Welcome ❀
Hello sweet friends, old and new!
Welcome to a special edition of my foundation of holistic herbalism course~ The 10th edition!
We will be gathering at Rockii Studios in Silverlake ‧₊˚ ⋅ ☕︎ ‧₊˚ ⋅
Join us every Sunday from10:00am-12:00pm for an immersive 8 week, in person herbalism course from March 22nd thru May 10th
Scroll through to find out more ~
What to Expect
This introductory course in holistic herbalism is specially designed for beginners eager to explore the world of medicinal plants. It offers a comprehensive journey through the foundational aspects of herbal healing, aligning with Ayurvedic and holistic principles that view health as a balance of body, mind, and spirit.
It's an ideal starting point for those new to herbalism, providing them with the tools and knowledge to integrate herbal practices into daily life for enhanced wellbeing.
Learn about the energetics and actions of medicinal herbs and how to condense them into an herbal monograph
Discover how to practice true holistic herbalism and how to source herbs ethically and sustainably
Experience weekly mini plant dietas and how to create basic herbal remedies
Understand the Ayurvedic concept of elemental constitutions in humans and plants
Weekly Schedule
WEEK 1: Intro to Holistic Herbalism and Brief Herbal History
WEEK 2: Constitutional Analysis of Person
WEEK 3: Constitutional Analysis of Plant
WEEK 4: Medicine Making Part 1 (Internal Medicine)
WEEK 5: Medicine Making Part 2 (Topical Medicine)
WEEK 6: Integrating Herbs Holistically Into Daily Life
WEEK 7: Surprise Guest Speaker
WEEK 8: Continuing Herbal Journey
What students need to bring in person:
Journal/notebook
Pen
Mug
Open mind & heart
Complementary tea will be provided for with each class
Herbs and jars for medicine making classes are included with class purchase!
Join us on a transformative journey to cultivate a profound connection with holistic health and herbalism, empowering you to enhance your wellbeing from the inside out.
Pauline Cornu-Labat is an Argentine American herbalist, educator, and founder of House of Arcana. Her healing journey began at Maharishi University, where she studied Ayurvedic philosophy and natural healing systems, later expanding into diverse lineages of plant medicine including Evolutionary Herbalism and a 600-hour Dancing Shiva Ayurveda training.
Her work bridges Ayurvedic wisdom, Western herbalism, and embodied ritual, honoring both ancestral tradition and modern lived experience. Pauline deepened her clinical and formulation skills as Head Herbalist at Anima Mundi Apothecary before transitioning into full-time herbal education and creative medicine making.
Through courses, workshops, and experiential gatherings, she invites others into deeper relationship with plants, cycles, and self ~ blending ancient traditions with contemporary insight to support holistic wellbeing.
