May Class Feature - Psychic Protection

Psychic Protection

Thursday, May 25

6–8pm

Learn how to protect your psychic self and how to incorporate a personal psychic hygiene regimen into your life. Using psychic hygiene techniques, we will discuss how to use the elements, earth, air, fire and water as tools to release the build up of energy. We will delve into how to identify energetic fields and how to work with energy. Through this class you can discover new ways to clear your energy field. We will discuss using ancient tools to clear your space and your personal field. In addition, we will discuss how to work with energy in a psychic first aid situation.

Instructor: Karin Olsen, LMP. Karin owns Radiance Herbs & Massage. She has been a licensed massage therapist for more than 20 years and she loves to share her knowledge about natural living and magick.

Cost: $33

To register, call Radiance at 360-357-5250

Class to be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage

May Class Feature - The H.E.A.R.T. of an Ally

The H.E.A.R.T. of an Ally

Thursday, May 18

6–8:30pm

Come join others who are interested in learning more about how to be an ally to people who may have less power and privilege. This class will be a safe place to explore unconscious bias, our daily work of addressing social justice, and how we respond to friends and family when we are faced with interactions that we perceive to be biased, racist, classist, homophobic, etc. This experience will be interactive and is designed for people interested in learning more about how to be active in expanding our own awareness and making a plan to engage during this time of activism.

Instructor: Andrea Seabert. Andrea is a white woman of great privilege who works consciously on social justice and self-awareness. She has a Master of Social Work degree and has been doing consciousness-raising work for nearly 30 years.

Cost: $15-20, no one turned away; work trade option as needed.

To register, contact Radiance at 360-357-5250

Class to be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage

May Class Feature - Changing Woman: Journey Well through Menopause

Changing Woman: Journey Well through Menopause

Sunday, May 21

12–4pm

Even if you have been resisting the idea that you are going through “the change of life,” there is no stopping or avoiding the process. The shift from fertility to menopause is a profound yet sometimes challenging transformation, and there is great beauty and power to be discovered in the journey if it is engaged mindfully.

In this popular class, we will explore the terrain most often encountered by a Changing Woman—physical, emotional and spiritual. We will draw on a rich tradition of plant allies and other holistic techniques that can help ease our passage, to help us emerge with more vitality and potency than ever. Handouts will be provided; herbal teas and a generous sampling of beneficial snack foods will be served.

Class is limited to women currently undergoing or completing hormonal changes—or who suspect in their deepest hearts that they are. You are not alone, you are not going crazy, and you need not “fade away”!

Instructor: Carol Trasatto. Carol is an herbalist with 35 years of experience who has, herself, traversed the changes of the menopausal transition. Having crossed this lifestage bridge—personally and with hundreds of clients—she understands the process from the inside...and feels honored to assist other women through this often deeply emotional transformation. Contact Carol at nettlelove@gmail.com with any questions.

Cost: $75, $60 each if two friends register/pay at same time.

To register, visit https://greenwildblessings.leadpages.co/changing-woman-spring-2017/ or call Radiance at 360-357-5250.

Class to be held at Radiance Herbs and Massage

May Class Feature - So, You Want to Practice Magick?

So, You Want to Practice Magick?

Wednesdays: May 10, 17 & 24

6–8pm

Some of you may be thinking, “Wow, I can't believe I’m considering this class!”… while others may be thinking, “Finally! I can ask all of my questions.” Whatever your response, if you find yourself interested in the content of this series, there is likely something here for you.

This three-part series will represent a basic introduction to witchcraft and modern pagan practices. During the first session, we'll discuss a brief history of the craft and the many possible ‘paths’ to practice. In the second session, we'll discuss altars and their place in your practice. You will leave with the tools and understanding to create an altar at home that is unique to you. In the third class, we'll discuss daily, weekly, and seasonal practices to maintain interest and confidence in your chosen path.

Instructor: Karin Olsen, LMP. Karin owns Radiance Herbs & Massage. She has been a licensed massage therapist for more than 20 years and she loves to share her knowledge about natural living and magick.

Cost: $73

To register, call Radiance at 360-357-5250

Class to be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage

May Class Feature - Cordials and Elixirs: Making Medicine and Magic

Cordials and Elixirs: Making Medicine and Magic

Tuesday, May 9

5:45–7:45pm

Learn to craft special potions that inspire health, vitality, strong spirit, and beneficent presence within… and without. There will be samples to taste, recipes to share, and everyone will carry home an elixir filled with medicine, beauty, magic and potential. Please bring two clean 4oz. jars with tight fitting lids with you. I look forward to creating magical and inspired space together.

Instructor: Joyce Netishen. Joyce is the owner and caretaker of Fire Rose Farm, a small inspired herb farm filled with medicine and wonder, magic and beauty. She is a healer, gardener and medicine maker for more than 35 years and teaches classes and apprenticeships devoted to the spirit of plants and spirit of life. You can contact her at: firerosefarm@comcast.net

Cost: $40, includes all supplies needed except jars. Please bring two clean 4oz. jars with tight fitting lids.

To register, call Radiance at 360-357-5250

Class to be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage

May Class Feature - Discovering the Doshas

Discovering the Doshas

Sunday, May 7

1–3pm

Have you heard of the doshas: vatta, pitta, and kapha? Would you like to know more about your body type and how to keep these energies in balance?

This class is a fun introduction to Ayurveda, one of the oldest and most developed systems of medicine in the world. The foundations of this constitutional medicine are based on recognizing the unique qualities of these three energies. Together we will explore the doshas in ourselves and others and how they shape our physical and emotional being. The best part about knowing the doshas is knowing how to keep them balanced for perfect health!

Instructor: Jessica O’Malley, LAc. Jessica is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with an MSA from Bastyr University. She is also an Ayurvedic wellness counselor and holds a certificate in Ayurvedic medicine from Kerala Ayurveda Academy. She practices traditional constitutional medicine from Asia that includes acupuncture, vibrational modalities, bodywork, nutrition, botanicals, breathing, meditation and exercise. She believes in a simple family-based medical model that is centered on daily practices of healthy living and preventative care. Her classes are fun and informative and designed to help you and your family live better through natural medicine practices that are simple, safe, and effective.

Cost: $45

To register, contact Jessica O'Malley at 360-742-4448, jessicaomalleylac@gmail.com; healingcircleacupuncture.com (for info)

Class to be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage

May Class Feature - Intuitive Playground: Spirit Guides and Everyday Intuition

Intuitive Playground: Spirit Guides and Everyday Intuition

Saturday, May 6

1–4pm

In this uplifting and inspiring Playground you will meet and work with your Spirit Guides! We all have a spiritual team that is loving, guiding, and supporting us in life. Your Spirit Guides are often your loved ones in the non-physical realm, spiritual teachers, Ascended Masters, Angels, and your Higher Self or Soul. Learn how your Spirit Guides communicate with you and can help you access your natural intuitive abilities and get comfortable with your internal guidance—your everyday intuition. Participate in a grounding exercise to open yourself to making a connection with Spirit. Meet your Spirit Guide or Guides in a relaxed guided meditation. Learn to communicate with your spiritual team every day to receive answers and get insights for daily living.

No experience is required. Come with a loving heart and an open mind. Please bring a notebook and pen.

Instructor: Lisa Holm. Intuitive Guide, Medium and Teacher, Lisa has been empowering clients across the U.S. and internationally through classes, clairvoyant counseling, intuitive readings, mediumship, animal communication and spiritual healing since 2002. Lisa has studied with medical intuitive Tina Zion, Hay House author & Psychic Medium John Holland, and the Church of Religious Science. Lisa also teaches Intuitive Development, Animal Communication and Mediumship Mentoring. Website: www.lisaholm-psychic.com

Cost: $44

To register, call Lisa Holm at 360-786-8617 or email Lisa @lisaholm-psychic.com

Class to be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage

May Class Feature - The Seasonal Canine

The Seasonal Canine

Wednesday, May 3

6–7:30 pm

Health doesn’t remain in stasis. It ebbs and flows—just like the seasons—and follows a cycle of cleansing, building and balancing. Nature’s cyclical patterns serve as a guide for balancing health and wellbeing for ourselves as well as our dogs.

As your dog’s caregiver, having a vital dog is a top priority. To achieve this level of health, you need a care regimen that considers the whole dog: mind, body and spirit. Using seasonally guided approaches to healthcare, this can easily be achieved.

Join canine herbalist Rita Hogan as she discusses seasonal health and the subtleties of nutrition and herbal support. She will focus on: Identifying each season’s strengths and weaknesses; Seasonal care scheduling and element associations; Preparing for energetic change; Building a consistent seasonal care regimen with herbs and nutrition.

Instructor: Rita Hogan. Rita is a canine herbalist and co-founder of Farm Dog Naturals (farmdognaturals.com), an herbal remedy company for the all-natural dog. Rita combines nature with her love for dogs by offering consulting that focuses on dogs as individuals: mind, body and spirit. Her practice incorporates herbal medicine, complementary therapies, and environmental stewardship to help dogs and people find balance and partnership with nature. Connect with Rita through her website, canineherbalist.com

Cost: $35

To register, contact Rita at canineherbalist@gmail.com

Class to be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage