RAINDROP TECHNIQUE
- Jan 2, 2017
- 9 min read
What is the Raindrop Technique?
The Raindrop technique, developed by D. Gary Young, is an approach that combines physiological principles with powerful Native American traditions that emphasize accessing energy for wellness. It combines unique, targeted massage with pure, authentic essential oils for a deeply harmonizing, rejuvenating, and relaxing experience. It also supports the body's systems on a physical and emotional level, as well as bring about balance and electrical alignment. Applying the Raindrop oils (see below) using these specific holistic techniques creates a synergistic effect for the body. After having a Raindrop, you will measure taller!
What is involved in a Raindrop?
The Raindrop technique involves applying Young Living essential oils to the feet, spine, and neck. A session lasts about an hour but the effects can last up to a week or more.
What are the Benefits of Raindrop Technique?
There are numerous benefits of the Raindrop Technique. Here are just a few:
Balance and Re-align the Energy Centers of the Body – The combination of techniques brings electrical and structural alignment to the body. The essential oil blend of Valor helps the body align and is often referred to as "chiropractor in the bottle".
Non-Manipulative Technique – No manipulation as in chiropractic is performed. The oils help support the body to come back into harmony by opening energy flow throughout the body.
Reduce Stress and Minor Anxiety - Not only can the oils enhance positive emotions such as joy and happiness, but they can also help us release negative emotions that are subconsciously stored on a cellular level. See the section on stress for more information!
Aid the Body's Natural Response to Irritation and Injury – Thyme and Oregano support the immune, respiratory, nervous, and other body systems*. They are strong antioxidants.
Eases Muscle Discomfort after Exercise – Muscles that are tense and in minor discomfort due to exercise will also benefit. Basil, Wintergreen, Marjoram, Cypress and Peppermint essential oils may reduce tension. See the section on oils for muscles for more information!
Support Healthy Immune System – Thyme and Oregano essential oils support a healthy immune system*.
Emotional Well Being and Release – Essential oils effect the limbic system where emotions are stored in the "brain's emotional computer".
Help Detox the Body Systems – The oils that are high in phenols may cleanse cellular receptor sites and enhance cleansing of the body.
And many more! (Experience-Essential-Oils.com)
3 Modalities that form the Raindrop Technique:
Aromatherapy: It seeks to unify physiological, psychological and spiritual processes to enhance an individual’s innate healing process.
Vita Flex Technique: Vita Fles also known as "vitality through the reflexes" or piezoelectric. The slight pressure applied to the body creates an electrical charge that is therapeutic to the body.
Feather Stroking: Familiar to the massage term, effleurage. In the 1980s Gary Young worked with a Lakota elder named Wallace Black Elk. He learned that the Lakota people went to Canada to experience the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis (before there were border crossings and reservations). The Lakota people would raise their hands toward the light and breathe in the energy of the lights for transformational purposes.Once the Lakota people could no longer cross the border, they created a strokingtechnique along the spine using a feather that simulated the energy of the Aurora Borealis. And this is the massage technique that was taught to Gary Young and is named feather stroking. (Experience-Essential-Oils.com)
How did Gary come up with the name, Raindrop?
During the Raindrop, oils are dropped from 6 inches above the spine, like raindrops. Doing this allows the oils to enter the person's electric field before even touching the person's back, which enhances the electromagnetic properties of the oils.
Can this Technique be used for Animals?
Yes! But the procedure should be modified by greatly diluting the oils for cats and small dogs. Diluting the oils does not diminish the effects of the technique, the benefits will be the same.
Are there any Side Effects?
The Raindrop Technique detoxifies, relaxes, heightens awareness and creates a peaceful feeling. The detoxification of the body causes some mild side effects. Drink lots of water before and after a session. It is really on a case by case basis, and depends on so many factors.
Is there any Validation of this Technique?
David Stewart, the Founder of the Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education (CARE), published a book entitled "The Statistical Validation of the Raindrop Technique". It is based on the results of a questionnaire where over 400 massage therapists, chiropractors, Raindrop Facilitators and others who used the technique responded. (Experience-Essential-Oils.com)
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RAINDROP COLLECTION
7 essential oils
2 essential oil blends
2 massage oils
7 Essential Oils that promote energy and vitality
Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) oil: Can be relaxing to body voluntary muscles and to the involuntary muscles as well. Mentally energizing and invigorating. Used for tension headaches. Can improve senses of taste and smell.
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) leaf/nut/stem oil: Supportive of the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Stimulates the body's natural white corpuscle production. May assist in restoring proper cellular programming to restore health and maintain wellness.
Marjoram (Origanum majorana) leaf oil: Relaxing to both the involuntary muscles and the voluntary muscles. Soothes nerves. Used for head pain. Antiseptic and antimicrobial.
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) oil: One of the most powerful antimicrobial essential oils. Research demonstrated 99% kill rate against in-vitro colonies. Cleanses cellular receptor sites.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) oil: Supports the digestive system, respiratory system, and nervous system. Has been used for head pain. Inhaling peppermint improves concentration and mental retention. Detoxifying to the liver. A synergistic oil that supports and improves the beneficial actions of other oils used in conjunction.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) oil: Antiseptic, immune enhancing, supportive of body's natural defenses.
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) leaf oil: Supports joints and skeletal structure. Composition of this oil is more than 80% methyl salicylate which has a numbing like effect in that it may stimulate the body's own production of natural cortisone, which has non of the untoward side effects of synthetic. Also has analgestic properties .
2 Essential Oil Blends
Aroma Siez
Muscle relaxing blend. Calming, relaxing and relieves tension. Relaxes muscles, including tight muscles and muscle spasms. May relieve headaches.
Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) oil: Can be refreshing when inhaled and moisturizing to the skin when applied topically.
Marjoram (Origanum majorana) leaf oil: Has a woody, spicy aroma that moisturizes the skin when applied topically.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) oil: Has a fresh, sweet, floral herbaceous aroma that is soothing and refreshing.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) oil: Has a strong, fresh, minty aroma that when applied topically, adds a cooling sensation to the skin.
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) leaf/nut/stem oil: Has a fresh, herbaceous, slightly evergreen aroma that is securing and refreshing.
Valor
Gentle and soothing, it helps balance bodily electricity, and stimulate spinal realignment, affects the limbic system in a way to improve one's self-image, and enhance ones feelings of confidence, courage, and self esteem. It opens up the pathway for other oils.
Spruce (Picea mariana) leaf oil: Is an incredible oil that contains high percentages of alpha-pinene and limonene, with a pleasing evergreen aroma.
Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) wood oil: Is responsibly harvested from Young Living’s new 2,400 acre farm in Iquitos, Peru. The farm sits at the edge of the Amazon River and is in the heart of Peru’s largest virgin rainforest.
Blue tansy (Tanacetum annuum) flower oil: Is grown at the St. Maries farm, which has never been contaminated by industrial chemicals.
Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) oil: Is useful for visualizing, improving one’s spiritual connection and centering.
2 Massage Oils
Ortho Ease
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) leaf oil, Grape (Vitis vinifera) seed oil, Peppermint (Mentha piperita) oil, Juniper (Juniperus osteosperma) oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) oil, Marjoram (Origanum marjorana) leaf oil, Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) oil, Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides) root oil, Wheat (Triticum Aestivum) Germ Oil, Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus dulcis) oil, Eucalyptus Radiata Leaf Oil, Olive (Olea europaea) fruit oil
V-6
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Sesame (Sesamum indicum) seed oil, Grape (Vitis vinifera) seed oil, Sweet Almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Wheat (Triticum Aestivum) Germ Oil, Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seed oil, Olive (Olea europaea) fruit oil
A FEW IMPORTANT NOTES
Everyone will experience the Raindrop Technique® differently, depending on his or her body. Recipients may experience fatigue, increased energy, emotional release, or other short-term effects. Be sure to always provide a safe and supportive space for every experience. Be aware that as a facilitator, you should rely on White Angelica to establish your own harmony prior to the Raindrop Technique.
Remember to keep the recipient modest at all times in order to maintain trust and respect.
Keep fingernails clean and well trimmed.
Keep a bottle of V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex nearby to dilute essential oils if they begin to irritate the skin. If, for any reason, essential oils contact the eyes, use V-6 oil to flush, not water.
Offer the recipient plenty of water at the end to help flush toxins.
Do you want a Raindrop? Or do you want to learn how to do a Raindrop?
If you would like to experience the healing power of a Raindrop, contact me at TheOilyVegan@gmail.com.
I can also teach you how to do a Raindrop for you to perform on your family.
HOW TO GIVE A RAINDROP
PREPARING
Trim your nails until all the white is gone.
Remove metal like earrings or jewlery.
Measure clients height.
KEEP IN MIND
You may detox after Raindrop. Drink lots of water after!
HERE WE GO...
Start face up with feet at the edge of the table.
Always face your client for better energy.
VALOR - Grounding & Energy Balancing
Apply 3 drops to each shoulder. Hold shoulders until both feel the same (hot, cold, tingling, heart beat, etc.).
Apply 3 drops on each foot. Hold Right foot with right hand and left foot with left and hold until both feel the same.
VALOR, OREGANO THYME, BASIL, WINTERGREEN, MARJORAM, CYPRESS AND PEPPERMINT
Vita Flex on each foot along spinal reflex points, coccyx to brain, (from heal to top of big toe) starting with right foot, 3 times, 2-3 drops per foot.
Continue with all of the oils.
Turn over, face down.
OREGANO & THYME
Hold bottle 6” above back and drop 3-4 drops directly on the spine from sacrum to mid shoulder blade area.
Feather straight up spine. 3-6-12
Repeat with next oil
FEATHER STRIAGHT TO SIDES
From spine, straight out to the sides of the body, 3 times, then move up half a hand width and repeat until you reach the neck and skull. Repeat 3 times.
FULL LENGTH FEATHER STROKE
Long feather strokes, both hands side by side, touching with back of nail tips only, along both sides of spine, sweep full length from sacrum to base of neck, fanning out and off shoulders, 3 times.
BASIL, WINTERGREEN & MARJORAM
Hold bottle 6” above back and drop 3-4 drops directly on the spine from sacrum to mid shoulder blade area.
Feather straight up spine. 3-6-12
Repeat with next oil
ADDITIONAL OILS
If desired, additional oils can be applied at this point. Depending on what your client is going through (emotional, respiratory, etc).
If you do:
Hold bottle 6” above back and drop 3-4 drops directly on the spine from sacrum to mid shoulder blade area.
Feather straight up spine. 3-6-12
FINGER CIRCLES
Apply fingers to the laminar groove along the side of the spine, slowly progressing from sacrum to atlas, using four fingers of both hands together in a clockwise motion, pulling tissue away from the spine with each circle. Then walk around the table and go up the other side. Alternate from side to side, until both sides have been done 3 times.
Aroma Siez may be applied before the third pass where tense muscles are discovered.
CYPRESS
Sprinkle Cypress directly on the spine like a salt shaker from sacrum to neck.
Feather straight up spine. 3-6-12
THUMB VITA FLEX
Thumb vita flex along sides of spine, sacrum to atlas.
FINGER STRADDLE/SAW MANEUVER
Apply finger straddle/saw maneuver from sacrum to base of skull 3 times.
SHAKE (OR QUIVER)
Apply two handed technique along the spine, vibrating with a shaking or quivering motion perpendicular to the spine, moving gradually upwards from sacrum to atlas, 3 times
ORTHO EASE
Apply Ortho Ease oil or carrier oil. Dispense generously onto palms first, then apply over entire back spreading it with flet palms of the hands in clockwise circular movements from hips to neck, cross over and then back down to the hips. Repeat 3 times.
PALM SLIDE
Perform palm slide maneuver across the spine progressing from sacrum to neck and from neck to sacrum, up and down the back at least 3 times.
VALOR
Sprinkle Valor directly on the spine like a salt shaker from sacrum to neck.
Feather straight up spine. 3-6-12
ARCHED FEATHER STROKES
Feather straight up spine with a curved fanning motion arched up and out to sides. 3-6-12, 3 times
FULL LENGTH STROKES
Long feather strokes, both hands side by side, touching with back of nail tips only, along both sides of spine, sweep full length from sacrum to base of neck, fanning out and off shoulders, 3 times.
PEPPERMINT
Raindrop 2-4 drops.
Feather straight up spine. 3-6-12
Arched feather strokes
Full length strokes
HOT COMPRESS
Place dry towel on his or her back.
Place warm, wet hand towel down spine.
Place another dry towel on top of the wet towel.
Cook client for 5-8 minutes. If heat becomes uncomfortable, apply V-6 where needed.
**if you have MS or are pregnant, use a cool towel, not hot.
FINISHING UP...
SLOWLY GET OFF TABLE AND CHANGED
DRINK WATER
Drink lots of water!
RE-EVALUATE AND REMEASURE
A complete evaluation of the benefits of the benefits received from Raindrop Technique may take several days to assess.
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