Native aromatherapy is what I do and have done since Sage, Cedar, and Sweetgrass were first smudged over me, and since I crawled into the Inipi (sweat lodge) and I received help from Bear Root when it was in the water and burned on the grandfathers (stones). I knew not everyone would have the opportunity of experiencing the healing powers of herbs and their essences this way. In 1994 I created some extractions with our native herbs and trees; I went to my grandfather and he took me into ceremony. Afterwards my grandfather smelled the preparations and he said, “Aah, you captured the angels, make a big bucket!” I understood this as a “yes” you have permission to share this knowledge and these remedies.
I incorporate pure essential oils as a way to accommodate the lay person or professional who is not an herb gatherer to successfully use and create aromatherapy products into their lives.
In Native Aromatherapy, besides going over the more clinical and chemical side of aromatherapy, we learn about our plant relatives’ nature and its medicine. Communion (communication) is taught by directly interacting with the plant through the creation of remedies.
WHO IS NATIVE AROMATHERAPY FOR?
Anyone with the desire to learn how to create non-polluting, non-poisoning, life giving natural products for their medicines, body care, and home cleaning products. We are tired of corporate chemicals in our water, in our air in our soil, in our breast milk, and in our children. We still remember another way in balance
Cynthia King
Owner and creator of “Native Forest Remedies” and THE HERB SHED
THE HERB SHED presents
NATIVE AROMATHERAPY
Come and learn the basic foundation of how aromatherapy works - why essential oils are effective, pure and safe to incorporate into your daily lifestyle and /or business.
Professionals earn 16 Continuing Educational Units (CEU’s) and lay persons a wealth of knowledge with practical applications for health and help for body, mind and home.
Aromatherapy is as old as any ancient culture, this knowledge is part of our human legacy.
My grandfather taught me that when I wished to know more about something, I should make offerings and pray for the “gift of wisdom and knowledge” on that subject or idea. “For knowledge without wisdom can be dangerous”.
These classes are a great introduction to the sensual world of pure botanical essences and practical preparations and applications.
Wisdom develops through the knowledge that endures and is practiced, and is expressed through action that is in harmony with the environment.
Level 3 is the continuation of our NATIVE AROMATHERAPY program. A two day class and workshop. In this gathering we continue our learning about body systems, physical conditions, and botanical preparations as remedies and discover the craft of blending essential oils for therapeutic applications as well as personal exquisite signature scents.
Prerequisite: Native Aromatherapy levels 1 and 2.
Professionals earn 16 Continuing Educational Units(CEU’S) for this weekend of study and practice.
(Offered twice a year)
Please call (503)874-9423 for current dates, tuition and prices or email us at The Herb Shed
COMMUNITY HERB CLASSES 2010
Presented by
THE HERB SHED
Come participate in these educational and FUN herbal classes! All classes are “hands on”; you will make herbal preparations and take them home along with all the knowledge!
- NATURAL HERBAL CLEANERS
Come learn to make Natural Herbal Cleaners for your Home. Good safe and non-toxic. Antibacterial and Antifungal sprays for kitchen, bath and tub and tile.
– NATURAL HERBAL SKIN CARE
Make your own Natural Skin Care products for your daily skin regime.
Experience the simplicity of creating healthy products free of cancer causing chemicals and harmful estrogen disruptors! Make a natural scrub, toner, moisturizer and more.
– MOMMY & ME HERBAL PREPARATIONS
Herbs and essential oils for pregnancy, postpartum and infant care. Come and make herbal belly rub oil, lactation oil, talc free herbal baby powders and other remedies for mother hood concerns.
– HERBAL FAMILY MEDICINE CHEST (part one)HERBAL FIRST AID KIT
Come learn and remember what grandma knew…natural remedies for our common ailments, including herbs for tummy aches, tooth aches, cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites and more. You will make herbal anti-septic sprays, healing salves, tinctures and teas.
– HARVESTING YOUR HERB GARDEN
Wondering what to do with all those herbs you planted? Come learn to create herbal vinegars for cooking and medicine. Make salves, powders and teas. All from your common garden herbs of Sage, Lavender, Oregano, Sweet Melissa, Rosemary and Thyme.
– HERBS FOR COLD & FLU (part two of ) FAMILY HERBAL MEDICINE CHEST
Add to your family herbal medicine chest with more knowledge of natural remedies including the making of an anti-viral herbal throat spray, elderberry cold syrup, warming chest rub salve and immune tincture.
– MOON TIME TEACHINS, women’s herbs and essential oils
This class shares Native American perspective on a woman’s sacred time and power (her menses). Learn about the different herbs and essential oils to use for conditions specific to women. You will create remedies to balance energy and body. This class is open to men for their expanded awareness as well.
– HOLIDAY HERBAL GIFT MAKING
Absolute fun! Full of great ideas for your homemade herbal gifts. Make and take home herbal powders, salves, sprays, salt scrubs and more!
CALL NOW FOR RESERVATIONS. (503)874-9423
WHERE:
The Abiqua Native Herb Classroom, located 9 miles from Silverton Oregon 20 miles east of Salem or 50 miles southeast of Portland. We also offer some of these classes on Sundays in Portland.