【คลาสเวิร์คช็อป】[Traditional Herbal He-Xiang・Handmade Workshop] 10/25 Beginning of Winter Agarwood An-Xin Incense Plaque | Healing, Meditation

♡_Hand_Crafted_A_Wisp_Of_Fragrance_♡ **[Traditional Herbal He-Xiang・Handmade Workshop]** From Western Aromatherapy to Eastern Scent Blending: A Cross-Cultural Olfactory Practice Rising from the solemnity of Han Dynasty ancestral temples, carried on the fragrance of the Silk Road, Condensed into poetry in the studies of Song Dynasty scholars, and finding a place on the desks of Ming and Qing literati, This wisp of smoke that spans time and space Is more than just a scent; It is the breath of Eastern aesthetics, And the condensation of a life philosophy. He-Xiang is not a solo performance of a single ingredient, But a wisdom that follows ancient methods, Combining various natural aromatic materials According to the "prince, minister, assistant, and servant" principles, Grinding them into fine powder, kneading them into a blend, and cold-condensing them into incense, To achieve a unified and harmonious fragrance. First whiff, it is clear and elegant; upon further reflection, it is mellow. Floral, woody, and herbal notes bloom in layers, With every breath, calm the spirit~ purify the mind~ and nourish the body! This time, we invite you to personally step into "Cold-Process He-Xiang Craftsmanship." Incense plaques/bracelets/massage combs... Knead the fragrance in your palms, Settle your mind in focused concentration, And experience the Eastern path of healing through scent. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55233388765_4c7196e6ff.jpg **|Course Content|** **◇ Beginning of Winter Agarwood An-Xin Incense Plaque ◇ Session: 2026.10.25 Sunday 14:00~17:00** The Beginning of Winter (Li Dong) is a transition period where Yang energy shifts from receiving to storing. It is easy to develop internal "stagnant fire," planting the roots of illness. Health preservation focuses on "storing essence and warming the kidneys." A single incense to store one's true essence, safely transitioning through the deep winter, Returning to the roots and warming the kidneys to solidify the foundation. **Recognizing Ingredients through Scent** Sample Agarwood, Cinnamon, Scrophularia, Angelica dahurica, Artemisia argyi, Clove, Benzoin, Alpinia oxyphylla, and Licorice. **Explanation of Ingredient Combination** Agarwood as the "prince" | Directing Qi back to its origin Cinnamon as the "minister" | Guiding fire back to its origin Scrophularia, Angelica dahurica, Artemisia argyi, Clove, and Alpinia oxyphylla as "assistants" | Nourishing Yin, warming, and tonifying the kidneys Benzoin and Licorice as the "servant" | Providing a warm, mellow sweetness to harmonize all scents **Handmade Cold-Process Incense** Mixing aromatic powders, adding water to refine the clay, and pressing into molds to create your very own "Beginning of Winter Agarwood An-Xin Incense Plaque." ※ Use with caution if you have Yin-deficiency with excessive heat, or if you are pregnant or an infant. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55232983751_b93a68bf73.jpg **|What You Will Gain|** **Theoretical Foundation | Introduction to He-Xiang Culture** Understand the historical context and cultural depth of Eastern scent blending. **Scent Recognition | Olfactory Deep Training** Learn to distinguish between natural aromatic materials and chemical fragrances. **Mastering Principles | Keys to Cold-Process Production** Understand the logic of balancing fragrance, temperature, and ratios. **Hands-on Practice | Complete Incense Making Experience** Personally complete a work that can be worn or used to regulate body and mind. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55397691259_8867a2c088.jpg **|Target Audience|** Scent enthusiasts, aromatherapy lovers, followers of traditional culture and aesthetics, handicraft lovers, those eager to explore Eastern herbal ingredients, expand their olfactory range and healing perspective, and those hoping to find a moment of stillness in their busy lives are all welcome to register! **|Course Fee|** **Beginning of Winter Agarwood An-Xin Incense Plaque 2680 TWD / session** ※ Fee includes: Natural aromatic materials and exquisite cord accessories (Tools are provided by the instructor and will be collected after the course ends.) ※ Take home comprehensive knowledge of He-Xiang and the incense plaque made on-site. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55397523986_fd02aa52e7.jpg A wisp of scent Is a time to encounter yourself. In the process of kneading the incense, Slowly put your thoughts at rest, And let the fragrance~ lead you back to The most stable position within. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55233128108_7cdf0ea724.jpg |**Reminders**| 1. Course capacity is limited; registration order is based on payment time. 2. To protect the rights of participants, the person who registers must be the same person attending the class. After completing payment, please be sure to reply with: participant's name, contact phone number, and E-mail. 3. If registering for the same course with friends or family (group registration), please provide contact information for everyone. 4. After payment is completed, an [Enrollment Notification] will be sent via private message on the platform one week before the class begins. 5. To avoid the message being misidentified as spam by your email system, please check your spam folder to ensure timely receipt of the notification. |**Location**| Ping Garden Play Incense Laboratory 9F, No. 271, Songren Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City (Balenciaga Building CD, directly opposite FamilyMart) |**Instructor**| Ma Guo-Xuan Teacher Ma is dedicated to promoting the "Mending Project" in Taiwan, with the core philosophy of "Micro-Star Achievements." Intangible cultural heritage skills are not just for learning; every completed work is a star-like achievement, accumulating like stardust to light up your own world. "Micro-Star Achievements" currently collects multiple intangible cultural heritage skills, covering traditional Chinese crafts such as cloisonné, cold-process scent blending, lacquer fans, and mother-of-pearl inlay. Through systematic guidance, it leads the public to reconnect with the beauty of traditional Chinese culture through experience and handicraft. Even beginners can personally complete works, entering a delicate and focused state of creation, lighting up a star of their own with every completion. Much like holding a needle and thread, stitching bit by bit. Through rest and silence, mend the subtle cracks of your inner world; with every completion, light up the star that belongs to you. . Certified Chinese Health and Diet Therapist . Co-founder of the "Mending Project" . Founder of Ye-Shi Corporate Headquarters Management Consulting Co., Ltd. . President of Taiwan Fire Partridge Service Association . Specially Appointed Lecturer at China Productivity Center, Taiwan . Co-founder of Micro-Innovation Reading Club