BotanicWise was founded by Charis Lindrooth with the intention of providing a forum where plant wisdom can be shared and where like-minded people can connect and build a community to steward land, medicinal plants, and supportive relationships with each other. Inspired by the work of Rosemary Gladstar, David Winston, United Plant Savers, and many internationally acclaimed teachers and organizations in the herbal renaissance, BotanicWise strives to create space for land and plant stewardship, with an inner mission to cultivate alliances between plants and people, and between people and people. We are grateful for all who participate in this expanding green movement that invites perspective on the transformation of modern health and health care in this country.
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Hello Reader, Earlier this week, I wrote about the [ecological mind]âour thoughts as a living exchange between us and the natural world. If the ecological mind suggests that our thoughts and feelings arise through relationship, then tonic herbs offer a beautiful way to enter that relationship. Unlike quick-acting remedies meant to suppress or override symptoms, tonic herbs work slowly, subtly, and cumulatively. They donât impose change. They invite resilience. đ± What makes an herb âTonicâ?Tonic herbs are taken daily to nourish, restore, and strengthen overall function. Many overlap with nervines and adaptogensâLavender, Ashwagandha, Chamomile, and Holy Basil. You can also identify a tonic by its relationship to time and cycles:
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A tonic doesnât âfixâ you. It nourishes your healthy cycles. đżThis is exactly what Guido MasĂ© teaches us in The Tonic WayâHe shows us how tonic herbs help reshape the patterns of our mind and body, especially when we apply them with the guidance of the Gift Cycle. With an evolving understanding of how healing unfolds, The Tonic Way begins by uncovering cycles of relationshipâgift cyclesâthat shape how life adapts, learns, and creates. Healing then becomes a pathway and a relationship, not an eventIn a culture that often looks for immediate results, tonic herbs ask something different⊠âCan you stay in relationship long enough for a pattern to change?â In this clip from his 2020 BotanicWise keynote address, Guido shares his unique perspective on our relationship with tonic plants⊠And the conversation is just beginningâŠplease share your thoughts with me! đ Learn more about The Tonic Wayâđ Enroll today and save $50 on tuition with coupon code TONICGIFT50 (expires April 12). Yours in Health Charis Lindrooth BotanicWise Not interested in hearing about our upcoming virtual events with Guido MasĂš? Click here to OPT-OUT of this email series.â |
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BotanicWise was founded by Charis Lindrooth with the intention of providing a forum where plant wisdom can be shared and where like-minded people can connect and build a community to steward land, medicinal plants, and supportive relationships with each other. Inspired by the work of Rosemary Gladstar, David Winston, United Plant Savers, and many internationally acclaimed teachers and organizations in the herbal renaissance, BotanicWise strives to create space for land and plant stewardship, with an inner mission to cultivate alliances between plants and people, and between people and people. We are grateful for all who participate in this expanding green movement that invites perspective on the transformation of modern health and health care in this country.
Hello Reader, Do you still have questions about joining The Tonic Way? Here are a few answers⊠Do you offer a payment plan? â Just choose Partial.ly as your payment method at checkout. Payment plans are completely customizable; you choose the payment plan that fits your budget. Is the program really risk-free? â Yes! We offer a 100% âWorth Itâ guarantee. We are so confident in our programs that we provide a full tuition refund if you request it within 30 days of purchase. I wonât be able to...
Hello Reader, There are many ways to learn herbalism. You can memorize lists of plants. Study protocols. Follow formulas. Or⊠you can step into a living, breathing relationship with the green worldâone that changes how you think, feel, and practice. Thatâs what learning with Guido MasĂ© offers in The Tonic Way (starts Thursday!) Here are five reasons his approach is so impactful: đ±Science meets soul and storiesâŠGuido has a rare gift: he can translate complex plant chemistry into clear,...
Hello Reader, In just three days, the first live class of The Tonic Way: An Invitation to Remember with Guido MasĂ© begins. In these troubled times, supporting yourself with tonic herbs is essential. Why? For starters, the daily practice of taking tonic herbs opens a relationship with the plant world that is deeply transformative. As we turn to tonic plants and natural rhythms to transform, protect, and heal, hereâs what we will learn⊠đż How to approach optimal health using cyclical herbal...