How to Use the Build Guide for Essential Oil Education
By Essential Oils Pure and Natural | dōTERRA Essential Oils | | Published: 2026-10-29
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to use the dōTERRA Build Guide (Spanish, 10-Pack) to teach essential oil protocols clearly and effectively. This step-by-step guide helps you plan classes, share with groups, and avoid common mistakes.
Quick answer
Use the Build Guide (Spanish, 10-Pack) as a structured handout to teach essential oil protocols step by step. It simplifies complex routines into clear instructions, making it ideal for classes, small groups, or one-on-one sessions.
Why the Build Guide works for education
The Build Guide is designed to complement your dōTERRA essential oil collection, offering a practical resource for understanding and applying protocols. Its Spanish-language format ensures clear, accessible instructions for Spanish-speaking learners, while the 10-pack allows you to share with a group without running out.
Unlike generic online instructions, this guide is tailored to dōTERRA protocols, so you don't have to adapt or simplify. This consistency helps learners follow along confidently and reduces confusion during class.
Trade-offs to consider
The Build Guide is compact and focused on protocols, so it doesn't include detailed background on each oil's chemistry or history. If your class needs that context, you may want to supplement with additional materials like the Essential Oil Pocket Reference or a brief overview slide.
Because it's a printed guide, you can't update it instantly. For the most current protocols, check the dōTERRA website or app alongside the guide. The 10-pack is convenient, but if you're teaching a larger group, you may need to order multiple packs.
How to use the Build Guide in your class
- Plan your session around one protocol: Choose a single protocol from the Build Guide (e.g., a daily wellness routine or a specific concern). Review the steps beforehand so you can explain each one naturally. Hand out one guide per participant. Don't try to cover multiple protocols in one session; focus on one to avoid overwhelming learners.
- Read through the steps together: Go through the guide page by page, asking participants to follow along. Pause after each step to demonstrate the application (e.g., how to apply an oil topically or use it aromatically). Encourage questions after each step. A common mistake is rushing through the guide. Let participants ask questions after each step to ensure they understand before moving on.
- Practice with a sample blend: If the protocol includes a blend, have participants create a small sample using their own oils or a shared set. The guide's clear instructions reduce errors. After practice, discuss how the blend feels and smells, and answer any remaining questions. Check that everyone uses the correct number of drops. A common error is misreading the guide's measurements, so demonstrate the drop count first.
- Assign take-home practice: Ask participants to use the guide at home for the next week, following the protocol daily. Encourage them to note any reactions or questions. Schedule a follow-up session to discuss results and adjust as needed. Remind them to keep the guide in a safe, accessible spot. A common mistake is losing the guide among other papers, so suggest storing it with their oil kit.
Featured product
- Build Guide (Spanish, 10-Pack): This Build Guide, available in Spanish, comes in a convenient 10-pack. It is a practical resource for those following dōTERRA essential oil protocols, helping you understand and apply the oils in your daily routine. Having a 10-pack means you can hand one to each participant in a small class or family group, ensuring everyone follows the same instructions without needing to share.
Build Guide (Spanish, 10-Pack)
