Plants + Practice: An Integrative Approach to Incorporating Herbalism into Daily Life with Kara Jo
Join Clinical Herbalist and Yoga Teacher, Kara Jo Lehman, for an immersive experience that explores an integrative approach to wellness, where the healing power of herbalism meets the mindfulness of yoga. Discover how plants offer us medicine for the mind, body, and spirit, and learn to weave this wisdom into your modern, daily life.
What to Expect ...
🌱 Practical Herbalism: Dive into the world of herbal medicine as we introduce the practical uses of various herbs. Each class will focus on a different theme, allowing you to discover the unique benefits of plants that support your overall well-being.
✨ Mindful Meditation: Each session will begin with a guided meditation practice, helping you center your thoughts and connect with the plants.
🧘♀️ Nurturing Yoga Practice: Engage in a short yoga practice designed to support your body and enhance your connection to nature. These poses will prepare you for deeper healing and relaxation.
🌿 Herbal Tea Experience: Enjoy a thoughtfully selected herbal tea that aligns with the day’s theme, fostering a sense of nourishment and tranquility.
🧴 Herbal Crafting: Put your knowledge into practice by crafting an herbal preparation to take home, empowering you to integrate herbalism into your personal wellness routine.
What to Bring:
- Yoga mat
- Comfortable clothing
- Journal and pen (optional)
REGISTRATION: Includes practice, lecture, and all supplies including a different herbal tea + herbal preparation each month
TIME: Saturdays, 1-3pm
INVESTMENT: $65/ Class or $295 for Full Series (5 classes)
SCHEDULE + THEMES:
🌱 January - Immunity - January 24
Preparation: garlic fermented honey
Herbs: Elderberry, Garlic, Echinacea, Astragalus + Holy Basil
🌱 February - Herbal Medicine Cabinet - February 28
Preparation: first aid oil
Herbs: Lavender, Plantain, Comfrey, Calendula + Yarrow
🌱 March - Women’s Health - March 28
Preparation: hand-crafted tea blend
Herbs: Black Haw, Valerian, Chaste, Lemon Balm, Shatavari + Dandelion
🌱 April - Medicinal Home Gardens - April 25
Preparation: herbal sinus steam
Herbs: Calendula, Thyme, Sage, Holy Basil, Elderberry + Fennel
🌱 May - Wildcrafting: Medicine in your Yard/the Wild - May 23
Preparation: dandelion root tincture
Herbs: Flea Bane, Plantain, Dandelion, Self Heal, Violet, Red Clover + Goldenrod
Students can enroll in the full series or individual classes. Classes are limited to 12 students so secure your spot today!
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