Mugwort Ritual: Vernal Equinox Ceremony
March 19, 2023.
10-12pm, @ Chico Holistic Wellness Center
Mugwort is one of my dearest plant allies. She grows along the riverbanks and in neglected garden beds with equal voracity. She is a dream maker, a portal to another world. She is a healer, teacher, and guide. Join me for an educational journey and ceremonial spring cleaning using various preparations of Mugwort- Smudge, Flower Essence, and Tincture or Tea in combination with Yoga Nidra.
This Ritual Cleansing will occur on the Spring Equinox and two days before the New Moon in Aries. A perfect way to cleanse away the funk of Winter, and clarify our dreams for the Spring ahead.
Space is Limited to 8 participants. $45
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For a deeper dive into the power and lore of Mugwort, CLICK HERE
Plant Spotlight: Kava, Piper methysticum
'Awa, as it is known in Hawaii, or Kava is part of the pepper family, and you can taste it's resemblance in the earthy, yet slightly spicy roots. The roots contain the active component of this plant, however, ancient Hawaiian kahunas are known to have wrapped the leaves of the 'Awa plant around the heads of patients suffering from headache. Medicinally, the plant is used for pain relief and insomnia, but the traditional drink "Kava Kava" was imbibed ceremonially for just about every known occasion- births, deaths, marriages, rites of passage, to cure illnesses and remove curses, as a blessing at the beginning of big projects, and as a public atonement of misdeeds.
In both Fiji and Hawaii, it is offered as a gesture to notable guests, but more prominently so in Fijian culture. It is used to celebrate, resolve disputes, and to "break the ice" with others.
It has a mild narcotic effect, and it's use produces a tingly sensation in the mouth and lips, and a relaxed feeling in the body. It has analgesic, antispasmodic, strong nervine, mild anti-depressant, euphoric and aphrodesiac qualities. It can be useful to aid in meditation, as well as increase vividness of dreams and visions.
For more info on this and other plant-medicine ceremonies, please click here.
- Contraindications: Avoid in pregnancy and nursing. Avoid operating heavy machinery or vehicles, while using Kava. If taking prescription medications including antidepressants, anxiolytic, hypnotic, analgesic, sedative or psychopharmaceutic drugs, please consult your health care practitioner. Kava should be avoided for individuals on a dopamine antagonist medication to treat Parkinson's disease.
Prenatal Yoga
8 week series- Sept 1-Oct 20, 2022
$165 for the entire series/ $22 drop in
Join Cheri for 8 weeks of exploration of pregnancy appropriate postures, breathwork and mindfulness as we prepare our bodies and minds for birth and motherhood.
This class is open to women who are birthing inside or outside of the medical system.
Cheri Neal is a certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor, specializing in Hatha Yoga, Meditation and Yoga Nidra. She incorporates mindfulness and deep relaxation into her teaching, creating a safe and inclusive experience for all levels of experience. She is thrilled to be offering this new class at Breathe Yoga, 830 Broadway, Chico CA.