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Sensory Herbcraft Apprenticeships

Starting September 2011

Our initial 1-year apprenticeships are designed to teach you about the ancient, magic and practical art that is herbal medicine. You will learn to communicate with the plant world, and create beautiful remedies, using all of your senses, for the treatment of yourself, your friends and your family.

Length of course

1 year -made up of 4 weekend seminars.

Option to turn up for herbal id walks- run frequently throughout the year

And also welcome to any or all full moon fires.

In addition, you will be expected to compile your own Materia Medica

(herbal) of the 23 plants we cover on this course -this involves detailed

observations through drawings, photos, pressing parts and notes making

a beautiful book.

What Will You Learn?

Becoming familiar with your local plants and having the knowledge to make healing remedies from them and

applying this herbal medicine in physical, emotional and spiritual health

Basic astrology as applied to anatomy, physiology, herbs and herbalism

Learning to work with the seasons

In depth use and preparation of 23 herbs

Exploring how posture, breathing and yoga positions can affect wellbeing in specific areas.

Deeper understanding of nutrition

Learning how and where to access information about plants and medicine

Internet group for discussions, blogging and queries

Seminar 1 - Blood n Passion 17th/18th September 2011 Herbs: Raspberry leaf, ladies mantle, chilli, valerian, hawthorn, Our Drops: Ladies Lovelies -looking at the applications of these drops. Practical session: Combining herbs Breath and yoga work for awakening the serpent and aligning our energy centres
Info: This session looks at the blood as life and a major transport system in the body. What passion means today and ways we can ignite it when it is dampened. The importance of sexual health and self respect in terms of reproductive organ health.

Seminar 2 - Magic n Medicine 26th/27th November 2011 Herbs: Heather, bilberry, calamus, datura, elderberries, rosehips Our Drops: Clear Vision looking at the applications of these drops. Practical session: Making infused oils and balms Massage and reflexology as a therapeutic tool.
Info: This session looks at The history of the magical use of herbs and bringing this into our practice. The many guises of magic and current public fears due to residue from the inquisition.

Seminar 3 - Detoxing 17th/18th March 2012 Herbs: Dandelion, daisy, nettle, comfrey, red clover, yarrow Our Drops: Drops of Courage. For moving through stuff Practical session: Collecting and drying herbs for tea Breath and yoga work for detoxification
Info: This session looks at; the body as a whole entity made up of different systems, which work, together in fine balance. The importance of detoxing as a way of life, not just for spring and a discussion of ways of detoxing, improving quality of life and putting a spring back in our steps.

Seminar 4 - Breath of life 5th/6th May 2012 Herbs: plantain, elderflower, ground ivy, marshmallow elecampane, thyme Our Drops: Max Chill - looking at the applications of these drops - panic attacks Practical session: Making syrups and tinctures Breath and yoga work for improving lung health
Info: This session looks at; The importance of the breath and the lungs in maintaining health. Where lung problems can stem from, including birth, lifestyle, living conditions. Ways to improve lung health.

Reading list

Pip Waller, Holistic Anatomy for healers, heretic's n alternative folk
Elizabeth Brookes, A woman's Herbal
Matthew Woods, Earthwise herbal
Elliot Cowan, Plant Spirit Medicine
Anne Mcintyre, Flower Power
David Hoffman, Herbal Medicine
Susanne Fischer-Rizzi, Complete Earth Medicine Handbook
Chris Hedley & Non Shaw, Herbal Remedies
Patrick Holford, Optimum Nutrition
Barbara Griggs, Green Pharmacy: A History of Herbal Medicine
Collins; Field guide to Healing plants

A specific reading list shall be supplied and participants shall also compile their own personal Materia medica and become familiar with a wide range of their local flora.

Location:

YHA Lee Valley Village
Windmill Lane
Cheshunt
Hertfordshire
EN8 9AJ

Tel: 0845 371 9057 (UK)

leevalley@yha.org.uk

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Dates:

Seminar 1 - 17th/18th September 2011

Seminar 2 - 26th/27th November 2011

Seminar 3 - 17th/18th March 2012

Seminar 4 - 5th/6th May 2012

Cost:

£850 for the whole course
Early bird discounts before Jan 2011 £800
If 2 book together before Jan 2011 get it for £750 each

The cost includes accommodation for Friday and Saturday night, which is in modern, shared dorms and breakfast, lunch and dinner for the 2 days.

A deposit of £150 is payable straightaway, remainder due 2 months before start date, payment plans are available on request.

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If you would like to contact us concerning any aspect of our apprenticeships please use one of the following:

		Fiona: 07830 195 745
		Karen: 07865 081927 or
		sensorysolutions@hotmail.co.uk