In this email you’ll find info for 2 new herbalism classes I’m offering in January 2023. In addition, most items on my online store is on sale until 12/31 (some up to 50% off). I’m also working on a banging free resource page (info at the bottom of this email) including resources for herbalism, ecology, Hawaiʻi nei, and decolonization.
The Gregorian calendar is so strange. The things we celebrate between December and January don’t mean much to me. Rest is honored and family time is always valued, but personally I don’t make too much fuss over the main western holidays. (My new year is the end of October and beginning of November, around the time we start going inward with Winter.)
The “holiday season” feels completely off with my own natural rhythms of creating and offering, but I’m going to go ahead and keep to my schedule.
HERBAL BODY OIL CLASS
JANUARY 7, 2023
9:45AM TO 11AM - PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY
KULA, MAUI
SEATING IS LIMITED - SIGN UP EARLY!
In the Herbal Body Oil Class participants of this class will learn:
Extensive list of benefits from herbal body oiling.
How to create their own herbal body oil.
Herbs, their actions in details, and why we choose them.
Non-native and invasive plants found on Maui.
Why this awareness matters.
Emphasizing safety precautions as well as the ecological impact.
In our medicine making circle participants will be making their own herbal oil to take home with them.
In our medicine making circle participants will be making their own herbal oil to take home with them.
WHAT IS HERBAL BODY OILING?
Herbal body oiling an ancient practice that involves applying natural fats to the skin. These fats, while carrying plant components, are readily absorbed by our skin through cell receptors that are also fat soluble, deeply nourishing the nervous system and our first barrier of physical defense - the integumentary system. This practice is deeply nourishing for our bodies and especially beneficial when utilizing the power of the plants suspended in this quality oil. This is a readily accessible practice to reduce stress and ground us, amongst target other types of ailments.
Body oiling may help with:
Stress management
Pain management
Expedited recovery time
Grounding
Nervous system regulation
Tending to injury
*Please notify me if you’re pregnant or intend to get pregnant.
Sign up here: https://www.caitlinnapua.com/shop-jv8WZ/class
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TISANES, DECOCTIONS + FORMULATION CLASS
TBD LATE JANUARY 2023 (A SATURDAY)
9:45AM TO 11AM - PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY
KULA, MAUI
LIMITED SEATING - SIGN UP EARLY!
Join us on the porch - the one with the epic view - for this hands-on herbalism class.
Participants of this class will learn:
The difference between a tisane (aka “tea”), decoction, cold infusion, and why we choose them.
Basics of formulation and why it matters.
Commonly found introduced plants and their actions for use.
How to acquire plant material and other ingredients (trauma/welfare informed).
Herb safety.
History and similarity of tisane/decoctions across different cultures.
Proper supplies, ingredients, and types of plant matter that make a tisane/decoction.
Measurements dependent on temperature and ingredient type.
This class will make up of a hands-on tisane and decoction activity as well as a talk-story style lecture about the herbs and this form of folk remedy making. We will be sipping on common nutritive herbs throughout this class. Group participation is highly encouraged.
Participants will have a selection of plant material to take home and will be sent a PDF containing class information and other notes after the event.
*Please notify me if you’re pregnant or intend to get pregnant.
Sign up here: https://www.caitlinnapua.com/shop-jv8WZ/class
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Interested in taking both herb classes? A reduced price is available. I also offer a payment plan for those who are currently experiencing financial hardship. Please email me to arrange.
Sign up here: https://www.caitlinnapua.com/shop-jv8WZ/class
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END OF 2022 SALE
Receive up to 50% off on select products! Sale ends 12/31/2022.
Shop handmade herbal products, outdoor gear, stickers, ezines, and prints here:
https://www.caitlinnapua.com/shop-jv8WZ
https://www.caitlinnapua.com/shop-jv8WZ
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FREE RESOURCE LIST
This growing list includes resources on herbalism, ecology, Hawaiʻi nei, and decolonization.
https://www.caitlinnapua.com/resources
WHAT IS SLIDING SCALE?
INCOME SHOULD NOT BE THE DETERMINING FACTOR FOR RECEIVING RESOURCES, KNOWLEDGE, SPACES, COMMUNITY AND REST.
More info on sliding scale here:
https://www.caitlinnapua.com/resources
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Thanks for your support,
Caitlin
Links:
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