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Bring Herbal Healing into your life! Learn the basics of Traditional Herbal Medicine, according to the Wise Woman Tradition, and how it compares to other natural healing modalities and Modern Western Medicine.  Begin to get to know your green allies, and how to prepare your own herbal medicine, including tinctures, infusions, oils and salves....

Cycling through the seasons and the earth based holidays of the year (harvests, sowing, solstices and equinoxes), we will talk about the energetic and medicinal correspondences of the plants and how they can support us. You will make and take home your own herbal medicine.

This class focuses on glute and lower body work for the ultimate A$$et! As always Beginner Friendly.

NYC based Herbalist, Jo Anne Kelly Richards shares her top 10 herbs to keep on hand for first aid, everyday health, immune support, and optimal wellness. In class, we will share a nourishing infusion, and you will make an herbal remedy to take home along with a detailed handout full of “how to” info. We will share a nourishing infusion, and you...

Learn about Herbs to control cholesterol and blood pressure, strengthen the heart muscle and blood vessels.    We will discuss plants to relieve heart ache,  and open the heart to love, while supporting healthy boundaries.   As always, we will share a nourishing infusion, and you will make and take home your own herbal m...

Stretch & Flexibility Training for women who are looking to reduce injury, mobilize joints and increase range of motion.

Offering a host of health benefits on its own, raw honey can also be used to preserve the medicinal properties of fresh, dried, or powdered herbs. Learn how to create medicinal herbal honeys to soothe sore throats and coughs, heal skin wounds, and fight off infection using a variety of plants and flowers. You'll take home several custom honeys suited...

Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, elderberry fruits and flowers have been used across cultures for centuries to prevent colds and flus, treat fevers, and tame inflammation. Delve into the many healing properties of this commonly used medicinal plant while making a 3 oz. bottle of elderberry syrup to take home.

Prepare to relax and be rejuvenated! Using salts, nourishing clays, and essential oils, you'll craft four custom botanical bath bombs to bring fragrance and fizz to a time-honored self-care ritual for you and your loved ones!

Explore which herbs, fungi, and nutrient-dense foods offer resistance for colds and flu. Learn how to create several herbal remedies to strengthen the immune system and support the body to fight off pathogens, and prepare two of the recipes along with the instructor during class.

Are you ready to share Reiki Healing with others? This Reiki Level Two training is a combination of the traditional Japanese Usui style, the Western-style as introduced by Mrs. Takata, and Holy Fire® Reiki, introduced by the International Center for Reiki Training. At the completion of this training, you will have deepened your personal practice...

This Reiki Level One training is a combination of the traditional Japanese Usui style, the Western-style as introduced by Mrs. Takata, and Holy Fire® Reiki, introduced by the International Center for Reiki Training. At the completion of this training, you will achieve an excellent foundation and be able to give Reiki treatments to yourself and your...

The Core Mat I program is the foundation of the Power Pilates method. Each subsequent program builds upon the information learned during this course. During this weekend you will learn to teach the 18 beginner level mat exercises and be introduced to Power Pilates teaching tools, philosophy, and teaching formula.  Every student new to Power Pilates...

In this workshop you will learn about hip health and how to prevent, manage, and recover from various hip ailments. This experiential workshop will provide an in-depth understanding of the functioning of our hips as well as strategies for movement and coordination that promote recovery and ease. You will benefit from a new look at how you sit, stand,...

Winter weather and its cooling dry seasonal air can leave skin feeling dehydrated and lacking moisture. In this class you will learn which herbs can give you a winter glow and leave you feeling replenished and ready for the elements. We'll discuss how to make herbal oils with hydrating and skin nourishing herbs, as well as how to use these herbs in...