The Magic of Mugwort (艾葉) & Moxibustion (灸)

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Mugwort is amazing and used in traditions around the world. It can be taken orally to warm the womb and alleviate menstrual pain; placed under one’s pillow for dreams; and used externally in Chinese Medicine to warm the body, stimulate circulation and smooth Qi flow, and expel pathogenic influences. This herb also holds teachings of self-compassion, mindfulness and inner nourishment. Let’s explore the ways of magical mugwort, gathered from our Cascade river valleys, for self-care, prevention and alleviation of common ailments. Join us at the Pacific Women’s Herbal Conference on Vashon Island, Sept 20-22, 2019.

Musing the Earth’s Song through Sticks & Stones: Earthgym

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Come play and connect with our Earth with simple Earth tools – sticks and stones! Earthgym taps into our childhood passions of using outdoor play to learn from life. It’s a movement way of learning from our habitat. Sticks and stones are powerful, alchemical training tools that awaken and strengthen our bodies and open doorways to aliveness, creativity & joy. From these states of being, the Earth’s immense Qi comes pouring into our biggest musing tool, our body. It’s super fun and a great addition to one’s yoga, martial arts, dance or other movement practices. Join us at the Pacific Women’s Herbal Conference on Vashon Island, Sept 20-22, 2019.

Hawaii & the Magic of Deep Nature Connection, Cloud Forest Wonder, Coqui Frog Songs & Poky Lava Rock Beds

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Aloha from the blue waters, jumping whales, swimming sea turtles, singing coqui frogs, mists and RAIN of the Kona cloud forest, colorful fishes and lava tide pools of Hawaii!! 🙂 Nate, Orion and I just thoroughly enjoyed our first time on the beautiful and powerful big island!! And this visit was a working trip –…

Earthgym ~ The Power of Sticks & Stones – Saturday 4/13

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Come play and connect with our Earth with simple Earth tools – sticks and stones! Earthgym taps into our childhood passions of using outdoor play to learn from life. It’s a movement way of learning from our habitat. Sticks and stones are powerful, alchemical training tools that awaken and strengthen our bodies and open doorways to aliveness, creativity & joy. From these states of being, the Earth’s immense Qi comes pouring into our biggest musing tool, our body. It’s super fun and a great addition to one’s yoga, martial arts, dance or other movement practices. Join us for this 1/2 day workshop on Saturday April 13, 2019 from 2:30 – 5pm at Two Rivers Yoga Studio in Carnation, WA.

Earthgym ~ Primal, Practical & Playful Ways to Strengthen Our Bodies & Learn from the Earth – Sunday 5/5

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Primal, practical, playful and purposeful, Earthgym is a great extension of one’s yoga, martial arts or other movement/meditative practices. As our Earthgym is everywhere, you can use this practice with its simple nature tools in the wild, city parks, and/or your backyard to easily tap into your aliveness, creativity and joyous connection to one of our greatest teachers, Mother Earth. Join us for this full day workshop on Sunday May 5, 2019 from 10a – 4p at Two Rivers Yoga Studio in Carnation, WA.

Wild Wandering & Wild Food ~ Plant Medicine Class Incorporating Qigong & Springtime Nourishing Practices

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It’s spring – time of lessening yin and and growing yang. So it’s a perfect time get outside, play and nourish our growing qi with wild foods, qigong and the ancient arts of free and easy wandering. That’s why we’re offering our next seasonal Plant Medicine & Qigong class called Wild Wandering & Wild Food on Saturday April 27 from 9:30a-4:00p. Come join us to optimize your and your family’s health in the springtime! 🙂

Deep Nourishing: Winter Roots ~ Plant Medicine Class Incorporating Tonic Herbs, Super Foods and Qigong

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It’s winter – time of extreme yin and nourishing our roots. So it’s a perfect time to learn about plant medicines, including tonics and superfoods, and qigong and meditation practices that do just that!! That’s why we’re offering our next seasonal Plant Medicine class called Deep Nourishing: Winter Roots on Saturday January 19 from 9:30a-4p. Come join us to optimize your and your family’s health in the winter months! 🙂