The East West Seminars are completely and absolutely AMAZING. Each year I have attended, it only gets better. I have formed life-long friendships with fellow students each year. Many of us are now reflecting on our wonderful transformations after calling each other "colleagues". I assure you, you will never meet a more extraordinary group than those guided to the seminars each year. The class work itself is intense, and takes months to completely absorb. Then there is the food, amazing. The atmosphere fosters healing, nurturing, learning, and friendships as the giant redwoods open up to share and guide your experiences.
– Nicholas Schnell "Spirit Bear"
It's a transformational life experience disguised as an herbal seminar.
-- Miles Coleman, E.W.C.H.
I especially looked forward each year to the week-long seminar held deep in the Redwood forest. It was a magical and restful time for me, even though it was challenging for my mind. The camaraderie between the herbalists, the patience and sensitivity of the teachers, great food and serene surroundings are all blessings I still hold dear and will never forget.
– Jill Ruttenberg, herbalist and mentor
East West Seminar - Registration now open: May 8-15, 2009 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Ben Lomond, California. Call to reserve your place: 800-717-5010
Dear Friends,
Our seminar in April was one of the best ever and we are excited about our next seminar and new class offerings. In 2009 our featured guest teachers are Karta Purkh Khalsa, D.N.C., R.H and Shasta Tierra, L.Ac., DipAc. NCCAOM. Along with our guest teachers we welcome back Candis Cantin, Miles Coleman, Susan Kramer, Jen (Zappin) Grady, Raqib Katz, Mariposa Bernstein, Debra Mayoff, Dov Shoneman, Ben Zappin and Richard Goldberg.
Along with incredible meals by Ben Zappin, mornings start with Qi Gong from 7-8, followed by breakfast, class from 9:30-12:30, lunch, class from 2:30-5:30, dinner, and class from 7-9pm. Add the beautiful redwood setting of our rustic retreat center and the annual Herbalists Party and you can look forward to a learning, nourishing and healing experience on all levels!
Our seminar is held at the Quaker Retreat Center in Ben Lomond, California - in the Santa Cruz Mountains on 80 acres of redwood forest, just 20 minutes from the city of Santa Cruz and 2 hours south of San Francisco.
Foundation Track
This track is open to everyone: beginning herbal students, or those who have previously studied herbal medicine. Hands-on practice and interaction is emphasized. Required textbooks are Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine, Vol. I and The Way of Herbs.
Topics
- herbal energetics, western and eastern
- energy of illness and herbs
- energy of food and cooking with herbs
- foundation theory
- Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis
- Preparations and Remedies
- garden herb walk
- barefoot doctor techniques
- Qi Gong: five element and healing sounds
- KP Khalsa: Ayurvedic Herbs for Westerners
- Shasta Tierra: Treating Thryoid Disorders
- Michael Tierra: The What, How and Why of Tonic Herbs
- Richard Goldberg: Cutting Edge Supplements
Intermediate Track
This track is open to students who have completed the Foundation Track. Hands-on practice and interaction are emphasized. Required textbooks are Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine, Vol. I & II and Planetary Herbology.
Topics
- diagnosis and treatment strategies
- case studies
- setting up a herbal practice
- materia medica: Western, Chinese and Ayurvedic
- simple and complex formulary
- the five stagnations and abdominal diagnosis
- wild herb walk
- student clinic
- simple clinical remedies
- homeopathy
- Qi Gong: five element and healing sounds
- KP Khalsa: Ayurvedic Herbs for Westerners
- Shasta Tierra: Treating Thryoid Disorders
- Michael Tierra: The What, How and Why of Tonic Herbs
- Richard Goldberg: Cutting Edge Supplements
Advanced Track
This program is limited to qualifying students who have attended both the Foundation and Intermediate tracks, completed the The East West Herb Course, and are ready to practice clinical planetary herbalism. When applying, include a biography and outline of previous clinical experience with your registration.
Topics
- differential diagnosis and case studies
- clinical practice with eight professional practitioners
- student clinic
- Planetary Herbology field trip
- shirodara Ayurvedic therapy
- Qi Gong: five element and healing sounds
- KP Khalsa: Ayurvedic Herbs for Westerners
- Shasta Tierra: Treating Thryoid Disorders
- Michael Tierra: The What, How and Why of Tonic Herbs
- Richard Goldberg: Cutting Edge Supplements
Herbal seminar beings Friday, May 8 - Registration from 4-6pm; it ends Friday May 15 at 2pm. Those coming from a distance often find it best to travel to the area a day or so before the seminar starts and/or plan to stay nearby for a day or two afterwards. The nearest airpor is the San Jose International airport, approximately one hour from the seminar location. A schedule for the seminar, including maps and directions and all pertinent information is sent upon registration.
Seminar & Accommodation Fees:
Herbal Seminar: $950 plus accommodations. Register by 3/31/09 and cost is $850 plus accommodations. Space is limited. To reserve your place, send a $250 non-refundable deposit, payable with credit card, check or money order.
Accommodation options, choose one:
Room and board and the Quaker Center (double occupancy, 7 days & 21 meals*): $595
Camping and board and the Quaker Center (7 days & 21 meals*): $475 (camping space is limited)
Commuters faciliity use fee (not staying at the Quaker Center), 7 days & 12 meals: $265
Commuters facility use fee (not staying at the Quaker Center), 7 days with no meals: $125
*Meals provided: dinner on May 8, breakfast, lunch and dinner May 9-14, breakfast May 15, 2009)
For further information or to register: 800-717-5010 or
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Cancellations prior to 4/15/09 are refunded all fees paid less the $250 deposit. Cancellations after 4/15/09 are refunded fees paid less the $250 deposit plus $150.
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