This workshop focuses on incorporating flower remedies (or flower essences) in daily practice as well as folk and clinical herbalism settings. Suitable for flower enthusiasts and seasoned herbalists alike, we will spend the afternoon learning about how this homeopathic medicine can support balance of emotional and energetic shifts.

In this workshop we will:

-discuss the history and background of flower essences and a relational, place-based approach
-learn about the process of making a flower essence (both indirect and direct methods)
-expand understanding of flower families and their energetic components
-explore how color, shape, and environment can influence the energetics of a flower remedy
-experiment with formulating flower remedies that combine multiple essences to make a particular formula using an expansive flower essence apothecary

Students will walk away from this workshop with:

-a flower essence kit containing a small crystal bowl, 4-oz boston round bottle, small funnel and strainer
-a small booklet of flower essence descriptions you can add your own to as you expand their flower essence practice
-a personalized flower essence formula in a 1-oz dropper bottle made in class using an expansive flower essence apothecary (students will be able to choose from a brandy or vegetable glycerin preservative base)

More about Flower Essences:
Flower Essences are an energetic form of plant medicine made from vibrational infusion of plants in spring water, preserved, and ingested in drop doses. Commercialized by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930’s and later developed by others including the Flower Essence Society, it was discovered that in addition to a plant’s medicinal and nutritional properties plant flowers have specific vibrational patterns that correspond with various personality types and emotional states in humans, animals and plants. Through supporting our exploration of energetic patterns (emotional, psychological, spiritual, etc.), they enable us to relate to the world in the particular pattern of the flower. This process creates a new relationship with themes in our lives. When we make a flower essence, we are working with the spirit of the plant, which means we are also working with the spirit of place, the elements, stories, stars, and more. Their effects are gentle and are best utilized over longer periods of time to help shift perspective or provide support to one in a time of change. Unlike a tincture or essential oil, essences do not contain constituents of plants, making them generally safe for all.