Kauai Work Retreat, Spring Break 2017 (Part One)
Local Harmony and Kauai Work Retreat I’m heading home from Kauai after spending three weeks in the sweet, soft Hawaiian air, rejuvenating from a usual, atypical western MA winter. The second week of my stay was spent facilitating – along with Owen Wormser – our second...
Herbal Holistic Medicine, Allopathic Medicine, and Language
Throughout Foundations of Western Herbal Medicine, I stress the importance of language. Words can tell us a lot. Let’s take a closer look at a couple that define two prevalent views of human health and medicine: allopathy (conventional medicine = allopathic medicine)...
Herbal Holistic Medicine and Allopathic Medicine: A Comparison
Every autumn Clearpath School of Herbal Medicine offers a course called ‘Foundations of Western Herbal Medicine’, meeting ten Wednesdays from 5:30-9:30, part of the level one herbal holistic medicine program – ‘Cultivating the Healer Within’. First class I compare two...
Plant Attunement: How-to Instructions
The process of Plant Attunement is always similar. First, set the intention and create sacred space. We are already quieting down as we walk towards our destination. We also smudge with sage or cedar and give thanks to all or relations in the seven directions. This...Upcoming Events
Sep
20
Wed
5:30 pm
Materia Medica Class
Materia Medica Class
Sep 20 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
”Medicinal herbal knowledge at the depth & breadth of experienced herbalists.” An essential component of an herbalist’s “toolkit,” Materia Medica is a compendium of knowledge of a large number of healing plants. Class is open[...]
Sep
27
Wed
5:30 pm
Materia Medica Class
Materia Medica Class
Sep 27 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
”Medicinal herbal knowledge at the depth & breadth of experienced herbalists.” An essential component of an herbalist’s “toolkit,” Materia Medica is a compendium of knowledge of a large number of healing plants. Class is open[...]
Oct
4
Wed
5:30 pm
Foundations of Western Herbal Me...
Foundations of Western Herbal Me...
Oct 4 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Foundations of Western Herbal Medicine A 10-week course exploring Native American & Western healing systems, taught by master herbalist and teacher Chris Marano Blending the best of traditional and modern, European and Native American healing systems, science and[...]
Oct
7
Sat
9:00 am
Foundations of Chinese Herbal Me...
@ The Hawthorn Center
Foundations of Chinese Herbal Me...
@ The Hawthorn Center
Oct 7 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
FOUNDATIONS OF CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE Hosted by Sweetgrass Herbals This course explores the foundations of Chinese Herbal Medicine, making it accessible and practical for anyone interested in human health, and providing participants with the foundations[...]
Oct
11
Wed
5:30 pm
Foundations of Western Herbal Me...
Foundations of Western Herbal Me...
Oct 11 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Foundations of Western Herbal Medicine A 10-week course exploring Native American & Western healing systems, taught by master herbalist and teacher Chris Marano Blending the best of traditional and modern, European and Native American healing systems, science and[...]