Study Herbs, Ayurveda & Wellness in Santa Cruz
Upcoming Events & Workshops
Introduction to Herbalism & Medicine Making
In this practical and fun class at the Santa Cruz Permaculture Farm, participants will learn how to source, make, and use a wide range of herbal medicines. We’ll build your home apothecary by making tinctures, syrups, oils, salves, lotions, pastilles and much more. We’ll introduce herbal actions such as Adaptogens, Calmatives/Sedatives, Immunostimulants, tonics and Harmonizers that can be grown in our gardens or sourced locally.
We’ll also discuss the crucial role diet and nutrition play in promoting our vitality, immunity, and resilience to stress. Whether you’re interested in herbal medicine and want to begin your journey or are just looking for natural ways to support your energy and nervous system, relax more, and sleep better, all within a supportive community of practice, this class will teach you an abundance of tools that you will use for decades to come.
Fall-Winter 2024 Dates
Basics – November 16-17, 2024
Digestive System & Kitchen Herbalism – December 14-15, 2024
Nervous System + Botany – January 11-12, 2025
Wild Foods Weekend – February 8-9, 2025
Immune & Common Ailments – March 8-9, 2025
The Integumentary System & Topical Applications – March 22-23, 2025
Spring-Summer 2025 Dates
Basics – April 19-20, 2025
Digestive System & Kitchen Herbalism – May, 17-18, 2025
Wild Foods Weekend – June 21-22, 2025
Nervous System + Botany – July 19-20, 2025
Immune & Common Ailments – August 16-17, 2025
The Integumentary System & Topical Applications – September 20-21, 2025
Calming Inflammation Naturally
Learn how to make food choices, choose simple exercise, and implement lifestyle changes to calm the fires of inflammation and improve your overall health. Inflammation is your body’s first line of defense against toxins, infections and injuries, and we tend to think of it in terms of the external signs like swelling and bruising. But inflammation occurs naturally in your body in many different ways, and can contribute to several health and quality of life issues.
Find out how you can calm inflammation naturally to help reduce pain, and address many other health concerns. Learn how to identify and remove foods that can trigger inflammation, and how to develop a 30-day meal, herbal, and lifestyle plan to calm chronic inflammation. You will come away with an outline of common causes for inflammation and a template to create your 30-day plan.
This class is live instruction in the virtual classroom. You will receive a link to join the live session in your confirmation email, following registration.
Tues. March 11, 4-6 pm
Cabrillo College Virtual Campus
$48
Healthy Weight, Energy, and Wellness with Balanced Blood Sugar
You can maintain a healthy weight, have consistent energy, and support your overall wellness by balancing your blood sugar—but it can be tricky! Knowing what’s right for your body is essential. This class will give you tools that are designed to help you naturally balance blood sugar through lifestyle, food choices, and herbal support.
- Improve your mood and stabilize energy
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Reduce food cravings & weight gain
- Stay clear, calm and focused
- Improve your overall wellness
Participants will learn how to identify signs of blood sugar imbalances, and will develop a personalized 30-day nutrition and lifestyle plan in class.
This class is live instruction in the virtual classroom. You will receive a link to join the live session in your confirmation email, following registration.
Tues. April 8th, 4-6 pm
Cabrillo College Virtual Campus
$48
Spring Self-Care Ayurveda Retreat
Enjoy a full day of relaxing, cooking, and learning as you transition out of winter and into spring! Your day begins with a journey in self-exploration, as you learn how to balance your constitution. You will uncover how daily and seasonal routines can detoxify and balance your natural rhythms. Learn how to integrate herbs into your daily life to improve digestion, energy, and wellness. Learn about ayurvedic cooking and enjoy a balanced, healthy lunch during class. The day concludes with the practice of ayurvedic mind body techniques for stress reduction, energy, and sleep. You will leave feeling relaxed, grounded, and with a diet and lifestyle plan that supports your true nature.
Please wear comfortable clothes, and bring a yoga mat or blanket to use for the breathing, yoga, and meditation portion of the day.
Sat. May 4th, 10-5 pm
Cabrillo College Campus
$130
