In this class we will explore ways to support sleep through herbs, nutrition, and other strategies available to us. Often the first thing we reach for in response to sleeplessness is sedative herbs, and while these can be effective, they often miss the underlying causes of insomnia. This class is designed to give participants a sense of some of the common causes of sleeplessness, and the tools they need to get deeper and more restful sleep.
About the Instructor
Ashley Van Riper is a current clinical intern in VCIH's student clinic. Ashley is interested in how building relationships with plants can both support people in their personal healing and shift the ways they relate to the world around them. She is excited to get to matchmake between plants and people, and seeks to listen deeply, witness people in their complexity, and support people in defining health for themselves. She is committed to supporting free access to healthcare for all people, and in using herbalism as a tool for liberation. Focus areas include chronic pain, insomnia, digestion, immunity, nervous system health, and endocrine issues. She currently lives on unceded Lenape land in Philadelphia, PA.
Wednesday Nov 18, 6:00 - 8:00 pm ET
When you register, you'll receive a zoom link to join the live class. You'll find the recording and slides posted in your course dashboard a few days after the live event. You can access this course, view the video replay, and download slides and handouts for one year from registration date.
