Intro to Herbal Energetics & Shamanic Herbalism with Judy Lieblein - Begins 9/12

Intro to Herbal Energetics & Shamanic Herbalism with Judy Lieblein Shamanic Herbalism is a path of personal empowerment rooted in sacred relationship—with yourself, the natural world, and the unseen forces that surround us. Through observation, self-discovery, and direct experience, you will learn practices that deepen your connection to the land, plants, animals, and spirit, while awakening and refining your natural intuitive abilities. By exploring Herbal Energetics and elemental theory, you’ll begin to understand how the constitution of the body and the energetics of plants communicate with one another to reveal what is needed for balance and healing. If you’ve been called to work with plants in a way that is intuitive, grounded, informed, and magical, this course offers a powerful place to begin. This 7-part experiential series is designed to provide practical tools, embodied experiences, and lasting insight that will continue to support and nourish you long after the course has ended. All levels are welcome. Topics We Will Explore • Herbal Energetics • The 6 tastes • Elemental Theory • Tissue States • Healthy Boundaries • Plant Journeying • Herbal Allies • Ethics - Right Relationship with Nature, Personal & Social Responsibility • Plant, Flower, Elemental & Environmental Essences Intro to Herbal Energetics Learning the language of Herbal Energetics is an empowering and intuitive way to work with plants. Energetic systems of healing have been practiced for thousands of years in traditions from India, China, Tibet, and Indigenous cultures throughout the Americas. Herbal energetics helps us understand how plants move through the body, mind, and senses, influencing organs, systems, and tissue states. Over the course of these four classes, we will explore the six tastes, twenty attributes, five elements, and six tissue states through direct sensory experience though tasting herbs, noticing how the elements manifest in tissue states and personality traits. Sept. 12, Saturday 11-2 - Sweet, Salty & Astringent Tastes + Their Attributes Sept. 13, Sunday 12-3 - Bitter, Pungent, Acrid & Sour Tastes + Their Attributes Sept. 19, Saturday 11-2 - Intro to Elemental Theory/The 5 elements Sept. 20, Sunday 12-3 - Tissue States Intro to Plant Journeying Sept. 26, Saturday 11-2 The story, medicine, and spirit of a plant are always available to us in many forms. In this experiential class, we will work deeply with a single plant ally and explore practices for connecting with plant spirit and consciousness. Through meditation, embodied awareness, and the ingestion of a small amount of tincture, tea, or flower essence, participants will experience a guided plant journey designed to deepen intuitive connection. A plant attunement practice will further support this relationship. Time will also be provided for integration through journaling, reflection, and group sharing. Tools of the Shamanic Herbalist Sept. 27, Sunday 9-12 This class explores some of the foundational tools and principles of Shamanic Herbalism. Together, we will discuss the importance of offerings, ethics, wildcrafting, relationship with the land, choosing an herbal ally, and cultivating personal and social responsibility. Through conversation and reflection, we will explore what it means to walk the path of a Shamanic Herbalist with integrity, awareness, and reciprocity. Connecting to the Land & Cultivating a Sense of Place Sept. 27, Sunday 1:30-4:30 Location TBD Our final gathering will take place outdoors in nature, where we will integrate and apply what we’ve explored throughout the course. Together, we will deepen our relationship with the land, plants, and animals around us through guided practices, meditation, and personal exploration. Participants will have time for both group and individual connection and will create their own Plant or Environmental Essence as part of the experience. 1 hour private one on one session with Judy are an option for those interested. Tastings, handouts and more are all included. Refund Policy: Full refunds are available up to 6 days prior to the class only. Animals: Service dogs are allowed. However, the space is small and we only have room for one. If you are bringing a service animal please notify the store when you register for series. This will we be handled first come, first serve. Instuctor: Judy Lieblein is a Clinical/Shamanic Herbalist, visionary activist, energy medicine practitioner, medicine maker, writer and clinician based in Northern New Mexico on Tewa land. With over 25 years in private practice, Judy currently serves as an on staff herbalist at Milagro Herbs in Santa Fe and is owner and founder of Sacred Rose Herbals. More information on Judy can be found at www.sacredroseherbals.com Artwork by: Melpomeni Chatzipanagiotou