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One of the most important requirements of a practitioner is compassionate listening. If you want to become a person that people feel safe to express themselves, start each day by setting the intention to listen. A morning intentional prayer, “Open my ears to the universe and allow me to be cognizant to all that’s around me. Let me feel the vibrations of those whom I love so that I am in tune with them. Let me be surrounded by positive energy and fully receptive to everyone around me.” #thelisteningtool #lifelongpractice #morningmeditations #karenbergprayers #herbalistsofinstagram
The roses. They blossom, they decay, and they die. Can’t help but marvel at their process. The shrivel of a petal, our smile lines, dried leaves, a gray of the hair - Perhaps flowers teach us to honor our fleeting mortality- and beauty in the process. Self love above all. #rainydayreflections #roseasheartmedicine
Uranus is now retrograde and this meme seems really fitting. It has felt like the season of letting go. Letting go of reactive behavior, letting go of old ingrained ways, letting go of the person you were- to become the person you want to be. Going inward and feeling the transformation. 🦋 #uranusretrograde
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Celebrating the Power Of Flowers! Come learn an introduction to using Flowers as Medicine THIS Friday 11:30AM @mandala.yoga.center out East in Amagansett Square. Ticket link in my bio! #flowersasmedicine #herbalism #amagansettsquare
Upcoming Herbalism in New York! Tomorrow! Sunday 7/29 @thealchemistskitchen 12-1pm: Curbing Stress and Anxiety Naturally . . . And a very special event @mandala.yoga.center . . The relationship with humans and flowers is long standing, powerful and very special. Flowers are the emblem of celebration and ritual in human life. It is how we celebrate love, mothers, weddings and so much more. It is how we mark both beginnings and endings. Together we will explore the history of humans and flowers dating back to neanderthals, ancient Egyptians, ancient Romans, and more. Flowers support us in physical, emotional, spiritual and even magical states of wellbeing. Come to this class to remember the forgotten language of flowers that lives in all of us. This language is waiting to be remembered and practiced once again. You will gain insight into the various flowers used for medicinal purposes, and we will explore the specific and general meanings we assign to one of our most potent metaphors. 11:30am-1:30pm $45 in advance/$50 day of event. Purchase tickets @ link in bio
A brief bonding time with my family in our favorite city, Madrid. It’s hard to decide which is more delightful: the scenery, the food, or the warm people. Something about being in Madrid always feels like home. Maybe one day... #agirlcandream #supercheese
AWAKEN the WISDOM of the SACRED WOMB - We have a few spots left. Join us as we work on restoring balance to our feminine cycle, ignite our creative capacity, and learn about the ancient ritual of yoni steaming- and so much more- in community with other Wombyn 🌟 this weekend at the gorgeous medicinal biodynamic farm of Raven Crest. link in bio 🌿🌿🌿 @sacredlotusyonisteam @ravencrestbotanicals
Hello there! I’m wearing a paper crown and I have an important message for your health 😜 . . . Ancient Chinese medicine is based on a long tradition of observing patterns or symptoms of disharmony. For optimal health you are to be keeping clear channels for your “chi” or life-force, to flow...☯️That is a main purpose of what acupuncturists and Chinese doctors are essentially working on in the body; harmonious flow of chi; to move energy or blood that is stuck which then cause all kinds of patterns of disharmony in the body 😷 . . In the midst of hot summer many of us have a need for heat clearing, and to cool the blood from hot inflammatory conditions to keep harmonious flow. There are different kinds of heat in the body. Not to get too complicated but you have two types of heat that I see most often. A) True fire (pronounced stomach, liver gallbladder patterns, acid reflux, Belchy, bloating, etc) vs. Excess fire which is essentially being “yin deficient” lack of fluids causing dryness/heat (a woman for instance is more likely to be yin deficient or have deficient blood, because she bleeds in her cycle every month). So here is where I introduce an herbalist’s greatest allies: . . ***BITTERS*** . . “The forgotten flavor” could rattle on and on about the virtues of wild invasive bitters, and how a simple taste on the tongue will ring the doorbell to digestive paradise, but this is just one post. For now I want to say: Bitters are cooling, clearing, of fire and heat. One bitter I love is Yarrow to really help the channels move. However in this picture I am holding an Urban Moonshine tincture dropper at eye level (the right way to see dosage) and the benefit of using Urban Moonshine is a well formulated blend of bitters that won’t be TOO cooling. Formulations by experts help us to be more balanced when working with herbal medicine in the long term. For customized formulas, consult your herbalist. @urbanmoonshine . #urbanmoonshine #bitters #bitterisbetter #bittersarecooling #digestivefire #chinesemedicine #tcm ***p.s. my other FAV bitters for yin deficiency causing excess heat is @ravencrestbotanicals bitters because they have *yellowdock 🌿❤️🙏🏾
For the average American diet more than half the calories we eat are coming from processed foods depleted from nutrients. This includes lots of hydrogenated oils, industrial seed oils, and refined flours. . Too many of us are very well fed and under-nourished. . When we aren’t nourished our body doesn’t heal as quickly and becomes a hot bed for inflammation. Everything becomes more challenging, especially sleeping. Some of us simply aren’t nourished enough to sleep! Ever up late at night exhausted feeling wired and tired? This is what I mean. Before loading up on Adaptogenic herbs, first and foremost we should 💪🏼 Nourish. . Nourish with therapeutic grade infusions of mineral rich herbs that supply more bioavailable nutrients than most vitamin supplements. Also they are way less stressful on the kidneys. 1oz of herb to 4 cups of just boiled water 🌿Stinging Nettles 🌿Oat Straw 🌿Red Clover . Steep for 8 hours, or overnight. This is one of my favorite nutritive blends. #nourish #nourishtoflourish #nourishingtraditions #nourishinginfusions #infusions #mineralrich #wisewomantradition
Come home to your Self... 👑Sisterhood 🌿Plant Medicine 🌹Womb Rites of Health & Passage 🧜🏽‍♀️Movement Arts 🐻Breathtaking Nature 🥑Nourishing Farm to Table Meals Join @connectthespots & @sacredlotusyonisteam on a sacred medicine journey to re-awaken our womb and co-create balance and wholeness to our divine feminine Self at @ravencrestbotanicals two hours away from New York City. July 20-22 2018 All Inclusive Retreat $350 and up LINK IN BIO * * * #womb #yoni #retreat #newyork #kundalini #divinefeminine #healing #sacred #ritual #herbalist #yonisteam #sacredlotusyonisteam
VITAMIN D~ the human body must have adequate levels of D to absorb calcium, have a healthy immune system, bones, muscles and nerves. Low Vitamin D is almost always associated with major chronic disease (some cancers, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure, chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, et all). There are two kinds of Vitamin D. Vitamin D3 is the natural form synthesized in the skin upon exposure to UVB light, OR can be consumed from animal-based foods (hopefully ethical, grass fed, organic); vitamin D2 is the artificial or plant-derived (and also in mushrooms) form often used in food fortification, supplements and pharmaceutical preparations. Both of these forms enter the bloodstream carried on a binding protein and then are immediately taken up by the liver for processing. According to the Price Foundation, fat soluble vitamins: Vitamins A, D and K2 work synergistically. Rich dietary sources of all 3 vitamins can actually enhance their health benefits while simultaneously eliminating the concern for potential over-supplementation - which may lead to calcification of the arteries, kidney stones and other health problems. The modern day voyage for optimal health is not without risks so when possible - eat your D vitamins in rich dietary sources: Mushrooms, healthy and ethical Animal sources, and of course DIRECT SUNLIGHT 🌞. . . . For DIRECT sunlight (no sunscreen) - depending on your natural skin tone you may need 5 mins (light) to 2 hours (dark) of UVB exposure to obtain a daily 10,000 IU’s. It’s also important to let the vitamin D sit on the top of your skin without washing it off for at least 10-24 hours! So try to resist showering after the beach🏖!! #vitaminD #directsunlight #UVB #suntan #sunlight #summertime #vitamind2 #vitamind3
Aloha dear spirit sistars.... Ancient feminine rituals of the womb and sisterhood meet the magical science of herbal healing in an intimate retreat dream seeded by two sisters of birth and spirit... blissful moments in nature, learning and discovery of our inner wombyn await in the fairy gardens of @ravencrestbotanicals .... AWAKEN WISDOM OF OUR SACRED WOMB RETREAT: Restoring Balance and Wholeness to the Divine Feminine Join @sacredlotusyonisteam and @connectthespots (and myself) on a rare opportunity to embark on a sacred medicine journey in the heart of Nature::: iTINERARY: 🌺Mornings with Yoga Soul Medicine 🌺Herbal Yoni Steam & Yoni Egg Crystal Ritual 🌺Shakti Sisterhood Ceremony 🌺Plant Walks 🌺Plant Medicine Harvest 🌺Herbal Medicine Making 🌺Fertility Awareness Methods & Hormone Balancing 🌺Sacred Womb Wisdom Talking Circle 🌺Breath of Life Meditation Hike 🌺Authentic Beauty Rites of Passage 🌺Intentional Journaling 🌺Time to Ground & Expand in the pristine Nature of the Hudson River Valley RECEIVE: 🌿Delicious vegetarian & vegan meals with organic farm-grown food from the source 🌿Beautiful accommodations in our decorated cabins or camping on the farmlands 🌿Train/bus station pickup from Albany, New York 🌿Camping or Shared / Private Room JULY 20 - 22, 2018 RAVEN CREST BOTANICALS, BERN, NEW YORK. Learn about our pricing tiers beginning at $350 & Book your Stay with us... Link in Bio🌹 * * * #naturalmedicine #yoni #newyork #retreat #yonisteam #yonieggs #vsteam #healing #herbalist #healingcrystals #love #sister @ Raven Crest Botanicals
Sunday Summa Nights 🌝 #ediblefacemask #dralkaitis #skinfood
This Summer I honor my inner sloth, my current spirit animal. In the warm hot fast pace of summer I long to speed into my growth like a cheetah. However the process is equally as valuable as the growth, and this must be taken in mindfully, and in its own time. . . . To honor the space and time I am working with Impatiens Flower essence by Bach. . . . Why Impatiens? The name sounds like it’s action. It is to achieve the ability to flow harmoniously with time and daily rhythms. To have the patient pace of life events, and the pace of others. It’s super great if you ever get impatient with “the process,” irritated, or have pain in the body due to tension (hello upper shoulders). I take 3-4 drops 3x a day. . . . #impatiens #impatiensfloweressence #floweressence #bachremedies #honortheprocess #spiritanimal #myspiritanimalisasloth 🖼 @revelatori
In honor of the Solstice and in honor of one of my greatest teachers who is now posting on instagram (woohoo) @matthewwoodherbs I wanted to repost on the five petal flower that looks almost like a halo representing sun- sunlight and that blooms right on/after the solstice: St. John’s Wort. . . . If you enjoy following herbalists and plant knowledge follow @matthewwoodherbs . . . “St. John’s Wort! This plant is so much more than its modern day rep as an antidepressant. It is an excellent liver remedy. It is a wonderful nerve healer and specific for sciatica. From the Earthwise Herbal—Old World: it strengthens the ‘enteric brain, seat of the instincts,’ thereby ‘“drive(s) away evil influences.” —the person gets stronger, so as not to fall under the domination of untoward people.’ This herb is fun and infinitely practical. Note in the third pic, this herb contains an oil that is red. Squish a flower to confirm identity. Tincture or oil should immediately turn bright red if you have the right plant. Also, it is effective in fresh, not dried form, only. So tincture in the field responsibly. #facilitatesfairycommunication #liverremedy #herbs #stjohnsday #summersolstice #herbalism #stjohnswort #wildcrafting #hypericumperforatum #fairies #insomnia #liver #entericbrain #matthewwoodherbs