Jan Frazier appearing at the Karuna Yoga Center in Northampton

On Sunday, October 21, 2012, Jan Frazier will give a talk at the Karuna Yoga
Center in Northampton. Sponsored by the Northampton Insight Meditation
Center, the evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a period of meditation, and
will conclude at 9:00. Karuna Yoga Center is located at 25 Main Street on
the third floor.

Expecting? Check out "Warm Welcome Birth Services" - also, local author leads herbal classes

Birth and Home Postnatal Doula-
Hoping for a gentle birth & beginning with your baby? Experienced support in cooperation with your OB or Midwife. Hospital or home births; natural, medicated, VBAC, birth after loss, adoption, and multiples. Day and overnight home postnatal care. All families welcome. Free initial.
Michelle L’Esperance,
Body Mind Therapies

Certified Professional Midwife,
Doula & Doula Trainer.
(413) 203-4479.
www.WarmWelcomeBirthServices.com

CORRECTION: photo captions switched in fall edition

In the Fall 2012 edition of Many Hands, in the article "Taste of the Wild," the captions for the two photographs on the bottom of page 19 were switched.

Jan Frazier in Brattleboro - Sunday, September 16

Jan Frazier will be giving a reading in Brattleboro on Sunday, September 16, 2012. She will be reading from her new book, The Freedom of Being: At Ease with What Is, at the New England Youth Theatre (100 Flat Street), starting at 7 pm. Books will be available. www.JanFrazierTeachings.com.

"Total Energetics" Seminar, August 24-26, 2012.

"Total Energetics" Seminar, August 24-26, 2012. For more information call 527-7701, or visit www.intouchwithspirit.com. Registration deadline August 14, 2012.

The Art of Herbalism wtih Brittany Wood Nickerson of Thyme Herbal

logoThe Art of Home Herbalism
With Brittany Wood Nickerson of Thyme Herbal

Seasonal Apprenticeships: Fall 2012, Amherst
Fall 2012 – Spring 2013, Boston area

An introduction to the practice of using medicinal herbs and whole foods to heal yourself and others.
photoThis apprenticeship is designed to introduce you to the world of western herbalism and give you the tools to be an effective and empowered home herbalist. It will strengthen your relationship with your environment and your health through plant identification, growing, wild-crafting, gathering and storing of medicinal plants. We will also explore introductory body system therapeutics, medicine making techniques and the rich cultural heritage of using seasonal and local foods as medicine for health and well-being.

These all day classes are intensive, fun and exciting, hands on and interactive. You will meet the plants in their environment and learn the art of herbal medicine as a relationship with your own health and the earth.

Topics include:

Medicine Making
Plant Identification
Harvesting, Drying, Storing
Body System Therapeutics: digestive system, nervous system, immune system, lymphatic system, skin.
Nutrient Dense Foods and Food Preparation
Nutritional Support for Vibrant Health
Seasonal Eating
Fermentation

AMHERST APPRENTICESHIP

Fall Intensive: 9 Tuesdays, 9:30 – 3:30 pm, September through early December. Tentative Dates: September 11 & 18. October 2, 9 & 23. November 6, 13 & 27. December 4.

Classes include potluck lunches and herbs for medicine making!
Cost: $675, payment plans available. Space is limited, register early!

For more information and payment plan details visit www.thymeherbal.com or contact Brittany at 413-549-1415.

BOSTON AREA APPRENTICESHIP

Fall 2012 – Spring 2013:
4 Sunday workshops at Gaining Ground Farm in Concord, MA.
2 weekend workshops (Saturday & Sunday) at sprout & co. in Somerville, MA. Classes will meet from 10-4 pm.

Classes includes herbs for medicine making! Cost: $675, payment plans available. Space is limited, register early!

For class dates and payment plan details visit www.thymeherbal.com or contact Brittany at 413-549-1415.

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