Human health is intimately related to the health of our environment, both internal and external. How we think and feel can have just as much impact on our health as where we are living and what we are eating. Holistic health is rooted in our everyday lifestyle with a focus on well-being and the prevention of illness. In this program, you will explore the holistic nature of health through yoga, nutrition and your own body mind connection. From this stream you learn how to:
-connect the body with earth cycles, rhythms and elements
-explore the mind/body connection
-understand the relationship between preventable illness and stress
You will also learn about:
-healing with food using ancient and modern healing diets
-the anatomy of digestion and elimination
-immunity and seasonal cleansing
From this stream you will acquire a unique set of tools and skills offered to help sustain personal health, facilitate healing and promote conscious living. You will learn:
-basic herbology and wildcrafting
-how to make practical herbal preparations
-your unique holistic health constitution
-how to make and read a personal symptom map
-when to heal it yourself, when you should seek help and from who
-the importance of movement, breath and stillness
-tips and techniques for stress relief
Throughout the stream, you will be encouraged to explore health in relation to your unique:
-Purpose and vitality
-vision and future goals
-personal creative expression