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WANTING to use herbs in daily life isn’t the same as ACTUALLY using them.
We know how hard it can be to get started making remedies at home. Sure, there’s so much info online, but these skills aren’t handed down as part of our cultural lineage anymore, so they can still seem really foreign and unattainable. Can I REALLY do that? Will this ACTUALLY work? WHERE do I even get the supplies I need? 🤔😬😯🤷♀🤷♂🤷 Heidi Merika and I want to make it as easy and straightforward as possible for you to get started making herbal remedies at home today -- you've seen our Herbal Starter Kits and now we've got online and in-person courses. |
New online course launching this spring. The Herbal Starter Sessions Read on 👇🏽
Herbal Starter Sessions starting this Spring - (October 2022)
Starter October 4th - our 6 week Herbal Starter Sessions are designed to help you develop deep and lasting relationships with powerful plant allies.
This online course partners with the Herbal Starter Kit to create lasting change in your life.
With the ease and convenience of the Herbal Starter Kit + the support of having an experienced herbalist in your pocket (or headphones) for 6 weeks, by the end of the course you will be brimming with confidence and hands-on skills to really start taking care of yourself and those you love.
Being mentored by a leading Australian herbalist, on one plant at time, is an incredible, not-to-be missed experience. During each session you will:
The depth of relationship and understanding you develop with these these plants will serve you for the rest of your life. It will also serve as a framework for getting to know other plants in the future.
This online course partners with the Herbal Starter Kit to create lasting change in your life.
With the ease and convenience of the Herbal Starter Kit + the support of having an experienced herbalist in your pocket (or headphones) for 6 weeks, by the end of the course you will be brimming with confidence and hands-on skills to really start taking care of yourself and those you love.
Being mentored by a leading Australian herbalist, on one plant at time, is an incredible, not-to-be missed experience. During each session you will:
- learn about each herb
- hear Heidi's experience using it
- ask heaps of questions
- make a recipe using the herb
- undertake a live shamanic drum journey to work with the spirit of the plant each week.
The depth of relationship and understanding you develop with these these plants will serve you for the rest of your life. It will also serve as a framework for getting to know other plants in the future.
It's not about how many herbs you know,
but how well you know them.
It's not about how many herbs you know,
but about actually using them.
It's not about how many herbs you know,
but about being in relationship with the living world
How it'll work
Over the 6 weeks, you will spend a session getting to know each plant. You will get:
The sessions will be run from 11am to 12.30pm on Tuesday morning via Zoom live video conference. A recording of the session will be available the next day.
Each week you will be able to access the Zoom recording and PDF files about each plant. These files will be emailed to you, as well as being securely stored in an accessible Dropbox folder (You don't need to have a Dropbox account in order to access them).
You will have access to a closed Facebook group in order to share your experiences and the things you make with your classmates.
At the beginning of the Course, you will be posted your Herbal Starter Kit*
*Note - you can opt to join the course without this kit as well. You will just have to source your own herbs, equipment and find your own recipes you want to make with the herbs each week.
The Plants we'll be working with will be:
Calendula, Chamomile, Lavender, Thyme, Licorice and Tulsi.
- The Herbal Starter Kit, with 17 recipes and everything you need to make them (assuming you have basic pantry supplies)
- PDFs of in-depth plant monographs (information about the herb)
- links to Zoom live video sessions or recordings
The sessions will be run from 11am to 12.30pm on Tuesday morning via Zoom live video conference. A recording of the session will be available the next day.
Each week you will be able to access the Zoom recording and PDF files about each plant. These files will be emailed to you, as well as being securely stored in an accessible Dropbox folder (You don't need to have a Dropbox account in order to access them).
You will have access to a closed Facebook group in order to share your experiences and the things you make with your classmates.
At the beginning of the Course, you will be posted your Herbal Starter Kit*
*Note - you can opt to join the course without this kit as well. You will just have to source your own herbs, equipment and find your own recipes you want to make with the herbs each week.
The Plants we'll be working with will be:
Calendula, Chamomile, Lavender, Thyme, Licorice and Tulsi.
Important Dates
Course enrollment closes: September 20th (to enable everyone to receive their Starter Kits in the post)
First PDFs emailed on: Friday September 30th
First Zoom Call: Tuesday October 4th @ 11am
Course enrollment closes: September 20th (to enable everyone to receive their Starter Kits in the post)
First PDFs emailed on: Friday September 30th
First Zoom Call: Tuesday October 4th @ 11am
Learning Herbs is about knowing more than just what herb to use for what condition.
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Plants have many subtle layers dictated by both their physical chemistry and their energetic qualities. Understanding these helps create a relationship with herbs that goes beyond just identifying conditions. When you understand herbal energetics and constituents you can see where they can be used for conditions that go beyond just those described in herb books. When you go beyond the physical aspects of a plant altogether and connect with the spirit of the plant then you allow access to a level of healing that transcends the physical altogether. This is the realm where deep healing can take place in the energetic bodies, the psyche and the emotions. Deep patterns can be shifted and karmic imprints can be cleared.
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This is why this course is designed to focus on only 6 herbs so that you can understand them physically, energetically and spiritually. We spend a week on each herb but this will still only be the introduction to what we hope is a journey that unfolds over many lifetimes.
By the end of this course you will know the following about your 6 plants:
- Chemical constituents,
- Actions,
- Indications,
- Herbal energetics E.g. heating, cooling, drying etc and what this means and how it relates to you physical constitution
- How and when to harvest
- Safe doses
- How to use the herb in different ways E.g. tincture, tea, powder, oil etc. If you have the Herbal Starter Kit with the course - you'll also have recipes and all the herbs and things you'll need to make them (not including basic pantry items)
- Cautions and contraindication
- Folklore
- Spirit qualities
- Have had your own experiences and communication with the plants
Week 1, 4th October: Calendula
Week 2, 11th October: Chamomile
Week 3, 18th October: Lavender
Week 4, 25th October: Thyme
Week 5, 1st November: Licorice
Week 6, 8th November: Tulsi
Week 2, 11th October: Chamomile
Week 3, 18th October: Lavender
Week 4, 25th October: Thyme
Week 5, 1st November: Licorice
Week 6, 8th November: Tulsi
About the teacher
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Heidi Merika is an experienced naturopath and medical herbalist with a passion for wild medicinal and nutritional plants.
A leader in the movement to incorporate wild weeds into our both our medicine and our food, Heidi is passionate about getting herbalism into more hands and homes. She's a popular educator, both in person and online, and she regularly runs Wildcrafting courses. She and Cat Green have loved worked together to create the Herbal Starter Kits and she's excited to deliver an online course to deepen the power and practicality of the kit with an accompanying Herbs Sessions course. |
What do I get?
- 6 live Zoom calls with Heidi
- Recordings of all the live calls which can be saved and downloaded
- PDF files with the full materia medica (herb profiles) including safety information
- A closed Facebook group where you can connect with others doing the course and share questions and remedies you have made.
- The Herbal starter kit which contains:
- 👉 6 carefully selected, premium organic herbs
👉 17 recipes and how to use them
👉 6 micro monographs (info about each of the herbs
👉 Beeswax or vegan candalilla wax
👉 2 tins - 1 smaller and 1 bigger
👉 Tin labels
👉 Muslin Cloth
I'm so keen! How much does it cost?
We're so glad you want to deepen your relationship with these herbs and start mastering herbalism in your home.
Online course with Herbal Starter Kit (which is valued at $130): $220.
By buying the Starter Sessions Bundle you'll have a massive $60!
Online course just by itself: $150
Online course with Herbal Starter Kit (which is valued at $130): $220.
By buying the Starter Sessions Bundle you'll have a massive $60!
Online course just by itself: $150
Still got questions?
·When does the course start?
The course enrollment closes on the 6th of September to allow everyone to receive their starter kits in the mail. The first PDF’s will be emailed to you on Friday 16th September.
The first zoom call is on on Tuesday 20th September at 11am
The first zoom call is on on Tuesday 20th September at 11am
·How long dose the course go for?
The course runs for six weeks.
How much time will I need to spend on the course each week?
Allow 15-30minutes to read your PDF
Allow one to two hours to make a remedy each week
One hour to watch and participate in the zoom calls
15 – 30 min a day meditate, journal, paint, draw, and work with your plants
Allow one to two hours to make a remedy each week
One hour to watch and participate in the zoom calls
15 – 30 min a day meditate, journal, paint, draw, and work with your plants
I can’t make some of the dates or times of the live calls can I still do the course?
If you can’t make the live calls you can still do the course as you will still receive the PDF’s, the Kit and the recording of the live calls. You can also email Heidi with questions that she can answer in the live calls. You will also have access to the Facebook group so you can share your questions and experiences with your other people on your course.
·What if I change my mind?
Once you have signed up you can cancel and get a refund anytime until the 20th September after that there are no refunds available.
·Can I join from overseas?
Yes, but you'll only be able to join the 'Course only' option. We don't ship the Herbal Starter Kits internationally.
·How do I pay for the course?
You can pay online via paypal or stripe
·Do I need to print any of the materials?
You will receive the PDF’s as digital file. You don’t have to print them unless you prefer to have them as hard copies. The recipes in the kit are already printed on cards for you.
Do I need anything else that is not in the kit?
All of the herbs, and bits and pieces you'll need are in the kit. We're assuming you've got basic pantry supplies or can access things easily at the supermarket - such as olive oil, honey, lemons etc.
Does this course give me a qualification or certificate?
No this course does not give you any practitioner qualifications.
Does this course give me CPE points?
If you are already a practitioner you can request a certificate for 24 hours of CPE points in herbal medicine education.
·Will this course allow me to create remedies I can sell?
Yes many people go on to sell remedies they have made as a result of these courses.
·My child is really into herbal medicine. Will the course suit them?
It depends on the age of your child. If they are over 12 years old and open to talk of energetics then they can participate on their own. If they are under 12 you may want to do the course with your child or assist them where you feel it is needed.
More courses planned for 2023
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We've also got some EXCITING plans for new in-person and online courses in 2023 (and yes, it's totally worthy of capitals there!).
I won't spill the beans now, but I know you're going to love them! Sign yourself up to the mailing list (bottom of page) to stay in the loop |