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FEATURED CLASSES AND
EVENTS
APRIL—MAY—JUNE, 2002
For Information or To Register: Call 206.283.7191
Pick Up Expanded Brochure for Each Class—1811 Queen Anne Ave N
Ste 103
An Ayurvedic Healing Journey— with Glynnis Osher
Glynnis Osher’s Ayurvedic Cooking & Customs Series was such a wonderful
success that she’s continuing on with more exciting forays into exotic India.
Through the wisdom of Ayurveda, embark on a personal journey of healing,
rejuvenation and restoration of vitality. Meeting once a week for four weeks,
indulge and heal yourself with a month long practice of movement, meditation and
chanting. Learn to choose and prepare foods with cleansing spices to nourish and
balance your body while practicing meditation and chanting, breathing practices
and discovery of self-massage. Attendance for entire series of four only, no
single class can be taken on its own.
$45 per session if paid each week, $170 for entire series prepaid by
Wednesday, April 3. A fee of $5 for supplies and ingredients at each class will
be paid to the instructor on the night of the class.
Class runs each Wednesday from 6:30 PM until 9:30 PM
Wednesdays, April 3— 10— 17 and 24
Connecting With Joy—with Geo-Romancer Camilla Bishop
Camilla shares her passion for and spiritual understanding of the Earth; her
heart especially attuned to the wildflower devas, nature spirits and gemstone
guardians. Join the creator/owner of Three Flowers Essences for an evening
experiencing an Earth Attunement (deepening connection with the Earth), learning
about her creations of Northwest Flower Essences from the Columbia River Gorge
and restoring Spiritual Empowerment (honoring your way of knowing).
$35 including supply fee.
Thursday, April 11—6:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Aromatic Perspectives—with Marcia Elston, Folklorist/Therapeutic
Herbalist/Cert.Aromatherapist
Marcia brings her unique plant knowledge and perspective in a series of 4
classes intended for those wishing to know more about essential oils and other
herbal extracts and their use in family or personal wellness— or for
practitioners interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge. It’s a mixed
bag, intended to be fun and experiential. Join Marcia as she weaves through a
history of aromatics and perfumery, modern aromatherapy discoveries and unusual
myths and folklore that expand the spectrum of your phyto-essence and aromatic
plant knowledge. We will cover specific applications and techniques, simple &
complex blending techniques, prepare simple hand-made products and blends— and
explore wisdom learned in aromatic practices in cultures such as TCM and
Ayurveda. Each class will cover several essential oils in depth as well as other
plant derived ingredients that blend to insure the effective and safe use of
phytotherapeutics for your health and well being . . . and just for bliss.
You’ll go home with delights to heal and soothe.
Take any one class for $50 (includes lab fee): Pay for all four by April 13
for $175 (save $25)
Class #1 Saturday, April 13, 1:00 to 3:30 PM— Oils covered: Tree Oils-
Melaleuca, Conifers, Cypress
Class #2 Saturday, May 25, 1:00 to 3:30 PM—Oils covered: Warrior
Oils-Spices & Thyme/Oregano
Class #3 Saturday, June 15, 1:00 to 3:30 PM—Oils covered: Florals &
Women’s/Children’s Oils
Class #4 Saturday, July 13, 1:00 to 3:30 PM—Oils covered: Restorative
Roots & Heartwoods/Citrus
Tastes From Tart to Minty—Tea Blending 101 with Inger Land Genest,
Herbalist
Inger, a graduate of Dominion Herbal College, takes you through the
intricacies of tea brewing, explaining the benefits and brewing differences of a
variety of herbal teas. You will learn by introduction to the lovely, varying
tastes and aromas, as well as the medicinal attributes .
Unlike medicinal herbal teas, beverage blends are formulated primarily for
taste. Some of the herbs we will discuss can be used as “preventative medicine”,
but the focus of this class will be on scent, mood, taste and general enjoyment.
We will taste and smell many familiar and exotic herbs, from spearmint to
rooibos. Water, steeping containers and brew time will also be
discussed.
$35 including supply fee
Sunday, April 28 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Feng Shui Astrology: Your Five-Element Personality—with Heather Carlton,
Five-Element Feng Shui Practitioner and teacher/owner of Awakening Chi self-care
products
Feng Shui Astrology, also known as 9 Star Ki, is an astrological system that
uses your birth date and the Five elements to determine your personality
(karma), emotional character and your outward behavior (energy). Feng Shui
examines the movement of energy through space; Feng Shui Astrology has to do
with the movement of energy through time. In this provocative class, using
Five-Element Theory and examining the unique energy of each element (Water,
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal), participants will have a better understanding of
personalities and behavior. Bring birth dates of family members and friends, as
well as your own.
$40 Saturday, May 4— 1:00 to 4:00 PM
The Delights of Handmade Soaps—with Inger Land Genest, Herbalist &
Medicine Maker
Ever read the label on a bar of soap and wondered what sodium laurel sulfate
is? Ever wanted to make soap like the pioneers? Spend a few hours with Inger
Genest and learn to make the most natural, best smelling, moisturizing soap in
the world . . . Soap made by your own two hands with all natural ingredients.
Only vegetable oils and pure essential oils will be used. Participants will go
home with approximately 1 lb. of soap. We will be using lye (sodium
hydroxide), so it is best if children under 15 not attend. Limited to 12
students.
$50 includes all supply fees
Saturday, May 18— 1:00 to 5 PM
Herbal Medicine Making Basics—with Inger Land Genest
Develop and heighten your sensory tastes and olfactory acuity with Inger as
she teaches you the health benefits that can be found in ten herbs—dandelion,
burdock, peppermint, ginger, licorice, red clover, ginseng, elderflower,
raspberry leaf and meadowsweet. Learn the skills for making infusions,
decoctions, tinctures, syrups, capsules and a basic herbal ointment, using one
or a combination of the herbs listed above.
$37 includes all supply fees
Sunday, June 9—1:00 to 4 PM
ADVANCE NOTICE
A Steamy, Sultry Ayurvedic Summer — with Glynnis Osher
Bring your appetites to experience the land of the Vedas with Glynnis . . .
summer chutneys, *gomasalas, breakfast grains, smoothies . . . Cool the fire,
enliven the water and calm the air doshas—spicy and sweet, cooling and
balancing. Get ready for a mélange of enticing and wholesome summer kitchen
secrets based on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda.
Watch for dates and details at Samara Botane |
Other Classes and Events at Samara Botane—April—May—June:
Aromatherapy for Beginners with Ingrid Martin, Saturday, April 6 call 206.465.4868
Tina Caperilli—Shiatsu Weekend, Fri Apr 12, Sat Apr 13,
Sun Apr 14 call 206.297.1230
Past Life Regression Therapy with Dominique Glaub,
Tuesday, May 7call 206.387.8384 for
dates and information.
Workshop and Free Psychic Readings with Faiye Mills, April 27 call
206.516.2498 or 206.860.9181
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