Join Gray Dean, a practitioner of Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Western herbalism, for a four-part course series exploring the impact of Ayurvedic herbalism on key topics related to mental, physical, and spiritual health.
This link will allow you to purchase all four classes (prior to the first class) and receive a discounted price!
Here is a description of each class in the series:
The Ayurvedic pharmacopeia is rich with exquisite herbs, oils, and kitchen remedies that support our integumentary system, including hair, skin, and nails. Our skin serves as a reflection of our overall health, and in this session, we’ll explore both internal and topical herbs and tools to enhance your well-being. We will create a nourishing hair oil, so be sure to bring a 4oz jar to take home your herbal creation and start your journey to self-nourishment!
Over the centuries, botanical art in India has incorporated Ayurveda, mythology, history, and culinary practices, highlighting the deep relationship between people and plants. In this class, we will continue that tradition by exploring several beautiful herbal allies. We’ll use flowers and leaves as our medium to create prints, leaf rubbings, watercolor collages, and mandalas. Together, we’ll delve into seasonal medicinal herbs, learning about their uses while engaging our senses and incorporating them into our artwork. Several stations will be set up for you to create your own stunning botanical pieces to take home. This will be a fun and interactive experience—so bring your imagination and creativity!
Irregular or painful periods, intense hot flashes, low sex drive, and decreased energy are signals from our bodies that our reproductive systems need support. In this class, we will explore powerful Ayurvedic herbs, remedies, and tools, including Shatavari, Goksura, castor oil packs, and fenugreek tea, to nourish and support the reproductive system. Discover how to align with the natural rhythms and cycles of your body at every age and stage of life, enhancing both sexual and overall health with these nourishing herbs. You'll have the opportunity to touch, smell, and taste the herbs while learning about their uses and energetics.
In Ayurveda, stress is referred to as "sahasa." This form of stress can lead to ojahksaya, or a loss of immunity, increasing the body's susceptibility to various diseases. While avoiding stress is the best strategy for treatment, when that isn't possible, it's crucial to protect the body through proper diet, sleep, and the use of supportive herbs. In this class, we will explore herbs and tools to help manage stress and maintain healthy levels. We’ll delve into the essential roadmap for life: how to effectively regulate your nervous system. You’ll gain valuable insights from Ayurveda, Western herbalism, neuroscience, and energy medicine to help tame the modern-day tiger. We will focus on two powerful herbs, Ashwagandha and Tulsi, both known for their stress-relieving properties. As a hands-on activity, we’ll create a Tulsi oxymel that you can take home—just bring a 4 oz jar for your herbal goodies!
Gray Deans Bio
Gray Dean’s passion for plants was ignited by countless childhood walks in her grandmother’s garden and adventures in the woods of northeast Georgia. She completed a two-year program and clinical practicum at the Florida Academy of Ayurveda, along with the Chinese Clinical Herbalism Program at the Traditions School of Herbal Studies.
Now, Gray combines the rich traditions of Indian medicine with the principles of Chinese and Western Herbalism to create engaging and interactive classes. Her hands-on approach immerses participants in herbal medicine-making, providing practical knowledge and skills.
Gray also provides one-on-one herbal consults utilizing her diverse herbal tool kit. To book a service with her and explore more of her offerings, visit her website at www.sagerootswellness.com!
01/09/2025
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 27
Registration starts on 10/18/2024 and ends on 01/09/2025.
Please contact Traditions School of Herbal Studies if you have any questions.