On March 13 from 1-4pm, Introduction to Ayurveda with Ilana Sobo will explore the ancient healing practice of Ayurveda. In this introductory class, you will become familiar with the working language of Ayurveda and the doshas, and learn simple techniques to help you balance your constitution naturally. Ayurveda uses herbs, diet, yoga, meditation, lifestyle practices and more to help achieve optimal wellness through simple daily practices. Email [email protected] to register for the $65 class.

The Flower Essence Emersion Program with Ruth Greenberg will meet twice a month beginning March 7 from 6 to 8:30pm. The six-month program will deepen knowledge of flower essences by working with one flower essence each month. Topics will include an overview of each essence, a guided flower essence meditation, personal affirmations, experience discussions, chakra and flower essence connections, and more. This class will be taught by Ruth Greenberg, who received her flower essence practitioner certification from Twin Star Herbals in January.

The dates, topics, flower essences and chakras are as follows:

• March 7 and 21: Anxiety reduction, mimulus, root chakra

• April 4 and 18: Manifestation, cayenne, sacral chakra

• May 2 and 16: Self-love, sunflower, solar plexus chakra

• June 6 and 20: Grief and loss, borage, heart chakra

• July 11 and 25: Development of hope, gorse, throat chakra

• August 1 and 15: Connection to sprit, angelica, third eye and crown chakras

Connecticut’s School of Herbal & Energetic Studies has also launched new apothecary hours. Drop in on Fridays between 11am and 4pm at 65 Bank Street, New Milford (across from the coffee shop) to shop a variety of items from bulk herbs to tinctures and more. Staff will be on hand to blend flower essences and teas to your liking. 

For more information, visit TwinStarHerbal.com. Location: Connecticut’s School of Herbal & Energetic Studies, 65 Bank St, New Milford.