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Plant Medicine: Wildcrafting Water Based Herbal Medicine: Decoctions In this class we will explore medicinal preparations with wildcrafted herbs and water. You will learn to: Ethically harvest and process herbs for storage and medicinal preparations Identify key herbs used in water based medicinal preparations Formulate basic decoctions, hot...

In modern times, we the convenience of pre-packaged first aid kits from the pharmacy or drug store, however our self reliant ancestors knew how to meet basic basic medical needs using only the resources available in the wild. In this workshop, you will: Learn how to use commonly found herbs to soothe and promote healing Understand the appropriate...

In this class, we will explore the relationships that ancient, indigenous people cultivated with plants and herbal medicines, through the physical senses, generational wisdom, experimentation, and shamanic practices.  You will learn how to: Identify medicinal herbs commonly used by the local indigenous people Connect and communicate...

We generally choose to use hand tanned buckskin leather from wild or certified organic animals to honor and include the Animal Medicine that plays a vitally important symbiosis with Plant Medicine.  The leather used for this is made the traditional way and is truly and intensive labor of love and way of full circle living.  Vegan options...

Learn how the energy of flowers can positively impact your life. Discover the ways in which flower essences help to heal trauma, support changing limiting beliefs, work directly with the chakra system and more.  This evening class will demystify flower essences and give you a firm understanding of the tangible benefits this healing modality offers....

Immerse yourself in a fascinating healing experience. A bath of sound and light with: Gong Sound Bath Kundalini Yoga Chromotherapy Light Healing Crystal Grid And much more! Important Notes: Due to Covid, the class has changed to online.  Due to being online, the class will be shorter and later make up in person when distancing...

Learn how to use oils to bring a smile to your boo's face.

Full course name: Medicine Cabinet Makeover with Natural Tools to Stay Healthy How to deal with Corona and other viruses, sinus, allergies, asthma, pain…and other ailments using natural integrated options like Aromatherapy, Homeopathy, Ayurveda-Neti pot, Herbs, Nutrition… and how to use it.

The external application of herbal formulations as poultices, powders, and plasters to protect, detoxify, and promote healing has been a staple medicinal practice of shamans and medicine men and women since time immemorial. In this workshop, you will: Learn how to use fresh and dried herbs as poultices to soothe and promote healing Understand the...

Rediscover the ancient wisdom of natural, holistic medicines as we explore how fats, oils, and waxes may be combined with the power of our plant friends to modify and augment the qualities of medicinal preparations. In this workshop, you will: Understand how different fats and oils change the properties of herbal balms and liniments Hand craft...

The ability to produce fire is arguably the defining skill that allowed prehistoric humans to venture out of the abundance of the equatorial belt into the farthest reaches of the globe.  Naturally, the application of fire in the development of of ancient medicines would facilitate a new age in the potential for health and healing. The combination...

Essential Oils in Aromatherapy for Relaxation and Stress Relief Aromatherapy and essential oils are popular these days with people all over the world. In our busy stressful lives, these natural remedies are a convenient way to take time for self care and relaxation. In this workshop, Sayda Desroses of Sayda Naturals will discuss the benefits of...

Modern industrialized ointments are typically composed of refined petroleum products and acutely toxic, synthetic chemical compounds. Although there is a place for modern pharmaceutical remedies, they are based on knowledge that our ancient ancestors discovered through experimentation, communion with the natural world. Rediscover the ancient wisdom...

As technologies and foundational understanding of health and healing evolved among ancient peoples, so did medicines. The use of alcohol and other natural solvents to extract medicinal constituents from herbs that water and oils could not, allowed for new possibilities in potency, delivery, and portability of traditional herbal medicines. In this...

Ready to reach into your medicine cabinet? Stop! First, learn the ins and outs of treating common ailments safely and effectively the non-toxic way. Find out how you can replace conventional medications with homeopathic alternatives. Learn remedies for bumps, bruises, and burns, as well as scrapes, strains and sprains. In addition, Avghi will explain...