Mushroom Medicine 2/23/2012

Mushroom Medicine

@The Boston School of Herbal Studies

Thursday, Feb. 23rd

6:30-9:30

$25 per person

taught by Melanie Rose

*more information to come

Wild Medicine Foraging

Sunday, July 24th

9:30am-1:30PM

$30 per person

For more detailed information, please visit the Herbal Healing Circle Facebook page, and click on "events".

Thank you and many healing blessings, Melanie Rose

Medicinal Plant Walk- Sunday, May 22nd

It's time for our first medicinal plant walk of the year. We're getting a late start, but now we'll see many wild medicinals and edibles in their glory. We'll discuss history, botany, fun facts, when to harvest.....etc.
The South Street entrance is where we meet, but we'll be hiking thru the Bussey Creek Meadow, which is right across the street.
Bring a friend, bring children, pass it on!
This is a great way to learn about our local environment and to realize all the treasures we have growing right around us.

Sunday, May 22nd

10:30-11:30am
The cost is $10-$15 sliding scale.
Children under 5 are free.
Dogs are welcome.

ps. The end time listed is 11:30, but I've been known to go over. :-)

A rain date will be posted if need be. Aho!

Accessing the Wisdom of your Soul

There is a wise teacher, friend, and guide that resides in all of us. When we tap into the wisdom of this teacher and follow its guidance, we experience a life that is centered, clear, and in flow. This class will serve as an introduction to accessing the wisdom of our soul.

This is a special opportunity to learn with Jay Hovenesian- intuitive facilitator.

Class fee is $20

April 9th, 2-4:30

*For more information, visit us on facebook: Herbal Healing Circle

and click on the "events" tab. Happy Spring!!!

Natural Body Care with Linda Patterson

Sunday, February 20th

1:00-4:00 PM

$25 per person

West Roxbury, MA

RSVP 617-755-8063

Come and explore the secrets of creating natural lotions and bath salts with Master Herbalist and Aromatherapist, Linda Patterson. Our cosmetic industry allows thousands of carcinogens into our beauty care products. Learn to make them successfully at home without the harsh ingredients. We will be discussing natural ingredients and their benefits as well as the different essential oils that are specific to the skin. There will be an overview of aromatherapy, the European method of blending essential oils, and discussion on what determines quality and why it's so important. This is a great opportunity to study with Linda, who is a dynamic and unforgettable teacher. All participants will leave with a jar of lotion and bath salts to enjoy at home! The cost of this workshop is $20 + $5 materials fee. We need a minimum of 6 people to sign up and a maximum of 12 can come. So sign up in advance! It's first come first serve. Happy New Year, and Green Blessings Linda's website is: aromatherapyandherbalstudies.com

Herbs and Yoga for Digestion

Sat. January, 22

2-4:30

$15-20 sliding scale

West Roxbury, MA

In this class, we are exploring herbs that help to strengthen digestion. Great digestion means that we are assimilating/absorbing our nutrients, enhancing vitality, and digesting our life experiences. We will also explore yogic techniques to strengthen the 3rd chakra, which governs digestion. We'll have an open discussion to determine what might be the best herbs for you to work with, and might be the causes for digestive imbalances in our lives. Bring a journal, wear comfortable clothing, and come with an open mind and seeking spirit. Please RSVP and until we meet again, Green Blessings!

Chakra Balancing Workshop

Sunday, Dec. 12th

2:00-4:30ish

West Roxbury location

This month we're stepping beyond the usual scope of herbal medicine to learn about the chakras.

Chakras are energy centers that relate to different organ systems and different aspects of our being.
This class is for those who are new to working with the chakras and also for those with more experience. The first half of the class will be theoretical, and the second half will be experiential. I will guide you to a state of being able to perceive the different chakras, and then teach you ways to bring them back into balance. Sometimes we need to work energetically to achieve optimal health, and this class will provide you with tools to be able to do chakra work on yourself at any time. We'll also discuss herbs and flower essences that correspond with each chakra. (ok, so I had to slip some herbs in somewhere). ;-)
As usual, please bring a notebook and an open, seeking spirit.
$15-$20 sliding scale From 2-4:30ish
I'm really looking forward to teaching this class!!!! Blessings, Melanie

Herbs to Soothe the Soul

Sunday, October 10th

2:00- 4:30PM

West Roxbury location

$15-20 sliding scale

This Sunday we are gathering to discuss

nervous system imbalances:

*Anxiety

*Stress

*Insomnia

*Depression...etc

And we'll sample and review herbs to address these different conditions.

Of course, we'll also talk about lifestyle changes, stress management, diet,

and figure out how we can return to operating at our resonant pace! Whew.

Come join us as we sip on calming teas and unwind from life's stresses.

Please bring a notebook and RSVP to let me know you're coming.

The address is 162 Willow St. #2

West Roxbury, MA 02132

Health and Blessings,

Melanie

Herbs for the Nervous System

Herbs for the Nervous System

Sun. Aug. 22nd

2-4:30

West Roxbury, MA (my place)

$15-$20 sliding scale

As I look around the city, I'm seeing a brilliant show of Queen Ann's Lace, Blue Vervain, and Purple Loosestrife flowers. Interestingly enough, all these plants are associated with 6th and 7th chakra activity, and I wonder what this time of year is spiritually communicating with us. (Perhaps this could lead to a great discussion?)

For our next gathering we are going to focus on herbs for the nervous system, which will include nervines and adaptogens. These are herbs that help to calm and strengthen the nervous system, help our bodies become highly adaptable to whatever life brings us, helping us to move forward with balance and energy.

Also, we are going to decant our herbal tinctures that we made the previous month.

For those of you who attended, you'll also get to take home a tincture of yarrow, mullein, or elder.

Please bring a notebook, and your open, seeking spirits. And please forward this on to any friends who might be interested in attending.

We'll be sampling many teas and tinctures and getting blissed out on nervine tonics. ;-) Stress be gone!

Many green blessings,

~Melanie Rose

ps. as always, please RSVP before class. Peace.

Wildcrafting!!!

Harvesting Wild Plants: Saturday, June 19th My place in West Roxbury From 2-4ish Cost is $20 per person (includes costs of supplies) *If it rains, we'll hold a class indoors. The subject is yet to be determined Greetings Herbal Enthusiasts, It's time to get together and do a little hands-on wildcrafting of local, medicinal plants. I've found a wonderful place in Dedham just 10 minutes from where I live. The best way for us to meet up is for everyone to come to my place, and then we'll carpool/caravan from there. Many herbs are ready to be picked. Yarrow is coming up, mullein, elderflowers, and many more. Let's go see what we can find. I'll teach you about ethical harveseting, and the how to's and when to's. Depending on what we find, we'll make an herbal oil, or a tincture. When the medicine is ready in about 6 weeks, I'll make sure everyone who helped out gets the finished product. Please wear appropriate clothing, as the grass could be up to our knees in some areas. Bring a natural bug repellent just in case. And if you have a basket you'd like to bring for gathering plants, please bring it. I have 2 baskets, so if we have 2 or 3 more, that should be enough. I'm really looking forward to our next gathering. As usual, call me or email me to let me know if you're coming. When I hear back from you, I'll send you my address. Green Blessings! ~Melanie Rose

Herbal Healing Circle: Introduction to Herbalism

Herbal Healing Circle: Introduction to Herbalism

Introduction to Herbalism

Sat., April 3rd

2:30-4:30 PM

53 Prince St.

Jamaica Plain

$12-20

If you're interested in learning about herbalism, here is a good place to start.

After this class you should have enough foundation to join in future classes.

Topics of discussion will include:

*History of Herbalism

*Herbal Classifications

*Tinctures, infusions, decoctions...

*Common and useful plants

*Preparing herbs at home

Please bring a notebook and your inner green man or green goddess. And please RSVP so that we have enough handouts. mroseherbs@yahoo.com

Blessings!!!

Tea Tasting: Learning from Direct Experience

Tea Tasting: Learning from Direct Experience

Sat. Feb. 27th 2-4PM

53 Prince St., Jamaica Plain

Sliding Scale $12-$20

RSVP by email or phone call

How did the great medicine people of the past know which plants were used for which condition?

One way was by

deeply tuning into a plant, its taste, and perceiving its effects on the body, mind and spirit.

In this class we're going to be tasting some "mystery" teas with the hopes of discovering their medicinal properties.

That is, we'll be sitting with the herbal tea, smelling it, tasting it, and tuning in. The herbs sampled will be revealed

at the end of the class. We will all be able to discuss our perceptions of the plants and their possible therapeutic actions.

This is a great way to fine tune your inner senses and get in touch with the subtle

tastes of herbs and how they affect different

organs and body systems.

This class is for beginners and advanced students alike.

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HERBALISM 101

Sun., Sept.20

3-5 pm

35 Wyman St.

Jamaica Plain

$12-20

It's back to basics at the HeArtbeat Collective!

Our first class will be an introduction to herbalism.

Topics of discussion will include:

*History of Herbalism

*Herbal Classifications

*Tinctures, infusions, decoctions...

*Common and useful plants

*Preparing herbs at home

Please bring a notebook and your inner green man or green goddess.  And please RSVP so that we have enough handouts.  mroseherbs@yahoo.com

Blessings!!!

Medicinal Plant Walk

Sunday, June 28th 9:30-11am Arnold Arboretum South St. Gate $10 per person

INDOOR MEDICINAL PLANT WALK!

SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH

           @ 2-4PM  

at the heARTbeat Collective

3rd Floor--the Blue Room

     $5-$8 sliding scale

The Herbal Healing Circle will be meeting in March to watch a DVD of a medicinal plant walk.  Most of the plants we'll be viewing are herbs that grow locally, so we'll get a preview of how to identify some of the wild, medicinal plants that grow in our area.  We'll also go over some harvesting tips, so if anyone wants to get a head start on gathering some of our green friends, (while I'm on maternity leave), you'll be prepared.  Of course tea will be served.  :-)  

Snacks are welcomed!

Please send me an email if you plan on coming.

Many blessings, Melanie Rose

HERBS FOR DIGESTION

Sunday, Feb. 8th

2:00-4:00PM

in the Sunroom

@the heARTbeat Collective

$12-20 sliding scale

Greetings herbal enthusiasts,

We'll be taking a journey thru the digestive tract!....(don't worry, you won't be eaten....more like a creative visualization).  Topics of discussion will include common digestive ailments, herbs to treat each condition, and the root causes for poor digestion- physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.  There will be handouts and tea.  And as usual, we'll have time for open discussion and sharing your favorite tips and any herbal remedies you've recently made.  To RSVP, please email me at mroseherbs@yahoo.com

If you've been meaning to come out and join us, now is the time since this may be our last class until summer.  (I'll be giving birth to a beautiful baby boy in early April.)  Although there won't be class, I will still be giving private consultations.   I look forward to seeing you in February!

May the magic of life fill your hearts and carry you thru the new year with purpose and joy.

~Melanie Rose

HEART HEALTH

SUNDAY, DEC. 14TH

$12-$20......2-4PM   

HeARTbeat Collective

35 Wyman St., JP

RSVP Required

For many people, December can be a time of great joy with anticipation for the holiday season, or it can be a time of intense grieving for those remembering the loss of a loved one.  It's also that time of year we tend to overindulge in rich foods while perhaps not getting as much exercise.  With that said, it's the perfect time to focus on the health of our hearts.  We'll discuss conditions like high blood pressure, arterioscleros, heart palpitations, and of course heart-ache.  We'll learn about herbs that  help nourish the heart both physically and spiritually.  We'll also go over beneficial foods and exercises for strengthening the heart, and opening the heart chakra.  Please RSVP at mroseherbs@yahoo.com 

Hope to see you there!  ~Melanie

OM MANI PADME HUM

HERBAL BAZAAR

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH

2-4PM

HeARTbeat COLLECTIVE

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA

$8 DONATION

The HeARTbeat Collective invites you to attend our first Herbal Bazaar!  The idea is to have a fun and festive event to usher in the holiday season, while encouraging the growth of our herbal and natural healing community.  

We'll meet in our usual Herbal Healing Circle fashion, but this time we invite you to bring your own homemade herbal product.  It can be edible, medicinal, for bath or body, for smudging, for ceremonial purposes, or decoration.  Everyone will have an opportunity to present their creation to the group.  Of course, if you just want to attend, that's ok too.  This will be a learning experience for all of us.

At the end of class, we'll have time for an herbal product swap.  If you have extra containers for sharing products, please bring them.  Old glass jars are great.  Some people may actually choose to sell their items if it was costly to make.  But, the idea is that everyone will walk away with something new and useful.

Please RSVP since the success of this event depends on the number of contributors.  There is an $8 suggested donation for this event.  Friends and kids are welcome.

~Melanie Rose  mroseherbs@yahoo.com

617-755-8063

SUPERFOODS!...........Again!

                                                                                                                                                     goji berries

Where:  The Enchanted Fox

                 Medway, MA

When:   Thursday, Oct. 30th

   Time:     6:30-9:00PM

If you missed the first Superfoods class in the spring, and you can't make the Oct. 9th class, then you're in luck!  This class will be held one last time at the Enchanted Fox in Medway (close to Bellingham).  The Enchanted Fox is a lovely new age shop and learning center with a beautiful space for yoga, bellydancing, and all types of healing workshops.  The owners, Paul and Rose, are wonderful people, and it's definitely worth the trip out there.  Check out their website for other upcoming classes.  You can pre-register directly with Paul or Rose at www.enchantedfox.net   Many blessings!