Roots (Introductory Training):

Open your mind to a healthier way of caring for yourself and your family!

Fundamentals of Herbalism Infusion

70 Hour certification program

Infusion Program October 11-23, 2010

10am-5pm Mon-Sun, Tues-Sun (second Monday will be a break)

Classes held at the Center for Vital Living, and at various outdoor locations including Soulflower Botanical Sanctuary.

After 20 years of running this introductory program we have decided to offer it in a condensed daytime format for those who work evenings, prefer to study during the day, or want to visit Asheville and study while here. In just 2 weeks learn about herbs for each system of the body as well as how to identify, harvest, and make a variety of healing remedies from common abundant plants!

Learn life skills that can help you personally, professionally or with your family. We explore modern applications of a timeless tradition of working with the plant kingdom, using power point presentation, tactile learning from Nature, and hands-on medicine making classes in our herb laboratory.

Topics covered include:

• Ayurveda and doshic considerations

• Wildcrafting and plant identification

• Medicine Making (Salves, Tinctures, oils, etc.)

• Herbs for men, women, children, & childbearing

• Herbal support for the systems of the body

• Natural Skin Care and Aromatherapy

• The Herbal Home Medicine Chest

• Mushrooms and wild foods

• Flower essences

Prerequisites: none

Cost: $650.

This course serves as a prerequisite to the Traditional Program A certificate of completion is given at the end of class.

Outstanding instructors for this class include: Luke Cannon, Ceara Foley, Sandi Ford, Melissa Fryar, Jessica Godino, Robin Allison, CoreyPine Shane, Corinna Wood, and Megan Burns. (Not all instructors may be present each session.)

With amazing guest teachers such as Mary Bove, ND and 7song!

"This class was very informative, helping you develop a better understanding of native plants and their uses. Everyone should take this class... even if they don’t intend to go into a career as a healer." -Jeremy Reichmann, Summer Fundamentals class of 2008

                           
                           13 Spaces Left as of August 11!

Click here to see the Summer 2010 program syllabus!

Click here to begin your journey into the world of herbalism