About this Retreat
Molecular biologist and herbalist, psycho-oncologist and researcher. Elisa is a licensed therapist and psychosomatic medicine practitioner.
She has been living and studying with indigenous people all over the world exploring rituals, folk medicine and ethnobotany for over a decade.
She's currently running workshops and courses on natural medicine along with leading psychotherapy sessions focused on trauma and emotional conflicts. She also runs an online clinic to support and guide patients with chronic disorders.
Sound artist, dj composer and innovative music therapist.
Music producer and visionary artist. He has been travelling and working in Europe in search of an effective connection between sound and wellbeing, through the activation of endegenous abilities to lucid dreaming and self-healing.
He's actually offering workshops and classes on frequency healing, trance and psy dream meditation.
Details of this retreat
Time to dive into Herbalism in the Wilderness of Costa Rica. Learn and practice the Herbalist way with the traditions of Ancestral Medicine and Herbology.
Perhaps you are already attracted by the potential of medicinal plants, but you are afraid to practice because you lack the necessary foundational knowledge. Becoming a herbalist involves time, patience, devotion, and direction. Our commitment is to train mindful herbalists with an in-depth understanding of medicine and holistic practice, giving high-quality and comprehensive education in herbal medicine from a professional and broader viewpoint. The Herbalist Practice Course blends field training with face-to-face classes in the real scenarios for herbalists.
The core of the program is the study of Holism, Herbalism and Natural Therapies, while the real-time Herbalist Practice will let you explore Practical techniques and Herbal preparations with workshops and activities. The aim of this Course is to transmit the ideal knowledge and right intentions for preparing the individual for further inner work with the guidance of plants according to wisdom and traditions. We will dive into jungle herbal remedies, first aid herbals, professional tincturing, medicated creams, essential oils and soap making, along with medicinal mushrooms elixirs and standardized preparations just to mention a few. During your stay you will also have access to a variety of academic sources that have been gathered to support your studies independently. Our aim is to help grow the resilience of the herbal community and ensure that students develop all the basic skills to be successful and inspired.
This is a unique opportunity to embrace the work with Plants with playfulness and expertise.
Our courses are officially recognized and accredited with CMA the Complementary Medical Association, one of the most professional institutions for therapists.
Duration: 7 days
Location: Chirripo' Valley, Costa Rica
Applications: open all year-round
Theoretical classes (44 h) are normally held in the morning while the practical work and activities (36 h) in the afternoon. Extra hours are dedicated to the Final Exam and Tutoring. Cacao ceremonies are also offered.
PROGRAM: Introduction to Herbalism and Holism
Biology and Physiology of Plants
Ecology and Biodiversity
Herbal Techniques and Manipulation of
Plant Material
Spiritual Work and Dialogue with Plants
Phytochemicals and Research
Nutrition and Nutraceuticals
Ecological Consciousness in Herbalism
Ethnobotany
Aromatherapy and Distillation
Medicinal Mushrooms & Mycotherapy
PRACTICE:
Natural Soap-making
Herbal Remedies collection, preparation
and storage
Forest trips & Identification
Cacao Preparation and Ceremonies
Salves, Balms and Creams
Traditional Herbal Remedies
Traditional Tinctures
Essential oils preparation
Medicinal Mushrooms and Elixirs
praparations