A countless number of generations ago Human Beings were given Original Instructions by the Great Spirit for how to exist as humans in harmony with the Earth. The Original Instructions School of Traditional Medicine and Practical Skills has gathered holistic and traditional practitioners from around the world to provide you with accessible education in areas of study that support, exemplify and preserve a way of human life that is in alignment with the Original Instructions.
Original Instructions School of Traditional Medicine and Practical Skills offers classes, workshops, and certification programs online and in person.
Check out our upcoming free class offerings, both online and in-person. Our free class offerings are a part of our Original Instructions School Community Lodge program.
Clase gratuita!
Cuando:
Jueves - 4 de Agosto, 2022 - 6:30pm-7:30pm EST
Donde:
Appalachian School of Holistic Herbalism en West Asheville, NC (2 Westwood Place, Asheville)
Nuestro plan de estudios de la Original Instructions School esta estructurado de una manera dinámica que une el aprendizaje basado en evidencia con el conocimiento y las prácticas de los humanos indígenas con respecto al nacimiento y la salud reproductiva.
Esta clase gratuita (en persona) está diseñada para mujeres durante el período posparto, así como para sus proveedores de atención.
Clase Gratuita - En Español!
Cuando:
Jueves - 11 de Agosto - 2022 de 6:30pm-7:30pm EST
Donde:
Appalachian School of Holistic Herbalism (2 Westwood Place, Asheville, NC)
Únase a la fundadora de Original Instructions School, Brittany Jade, para esta clase gratuita sobre plantas medicinals y apoyo para la pérdida del embarazo.
An in-person certification training for Herbalists, Birth Workers, Care Providers. and Human Beings of all kinds
In Asheville, North Carolina
on September 3rd and 4th, 2022
Now more than ever before it is clear that addressing current and past sexual trauma is relevant to a large percentage of the people who you will relate with (in whatever capacity) throughout your life. It is extremely pertinent to take action and gain tools for recognizing, realizing and resolving sexual / reproductive traumas held within the body for ourselves as well as for those we interact with.
During our time together in this Original Instructions School certification training we will gain understanding and insight into what it is like to approach our relationship with sexuality and birth in a way that recognizes and accommodates people who have survived sexual abuse and trauma.
Midwife, Herbalist, Author, Dancer, Mother, and Founder of the Original Instructions School
Licensed Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife, Mother, and Medicine Woman
Flower Essence Practitioner, Medicine Woman, and Mother to Many
Karen Tinta-Chunvislla will be joining the Original Instructions School staff all the way from Apurimac, Peru as a featured guest instructor during our socially distanced Doula and Herbalism certification training programs during for our Summer 2022 program dates. Throughout her teaching segment in our programs Karen will be sharing her traditional Indigenous knowledge from her people (The Quechua Nation) in regards to herbalism and birth. We give thanks to Karen for being willing to share her wisdom with our students, and thereby giving them the opportunity to learn about subjects such as uterine massage, medicinal plants, and child rearing directly from her unbroken lineage. Our school is dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional Indigenous medicine practices surrounding the Plant Nations , well woman care, and childbirth in an authentic way that does not contribute to the popularity of cultural appropriation. Learning directly with Indigenous women from around the world via our online certification programs and classes is an excellent way to directly connect with and support the people from which these teachings are born. Because Karen speaks mainly Quechua and Spanish her segment in class will be translated into English for those who are not fluent in Quechua.
In Bodega Bay, CA
September 24th and 25th, 2022 from 10:00am-6:00pm
Experience your certification training in a luxury retreat setting!
Our Traditional Uterine Massage and Well Womb Care certification program is designed with a commitment to equipping our students with an expansive knowledge of both the physical aspects of uterine palpation / health assessment as well as with an active connection to the wisdom of grandmothers past regarding women's reproductive health.
This is a 24 hour certification training, which is comprised of 16 in-person class room hours and 8 long distance classroom hours (4 follow up lessons of 2 hours each).
Additionally, we offer each student 4 individual mentorship calls of up to 1 hour each. Your mentorship calls are scheduled at your convenience subsequent to the completion of each of your follow up lessons. Your graduation from this certification is processed upon the completion of all 4 follow up lessons.
Your tuition investment for this certification training is all inclusive which means your tuition includes;
* All 24 classroom hours
* The processing and shipping cost of your certificate upon graduation.
* 4 (optional) mentorship zoom calls of up to 1 hour each.
* 4 printable PDF booklets including practice legalities, Plant Nation photo IDs, Original Instructions School guide to Traditional Uterine Massage, and Notes on Cultural Appropriation
We are so excited to be offering our Traditional Shamanic Herbalism class series during August of 2022 - Agosto, la mes de la PachaMama!
This class series is comprised of a total of 16 classroom hours (8 classes total), and 4 hours of one on one long-distance mentourship.
All Classes in this series will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm-8pm in August of 2022.
Exact dates and times of this series are as follows;
August 1st and 3rd, August 8th and 10th, August 22nd and 24th, August 29th and 31st
Join us for this invaluable and exciting class series, dedicated to all of the Benevolent Plant Spirits.
Through our Traditional Shamaic Herbalism class series we will take a deep dive into traditional Indigenous foundational principles, energetics, and hands on skills in regards to medicinal plants ----> The Plant Nations. Together we will remember the ancient ways of preparing and administering Plant Medicine, thereby providing potency to your practice(s) within the realms of Herbalism.
Each class in this series will consist of a combination of theoretical information, hands on practice, and guided ceremonies. Every week in this series we will be joined by guest instructors from the WNC area, who will share their varying relationships with Traditional Shamanic Herbalism.
In Santa Barbara, CA at the
September 17th and 18th, 2022 from 9:00am-5:00pm
During this Original Instructions School Doula Certification training you will receive invaluable knowledge about the birth process, as well as an extensive skill set for supporting and advocating for childbearing women and their families.
Join guest teachers from around the world who have come together to facilitate and enrich your Doula practice.
In Sacramento, California
Saturday and Sunday, October 1st and 2nd, 2022
From 9:00am - 5:00pm
Our Original Instructions Potpartum Doula Certification program consists of the same curriculum included in our in-person Doula Certification training and is distributed through 24 classroom hours, which include
- 1 Weekend (16 hours ) of live classroom hours with with our Original Instructions School founder Brittany Jade and guest teachers from around the globe. Our instructors will provide you with the experience of learning directly from Midwives, Herbalists, and Indigenous medicine practitioners.
- 4 thirty minute-long personalized mentoring sessions via phone call
- 4 online correspondence lessons provided as self-paced work following your live lessons
- Traditional storytelling, medicine songs, and other ceremonies relevant to birth and reproductive health
- 1 personalized graduation call and certificate
Please feel free to contact us directly with any inquires and we will be happy to respond in a timely manner.