HEAL WITH TEA
Learn how herbs can calm the nervous system and improve sleep, enhance mental clarity and focus, reduce pain, boost immunity and ward off acute infections.
HERBAL TEAS FOR EVERYDAY WELLNESS Virtual Workshop
Welcome the healing potency of herbs into your life through teas that benefit your wellbeing. This self-paced virtual workshop will cover all the basics of creating your own mini apothecary of healing teas.
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.
The workshop includes a dozen 5-10 minute video lessons, plus downloadable notes, optional quizzes and a Community Forum for Q&A.
To access the class after purchasing, login to our site, scroll down on your account page, and click on the workshop to enter. All course materials will be available for 2 years from the purchase date.
WORKSHOP LESSONS
Defining Herbal Tea
We'll explore what it means to be an herbal tea and various tea formats, what to look for and what to avoid when purchasing teas. I'll share all of my favorite places to purchase teas and bulk herbs.
Brewing Tea
Learn how prepare tea and the best ways to brew based on the types of herbs they contain.
Safety & Dosage Considerations
Gain an understanding general dosage guidelines and proper precautions to consider when consuming medicinal plants.
Herbs for Wellness
We'll discuss 20+ medicinal plants that are widely available & accessible in the US, including common culinary herbs such as Cinnamon & Ginger as well as potent plant healers like Ginseng & Astragalus. Our areas of focus will include teas for relaxation & sleep, clarity & focus, pain relief, vitality & immunity, and acute colds & flus.
DIY Tea Blends
Bring out your inner herbalist! We'll discuss tea blending basics and how to build your own herbal tea formulation.
THE MEDICINE OF NATURE
Herbs have played a central role in our medicine for time immemorial. And tea is one of the simplest and most pleasurable way to imbibe the medicine of herbs.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Six 5-10 minute video modules
Each lesson consists of slides with audio in a short video format that can be consumed over a cup of tea.
Printable Notes
A downloadable PDF handout includes all notes from the slides, so you can print it out for easy access to class content.
Tea Recipes
We'll go over how to make my favorite tea blends, and you'll also receive printable recipe cards.
Community Forum for Q&A
Post any questions & feedback regarding the class content on a virtual Q&A board open to everyone who takes the class, and get responses from the herbalist! You are also encouraged to share recipes you've tried relevant research, and questions for others who are currently enrolled in the workshop.
Two Year Access
Access all of the above directly through our website for two years after your purchase.
ABOUT THE
HERBALIST
This workshop is taught by Deanna Rose Ahigian, L.Ac & Dipl.OM, founder of Indigo Elixirs and clinical herbalist. Deanna has spent the past 15+ years immersed in the study & practice of botanical formulation, advanced herbal medicine, and holistic wellness. After learning from various herbal teachers through both an eastern and western lens, she obtained a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine to become a licensed practitioner in Hawai'i. She is passionate about sharing ancestral knowledge that can improve overall wellness.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is this class for?
This class is intended for those in the early days of their herbal tea journey. Maybe you're new to tea but would like to find ways to improve your health. Maybe you've loved tea for years, but want to explore the wellness benefits. Maybe you're just getting started on the path to be an herbalist. Whatever the reason, all are welcome!
Are there any requirements?
All class materials need to be accessed online through our website, so a stable internet connection is required.
No previous knowledge or experience is required, just a curiosity and desire to learn about some of the oldest and most wonderful medicines on earth.
How long will the class take to complete?
If completed in one sitting, all lessons will take about 1.5 hours to watch ~ but each is designed to be a digestible 5-10 minute module for easy learning. This class is self-paced, which means you can complete it on your own time, and there are no specific completion requirements.
What if I have questions about the class?
You are encouraged to post any questions regarding the content of the workshop in the Community Forum, which you will have access to for the duration of the class (2 years from purchase).
For technical or logistical issues, please email us at team@indigoelixirs.com.