Herbalism, Animism, and The Language Of The Body | Marie Zak & Travis Cartwright, Althaea Herbals ~ ATTMind 184
Travis Cartwright and Marie Zak are clinical herbalists from Althaea Herbals, an apothecary in Nelson, BC, Canada. (Find their bios below). They join us on the show today to talk about herbalism as a way of being in the world, as well as a clinical practice.
We also explore why herbalism is not just a plant replacement for pharmaceuticals; how an animistic worldview can empower us to cultivate a direct and living relationship with plants and nature as a whole; how we can learn to communicate with plants through the direct experience of the body; some of Travis and Marie’s favourite herbs; where psychedelic plants and fungi fit in a practice of herbalism; and how herbalism can support us in our experiences with psychedelic plants.
Enjoy.
Marie Zak, D.Phyt, RHT is passionate about creating a container for her clients to explore the deepest layers of themselves. She works with herbal medicines and somatic tools to support her clients to become fuller, more embodied versions of themselves. Marie’s clinical focus is mental, emotional and spiritual wellness, as well as psychosomatic conditions.
Travis Cartwright, D.Phyt, RHT is a clinical herbalist, herbal medicine maker, educator and co-founder of Althaea Herbals. He maintains a professional membership as a Registered Herbal Therapist (RHT) with the British Columbia Herbalists Association (BCHA). He received his formal education from Pacific Rim College and has furthered his study with The School of Evolutionary Herbalism.
a pathway home to the wisdom of the body, the plants, and the living world.
Marie and Travis are running a 7-week long online course to deepen your capacity to connect with plants and practice herbalism in your own life. — Learn More Here
Use the promo code JESSO to get 15% off your registration fee. Course starts Feb 18, 2024 | Registration closes Feb 17
The course will help you learn the language through which nature expresses itself; learn foundational herbal frameworks including vitalism and herbal energetics; form an embodied and personal relationship with herbal allies, and learn how to work with them for nervous system regulation and personal growth; learn to decode to the cues of your body and listen to its wisdom; build an extensive tool box of somatic tools, herbal remedies, and life practices that will support you to deepen your relationship with your body, the plants, and all of nature.
I am honoured to be one of those guest teachers.
The course includes:
Seven in depth modules that weave together animism, herbal philosophy and application, somatic teachings & practices, and tools for deepening your relationship with your body, the herbs, and the living world
Detailed notes packages
Weekly online gathering and Q&A x 7 (one per week)
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