2012 Herbal Education Classes with Melissa Morrison

It is Melissa's hope and dream to “grow” more herbalists here in New Hampshire; to educate people in the use of herbal medicine and whole foods to heal themselves and others too. Would you like to be part of her “herbalist garden”? Yes? Then she offers to you these opportunities to further your herbal wisdom here at Dragonfly Botanicals…

Melissa is also a Reiki Master Teacher/Shamballa Practitioner, Yoga, and Belly Dance Instructor. Those classes are also listed below.

 

Natural Immune Support:
Herbs, Foods, & Natural Therapies to Strengthen & Support Your Immune System
 - Jan 21, 2012 - Saturday 10am to 12pm at Sunflower Natural Foods, 390 S. Main St, Laconia NH

Do you and your family catch every little cold and flu bug in winter? Or do you get sick at the beginning of November and don’t get “well” until May? Do odd changes happen to you during the winter season like digestive problems, skin maladies, or perpetual mucus congestion? If all this applies to you then you need this class! Melissa Morrison, Master Herbalist of Dragonfly Botanicals, will help you gain a better understanding of alternative therapies and preventative measures you can do to stay well though out the winter months! You will learn how to use food as medicine to build your health’s foundation; what herbs, natural therapies & supplements will strengthen your immune system on a deep level. Learn how to care for yourself properly when sick so you are not ill for so long! In this class Melissa will give you simple steps that will give you big results and you and your family will be healthier for it!

Class Fee is Free, but Pre-Registration is necessary as space is limited.
To Register call Sunflower Natural Foods at 603-524-6334

Superfoods for Health & Healing:
 - Feb 18,2012 - Saturday 10am to 12pm at Sunflower Natural Foods, 390 S.Main St, Laconia NH

Have you ever wondered whata "Superfood" is. How do you use them and why would you want to? In this class you will gain a better understanding of how to utilize this mysterious catagory of dietary supplementation and the many different foods available to you for pennies that are more than just "good eats"! Melissa Morrison, Clinical Master Herbalist of Dragonfly Botanicals Wisdom Center, will give you strategies in applying Superfoods to your daily health program based upon her clinical herb practice of 10 years seeing clients.

Class Fee is Free, but Pre-Registration is necessary as space is limited.
To Register call Sunflower Natural Foods at 603-524-6334

The Dance of Yoga- Open to All Level of Students
Time & Place: Thursdays 6:15pm to 7:30pm at RiverSong Yoga, 20 Canal St, Franklin NH
Start Date: Feb 23,2012 to March 29,2012- 6 week course

Have you wanted to start a yoga practice but felt it was to "static" for you? Then this class is for you! Taught by Melissa Morrison- Yoga & Belly Dance Instructor you will feel the drum beat drive your yoga asana practice in a way you've never felt before. Dance the joy of your Universal Self & feel the vibration of your heart beat play.

Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged. To Register please call Pam at RiverSong Yoga - 603-715-0010

How to Do a Proper & Safe Detox Cleanse:
 - March 17,2012 - Saturday 10am to 12pm
Where: Sunflower Natural Foods, 390 S. Main St, Laconia NH

Do you want to do a Detox/Cleanse program but have no idea where or how to start? What should you expect when doing a Cleanse and how do you handle a Healing Crisis during your Cleanse? This class will take you into the process of a cleanse and how to choose what would work best for you in your specific situation. Taught by Melissa Morrison-Clinical Master Herbalist of Dragonfly Botanicals Wisdom Center, you will gain tips & tricks to cleansing your body based upon her 10+years of clinical herb health practice. Various situation specifics of cleansing will be covered in this class from beginner to experienced cleansers so all are encouraged to attend!

Class Fee is Free, but Pre-Registration is necessary as space is limited.
To Register call Sunflower Natural Foods at 603-524-6334

Intuitive Usui Method Reiki Level 1
 - Saturday May 5, 2012; from 10:30am to 4pm.
Where: Sanbornton, NH

Intuitively I feel this is an auspicious date for Reiki attunement. In this class you will receive your Reiki 1 attunement and training on how to begin applying Reiki healing energy in your life & to help your family. I will be teaching as I have learned through my Reiki/Shamballa practice....meaning using your intuition in applying Healing Source energy AND certain methods you can use for your own spiritual/physical development.

I have been trained in the "traditional" Usui Method of Reiki but I do teach in an untraditional way; I choose to leave the politics and hoops behind and just focus on the healing energy of Reiki/Shamballa and heart centeredness. If this is something that chimes in you then consider joining me for your first step into energy healing! If you are already attuned to Reiki/Shamballa consider re-attunement as it will only help open the energy flow more for you.

The cost of the class is on a sliding scale honesty fee-$75.00 to $135.00. I feel Reiki Energy Healing needs to get to as many people as possible now more than ever!

Class space is limited to 7 future healers so please call (not email) to register early! Upon your commitment I will email you directions to my mountain sanctuary in Sanbornton, NH. If you can't make this class I encourage you to keep checking my website class listings page as I do plan to offer more Reiki classes.

To Register call 603-934-3961.

Creating Hummingbird & Butterfly Sanctuary Gardens
 - Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 10:30am -  12pm
Where: Beans & Greens Farmstand, 245 Intervale Road, Gilford, NH

Did you know hummingbirds & butterflies are more than just another pretty face in your garden? In this class you will learn how to attract these very important pollenators to your property, what plants are intrinsic to feed & shelter them, and what garden design features are helpful to keep the little winged ones coming back year after year! Melissa will share many tips and tricks she has used establishing sanctuary gardens in her many years as an organic gardener/landscaper and Master Herbalist.

Cost of this workshop is $10.00 which includes take home class notes. /p>

Pre-registration is required as space will fill quickly for this popular workshop.

To Register call Beans & Greens Farmstand at 603-293-2853.  www.beansandgreensfarm.com

The Herbal Garden Path Apprenticeship-Level 1
To be held at Dragonfly Botanicals Wisdom Center, Sanbornton, NH
One Weekend a month - May 19&20, June 9&10, July 14&15, Aug 11&12, Sept 8&9, Oct 13&14, 2012

This is a Beginner to Intermediate Level 6 Month Course. Cost of Apprenticeship is $1350.00.
Pre-registration is required. A $675.00 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required to hold your place and will be applied to the cost of the course. Payment plan is available, please call for more information. Thank you for understanding. 5 student minimum needed to run this course.

This is a Beginner to Intermediate level apprenticeship starting at garden level! Students will gain a better understanding of how to create a healthy garden environment for growing herbs and food plants. Organic garden methods & garden design will be covered to give the student a better understanding of soil health and how it relates to healthier plants and humans.

Students will be introduced to plant identification through the gardening process and through herb walks in the field & forest. Also taught will be the basic arts of herbal harvest, processing, basic formulation, & medicine making. Course material will also cover general health issues, herbs/foods traditionally used in healing, typical body system issues and herb/natural remedies for relieving them .

Students will have homework to assist them in the development of self confidence in herbal medicine making skills & gardening techniques. This Apprenticeship involves “hands on” outdoor gardening experience so expect to get dirty & happy!

To Register:
Mail your deposit check with registration form to Dragonfly Botanicals, PO Box 102, Sanbornton, NH 03269.

June 16 - 23, 2012 - Gone to Sage Mountain to Help Rosemary Gladstar... WOOHOO!
 - Lots of fun & learning & teaching new herbalist... what a blessing!!

Pure Beauty: Creative Non-Toxic Herbal Beauty & Spa Treatments You Can Make:
 - Thurs July 19, 2012, 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Meredith Public Library

Your skin is the largest organ of your body absorbing everything you put on it! Get away from the chemical shampoos, moisturizers and other potentially hazardous things you put on your body everyday. In this class you will learn how to create safe non-toxic & edible herbal beauty treatments for your hair & skin that will give you glowing results and cost you less than commercial "beauty" products!

Pre-registration required as class space is limited! To Register call the Meredith Public Library at 603-279-4303

Integrative Therapies for Cancer:
 - July 28, 2012, Saturday 10am to 5pm
To be held at Dragonfly Botanical Wisdom Center in Sanbornton NH.
5 student minimum needed for class to be held.

This class is open to all interested but is geared toward Intermediate/Advanced Herbalist & Health Care Providers. In this workshop we will explore what a cancer patient experiences after diagnosis and what measures you as a provider can take to assist them on their healing journey. You will gain a better understanding of how dietary changes and therapies can assist in maintaining health. Herbs & natural therapies that strengthen & protect the cancer patient will be covered plus the steps of important after care of your client will be discussed. This workshop is based upon personal experience & extensive research Melissa has used in her clinical herbal practice of over 10 years.

Cost of this workshop is $250.00 and includes a simple lunch, snacks, and class notes. Pre-Registration is required as space is limited and fills quickly. A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of $125.00 is required to hold your place and will be applied to the cost of the course.

New England Women's Herb Conference, Newfound Lake, NH
 - Aug 24-26, 2012

Calling all women herbalist! You need to be at this conference! Rosemary gets the greatest teachers and this weekend is such a wonderful supportive event for all. I plan on being there to play and learn and refill my herbal spirit...Come join the fun!!

To register for this great event go to www.sagemountain.com. See you there!

3rd Annual Witches Tea Party
October 27th, 2012 - 10am - 4pm
Keep checking back as Halloween gets closer!

  ...."by the pricking of my thumb, something Wicked (Fun) this way comes"....

Old Fashioned Herbal Christmas: Heartfelt & Homemade Herbal Crafts for Gift
 - Nov 10, 2012 - Saturday 1pm- 4pm
To be held at Dragonfly Botanicals Wisdom Center, Sanbornton NH

Do you miss the true spirit of the winter holidays? Bring back the meaning of the heartfelt gift by creating simple yet elegant herbal gifts that people will love! In this workshop you will make herbal spa items to pamper, tasty herbal treats, and even a gift for your feathered friends. Come share the fun and warmth of the holidays and take home herbal gift samples for yourself!

A 5 student minimum is needed to run this class.
Class Cost is $35.00. Pre-registration & payment is required to hold your place.

Old Fashioned Herbal Christmas: Heartfelt & Homemade Herbal Crafts for Gift Giving:
 - Tuesday Nov 27,2012, 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Meredith Public Library

Do you miss the true spirit of the winter holidays? Bring back the meaning of the heartfelt gift by creating simple yet elegant herbal gifts that people will love! In this workshop you will make herbal spa items to pamper, tasty herbal treats, and even a gift for your feathered friends. Come share the fun and warmth of the holidays and take home herbal gift samples for yourself!

Pre-registration required as class space is limited! To Register call the Meredith Public Library at 603-279-4303

Questions? Call 603-934-3961 or email.

As the year 2012 progresses, check back for updates to the Herb Event Listings as dates, times, and locations begin to manifest. Class archives are available so that you can see the type of classes, workshops and events offered in the past. They may pop up in 2012!