Explore the fascinating lives of trees, where every towering giant begins as a humble nut. In this foundational module, you’ll learn about the botany and ecology of trees. You’ll also explore the lifecycle of trees, from seedling to ancient woodland guardian, understand the complex process of how wood is formed, and discover the remarkable ways trees communicate and sustain themselves.

Additionally, we’ll discuss the best practices for harvesting, sustainability issues, and the challenges within the tree-related supply chain. You’ll also enjoy a tea-tasting experience where you’ll savor a cup of Linden tea.

In this session, you’ll:

• Discover the “wood wide web” and how everything in nature is intricately connected
• Learn how trees grow, thrive, and nourish themselves through their remarkable natural processes
• Explore sustainable harvesting techniques and how to process tree medicines such as barks, roots, and fruits
• Understand the complexities of the tree supply chain, from local woodlands to global markets

Experience the therapeutic power of shinrin-yoku, a practice recognized in Japan and South Korea for its significant health benefits, including reducing hypertension, anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Join Chanchal for a contemplative walk in the forest, filmed in the serene woods behind her home, where you’ll practice mindfulness and connect deeply with nature.

Back in the classroom, Chanchal will discuss the science of forest bathing, its psychological and physiological impacts, the benefits of phytoncides, and practical ways to use this experience for personal and communal healing.

Enhance your learning with a special tea-tasting activity featuring Hawthorn leaf and flower tea, contrasted with a decoction of Hawthorn berries.

In this session, you’ll:

• Understand the vital importance of engaging with green spaces and making nature a regular part of your life
• Learn why evergreen forests are especially beneficial to health, offering unique healing properties
• Discover how simple acts like gardening can boost your serotonin levels and improve your mood
• Gain insights into the natural compounds in forests that enhance health and wellbeing

Explore how art therapy can enhance your connection with nature in this experiential class led by guest teacher and art therapist Sita Then. This session uniquely combines the therapeutic aspects of art with the serene backdrop of nature, guiding you to build a nature mandala.

Through art therapy — which requires no special skills — you’ll navigate personal challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and grief, using creative expression as a tool for emotional release and self-discovery. Sita will guide the process, emphasizing autonomy and non-judgment in the art-making process. This module not only fosters a deeper connection with nature, but also enhances your self-awareness and emotional resilience.

In this session, you’ll:

• Create a stronger, more profound connection with nature, yourself, and others
• Experience reduced stress and enhanced cognitive function while boosting your self-esteem and emotional resilience
• Expand your understanding of how nature can be a powerful ally in your self-care routine
• Enjoy the freedom and therapeutic benefits of expressing yourself through art without judgment or obligation

Immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom of trees with ritualist, herbalist, and homeopath Seraphina Capranos in this storytelling and discussion-based module. Trees, revered as wise elders and guardians of the earth, offer profound guidance and power.

This class will transport you back to the times when our ancestors relied on trees for wisdom, healing, and strength. Explore the magical and healing properties of five significant trees — Mountain Ash, Oak, Hawthorn, Elder, and Willow — and learn how to integrate their virtues into your life through ritual and plant spirit medicine.

Seraphina will guide you through her unique method of plant communion, including insights into the Druidic divination tool, the Runes, and the Tree Alphabet, the Ogham. Discover how to energetically attune to these trees to receive their healing and understand the specific virtues revered by shamans, healers, witches, and Druids throughout history.

In this session, you’ll:

• Discover how to apply the virtues of ritual and plant spirit medicine to your life
• Learn to connect deeply with the spirit of plants
• Gain an understanding of the special medicines provided by 5 sacred trees
• Attune energetically to each tree, accessing their unique healing powers and spiritual guidance

Begin your journey of making medicine with trees with the first part of this deep-dive series. You’ll explore the phytochemistry and pharmacology of trees, learning about their constituents and actions. You’ll also review the traditional uses and modern research surrounding herbal healing agents derived from trees, focusing on safety and sustainability.

The class is designed to empower you with the knowledge to build and use a herbal medicine collection for personal and family care. Enhance your experience with a special Tree Chai spice mix tea tasting, blending flavors like cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and cocoa in warm coconut milk.

In this session, you’ll:

• Dive into the structure and logic of plant monographs, understanding how to critically assess herbal resources
• Explore the materia medica of key medicinal trees, learning about their ethnobotanical, phytochemical, and energetic properties
• Discuss the practical clinical applications of tree-derived medicines, focusing on uses, dosages, and safety considerations
• Engage in a tea-tasting activity that not only pleases the palate, but also connects you to the subject matter through sensory experience

Continue your exploration of tree medicine in this second class of the series, where you’ll dive even deeper into the phytochemistry, traditional uses, and contemporary applications of tree-derived herbal medicines. This module covers an extensive list of medicinal trees, from Birch to Witch Hazel, and discusses their specific uses and safety guidelines.

You’ll also look at how to create, dose, and administer these herbal treatments safely. To complement the learning, you’ll enjoy a hands-on tea-tasting activity featuring Elderflower infusion and Elderberry decoction, and if available, a taste of Prickly Ash, to experience its unique effects.

In this session, you’ll:

• Gain deeper insights into the phytochemical properties and herbal actions of trees, enhancing your understanding of their healing potentials
• Discover at least 3 key herbal medicines derived from trees, including their benefits and applications
• Learn about medicine making, including the safety and dosing protocols necessary for effective and safe herbal use
• Participate in a tea-tasting experience, allowing you to directly experience the flavors and effects of tree-based herbal medicines

Discover the potent world of tree essences and essential oils. While harvesting roots and barks can be detrimental to trees, using flower essences and distilled essential oils is a less invasive method that still captures the powerful healing properties of trees. This session will explore a variety of tree-derived essences and oils, including those from Horse Chestnut, Olive, and various citrus and evergreen species.

You’ll learn how to harness these essences and oils for health and wellness, with a focus on safety and the specialized uses of cytotoxic trees. You’ll deepen your connection to what you’re learning through a tea-tasting activity using fresh evergreen tips or citrus slices to experience the aromatic benefits firsthand.

In this session, you’ll:

• Discover how to effectively use essential oils from trees, unlocking their aromatic and therapeutic benefits
• Learn the art of making flower essences from trees, a gentle process that captures the subtle healing properties of tree blossoms
• Understand the safety and specific uses of specialty cytotoxic trees, ensuring responsible and informed application
• Engage in a unique tea-tasting that not only introduces you to the flavors of tree essences, but also demonstrates their preparation and useThe Mystical Healing Power of Trees Bonus Offering

Elevate your self-care routine with the luxurious and effective tree remedies outlined in this PDF booklet from Chanchal Cabrera. You’ll enjoy the rejuvenating effects of the Antimicrobial Steaming Blend, which cleanses your respiratory system… delight in the immune-enhancing Douglas Fir and Mandarin Bitters… relax and detoxify with the soothing Epsom Salts Bath Blend… treat your skin to the rich, hydrating Evergreen Body Butter and the moisturizing Evergreen Salt Scrub, both infused with therapeutic essences… and ease muscle tension with a Warming Liniment. With these healing remedies, you’ll find that taking your medicine has never been so enjoyable.

Register by August 24 to claim this bonus before it expires.

Join Chanchal as she explores the fascinating research and understanding of the anti-cancer activities of two powerful trees, Thuja occidentalis and Asimina triloba. In this 50-minute video teaching, you’ll discover their history and traditional uses… explore the extensive research about them… and learn about their wide clinical applications. While best used by clinical herbalists within a comprehensive treatment plan, learning about these trees’ potent effects can be intriguing and enlightening for lay people as well.

Register by September 4 to claim this bonus before it expires.