Energetic Medicine: Wisdom of the Elements
(3-Month Course)
July 10 – Sept 25, 2024
“Seeking for truth I considered within myself that if there were no teachers of medicine in this world, how would I set to learn the art? No otherwise than in the great book of nature, written with the finger of God. I am accused and denounced for not having entered in at the right door of the art. But which is the right one? Galen, Avicenna, Mesue, Rhais, or honest nature? Through this last door I entered, and the light of nature, and no apothecary’s lamp directed me on my way” ~Paracelsus .
The course is a comprehensive program focusing on the intersection of energy work and medicine. The course aims to give students a deep understanding of the elements and their role in energetic healing. From the foundational concepts to the advanced techniques, the course covers various topics designed to help students master the art of energy healing. The program is designed to be both informative and practical, providing students with hands-on experience and a solid theoretical foundation. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, this course is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and take your skills to the next level.
This course is an invitation to enter the rich and diverse vocabulary of the elements, which guides an understanding of the plant world. Learn the complex language of interconnected relationships, constituents and properties and subtle healing properties. Enter into this world and become a community practitioner – an activist for the food and medicines of this bioregion. Through experiential nature-centred learning sessions, ignite your innate ability to contact the plant world, learn from it, and be nourished by the life-giving power of deeply-rooted bioregional plants. Reclaim your birthright to gather, prepare and make plant medicines that genuinely support your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual vitality.
Pattern Language of the Elements & Plant Intelligence
Plants have been used by every civilization in history for nourishment and medicine. It is essential to acknowledge and honour the power of nature in today’s fast-paced world. This course is taking the study of plants to new heights by integrating ancient herbal traditions, knowledge of wild plant intelligence, indigenous wisdom, and ecological pattern language. Interest in plant energies is growing, and more people are interested in maintaining healthy and vital lives. The use of plant bioenergetics is expected to increase in the future.
Pattern language describes an effective design practice or patterns of helpful organization within a field of expertise. It is a functional language for designing and planning based on natural considerations. Patterns describe a problem and then offer a solution.
“The system displays something other than synchronicity, acting as a unit, to have behaviours. And just as a study of the parts of a self-organized whole cannot give an idea of the larger whole’s nature, the study of the smaller parts’ behaviours cannot give an idea of the larger system’s behaviour. As Camazine et al. note, “an emergent property cannot be understood simply by examining in isolation the properties of the system’s components. . . . Emergence refers to a process by which a system of interacting subunits acquires qualitatively new properties that cannot be understood as a simple addition of their contributions.” 6 Or as systems researcher Yaneer Bar-Yam puts it, “A complex system is formed out of many components whose behaviour is emergent, that is, the behaviour of the system cannot be simply inferred from the behaviour of its components. . . . Emergent properties cannot be studied by physically taking a system apart and looking at the parts (reductionism).” ~Stephen Harrod Buhner
This course allows participants to experience a depth of understanding of the whole plant. It is a practical, hands-on learning experience at the subtle level of the plants’ energetic gifts to offer the world.
The Leadership Pathway
“We’ve become strangers to nature. The best way to live longer, healthier lives is to rewild ourselves by returning to nature whenever we can.” ~Daniel Vitalis
We are looking for enthusiastic agents of change who are ready to co-design new approaches to the way we live that are socially just and ecologically regenerative. We seek those prepared to take risks and stand on the cutting edge of recent practices in this area. I intend to work with inspired and self-motivated individuals who want to move their herbal and ecological education beyond bookwork into the experience. To support an individual who wants to build a long-term and deep relationship with wild and native plants.
For nearly 50-years, Shantree has embodied the knowledge of plant medicine passed down to him by his grandmother. He has been sharing his passion for wild nutrition, herbalism, and the energies of the elemental forces of nature with others. By synthesizing experience and ancient wisdom, he aims to support you on your plant journey practically and engagingly. Shantree’s approach is an integrative system that combines various philosophies, personal transformation strategies, and indigenous understanding to help you develop and deepen the powers of plant medicine.
By following the guidance of wild and native plants, we can learn to see through connected and unified eyes. Living in harmony with the natural world can help us build positive relationships with one another.
May the blood of the forest run through your veins like the river. It is a gift only a few share in the age of technology and pavement.”
This course complements those trained or interested in the flow of energies and the elements of nutrition related to wholistic nutrition, herbalism, forest gardening, or permaculture experience. During this program, we will work together to accelerate your growth in your studies. It provides simple yet effective processes, systems, and structures to help you resolve personal and ecological challenges.
This action-learning program is process-oriented, learner-directed and focused on designing and implementing real-life projects. It engages students in the fundamentals of ecological design through real-life situations. The ‘action learning’ methodology allows students to learn professional design skills to balance inner and outer regeneration. Each participant will research and document their project of choice while maintaining regular one-on-one sessions.
The objective is that all participants take action in their communities. Envision being the catalyst that brings positive change to your family and community – a life-enhancing practice that not only heals and nourishes but awakens in others the joy and empowerment that comes as we remember our deeply rooted connection with the plants of our bioregion.
The Process
Why a Herbal Mentorship Approach
The Mentorship process weaves deep plant connection, bioenergetic nutrition, wild plant intelligence, nature immersion, systems thinking and ecological principles with an in-depth study of nutritional and medicinal plants and case studies.
“This weaving reminds each of us that “You are part of everything! You are part of the fire, you are part of the green, you are part of the stars, and you are related to everything. You are related to the stones, to trees, to the fish, to the creepy, to the ones that fly, to the ones that walk on all fours, and to the ones that walk on two legs. Everything is sacred, and therefore, you are sacred too.” ~Black Elk
This program is designed as a modular spiral, which deepens with each training session. We meet for approximately one evening a week for 12 weeks. Participants will be introduced to new content, processes, and plant experiences during each session.
Days are spent in various small and significant groups, learning together in the natural world. The learning and support continue through the seasons through small group tutoring sessions, buddy check-ins, and one-on-one educational materials with Shantree. The progression of moving through 12 engaging evenings and having time to integrate and apply the content you have learned makes the curriculum come alive. It enhances a new way of being, living and engaging the world.
Each evening is training, as unison is fundamental to building harmony and trust for our collective experience and deepening journey. Outside of each evening, you can expect to spend approximately 10 to 20 hours between peer coaching training and engaging in program projects on your own time and with a buddy. The research programs are designed to incorporate and empower your life and work. Please consider your capacity to participate fully before applying to the program.
“True education does not consist merely in acquiring a few facts of science, history, literature, or art, but in character development. We need radical thinking, creative ideas and imagination, A radical way of thinking reveals the secret of making change happen.”
** Upon completing this mentorship and the Shamanic Herbalism correspondence course, you will receive an Energetic Medicine Mentorship Certificate.
Herbal Intelligence: A Call to Action
Foundational Workshop (Optional Extra)
July 5 -7, 2024
Wednesday Evenings
9 – 5 pm.
If you want to expand your knowledge and understanding of Wisdom of the Elements and Herbal Intelligence: Cultural Awakening,” it is an on-the-land with the plants experience. This captivating workshop delves into the cultural significance of ancient herbal practices and their impact on society. With its unique perspective and informative insights, This affirming 3-days will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the power of plants. Don’t miss out on this enlightening journey! Learn more>
Module I
Energetic Herbalism:
The Language of Plants (4-Week Series)
July 10 – 31, 2024
Wednesday Evenings
7 – 9:30 pm
Energetic Herbalism is a prehistoric practice that utilizes plants’ profound botanical knowledge and rejuvenating endowments to restore balance and harmony within the body, mind, and spirit. The practices enable you to divulge the secrets of nature and deepen your connection with the world around you. By acquainting yourself with plants’ exclusive energies and vibrations, you can tap into their rejuvenating powers and utilize them to support your well-being and others and transform the world around you, whether you are an experienced herbalist or a neophyte embarking on your journey. This series is a potent pathway to greater vitality and connection with the natural world.
Curriculum
Week 1
Encoded Plant Wisdom
Plants as Guides & Teachers
The Ecology of Herbalism
Herbal Actions & Ethics
Plant Botany
Week 2
The Hand of the Elements
Plant Energetics
Vitalism & Learning From Nature
Energetics - Herb & Plant Properties
Integrating Regenerative Medicine in Practice
Week 3
Herbal Medicine-Making
Terrain vs Germ Theory
Study of Body Systems
Herbal Actions & Properties
Plant Formulations & Administrations
Intention, Alchemy & Medicine-Making
Week 4
The Missing Piece of Your Herbal Equation
Case Studies
Learning to Listen
Your Body is Nature
The Herbalist Lifestyle
Exercises to directly perceive & interact with the complex, living, self-organizing plant beings
“The human organism is an energy matrix synergistically interconnected and interrelated to everything that exists.” ~Franchelle Ofsoske-Wyber
“Nature’s life-giving plants are Nature’s gift to us to support us in taking the next evolutionary step to this planet into our destiny as peaceful, free, and joyous spiritual human beings.”
“Plants are a dynamic force that interacts with humans on the physical, mind, and emotional levels and energetic and spiritual levels. The study of plant energetics is the study of the interaction with the assimilation of the dynamic forces of our total being.” ~Dr. Gabriel Cousens
Module II
Sacred Plant Medicine:
The Secret Teachings of Plants
August 8 – 29, 2024
Wednesday Evenings
7 – 9:30 pm
Discover the transformative power of the natural world by immersing yourself in meditation practices amidst the breathtaking beauty of nature. Please take a moment to appreciate your surroundings’ stunning sights, sounds, and scents, allowing you to experience its secrets and unlock a new level of consciousness. As you explore, the techniques will open you to the wonders of the outdoors and let the earth’s and sky’s boundless energy enrich and inspire you. Take a deep breath of fresh air, feel the sun’s warmth on your skin, and listen to the rustling leaves and chirping birds around you. Allow yourself to be fully present in the moment and let the power of elements take over. Let the beauty and serenity of the natural world rejuvenate your mind and body.
Wild, native medicines offer energetic support beyond the physical body and connect us to the earth’s deep source. We explore plant energy medicine through engaging sensory experiences.
The plant realm is vibrant, alive and brimming with patterns of energy that are right there for us to understand, harvest and celebrate. This direct and elemental experience of being part of plant’s all-per-plant medicines has been used by traditional peoples throughout history and still is today. The energetics of wild medicines support our well-being – well beyond our physical body. They connect us to the deep source of the earth. Experience the energetic power of sacred plant medicines through a hands-on, participatory and enlightening journey that engages all five senses.
Curriculum
Week 1
Making Sacred Relationships with Plants
The Loss of Bioohilia & Bionosis
The Environmental Impacts of Technological Medicine
The Sacred & the Earth
Week 2 The Wild Wisdom of Plant Medicine
The Sacredness of the Earth
The Energetic Doctrine of Signatures
The Sacred Plants of Your Bioregion
Week 3
Plants as Medicine for All Life
Visions of Sacred Plant Medicine
Plants & their Sacred Gifts
Their Sacred Energetic Qualities – Implementation
Week 4
Healing in a Sacred Manner
The Doctrine of Signatures in Practice
Case Studies: Creating Lifestyle Protocols
Ceremony: Making Deeper Relationship with Plants
“In every culture and medical tradition before ours, healing was accomplished by moving energy.” ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi, Nobel laureate in Medicine
“When all your energies are brought into harmony, your body flourishes. And when your body flourishes, your soul has a soil where it can blossom. These are the ultimate reasons for energy medicine ~ to prepare the soil and nurture the blossom.” ~Donna Eden
Module III
Pattern Language & Plant Intelligence:
The Intelligence of the Heart in Direct Perception of Nature
Sept 4 – 25, 2024
Wednesday Evenings
7 – 9:30 pm
A 4-week journey to uncover the power of heart intelligence. Learn how to communicate with nature in a new way by discovering the secrets of plant intelligence. Experience the profound connection between humans and plants as we explore the wonders of the wild plant world. This journey will unlock the hidden potential of heart intelligence and offer a new perspective on our relationship with nature.
We can explore the meaning of our states of mind, being, and communicative relationships to support us in the future. No matter where your wild plants are nearby, the world’s living wildness is an ancient and indigenous process involving self-discovery and spiritual growth rather than just intellect. This is where everything is more vibrant and alive. We can encounter Artemis, the forest dweller who still communes with humans in these places. It’s where humans can reclaim the invisible and embark on the crucial and long-overdue task of reconnecting with nature.
People who ingest the natural environment, whether it be plants or landscapes, do something that civilized individuals do not: absorb the world's wildness. At this moment, something extraordinary occurs; an intangible element enters inside them. As a result, everything changes. They become conscious of the existence of an intelligence in this world that is far older than humans and that humans and this ancient intelligence are destined to make contact.
Plants and the Wildness of the World bring transformation to our bodies and our souls as well; it is possible to re-inhabit our interbeing with the world, to live embedded within the living communications that surround us, to re-bond with the world from which our species emerged, to live every day surrounded by the touch of kin upon us.
The Heart as an Organ of Perception
The heart is not just a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body. It is also an organ of perception. How do we know that we know? In fact, some cultures believe that the heart is the seat of the soul and the source of wisdom. Many ancient traditions have recognized the heart’s ability to perceive and understand things beyond the physical senses.
This concept has gained scientific credibility in recent times. Studies have shown that the heart has a complex nervous system that operates independently of the brain. This system is called the “heart brain,” and it can process information, make decisions, and even learn.
The heart emits an electromagnetic field that is many times stronger than that of the brain. This field can be measured several feet away from the body and is influenced by emotions and thoughts.
Therefore, listening to the heart’s messages and cultivating heart-centred awareness is essential. Doing so allows us to tap into our inner wisdom and connect with others on a deeper level.
We will explore the sacred dimension of plant and human interactions.
Curriculum
Week 1
The Living Touch of Wild Earth
The Nonlinearity of Nature
The Hand of the Elements
The Energetics of Life & Herbs
Veriditas: The Greening Power
Week 2
Symbiotic Relationships
The Heart as an Organ of Perception
The 5-Steps of Direct Perception
Energetic Qualities of Plants
Encoded Plant Wisdom
Week 3
The Language of Plant Communication
The Heart as an Organ of Perception
The 5-Steps of Direct Perception
Energetic Qualities of Plants
Encoded Plant Wisdom
Week 4
Secret Language of Trees
How Trees Make Our World, Change Our Minds and Rewild Our Lives
Rewilding, Regenerating the Treescape
Creating & Using Tree Essences
The Art & Science of Connecting to the Earth – Rewilding Practices
Celebrating & Sharing Our Passion:
Going Forth
Date to be Determined
In our last session, we will help you apply what you have learned daily and in your community. The focus will be supporting you in defining, shaping, energizing, and achieving your goals. We will spend enough time exploring how our unique service can create positive cultures of connection in an increasingly unstable and unpredictable world. By identifying the essential resources within and around you, building a supportive community, and following the herbal guidelines, you can confidently anchor and nurture your passion to serve the world. This final weekend is an opportunity for you to share your love and express your creativity with our extended community.
By applying energetic medicine and regenerative design techniques, we can learn essential skills to replenish and regenerate ourselves, our ecological biospheres and human communities.
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ~Howard Thurman
Engaging Practices
28-Day Transformation Process in Each Module
Living the Essential Keys
Reflections & Insights
Interactive Format
Group Processes
Buddy Mate for Change
Key Lessons
Q & A
Recorded Sessions for Future Viewing
Includes:
12-Engaging Online Live Sessions
All Ethical Foraging Herb Walks
Integrative Home-Study Research Projects
3-One-on-One Hour Sessions (spaced out between each training)
Handouts and hands-on mentoring experience
An Energetic Manual to support your studies
It also includes numerous herbal articles, plant medicine charts and reference material.
For recommended herbal textbooks, please see the Shamanic Herbalism Correspondence Course.
The Leadership Pathway
“We’ve become strangers to nature. The best way to live longer, healthier lives is to rewild ourselves by returning to nature whenever we can.” ~Daniel Vitalis
We are looking for enthusiastic agents of change who are ready to co-design new approaches to the way we live that are socially just and ecologically regenerative. We seek those prepared to take risks and stand on the cutting edge of recent practices in this area.
I intend to work with inspired and self-motivated individuals who want to move their herbal and ecological education beyond bookwork into the experience. To support an individual who wants to build a long-term and deep relationship with wild and native plants.
For almost 50-years, Shantree has been weaving and sharing his passion for wild nutrition, Herbalism, and the energies of nature’s elemental forces. He synthesizes experience and ancient wisdom to support you on this hands-on, pragmatic plant journey. An integrative system of philosophies, personal transformation strategies, and primordial indigenous understanding develops and deepens into plant medicine powers.
By following the guidance of wild and native plants, we can see with a sense of connection and oneness. Living in harmony with the cycles and laws of nature provides a blueprint for creating positive relationships and cultures.
“May the blood of the forest run through your veins like the river. It is a gift only a few share in the age of technology and pavement.”
This course is an excellent adjunct to any self-directed studies and a complement to those trained in or interested in the flow of energies and nutrition elements related to wholistic nutrition, Herbalism, and forest gardening permaculture experience. Throughout this engaging process, we will accelerate growth in your studies together. This course offers simple yet effective processes, systems, and structures to resolve personal and ecological challenges.
This action-learning program is process-oriented, learner-directed and focused on designing and implementing real-life projects. It engages students in the fundamentals of ecological design through real-life situations. The ‘action learning’ methodology allows students to learn professional design skills to balance inner and outer regeneration. Each participant will research and document their project of choice while maintaining regular one-on-one sessions.
The objective is that all participants take action in their communities. Envision being the catalyst that brings positive change to your family and community – a life-enhancing practice that not only heals and nourishes but awakens in others the joy and empowerment that comes as we remember our deeply rooted connection with the plants of our bioregion
What You Will Experience?
“Tell me, and I forget, teach me, and I may remember, involve me, and I learn.” ~Benjamin Franklin
The training offers a beautiful blend of modern science and trans-disciplinary knowledge essential to becoming a herbal educator, with a wide range of hands-on experience in the meadows, fields, forests and herbal apothecary.
You will come out of this program with a unique ‘Medicine Pouch,’ a compendium of specific skills, practices, and approaches to improve your well-being and effectiveness as an herbal educator. Topics include visioning, project development and stewardship, and the aptitude to design programs. We will also explore aspects of inner leadership, such as cultivating gratitude, balance, ‘inner resilience, and exercises to root and ground your leadership in the heart, in nature, and in partnership with a community of other leaders.
Through this herbal energetic medicine and plant intelligence program, you will learn a new way of thinking and being. You will experience what is naturally yours – an intimate relationship with the wild and native plants. You will discover to source your leadership from this connection and stay attuned to the patterns in your own life, creating a new level of success and awareness in your stepping forth – empowered!
You will explore the correlation between ecological design thinking and the related disciplines of bioregionalism and ecology and their application to designing a healthy landscape;
The foundation of an ecological worldview (deep ecology, systems thinking, Gaia theory) and the application of living systems principles to the design of systems, objects and places;
You will develop personal and group enquiry practices to raise awareness of the interdependent relationship between the individual, society and nature and between theory, experience and practice;
You will develop and enhance your design, communication, and facilitation skills in support of communities of place and interest;
You will make use of a range of tools, methods and facilitation techniques to project delivery;
You will co-create participatory, hands-on practices and theoretical principles for new approaches to projects’ regenerative ecological design process and apply these in class and in your community projects. Learn how to assess the connection between the environment and built form, behaviour, well-being and resource consumption using research indicators and case studies.
“All the beauty that’s been lost before. Wants to find us again.”
A Leadership Approach
Much like a traditional apprenticeship, mentorship is one of society’s oldest forms of experiential education. In many cultures, training occurs almost exclusively in a setting where experienced herbalists work closely with others to share their accumulated wisdom. The structure of these relationships varies widely, but all have the desire to share information while offering support, guidance, and critical feedback in common.
Our leadership process supports individuals in becoming confident, skilled educators. Often, those who have completed extensive training actively seek the support and guidance of someone experienced in energetic medicine to act as a mentor.
Community is an essential aspect of medicine and is about relationships, after all – the relationships we have with each other and health and the relationships we have with plants. One of the unique relationships within energetic medicine is the relationship between mentor and student. Most eventually find some mentor – it’s a natural expression of how our knowledge and wisdom are passed along and is the traditional way that this was passed from one generation to another. Many herbalists have had mentors who helped shape them to become the herbalists they are today, and many continue to work with mentors even now!
The mentor-student relationship is valuable and unique because it helps us orient ourselves. Who do we want to become? In what direction are we moving? Mentors are individuals we wish to emulate, people who have been where we are now and have gone ahead where we want to travel. Having a mentor also helps us by providing insight and perspective when the going gets tough. When we struggle with new questions or a new case study, and we can’t seem to find answers, or when it seems like we’ve lost our way on our path, a mentor can be there with encouragement, a new idea, or wisdom from a similar experience that helps us find the missing pieces of our puzzles.
The definition of the word is “an experienced and trusted advisor.” That’s a rather broad definition! Each mentor-student relationship is unique since those two parts of the equation will always be two different individuals. It’s up to the parties involved to create the relationship in a way that makes sense for them.
In some cases, the mentorship unfolds very informally, like a friendship. However, mentorships can also be very formal, even to the extent of the mentor being paid in exchange for their time and the mentoring experience being guided by a written contract that details specific goals and desired outcomes the student and mentor have for the relationship.
Whether the prearrangement is formal or informal, a mentor is there to inspire and support the ongoing growth of the student and to provide assistance. They should be willing to help us troubleshoot, although it’s okay if they don’t just hand us the answers! Making us think and offering helpful suggestions when problems arise are the symbols of a truly great mentor. They understand our efforts and are there for us when we need encouragement. They can also help us be realistic and hold us to a standard, helping set the foundation for skills and a knowledge base that will serve us well in the future.
Most importantly, though, mentors can be role models. We should be careful not to put them on a pedestal – after all, our mentors are human, too – but at the same time, they should be people we think are worthy of imitating in some way. Today’s mentors are setting examples for us as teachers, consultants, and professionals.
It is important to remember that having a mentor is not a replacement for learning about the energetics of plant medicines on your own time – it should complement your studies. The point of being mentored is to assist you in growing on your path! Trustworthiness is essential; the relationship should always be directed by professionalism. The mentor-student relationship should always be mutually respectful.
“It is the supreme art of the educator to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” ~Albert Einstein
Testimonials
“I am loving listening to your sharings and your enthusiasm for the plants. I am soo wonder-filled hearing you talk about permaculture, forest gardening and herbal plants and your land your articulation and wisdom is awe-inspiring. Much Thanks!” ~Natalie Krueger
“From start to finish this herbalism and energetic medicine mentorship program has been amazing. It has opened my eyes to new paradigms and my heart to new possibilities. I feel like the 7-Day Living the Experience Intensive was vital in making a lasting community.” ~Stacey
“I loved it! It was a great mix of learning new material and lined me time and space to work on my own. Small is beautiful! I loved the small group format. I had a great time. It was what I needed. I felt great each time I came and always left feeling inspired motivated and strong.” ~Rita
“It was high-quality, the smaller and more advanced group the more I took from the weekend. I enjoyed going very deep with tastes and case studies working from patterns to details to come up with formulas. The one-on-one guidance really supported my growth in my ability to bring something concrete into the world. Thank you! So Excellent!” ~Simon
“Shantree has a vision and a special way of creating a garden that seems to match the spirit of the land. He brings touches to every corner that makes the whole garden such a joy to be in. Thank you for all that you have given me and for the beautiful work you are doing!” ~James
“I’ve learned so many valuable lessons. Shantree you are so wise. You are such an honourable teacher. This has been a milestone along my path. For that, I am so thankful.” ~Maya
“Honestly, I loved your teaching style, really clear and confident presentation of sometimes really in-depth material. I found your teaching style to be compassionate and patient and never once felt afraid to ask a question. That was the best workshop on soils I’ve seen. I’ve studied with a number of organic gardening teachers and that’s the first time someone has put it in a way that I can understand and see the big picture. Thank you.” ~Heather
“I wanted to further my studies with Natural Healing. I found a course through The Living Centre – Practical Herbalism. It was my dream to do this course. Amazing course my brain was always thinking about the course and the answers to the Questions. Shantree is an Amazing Teacher and the knowledge he has he shares with you and always answers and helps you along the course. Thank you for making my dreams come true.” ~Valerie
“As I reflect on the educational aspects of our program, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for contributing to our internship program’s educational programming this year. As always, visiting you folks is a highlight for the interns. They always come back from this trip with a greater understanding of herbal plants and forest gardening and respect for the diversity of food growing styles. They had this to say “A wonderful, pioneering place! They helped educate about organics and now they’re taking the next step towards forest gardening.” ~Jaye Crawford, Ignatius Farm Interns, 2012
“I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for contributing to our internship program this year. For the interns, our day at the Living Centre was a definite highlight of the internship. We left feeling inspired and full of new ideas. It was fabulous to see such a successful example of what Permaculture, herbalism and forest gardening can be and how we can go about implementing their principles in our own lives.
Field trips, workshops and farm tours greatly enhance the internship experience by exposing interns to a diversity of farming and food systems and planting ideas for directions they will choose as they move forward. Not all interns will pursue farming as a career path, but what is certain is that they all have a deepened appreciation for farming and will become advocates for sustainable food systems in their own ways.
We deeply appreciate that you have been open to sharing your time and knowledge with us this season. On behalf of the entire Ignatius Farm CSA team, thank you once again for your involvement in educating for a healthy food system for the future. With gratitude.”
~Kailea MacGillivray, Senior Education Intern and Volunteer Coordinator, Ignatius Farm CSA
Registration
2024 Dates
July 3 -24 Energetic Herbalism: The Language of Plants (Modula I)
Aug 7 - 28 – Sacred Plant Medicine: The Secret Teachings of Plants (Module II)
Sept 4 - 25 Pattern Language & Plant Intelligence (Module III)
(Final Presentation Weekend)
Time: 7 – 9:30 pm.
Registration
Note: Only 12 Positions are available
Your Price – $1500
Early-Bird – $1250 (payment two months before starting date)
Certification Package – Register for the Energetic Medicine Mentorship & Shamanic Herbalism Correspondence Course Together for $2500
To maintain a high quality of learning and care, the Mentorship is limited to only 10 participants.
Herbalism Mentorship Alumni – $1250
Full-time Students – $1250
A $500 deposit will guarantee your spot
To maintain a high quality of learning and care, the Mentorship is limited to 12 participants.
Scholarships– Partial scholarships are available upon request (Assisting promising young adults in the mentorship program’s tuition costs – please send a detailed letter of recommendation. Our scholarship aims to build bridges between future leaders to experience the powerful connections between personal and planetary health.) Please see the Scholarship Application Process.
Community Supported Education Program (CSE Program) ALL Scholarship applicants and anyone interested in financial assistance with the mentorship program should consider creating their Community Supported Education Program (CSE Program). Find more info and details here.
We live in a time of significant change, and creating a new story for our world is crucial. People all over the world are reclaiming their power and responding to the cry of Mother Earth. Are there young adults in your community who would thrive in our mentorship program? Help transform our culture, one heart at a time, by nominating a young adult to help redefine our culture!
Includes:
2-Day – Local Wild Living Design Workshop (Optional)
Three 3-Day Hands-on Training Experiences
Ethical Foraging Herb Walks
One 3-Day Final Presentation/Graduation Weekend
Study e-Manual /Handouts
Integrative Home-Study Research Projects
3-One-on-One Hour Sessions (spaced out between each training)
Click here to download the Application Form
** Certificate of Completion in Energetic Medicine is granted upon completing this Course and Shamanic Herbalism correspondence course.
Payment can be made through e-transfer (bank-to-bank transfer) using PayPal below or by certified check. Please make cheques payable and mailed to The Living Centre 5871 Bells Rd., London, ON., Canada, N6P 1P3.
Please note that we require a minimum number of registrants for the program to happen. If we do not receive the minimum registration, you will be notified two weeks before the start date, and a full refund will be issued for the amount paid until then.
For questions or additional information, please call 519-519-652-0230
Our commitment and cancellation policy
Dates: July 10 – 31, 2024, Aug 8-29, 2024, Sept 4-25, 2024 — 7 – 9:30 pm.
Price: Your Price – $1500
Early-Bird – $1250 (payment two months before starting date)
Please send an e-transfer to our email address: info@thelivingcentre.com
Pre-registration is essential for participation. Kindly register at least a week before the commencement date.
Certification Package – Register for the Energetic Medicine Mentorship & Shamanic Herbalism Correspondence Course Together for $2500
Please read our Commitment & Cancellation Policy.
Meet your instructor
Shantree Kacera
Shantree Kacera, R.H., D.N., Ph.D., an international author and teacher, co-directs The Living Centre Eco-Spiritual Education Sanctuary since 1983. With a doctorate in Nutritional Medicine and Herbalism, Shantree pioneers integrative approaches to Ayurvedic Medicine, Living Nutrition, and Herbalism. Recognized as a Canadian Herbalist, he dispenses his herbal preparations, "HerbSpirit Botanicals," and counsels clients worldwide, promoting preventative well-being.
A passionate curator, mentor, and Earth advocate, Shantree focuses on Shamanic Energetic Herbalism, Ayurvedic Living Nutrition, and forest gardening. His deep spiritual connection to the Earth aligns with his dedication to native plant preservation. With over 45-years of teaching experience, he integrates herbalism, plant medicine, and forest gardening with scientific insights for a regenerative and evolved future.
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