.  However...after doing more research the Hopi tribe have confirmed in the past that they do not use this method of healing and never have, so where it came from exactly is still unknown.

There have apparently even been disputes with the Hopi Tribe and leading ear candle makers about using the Hopi name. How true this is I really have no idea. So I will just stick to the facts that this type of treatment has been used for thousands of years and practised by Ancient Greeks, Egyptians and Romans. ​

An ear candle does not look like a traditional candle.  It is more of a cone type tube made of unbleached cotton and beeswax. This tube is then placed into the ear canal and set alight. The flame creates a vacuum suction which is said to draw out impurities. ​

I am going to confirm an extremely important thing to note about ear candling before you book an appointment for this treatment....IT DOES NOT REMOVE EAR WAX! Also THE DEBRIS LEFT IN THE CANDLE IS NOT WAX FROM YOUR EAR IT IS MORE LIKELY TO BE FROM THE CANDLE ITSELF! Many other therapists and Holistic practitioners either like to tell you differently or they genuinely believe that it does, but after doing research and having done my own experiments I can confirm that it is not likely to all be wax from your ear.  When an ear candle is lit and placed in the ear, the results and debris left in the candle are exactly the same as when a candle is lit and just held burning out of the ear. Once the candle is opened up you are likely to see clumps of wax which is from the burning candle itself and not your ear. Some therapists also say that the crackling during the treatment is the candle removing the wax when in fact the crackling is literally because there is a flame burning down a tube in your ear!  However..I do believe that it draws out some impurities because the ears do feel a lot clearer after treatment.  I have also had some clients where we have opened up the candles and there has been more wax in one than in the other, they have then confirmed that the one with the most debris in was the ear that felt most blocked and now felt better. Based on this I believe it could be either coincidence or that the ear candle treatment does remove SOME impurities and toxins which then mixes with the candle wax causing more debris to be in one more than the other.  But again this is not a fact and not guaranteed. When someone books in for Hopi Ear Candling I will always explain all of this and advertise it more of a relaxation therapy and not a way of removing wax! ​

After each ear is treated, a facial and ear massage is given in order to further release blockages in the ears and sinuses. So here are the POSSIBLE benefits of an Ear Candling session due to the ears feeling a lot clearer after treatment..

Eases Headaches
Reduces stress and tension
Eases Tinnitus
Clears brain fog
Reduces jaw pain 
Draws out debris and impurities
Helps sore throats
Releases ear and sinus blockage
Can help decrease snoring
Provides warmth and comfort due to to the heat 
Provides relaxation 
Improves blood circulation 
Balances the Throat, Third Eye and Crown Chakras
Improves hearing
Stimulates the bodies immune system
Reduces anxiety
Improves colour perception
Improves taste
​Relief from cold and Flu
​Reduce snoring

​Like all Holistic Therapies the benefits are endless. Hopi Ear Candling at Bliss is a wonderful way to promote natural healing around the body and to relax the mind, body and soul together.

Unfortunately we may be unable to offer Hopi Ear Candling to people who suffer severely with the following.. (please contact us though for more information as we still may be able to offer treatment) 

have an infectious disease or have done within the last 6 months
Cancer
Pregnant within the 3rd trimesters
tumours in the ear
recent surgery to the ear, neck, head or mouth 
have a contagious disease or have done within the last 6 months
have ear grommets 
perforated ear drum
cysts in the ear
foreign object inside the ear
Mastoiditis (bacterial inflammation around the ear and Mastoid bone)
Haemophilia
Eczema in the ears
Epilepsy

Bliss Holistic Healing xx