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Animá Lifeways & Herbal School Home Study Courses and Books, a Free Articles Archives, Wilderness Retreats and On-Site Helper Positions at the Anima Sanctuary, free Blogs and much, much more .
Herbal & Lifeways components draw their wisdom as well as inspiration directly from the source, from the living earth, its plant and animal constituents and inter-dynamic ecosystems, from our own own instinctual bodies and intuitive hearts, from measured experience and revealing practice. While this work is clearly not for everyone, it’s possible that what you need at this point will be found here. We recommend you begin your explorations with an understanding of the Anima perspective and overview of the available opportunities on the: Anima Programs & Approach Page
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Faculty Bios
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are the core school offerings, online programs that make it possible to learn vital concepts and skills from home... whether your calling is becoming the most empowered and effective herbalist, teacher, activist, author or artist possible, or you are simply seeking the most aware, meaningful and satisfying life. The steadily growing number of courses include “The Practitioner’s Journey: Orientation, Principles & Tools,” “Practices For Presence,” Sense of Place and The Search For Home,” “Sensory Awakeness,” “Expanding and Deepening Awareness,” and soon, a remake of Kiva Rose’s “From The Ground Up: Foundations In Traditional Western Herbalism” series. For full course descriptions, details and an application, turn to the: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Anima Sanctuary is a story in and of itself, being not only the wonderfully remote Anima School site, but a successful 30+ year riparian restoration project, indigenous herbal and botanical preserve, and an official U.S. Fish and Wildlife associated wildlife refuge attracting waterfowl, songbirds and raptors, elk and deer, lions and bears. We encourage you to read that story and peruse the many accompanying photos, especially if you ever plan to apply for an on-site retreat or program, go to the: |
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are available at the Anima Wildlife and Botanical Sanctuary, a palpable place of power and ancient ritual spot for the native Sweet Medicine (Mogollon) peoples, nested in a secluded and incredibly enchanted river canyon (not desert!) in the Gila wildlands of Southwest New Mexico. Rustic riverside cabins and lush restored wildlands provide the location and context for transformative and revitalizing solo, family, wild foods, art, writing and healing retreats. You will find full descriptions of the options on the: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– On-Site Opportunities at this time include On-Site Helper Positions providing room and board in paradise in exchange for assistance. See the: On-Site Opportunities & Classes Page –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Events Sacred Indulgence Botanical Retreat & Workshop May 10-13
This workshop is especially appropriate for healthcare practitioners, care-takers, parents, and anyone else who needs more nourishment in their daily lives and has an affinity for plant-based medicine and pleasure. More details at: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Counsel & Consultations are sometimes available with Kiva Rose or Jesse Wolf Hardin, a limited number of Personal Counsel or Health Consultation sessions either conducted via email, or else in person in conjunction with a retreat at the Anima School and Sanctuary. You can read more about Anima Healing Arts services, and download applications at: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Anima Writings are found here on the archival Writings Pages, found in the drop-down menu under Resources & Writings, including free-to-read works by Jesse Wolf Hardin, Kiva Rose and Loba on a wide range of herbal, materia medica, nature awareness, rewilding, homesteading, cooking and earth-path shaman topics. Take advantage of this resource. We also have available a growing list of Sweet Medicine Press books by Anima founders and faculty, early titles that many still find essential, as well as the latest and upcoming titles. For the most up to date list of available Anima texts and music, go to the: |
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Anima Supporters
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Outreach is crucial to Anima’s effectiveness at reaching and helping the maximum number of people in need. To assist with the important task of getting the word out, helping with research, outreach, blogs, phone calls, posting flyers, or simply forwarding email announcements, please go to the: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thank you so much... it’s good to have you with us. |
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If you are interested in becoming a Supporter, applying for Online Correspondence Courses, requesting the services of the Animá Healing Arts Health & Herbal Clinic or registering for a Wilderness Retreat, or Workshop, please go to the relevant page on this site... then download, fill out and return the approxpriate Application or Registration Form. If you need to contact us for any other reason, write: The Animá Lifeways & Herbal School or Email us at: |
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