In traditional societies, Spring was a time to focus on cleansing and tonifying the body after the long winter's hibernation. Come learn which herbs and foods gently detox the body and help to regain energy and internal fitness. Learn to make nourishing/ cleansing herbal teas and infusions, sample some and also make a blend to take home. We will also sample a few of the early spring herbs that readily grow in our area and learn how to incorporate these into our diets. 1 Day Class All Materials Provided. |
| Spring/Fall Cleaning Your Body: Herbs for Detox and Purification |
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| Basic Herbal Concepts in the Wise Woman Tradition Part I |
| Wise Woman Ways of Herbal Studies Class Descriptions Click Here for Current Class Schedule |
| The Wise Woman tradition is the oldest tradition of healing known on our planet, yet one that is rarely identified, rarely written or talked about. A woman-centered tradition of self- love, respectful of the earth and all her creatures, the Wise Woman tradition tells us that compassion, simple ritual, and common herbs heal the whole person and maintain health/ wholeness/ holiness for both humans and nature. (from Healing Wise by Susun Weed). In this class, You will be introduced to the Wise Woman tradition and how it differs from the Heroic and Scientific traditions (known as the 3 Traditions of Healing). We also cover basic herbal terminology including Actions of Herbs (such as emmanagogue, vulnerary, alterative, etc. – these are the terms which tell us what an herb will do and why) Parts of Herbs Used Types of Liquids (called menstruums) Types of Herbal Preparations (decoctions, infusions, tinctures, etc.) 1 or 2 day Class All Materials Provided ***Serves as Pre-Requisite to Medicine Making Class*** |
| Creating an Herbal Medicine Chest |
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| Seasonal Harvesting |
Come harvest the plants of the season. We will identify plants ready for harvest and, after a plant meditation asking the Spirit of the Plant for permission to harvest, we will learn the proper way to gather and process these seasonal herbal allies. 1 Day Class All Materials Provided Offered Once A Season |
| Plant Spirit Medicine |
Learn the top 5 herbal allies that should be in every home medicine chest. We will create sample products - some from freshly harvested herbs and some from dried herbs - for everyone to take home. All Materials Provided. 1 Day Class All Materials Provided |
| Basic Herbal Concepts in the Wise Woman Tradition Part II |
| Making Plant Medicines Learn to make your own herbal preparations that will both nourish and heal your body. In this hands-on class you will Learn how to harvest and prepare herbs for use in making Infusions Decoctions, Salves Infused oils (from both fresh and dry plants) Tinctures (from both fresh and dry plants) 1 Day Class All Materials Provided ***Recommended that students take Basic Herbal Concepts before taking this class or have prior herbal experience*** |
| Elixirs and Cordials |
| Elixirs and Cordials are herbal beverages that are nourishing and healng as well as delicious. Classes vary from the perfect blends for the holidays to truly decadent blends perfect for that special occasion with that certain someone. or when you just want to feel extra pampered! All materials provided to make sample blends in class as well as handouts. Offered Periodically Throughout the Year. Check Back for Dates. All Materials Provided. |
| Creating A Spiritual Mandala |
Creating Your Own Spiritual Mandala Spiritual Mandalas are used to tell a story and to provide divine inspiration and clarification. As we move toward the waning part of the year...toward harvests, toward letting go of what no longer serves us we begin to look for guidance and answers. Come create your own spiritual mandala and let Spirit guide you through this process. In sacred space, we will each create our own mandala from a variety of materials and then we will interpret them. These spiritual tools have an uncanny ability for speaking to exactly where one is in their process and what is coming in and/or is needed to move to that next level and/or what one needs to let go of. 1 Day Class All Materials Provided |
| Menopause: Embracing The Kundalini |
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| Introduction to Shamanic Journeying |
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Winter Herbal Remedies |
Do you want to avoid colds and flu or lessen the intensity if you do find yourself with a winter dis-ease? Learn the essential herbs to strengthen your immune system and to nourish and heal your body. All Materials Provided. Offered in November and January of each year All Materials Provided. |