Thursday, August 27

Herbs for Mental Health & Wellbeing

Today, we live in a world that moves faster and makes more demands on our time and energy than ever before. This leaves many of us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, stressed out, anxious or depressed.

In this workshop, we will explore how environmental toxins, screen time, seasonal changes, hormonal fluctuations, sleep quality, stress, and gut health all impact our mental health. We will explore the science behind natural remedies and plant medicine: how and why they work, and which herbs to use. Finally, we will spend time tasting and making medicine designed to support, enhance, and uplift your mental health and well-being.

$75      6 pm-8 pm 

Supplies, light snacks and beverages provided.

This workshop includes:

-Handout with all of the information and recipes covered in this workshop

-Short plant walk, identifying plants that nourish our mental well-being

-Instruction and demonstration: Learn what is plant medicine, and how is it different from mainstream medicine? Preparing basic medicines: teas (infusions/decoctions), tinctures, extracts, infused oils, compresses and poultices. What lifestyle practices support our mental well-being?

-Medicine-making: make your own tincture and tea blend (valued at $32)

-Special gift from Delena (valued at $10)

Kids/Teens are welcome to sign up. Kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Use the code KIDS10 at checkout to receive $10 off of the kids/teen ticket (email me if you are registering more than one child).

 

Instructor: Delena Rose Tsang, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed, Certified Herbalist

Delena has been studying natural health and herbology, making plant medicine, and creating and selling her own natural body and home care products for over 15 years. Her practice is guided by her Indigenous (Metis) culture and scientific background (biology, botany, plant intelligence, and ecology). As an educator, Delena loves spending time with people on her land, in her garden, and in her kitchen.