IN PERSON WORKSHOPS
Deanna Rose, founder of Indigo Elixirs, offers botanical workshops at our Mānoa apothecary, in collaboration with local venues, and for private events across the island of O'ahu.
VIRTUAL COURSES
HERBAL INFUSIONS & SALVES
Making oil infusions & salves are foundational skills in herbalism, and once your adept at both, the creative possibilities become endless. During this self-paced online course, we'll explore a rainbow of natural healing ingredients ~ including herbs, carrier oils, plant butters, beeswax & essential oils ~ so you can make your own infused oils and salves for beauty, food & medicine.
BOTANICAL PERFUMERY
Explore the enchanting world of botanical aromatics and learn how to create your own perfume! This self-paced virtual workshop covers everything you need to know about working with nature's precious materials to make beautifully scented oil based perfumes. The option Perfumery Kit provides 15 plant aromas + everything else you need to get started so you can dive right into aromatic alchemy!
HERBAL TEAS FOR WELLNESS
Welcome the healing potency of herbs into your life through teas that benefit your wellbeing. Gain an understanding of what herbal tea is, how and where to find it, preparation best practices, safety & dosage considerations, guidelines for crafting your own blends, and the specific health benefits of 20+ herbs to develop your own at-home apothecary.
LIVE WORKSHOP REPLAYS
INTRO TO TCM HERBAL THEORY
Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a beautifully complex & nuanced framework for working with medicinal plants. During the class, you'll be introduced to foundational underlying theories on herbal energetics, key therapeutic action categories, and relevant diagnostic concepts from a TCM perspective. We will focus specifically on botanicals that are accessible & available in the US. This workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to dip their toes into Chinese medicine or deepen their understanding on how to best utilize the healing properties of herbs.
INTRO TO TCM DIAGNOSTIC THEORY
Explore pattern diagnosis through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which serves as the foundation for prescribing herbs and formulas. In this class, we'll cover foundational concepts like the five elements and organ theory before diving into some of the most common TCM diagnostic patterns and key herbal strategies utilized. The workshop will be extremely beneficial for anyone seeking a deeper understanding in their clinical assessment and for those interested in further studying this modality.
HERBAL FIRST AID & TOPICAL BOTANICALS
Learn the foundations of herbal first aid and how to address common topical conditions with plants that heal & repair. In this class with Deanna Rose Ahigian of Indigo Elixirs, we will cover a range of everyday ailments like rashes, wounds & injuries and discuss differentials to help you understand what's going on, how to assess for warning signs, and strategies to support healing. We'll also explore a range of common helpful herbs and how to prepare topical formulations using fresh flora & other botanical ingredients.