Earth and Sky Healing
The Spiritual Wisdom
of
Plant Medicine
When the traditional shaman-healers turned to the plant world, they turned to the spirits. Plant spirits are teachers, friends, and allies. Through developing a close relationship with them, the shaman-healer discovers ways in which each plant can best serve the healing needs of individuals and the community.
Historically handed down as oral teachings through a lineage of the medicine man/woman, this age old and powerful practice has seldom been written about, or taught in the West.
This introductory weekend workshop will provide an opportunity to learn how to ‘tune-in’ to the plant world at a very deep level, where you can learn about the medicine of plants – from the plants themselves! From there, a more expansive world of using plants for healing unfolds.
PLEASE NOTE: Experience in the "shamanic journey" method is a prerequisite for this workshop.
WHAT TO BRING: Course will include outdoor work with wild plants combined with classroom instruction. Light jacket, rain wear, or sun protection may be required. Bring a sketch book and coloured pencils, pen and paper. Journey work is usually done lying down so feel free to bring whatever would make you comfortable - a blanket, pillow, and perhaps a bandana or scarf for your eyes.
FEES, TIMES, and LOCATION can vary with different workshop settings. Check the ‘Schedule’ page for details.
Testimonials
I found the workshop to be an affirming and creative experience. Learning
to be still and listen to plants is like learning to use a sense you didn't know you had; and when you listen it's like remembering things you have
always known. Jaki is a skillful teacher; she is direct and focused, providing guidance and clear instructions. Doing the workshop with a group
is great; it's amazing to learn from each other as well as from the plants.
Claire Cummings, Calgary AB, June 2009
I just wanted to thank you for the well organized, information packed workshop on Sacred Plant Medicine. The workshop was given in a deeply spiritual and sacred manner and I felt very honoured to be in the presence of the other students and the beautiful plants themselves. It was exactly what I had hoped for and much, much more! The personal experience time with each plant was incredible and this has really opened a long-awaited opportunity for me! To be able to talk to plants is one thing, but to know that I am truly experiencing answers and getting information back from the plants is so encouraging. It also made me realize that I had already been getting messages from the plants all of my life, even though I was not completely conscious of it. I have now had the confirmation and the invitation from the Plant Kingdom itself, and I am truly overwhelmed by the generosity and love that the plants have for humanity.
D. Burke, Calgary, AB, 2009
II wanted to say how much I enjoyed the workshop last weekend. It was really an eye opening experience for me. I feel like it was something that helped me gain confidence in my instincts and those "feelings" that I have had so often. It gave me a bridge to connect and open up the lines of communication that I knew existed but never knew how to or had the confidence to explore.
S. Mandryk, Calgary, AB, 2009
Thank you Jaki for having forged the path and for having helped us get to know our plant friends and neighbours - my world is much richer for having taken your class.
Janis Kirker, Calgary, AB, 2010
Of the many diverse workshops I’ve taken over the years, this one is my new all-time favourite. It was challenging, without a doubt, and I felt stretched that weekend! I arrived with a lot of desire to explore the subtle world of communicating with the plant people, but also fully prepared that I might totally suck at this work and be unable to hear the plants talking to me. Instead of failure I was like the baby robin, nudged out the nest, only to discover that I could fly! And what’s more, every student that weekend flew. Jaki created a warm and safe “go for it” space. Add to that, she’s super fun to hang out with!.
L. Crowe, Kewlona, BC, 2009
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