Upcoming Events and Workshops
Kentucky Sustainable Living Homesteading and Preparedness Festival- Herbal workshops, foraging walks, herbal consultations
Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 18-20
Bowling Green KY
Join me for a weekend of hands-on workshops, amazing speakers, and a community of people all serious about sustainability, self sufficiency, and healthy living. I will have a booth set up offering herbal consultations, DIY remedy making, and herbal workshops all weekend. I’ll also lead a plant walk every morning for anyone interested. All workshops are included in the price of your ticket.
Roots and Shoots: Herbal Care for Kids
Online Class Thursday July 24th, 6:30-8pm Central
In this online class, we will explore the top kid-friendly plants, learn about kid friendly herbal preparations, and discuss how to invite children to take the herbs you prepare for them.
Class will take place on Zoom. All registrants will receive a recording of the live class.
Summer Syrup Hike
Saturday July 26th, 1pm to 3pm
Long Hunter State Park
Join me and Ranger Leslie Anne Allen at Long Hunter State Park as we take you through the process of making mint syrup from fresh plants from the garden! We’ll take you through all the steps and you’ll take some syrup home with you. We will also take some time walking around the Deer Trail pointing out edible and medicinal plants along the way!
Kids Yoga Summer Camp
July 28- August 1st, 9:30am to 12:30pm
at Heart and Light Yoga in Old Hickory TN
Join me for Kids Yoga Camp for ages 5-12. This camp offers a playful space to help kids connect with each other and with themselves. We learn some of the powerful practices of working through difficult emotions and we learn how to take care of our bodies, minds, and spirits. This camp features songs, games, crafts, and connection. Registration deadline is July 1st.
Yin Yoga at Home
Onlines Class Series offered on ZOOM
July 31, August 7, & August 14
Thursdays, 6:30pm Central Time
aThis is a 3 class series in which each class will be taught LIVE on Zoom as well as recorded. All registrants will receive the link to access the live classes as well as links for all class recordings.
We will focus on foundational yin sequences that can be done at home with or without specialized yoga props. I’ll show you how to use towels, blankets, pillows, and couch cushions if that’s what you have.
These classes are beginner friendly and also beneficial for the experienced yogi.
Yin Yoga is unique in that it targets the bones, joints, ligaments, and connective tissues of the body. Because we hold each pose for 3-5 minutes, and support our bodies with props, we are able to access deeper levels of restorative healing within the body tissues and energetic pathways. Yin is specifically beneficial to those need rest, recovery, restoration, or working with injuries, imbalances, or illnesses. It is a beautiful complement for those who engage regularly in more active forms of movement and exercise.
Suburban Herbalism
Saturday September 13th, 1pm to 3pm
Heart and Light Yoga/ Old Hickory TN
Join me as we explore common medicinal plants that grow in suburban areas! We will take a tour around the edges of the parking lot to learn to identify common suburban plants. We will discuss safe harvesting, how to eat wild plants, and simple ways you can turn wild plants into kitchen medicine.
Herbal Teas for Seasonal Strength
Saturday November 8th, 1pm to 3pm
Heart and Light Yoga/ Old Hickory TN
Join me as we dive deep into the power of herbal teas during seasonal transitions. We will explore a few different herbs that can be supportive, how to brew them medicinally, and how to know which herb YOUR BODY needs.
Herbs for Sick Season Mini-Class
Pre-recorded- watch anytime!
This time of year, we often get busier, eat more depleting food, and get sick more often. This 40 minute class offers an overview of what is happening with our lifestyle this time of year that contributes to illness, and some easy ways to shift that. We also discuss a three-fold approach to working with plants to support sickness. Handouts are included.
Herbs and Perimenopause
Pre-recorded- watch anytime!
Join me as I explain exactly what perimenopause is, how it manifests, and which lifestyle, dietary, and herbal supports can be helpful during this season of life.
Kitchen Herbalism
Pre-recorded- watch anytime!
Explore common kitchen herbs and spices, learn their medicinal benefits and how to prepare them, and build confidence in kitchen herbalism!
“The tree does not end at it's skin but exists also in the rain that falls downwind, many miles from the forest. In the seed exists the acorn, the oak, and the shade.”
― Stephen Harrod Buhner