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Introduction to Herbalism
December 14, 2019 @ 9:00 am - December 17, 2019 @ 9:00 am
Introduction to Herbalism
This introductory course to herbalism is a chance to begin or further your journey with plant medicine. We will make use of our Alchemy lab for medicine making and fermentation practicals, be in nature with several different classroom spaces and enjoy our beautiful yoga shala for daily yoga sessions and workshops. Be part of our community here at Punta Mona and learn from the living library of plants around us. Come join us on the plant path.
Content
The Art of Fermentation – Drinks and food preparations
Introduction to herbalism and healing traditions of the world
Medicine Making – Infusions, decoctions, tinctures, vinegars, honeys, oils and balms
Herbal Actions and Energetics
Herbal First Aid: herbs for common ailments
Intro to Permaculture and Luna Cycles
Herbal Walk – Plant Identification
Daily Yoga
Cacao: Medicine of the Gods
Also included…
3 farm fresh meals per day
A comprehensive workbook with class notes
The carribean ocean on your front door.
Cost
Shared bungalow- $460
Shared room- $490
Private room- $550
Private Cabin- $730
Teaching lead:
SOUZIE BOEREMA
Born and raised in New Zealand, Souzie began her career as a nurse, but felt limited by the lack of health care options given to patients. Since then she has been practicing herbal medicine and has been involved in setting up and running the Herbal Clinics at Envision Festival and Cosmic Convergence.
Souzie has been living at Punta Mona full time since April 2018 and she started and leads our alchemy lab and every-day herbalism here on the farm.
Our other teachers: SARIT BIANCA, STEVE TSILIMOS
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