Elemental Herbalism
Four day Intensive
The Elemental Herbalist Training is a four day intensive course held in Warrandyte, Australia. This course is underpinned by the four elements of air, fire, water and earth, and will help you to learn how to become an elemental herbalist. You will learn about how to use herbs to create remedies, brews and tinctures, as well as how to incorporate nature-based rituals and practices into your daily life. In addition, you will be taught about the power of plants and how to use them to treat physical and emotional ailments. Join us and become an Elemental Herbalist.
October 2023
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
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Herbal actions, energetics & temperaments
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Medical herbalism
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Herbal first aid
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How to design and create a wide variety of herbal medicines
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Learn your elemental constitution and how to personalize herbal medicine accordingly.
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Foraging medicinal plants in your local area
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Harvesting plants in accordance with the stars and seasons.
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Use herbs and plants to promote greater health and vitality in your own life.
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WHO IS IT FOR? This workshop is for people who already work with plants, herbalists, naturopaths seeking deeper connection to their medicine, or anyone who wishes to connect more deeply with the earth and their own health.
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COURSE STRUCTURE:
Day 1: AIR - Connecting to plants in the wild, identification, foraging and the drying process. Medicinal gardening.
Day 2: FIRE - Learning the elemental and energetic architecture of plants. How herbs work in the body. Basic anatomy and physiology.
Day 3: WATER - Medicine making
Day 4: EARTH - Elemental constitution, how to diagnose, dose and make herbal mixes specific to you.
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FACILITATED BY:
Lily of the Herbs is a wild herbalist based in Warrandyte, Victoria. She has been working with plants since she was young and has a background in propagation and permaculture. Currently working as a Zenthai Shiatsu practitioner and herbalist, Lily is passionate about connecting people to plants and their bodies. She has been running workshops on herbalism and embodiment for the last three years and makes and sells a range of elixirs. With an Bachelor of Health Science specializing in Western Herbal Medicine, Lily provides alternative training for people wishing to experience herbalism.
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GUEST FACILITATORS:
The Perma Pixie is an artist who fuses together her love of Herbalism, Foraging, Writing, Cooking, Ecosystem Health, Personal Health and Education into a cohesive offering. Her business is a platform for creativity, a place to weave the romantic wonder of the botanical into something tangible to share with the world. Living in the Macendon ranges and practicing herbalism The Perma Pixie will be teaching Medicinal Gardening on the Course. To find out more about Perma Pixie visit her website at www.thepermapixie.com
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Luke Stephan has a background in environmental science and law and is a currently practicing Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist with a diploma in Ayurvedic medicine. Luke brings his knowledge of anatomy and physiology and integrates scientific knowledge with traditional practices. Luke is the co-owner of the Earth Clinic and teaches trainings on Zenthai Shiatsu in Melbourne. You can find out more about Luke at www.earthclinictherapies.com.
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WHERE WILL IT BE HELD? Held at the beautiful Earth Clinic in Warrandyte,
Limited accommodation available for people coming from far away for an additonal fee.
The course runs from 9am to 4pm each day for four days, lunch will be provided.
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DATES: May 4th -7th 2023 SOLD OUT
October 26th -29th 2023 Positions available
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COSTS AND PAYMENT PLANS:
$600 upfront to secure your position:
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3 monthly payments of $200:
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9 weekly payments of $66.6
(Available 2 months before training
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