Courses in 2005
Come and learn about the roots of medicine!
The courses are designed to appeal to those with an interest in the subject and to extend their knowledge in these areas. They do not lead to a recognised qualification in the subject.
See below for Saturday Afternoon Workshops
Herbs for Health 1
with Sue Hawkey Cert. Ed. B.Phil.MNIMH
An introduction to Herbalism. We will learn which plants are used, where to find them, how to use them and what for. This course is usually fun and aims to build your confidence in how you can help yourself and your friends and family. We will make creams and remedies and taste herb teas and tinctures.
Wednesday Evenings
9th Feb—March 30th
6.30pm—8.00pm
£ 70 (8 sessions)
Ring to book 01225 427999
Herbs for Health 2
wtih Sue Hawkey Cert. Ed. B.Phil.MNIMH
A course of eight one and a half hour sessions covering the medicinal effects of plant remedies on various body systems.
Food for Health
This is an introductory six week course aimed at looking at nutrition in a holistic way, considering how the interaction between people and food is as important as the food itself. We look at how people differ in their make-up and therefore their nutritional needs, and see how the 'where, when, why and how' we eat can be as important as 'what' we eat.
In looking at what we eat we consider how the nutritional value of food is affected by its quality in terms of growing, buying and preparing.
Over the six weeks we investigate different nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients: which foods contain them, why they are important, how to choose foods appropriate to the individual and how introducing more variety into our diets can keep us healthy and strong. There will be foods to look at and taste
The course is run by Maggie MacMillan (MNIMH) who is one of the herbalists at Herbs for Health.
Thursday mornings Feb 17th–March 24th
11.00am—12.30pm
£ 55 (6 sessions)
Food for Healing
This course will take us on a tour of the different body systems, linking them in with the seasons of the year and the elements. On the way we will look at ways of eating to support the various systems and to prevent imbalances which may lead to particular illnesses
Relaxation Techniques
with Jane Kibblewhite Dip.COT, SROT
Feeling relaxed is a skill you can learn. The aim of this course is to provide a practical, easy to use approach to stress-management.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS
Saturday Afternoon Workshops cost £15 and run from 2.00pm to 4.30pm. To book please ring 01225 427999 or email us.
Reflexology
Saturday 15 January with Kate Groves and Linda Young
An introduction to reflexology, how it works and some simple hand reflex points to help you help yourself.
Food for healing-Winter
Saturday 29th January with Maggie Macmillan
Which foods to emphasise to keep well in Winter and to keep our “Kidney energy” strong. Examples to look at, taste and talk about
Writing for recovery
Saturday 12 February with Helen Kendall
Writing can be helpful and healing. Come and join Helen for ways to get started.
Trees in Winter
Saturday 26 February with Sue Hawkey
Using slides and walking around our locality to identify and learn about the uses and nature of our local trees. (We will look again in the Spring)
The Healing voice
Saturday 12 March with Jean Farrell
Explore the inherent healing power and beauty of your voice. By simple exercises discover ways of easing posture and breath, freeing your sound and experiencing your own uniqueness. Be nurtured and inspired.
Here Be Dragons
Saturday 26 March with Rose Flint
Writing the map of life, discovering new and old terrain in the imagination and the memory. With award-winning poet Rose Flint.