Herbal Intensive: What, Why and How?
The Cowichan Valley supports a lush growth of plants that have been traditionally used for medicinal purposes, as well as for food. We will study indigenous, wild, and some cultivated botanicals with a Master Herbalist who has 30 years experience.
In this 3 1/2 day Intensive you will learn:
Ø introduction to botanical terms
Ø plant families and identification
Ø medicine wheel & plant energy
Ø drying and storage
Ø doctrine of signatures
Ø harvesting
You will also learn how to prepare and apply herbs in a practical and fun “hands on” setting:
Ø Poultices, fomentations and compresses
Ø Infusions, decoctions and juices
Ø Sweat baths, inhalations
Ø Herbal oils and salves
Ø Enemas and douches
Ø Tinctures, herbal vinegars
Ø Preparations for eyes, teeth, sinus and nose
Ø Glycerites, syrups and more…
Someone might get a poultice applied; another a compress. Faces often contort as we taste the various decoctions!
We learn how to prepare and apply herbs in a practical and fun “hands on” setting.
Plus: 1/2 day Medicine Wheel Workshop, July 6th, 1-4 pm
Ø Understand the 4 element model that has endured from ancient cultures around the world,
Ø Learn to apply this to 4 pillars of health:
- physical,
- spiritual,
- mental and
- emotional.
Ø Learn to understand herbs and conditions
People can take Medicine Wheel Workshop on its own, (Contact the office) and those attending the Intensive are encouraged to arrive early and participate in the Medicine Wheel workshop.
One trained practitioner from Calgary, Alberta wrote this in her evaluation:
“I learned to identify herbs out in the field, herbs which I have used with people for many years but never knew what they looked like. It was great to see them in their natural habitat. It helped me get to know them better as living beings! ”
Monica H. Calgary, AB.
More testimonials:
I was one of the lucky participants, and it was so worth the time and cost. The setting was lovely, the other participants were generous in sharing their own experiences, the food was delicious, and the learning was boundless! Lorene is a born teacher, and the breadth of her expertise is amazing to me. This was just the workshop I needed to get me started in my own learning about herbs. Thank you! Miriam S. Duncan, BC
I can only encourage everyone to attend this inspiring & educational event. Once you embark on this opportunity to identify, smell, and work with a wide variety of herbs you will gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the healing powers herbs have to offer. The medicine wheel and other teachings on all pillars of health will bring you closer to nature and discovering your true inner self – reminding you the importance of incorporating all aspects of life into your daily living to achieve well-being. Take advantage of this event held in a beautiful paradise – only a walk away from a crystal clear river, taught by a very knowledgeable and successful instructor & provided with delicious meals fresh from the garden!
Monica F, Annapolis Valley, NS
Join us to experience the healing powers we have been provided with by getting in touch with herbs. Feel the peace of nature seep into your cells, guided by one of Canada’s leading herbal experts, Master Herbalist and Healer of over 30 years.
On beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia – build a holiday of your lifetime around this event! Please contact our office for posters with details.
You will keep a minimum of three herbal products you help make.
Date: Friday-Monday, July 6th– 9th, 2012
Investment: $475 includes: ½ day Medicine Wheel Workshop Fri, plus 3 full days Sat, Sun, Mon, all supplies, samples, and organic lunches.
Early Bird Discount for payment received by June 15th: save $100!
Registration closes July 2nd $50 of registration fee is a non-refundable deposit
About the Instructor: Lorene Benoit is a Health Educator with a Bachelor of Education in Biology and Physical Education. She has a Masters of Holistic Health; Certifications as Herbal Consultant, Iridologist, Contact Reflex Analyst and several Body-Mind Healing modalities. She has engendered nutrition, lifestyle management and natural therapies for more than 30 years. Her passion is empowering people through down to earth education of their own bodies, herbs and health on all levels. In her vision to help people move towards optimum health, she offers consultations in her Vancouver Island office, writes and travels extensively to lecture and teach, and promote her book: The Paw Paw Program, a natural approach to cancer and health optimization. This annual intensive is a favourite, where all the connections of healing come together in nature!
These courses are being taught on 5 wild and cultivated acres within the temperate rain forest, and riparian habitat of the Cowichan River, Vancouver Island.
5175 Bills Road, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 6S7, Canada
Payment: Money order can be mailed to Lorene Benoit at above address.
A list of local accommodations, B&Bs, or camping options & other activities available to help you stay and enjoy the Cowichan Valley paradise!
Register: Health Education, 250-748-6802 ;
email: TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com
In one of the herb gardens…
- Over 300 species of plants out there!
