Herbal Compass Series
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How can we navigate toward a deeper connection with the place we call home; the land under our feet and the body we hold?
This 12 month series engages our sensory system in the medicinal attributes of various plants according to the cycles & themes of the Herbal Compass. This offering is a way to empower your body with the wisdom of the Earth body as we are on-in-the-same. It is also an excellent way to build community, support urban agricultural efforts & ecosystem biodiversity. Begin to foster & reclaim a deep connection with nature while building avenues toward optimal health & vitality.
There are several ways to be engaged with this series. The full 24 sessions (12 online & 12 in-person) won't start until March 2025 due to planning limitations but you can get your feet wet now by signing up for the Herbal Compass: Demystified. See below for more detail.
There are many ways in which we use a calendar; but have you ever taken pause to reflect: that a calendar is not a timeline but an ever revolving wheel? There are cycles & rhythms of a day, a week, a month, a year & a lifetime. All of life’s vitality unfolds in cycles. There are many modern cultural impositions that keep us from leading a healthy vibrant lifestyle which are disconnected from the ever revolving cycles of the land. This class offers the opportunity to embody these rhythms through the study of the 5 Elements (Earth, Fire, Water, Wood & Metal) and how they relate to the therapeutic gifts of plants & the their catalog of dynamic application. The elements move through ever revolving alchemical phases within our internal & external environment which define the nature of our health. How can the plants we choose to cultivate, harvest and prepare as food and medicine right here in Baltimore, MD help us through each season’s challenges?; whether it’s allergies, heatstroke, hypertension, immune health, adrenal fatigue, liver toxicity, anxiety, depression, skin aliments & so much more. Wild medicinal herbs have the ability to fully enliven our senses as we hone our internal and external compass. For ex. Nov. is a month where we practice discernment & define boundaries before going inward for winter. Our body, mind & spirit must question; What is it that I need to let go of & where is it that I need to nourish & build? Astragalus root helps build healthy boundaries while nourishing & protecting.
"We can support the earth by staying solid in our cycles, as much as we can, with those of the earth, moon & sun." - Judith Berger, Herbal Ritual
All sessions will be lead by clinical herbalist Alyssa Dennis and founder of Eclipta Herbal with the occasional guest teacher.
Location: at the Eclipta Herbal sanctuary in the Hamilton neighborhood or Baltimore City (address sent after sign up)
Class options
* Herbal Compass Series (in-person) Sat. 2-5pm - These won't start until March, 2025
* Herbal Compass Series (online) Thurs. 6-7:30pm - These won't start until March, 2025
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Sign up today & secure your spot!
What’s included?
*4 or 12 in-person sessions one Saturday a month in the garden
* 4 or 12 online sessions one Thursday a month
* We will focus on learning the therapeutics of one herb a month.
* Make one different herbal medicine preparation a month as a community
* You will learn practical knowledge of medicine making such as tinctures, salves, lotion, infused oil, wine or vinegar
* All supplies to make one product each month will be included (herbs, oil, bottle, tins, etc.). On occasion you will be asked to bring your own jar or single ingredient.
* Instruction & lesson on the therapeutic uses of the herb we are focusing on
* Tips on usage & recommended dosage
* Growing, harvesting & drying tips
Bonuses include:
* 5 Element Cycle Seasonal wellness tips
* Plant walks in the garden
* Seasonally inspired recipes & herb combinations
* 10% off of any of our herbal education products in our shop.
What will I get out of this?
* You will be pledging support to the operations of the Eclipta Herbal sanctuary so that the community feels connected to this land through the sharing abundance of herbal cultivation & medicine making.
* You will learn how to build your immune system & ward off common seasonal health challenges
* You will learn what to look for when sourcing supplies & herbal medicine
* You will learn how to take a seasonal approach to herbs
* You will receive guidance on how to integrate herbal wisdom into your daily life.
* You will have the opportunity to create trust, transparency & healthcare autonomy.
* An opportunity to build relationships with the plants growing in their ideal habitat as well as those in your human community.
* To be able to activate multiple ways of knowing by using your dynamic sensory system.
Who is this for?
*For those who want guidance & support for staying healthy with the seasons
For those interested in building their herbal relationships. For beginners & experienced folks alike.
* For those interested in building their own home herbal apothecary
* For those who want to learn the ins & out’s of herbal medicine making
* For those who want to re-connect themselves with the unending gifts of the land
* For those who would like to experience the connections between their body & the earth body.
* For anyone who has or is experiencing eco grief who also knows that a reconnection with the land is their remedy
* For those who have felt disempowered by other healthcare avenues
* For those who want to get to know plant medicine allies which they can grow in the MD climate
* For those that know their bodies & the Earth body are one in the same
* For those who feel they have been disconnected from the sacred feminine
* For those who want to take a deeper dive into self-care & body awareness
*For those who would like to develop more tools of ecological awareness
* For the nature minded enthusiast
Why should I do this?
* To empower you & be sure you feel you have agency in the care you provide for your body
* Because it’s revolutionary to take care of yourself.
* Because it’s revolutionary to get your hands dirty & get to know the rhythms & cycles of the Earth
* Because rooted in traditional wisdom there is a wellspring of knowledge for the contemporary mind, body & soul
* Because learning how to integrate herbs into your daily life will teach you how to live your best life.
* Re-wild yourself through herbalism
Herbal Offers & Class Updates
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