Hands-On Herbalism

Come explore the beauty, art, and science of herbal medicine.

This workshop will be a fun, free-spirited, and informative discussion of this natural and holistic system of healing. Taking a wider view, we'll explore plant medicines from spiritual, energetic, and scientific perspectives. In addition, students will learn how to ethically collect, grow, and prepare their own herbal medicines, and use them to increase vitality, prevent disease, and treat simple ailments. We'll also cover Holistic Definitions of Health and Disease: Tongue, Face, and Pulse Diagnosis; Ayurvedic Constitutional Types; Western, Indian, and Chinese Herbs; Designing Herbal Formulas; Growing an Herbal Garden Sanctuary ... We'll go on an Herb Walk in Mendon Ponds Park, and Learn Hands-On Tea and Tincture Making.

Instructor: E. Khumpani O'Hara, graduate of the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine, and The Ayurvedic Institute, and former apprentice to the respected Rochester Herbalist--Sonam Targee.

Location: Natural Oasis Wellness Center: 288 Monroe Ave., Rochester (near Alexander).

Dates: Five Wednesdays. October 5, 12, 19, 26, and November 2nd, 7-9 p.m. The Herb Walk will be held on Sunday October 16th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $65 for entire course. Payment is due by the end of the first class. Make checks out to "Erin O'Hara" and mail to above address.

Call now to reserve your space!
(585) 325-1831