This program is a 9 month comprehensive herbal studies program which includes over 285 hours of classroom time.
The Equinox Center of Herbal Studies provides a comprehensive program in basic and intermediate study of herbal medicine. Students will be educated in the roots of herbalism in blended traditions, and begin to cultivate their own innate ability as natural healers.
The Equinox Center of Herbal Studies program is designed to empower students to reconnect with their own vitality and essence through the medium of herbal and plant medicine and provide the tools for students to reclaim their health on all levels of body/mind/spirit.
The herbal studies program will include study in botany, Materia Medica, medicine making, nutrition, anatomy and physiology. Special topics will include classes on Essential Oils, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Herbs for Children, Meditative Plant Spirit journeys, Ethnobotany, Herbs for Chronic Illnesses, and more.
Learning from nature is an important part of becoming an herbalist and students at ECOHS will take a series of field trips into nature in order for each student to get more hands on experience with plants and their medicine.
The goal at ECOHS is to guide students to a deeper sense of wellness and provide skills and tools in order to utilize the plant world in healing themselves and others.
This program is a 9 month comprehensive herbal studies program which includes over 285 hours of classroom time.
The herbal studies program takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as one intensive weekend a month. We are offering two separate programs to accommodate all. The day program will run from 11:00-2:30pm. The evening program will run from 5:30-8:45pm.
The program begins March 6th, 2018, and will conclude November 15th, 2018.
Equinox Center of Herbal Studies 2018 Program Outline:
-50+ hours of Materia Medica:
-Detailed plant monographs for 60+ individual plants
-14+ hours of Nutrition:
-Includes an overviews of vitamins, minerals and supplements
-Dietary health
-Lifestyle and Habits
-28+ hours of Anatomy and Physiology:
-An herb-centric and holistic view of the human body and its mechanisms.
-28+ hours of Botany:
A focus on plant identification with an added exploration of other aspects of botany.
The botany portion will focus on medicinal and edible plant families, as well as introducing proper identification techniques.
We will examine how plant cells work to achieve a science based understanding of medicinal plant properties.
-Medicine making classes:
You will learn to make everything from herbal teas to creams and lotions!
-A series of classes to geared towards heightening our spiritual selves and strengthening our intuition:
These classes are designed for the beginner to the advanced and are included to help you connect deeper with the natural world.
-A variety of special topics:
These classes will be ranging from (but not limited to) fertility to caring for cancer.
-Special topics will cover many aspects of special circumstances that are commonly found in our own lives, and those of our loved ones.
The program will also include:
-Herb walks in a variety of locations
-Field trips to farms and greenhouses
-Guest lecturers …and much more!
The full cost of the program is $2,400 with payment plans available.
Expect additional costs for books and supplies for projects.
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