Cannabis has been used as herbal medicine and psychedelic by cultures across the globe for millennia. Yet, in the last century, political campaigns have vilified the plant and it has disappeared from most herbal and conventional medicine practice. Misinformation, shame, and fear around cannabis are still widespread today.

When used wisely, cannabis is an exceptionally versatile plant medicine that can nurture wellbeing, embodiment, and mindfulness. It can deepen our connection to nature, support us to heal trauma, and so much more.

If you're ready to build a renewed relationship with cannabis, rooted in an embodied connection with the plant & a historical understanding of how cultures have used it as herb and psychedelic, Meeting Cannabis Anew is for you. Join Yelena, The Psychedelic Herbalist, for this 4-week online journey that weaves embodied and intellectual ways of knowing.

What you’ll learn:

History of cannabis— how cultures across the globe have used cannabis as herbal medicine & psychedelic and how this historical context offers a new perspective on cannabis use in modern times
Cannabis as psychedelic — how to use cannabis as a psychedelic to support your mind, body, and spirit

The properties of cannabis as herb — and how this helps us understand how the plant impacts our bodies
Pharmaceutical cannabis — why pharmaceutical extracts are not the same as whole plant cannabis
Weekly embodied practices — learn directly from cannabis through weekly invitations that centre the authority of your embodied experience
Safety — how to work safely & intentionally with cannabis in terms of set, setting, dosage etc
The dark history of prohibition — and how it continues to misinform & mislead

Reflections from a previous participant:

"Yelena's teaching style is thoughtful, grounded, and deeply engaging, creating a space where everyone felt comfortable to learn and share. The course itself was one of the most interesting I’ve ever taken on plant medicine. Yelena weaves together history, traditional and modern uses, and the medicinal potential of plants in a way that feels both accessible and intellectually rich. She also handles the more complex social and cultural perspectives with care, encouraging open discussion while gently challenging common misconceptions. What really stands out is her genuine passion for the subject it’s infectious and makes every session feel meaningful and alive. I left each Thursday feeling more informed, inspired, and curious than I arrived."

"Participating in the Meeting Cannabis Anew course was a valuable step on my journey to deepening my own personal relationship with this cherished but sometimes complex plant teacher. Yelena is a skilled facilitator who weaves together both factual content and embodied practices into an engaging workshop experience. I found especially useful the weekly invitations to work with the plant in subtle ways and the chance to share my experiences with our wonderful group."

Logistics:

4 weeks of 2 hour live classes, online via Zoom
From 4-25 Nov USA (5-26 Nov in Australia)
Classes are on Wednesdays 4-6pm San Francisco time / 5-7pm New Mexico / 7-9pm NYC / 11am-1pm Sydney time on Thursdays
$280 AUD ($200 USD)
Intrigued or want to learn more? Book a free connection call here or email me at: hello@thepsychedelicherbalist.com.au
Listen to a recent guest episode with The Elder Tree Podcast where we explore cannabis as plant teacher, psychedelic, and herbal medicine.

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This course is facilitated by Yelena, a Blue Mountains-based plant medicine guide & herbalist who helps people reclaim deep well-being through the healing power of plants and body awareness.

Website: thepsychedelicherbalist.com.au

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Important legal & safety notice:

This course is for educational purposes only. We encourage a harm-reduction approach to the use of cannabis & other psychedelics. Cannabis unfortunately remains illegal in many parts of the world, and the Psychedelic Herbalist does not condone or endorse any illegal substances.

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