Mar
13
Sun
Holistic Medicine and the Extracellular Matrix:
Mar 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The extracellular matrix is the ‘stuff’ between the blood vessel and the cells. It doesn’t just carry food and waste (which is a big enough deal in itself), but also signals. In fact, the cells are completely controlled by the matrix polymers—feeding, elimination, migration, and reproduction. Signals in the matrix simultaneously communicate with all cells, so they are unified into a single whole. In other words, they do not act as individuals; the cell theory is disproven, and the basic premise of holistic medicine is now ‘evidence based medicine,’ as they say. The matrix also interacts with the microbiome in the gut and elsewhere. The implications for holistic therapy is tremendous. We will particularly study the herbal mucilages, because they are basically matrix polymers/polysaccharides. Drawing agents, astringents, warming tonics.

Mar
15
Tue
Seven Guideposts on the Spiritual Path: The Shamanic Story of Genesis
Mar 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This unique book develops themes that first appeared in Matt’s “Seven Herbs” book in 1987. He came to the realization that the seven major stories in Genesis did not just describe a spiritual path, in sequence, as outlined in that book, but that they described the seven primal lessons on the shamanic path. Indeed, the indications were not deeply buried, but are fairly easy to see.

Shamanism has always been associated with a ‘hidden language’ or ‘language of Nature.’ This is not an actual language, but a method of communication based on associations, inferences, and wordplays that lead the listener or reader to the experience of inner understandings. The book, in fact, is a detailed map of the unfoldment of the shamanic path, the Old, Old Way built into the pre-literary experience of the Living Nature and the Wisdom of Nature.

Mar
19
Sat
Herbs for Stress, Depression, and Anxiety
Mar 19 @ 9:00 am – Mar 20 @ 5:30 pm

Wow! What a year. I last taught a week or two before the covid lockdown and now I am returning after (hopefully) the pandemic is fading into its omicron sunset. Or at least, after most of us have had it. We are all different. We all have had to deal with stress, depression, anxiety, and worry or even fear or anger in one form or another. In this class we will discuss the herbs, and some of the flower essences for these conditions. We will also include anger, exhaustion, and adrenal exhaustion. We will encourage the exchange of ‘covid stories’ and we can compare protocols for the disease and vaccine side-effects. Too much happened for anyone to claim to be an expert, the information is still in flux, so we will be in ‘sharing mode’ as we move through the material.

Jan
29
Sun
Seven Herbs, Plants as Teachers Shamanic Herbalism, the Speech & Wisdom of Nature, & the Doctrine of Signatures
Jan 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Seven Herbs, Plants as Teachers Shamanic Herbalism, the Speech & Wisdom of Nature, & the Doctrine of Signatures @ The Inner Vision Institute (TIVI) | Española | New Mexico | United States

by Matthew Wood

Sunday Afternoon
January 29, February 5, 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26

1:00pm to 4:00pm
These are the herbal subjects that makes my heart sing. I can talk about plain, ordinary, important household herbs, but I love the esoteric depths of herbalism so we are going to talk about the shamanic path—the Old, Old Path—the Wisdom of Nature, the Speech of Nature (which is how not to talk and think like an invader), and always of course the doctrine of signatures. Including plant attunements. Easter Lily, Yerba Santa, Iris, Wormwood, Black Cohosh, Lady’s Slipper, and other remedies: California Bay Laurel, Lady’s Mantle, Goldenrod, Angelica, Solomon’s Seal, Tarragon, and many more.
Jan
30
Mon
Pulse, Tongue, Facial Evaluation & Pulse Testing of Remedies
Jan 30 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Pulse, Tongue, Facial Evaluation & Pulse Testing of Remedies @ The Inner Vision Institute (TIVI) | Española | New Mexico | United States

This class is intended for those who seek to be professionals in the field of herbalism, acupuncture, or feel a need to pursue education in holistic evaluation. We will look at tongues and faces of ourselves, and guests that want a ‘free evaluation’ and pictures. We will take pulses, learning the basic system taught in Chinese medicine, plus some of the pulses used in Greek medicine. Matthew Wood studied pulse diagnosis at the California School of Acupuncture, and has been practicing for over thirty years. He is the author of Traditional Western Pulse Evaluation, with Francis Bonaldo and Phyllis Light—book recommended but not required (we can order several at the same time).

2.5 hours. Minimum class size: 3, but Volunteers welcome for evaluation.

Add to Cart – $150 (the entire series)

Feb
5
Sun
Seven Herbs, Plants as Teachers Shamanic Herbalism, the Speech & Wisdom of Nature, & the Doctrine of Signatures
Feb 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Seven Herbs, Plants as Teachers Shamanic Herbalism, the Speech & Wisdom of Nature, & the Doctrine of Signatures @ The Inner Vision Institute (TIVI) | Española | New Mexico | United States

by Matthew Wood

Sunday Afternoon
January 29, February 5, 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26

1:00pm to 4:00pm
These are the herbal subjects that makes my heart sing. I can talk about plain, ordinary, important household herbs, but I love the esoteric depths of herbalism so we are going to talk about the shamanic path—the Old, Old Path—the Wisdom of Nature, the Speech of Nature (which is how not to talk and think like an invader), and always of course the doctrine of signatures. Including plant attunements. Easter Lily, Yerba Santa, Iris, Wormwood, Black Cohosh, Lady’s Slipper, and other remedies: California Bay Laurel, Lady’s Mantle, Goldenrod, Angelica, Solomon’s Seal, Tarragon, and many more.
Feb
13
Mon
Pulse, Tongue, Facial Evaluation & Pulse Testing of Remedies
Feb 13 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Pulse, Tongue, Facial Evaluation & Pulse Testing of Remedies @ The Inner Vision Institute (TIVI) | Española | New Mexico | United States

This class is intended for those who seek to be professionals in the field of herbalism, acupuncture, or feel a need to pursue education in holistic evaluation. We will look at tongues and faces of ourselves, and guests that want a ‘free evaluation’ and pictures. We will take pulses, learning the basic system taught in Chinese medicine, plus some of the pulses used in Greek medicine. Matthew Wood studied pulse diagnosis at the California School of Acupuncture, and has been practicing for over thirty years. He is the author of Traditional Western Pulse Evaluation, with Francis Bonaldo and Phyllis Light—book recommended but not required (we can order several at the same time).

2.5 hours. Minimum class size: 3, but Volunteers welcome for evaluation.

Add to Cart – $150 (the entire series)

Feb
20
Mon
Pulse, Tongue, Facial Evaluation & Pulse Testing of Remedies
Feb 20 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Pulse, Tongue, Facial Evaluation & Pulse Testing of Remedies @ The Inner Vision Institute (TIVI) | Española | New Mexico | United States

This class is intended for those who seek to be professionals in the field of herbalism, acupuncture, or feel a need to pursue education in holistic evaluation. We will look at tongues and faces of ourselves, and guests that want a ‘free evaluation’ and pictures. We will take pulses, learning the basic system taught in Chinese medicine, plus some of the pulses used in Greek medicine. Matthew Wood studied pulse diagnosis at the California School of Acupuncture, and has been practicing for over thirty years. He is the author of Traditional Western Pulse Evaluation, with Francis Bonaldo and Phyllis Light—book recommended but not required (we can order several at the same time).

2.5 hours. Minimum class size: 3, but Volunteers welcome for evaluation.

Add to Cart – $150 (the entire series)

Feb
25
Sat
The Immune System & Immune Remedies
Feb 25 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Immune System & Immune Remedies @ The Inner Vision Institute (TIVI)

Necessary Study for Our Time

by Matthew Wood

Saturday, February 25

1:00pm to 5:00pm
The immune system of the human race is being assaulted, first by toxins in our food and environment that have been with us for 50 plus years, then by pharmaceutical drugs and their ‘side-effects,’ medicine based on symptom-suppression, and finally by covid and the vaccinations, both of which have been ‘not nice.’ The only good thing I can see in the events of the past two years is that our understanding of the immune system has increased, just as it did when HIV AIDS was rampaging. Now we are coming to understand the innate immune system and the acquired Immune system, how they differ, what effect toxins, disease, and vaccines have upon them, and what to do for treatment.
Feb
26
Sun
Seven Herbs, Plants as Teachers Shamanic Herbalism, the Speech & Wisdom of Nature, & the Doctrine of Signatures
Feb 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Seven Herbs, Plants as Teachers Shamanic Herbalism, the Speech & Wisdom of Nature, & the Doctrine of Signatures @ The Inner Vision Institute (TIVI) | Española | New Mexico | United States

by Matthew Wood

Sunday Afternoon
January 29, February 5, 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26

1:00pm to 4:00pm
These are the herbal subjects that makes my heart sing. I can talk about plain, ordinary, important household herbs, but I love the esoteric depths of herbalism so we are going to talk about the shamanic path—the Old, Old Path—the Wisdom of Nature, the Speech of Nature (which is how not to talk and think like an invader), and always of course the doctrine of signatures. Including plant attunements. Easter Lily, Yerba Santa, Iris, Wormwood, Black Cohosh, Lady’s Slipper, and other remedies: California Bay Laurel, Lady’s Mantle, Goldenrod, Angelica, Solomon’s Seal, Tarragon, and many more.