January Budding News--classes, webinar, articles

#29

January 2013

Budding News
classes, workshops, articles

In This Issue

How Do You Feel?--article

A Quick Thought on Flu--article

Upcoming Classes

Quick Links

Iris's website

Calendar

Hello dear friends,

The longest day of the year has come and come, and we are enjoying warm weather and occasional snow. There was much hype about Dec. 21, 2012, but there really was something to going on. We entered a new astrological age, and the start of a new astrological Great Year, which is 25,900-plus years in length. The energy of the Earth and the Universe is shifting, but in increments that are larger than we can experience on a daily basis.

Actually, for a while I had thought that there would be instantaneous change on 12/21/12, but then I realized that we would continue on as before, with change happening rapidly or slowly, but not instantaneously by human standards. I was disappointed, but also relieved that I would get to keep on doing my work and growing myself in this life.

This month the newsletter is late, and you will be getting another one towards the end of the month, as I change the date when I send it each month.

I am starting to teach more classes at The Healing Center in Beverly, generally every first and third Thursday of the month, as well as continuing to teach at Boston Center for Adult Education and North Shore Community College.

I also have regular office hours at The Healing Center for seeing clients on Thursdays.

I am excited to be teaching more classes, and expanding my offerings!

Sweet green blessings,

Iris

How Do You Feel?

No, really, how do you feel?

Do you know? Have you been paying attention? Do you have words to describe what you're feeling?

Chances are good that some of you can say how you're feeling in great detail, and some of you are going "huh?"

It's okay either way, it's just a chance to see how much you pay attention read more

A Quick Thought on Flu

You may be feeling all in a dither about the flu scare, especially if you live in the Boston area. I've given the flu situation some thought, and my conclusions are the same they have been every year for a while now: help my immune system as much as I can, because it will take care of any kind of flu (not just the ones included in the latest vaccine)and have my herbs on hand.

One of the easiest things you can do for yourself, either to keep from getting sick or when you are sick, is to make herbal teas and infusions. And you probably already have what you need. When you feel like you are getting a cold or the flu, many of the herbs that hang out in the cabinet in the kitchen actually are really helpful, and also tasty.

You can make teas and infusions with oregano, thyme, sage, basil, mint--singly or in any combination. Except for sage, which should not be drunk by nursing moms and otherwise should be drunk only in small amounts, these herbs can be used quite freely. If you have catnip (steal it from your cat), lemon balm (don't use if you have a thyroid condition), or yarrow around, they also are helpful for the flu.

In an article I wrote this fall I gave directions on making teas and infusions: infusions how-to. I hope you find it helpful when the sniffles or fever come on.

Upcoming Classes

Wondrous Winter Skin Care

Thursday, January 17, 2013 4:30 to 6:00 pm

The Healing Center, 234 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915

Chapped lips, chapped hands-winter is hard on everyone's skin! We will discuss basics of skin care for the winter, including useful herbs and nutrition. We'll also make a rich, creamy lotion to take home with you. Don't let cold weather make you miserable, learn to protect your skin!

There is a $25.00 fee for the class, payable when you arrive. To register and for more information, e-mail info@irisweaver.com or call 617-773-5809.

DeepRoots Shamanic Plant Group-Rosemary

--Meeting the plants, one at a time, and getting to know them on a deeper level.--

Thursday, January 17, 2013 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

The Healing Center, 234 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915

This month we meet Rosemary, a much-loved plant for culinary, body care, and medicinal uses.

We meet a different plant each month, using journeying and guided meditation to connect with the spirit of the plant. We also see the plant, taste tinctures, teas, flower essences or other medicines made from the plant, and discuss our experiences with the plant. There is a $25.00 fee for the class, payable when you arrive. To register and for more information, e-mail info@irisweaver.com or call 617-773-5809.

Introduction to Herbalism Open House

Saturday, January 19, 2013 9:30 to 11:30 am

The Healing Center, 234 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915
Ever wonder what herbalism is all about and what it might do for you? Come to this open house and watch a brief video about what herbalism is, try some herbal tea and herbal lotions, and see what herbs can do for you! This is a great time to come with the questions you've been burning to ask...

This is a FREE event!

Luscious Lotions, Simple Salves

Saturday, February, 2013 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Boston Center for Adult Education, 122 Arlington St., Boston MA 02116

Create soothing, healing salves and lotion to pamper your skin! You'll learn the basics of making herbal infused oils, salves, and lotions. After this class you'll be able to make your own skin-soothing preparations without any synthetic ingredients. Especially helpful for those with sensitive skin. Each participant will go home with a lip balm, healing salve, and lotion, scented with individual choices of essential oils. $58.00
To register, click here

This newsletter is written by Iris Weaver, Shamanic Herbalist and Educator. Iris works with women with chronic pain, depression and anxiety using plant medicine and shamanic methods of healing that she's learned through her own healing journey so they can heal and thrive.

Iris offers classes, workshops, and private consultations on working with your plant allies, herbal skin and body care, healing from emotional pain and trauma, and gardening organically in small or large spaces or containers, and more.

To schedule a class or private consultation, please e-mail Iris at info@irisweaver.com or call 617-773-5809.

Soul Gardens: Working with the spirit and heart of people and plants.

Office: The Healing Center, 234 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915
PO Box 5364
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
617-773-5809
www.irisweaver.com