Springtime in your body? 
Herbs + practices for gentle detox &
seasonal connection

with herbalist and Kundalini yoga teacher Kelley Riviere

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It's Equinox time!

Finally, spring is showing its face... or is it? 

Depends where you live, honestly. 

Regardless, those of us in the northern hemisphere are likely noticing longer days, and with that increased light, we're reminded that spring is either here, or coming soon.

Here in the Wabanaki lands of Maine, we're teetering between cold and slightly warmer days, the ground is shifting between thawing and freezing, and we haven't seen much (if any) new green growth yet. 

But in other places, spring is probably in full swing. 

Wherever you are, my guess is that you're feeling the stirrings of Spring, and with that some inner and outer changes in your physical and emotional energy. 

You may even be craving greens, or lighter foods.  

Maybe you're seeking ways to help your body release some of the heaviness of the wintertime. 

 

Simple things like movement, eating more bitter greens, reducing your dense foods, taking some time away from things like dairy, sugar or alcohol are all simple ways you can begin this process.

And really, they can be enough. 

But working with herbs to support all your systems of elimination is a traditional practice that can be easily incorporated into your daily life alongside some of the dietary or lifestyle options. 

And today's guest, long-time herbalist and Kundalini yoga teacher Kelley Riviere shares all about how this practice looks for her,    

the herbs she feels are most key for spring detox, and the primary ways she works with them. 

 

She also talks about her practice of wildcrafting, and how important it is to cultivate deep relationships with the plants that live around you. 

Listen to the episode to learn:

• what wildcrafting is and some of the essential principles 
• why Kelley still has herbal mentors and teachers 30 years in
• the different between intense cleansing and gentle detox 
• the systems of elimination that are most important to focus on in spring
• what lymph is and why you should care 
• highlights of 5 different plants to work with in springtime
• an experienced medicine maker's tip on how to make a potent cleavers tincture

Resources:

• Episode 8: Exploring cycles of the earth in our bodies: Spring edition
• Episode 11: Dandelion herbal spotlight
• Episode 22: Nettles herbal spotlight
• Episode 62: Embodying Spring
• Learn more and sign up for Tending the Loss of an Abortion (April 2024) 

Connect with Kelley: 

• Explore her herbal products, classes & offerings on her website: Weed Woman Herbals
  
  

• Get her free Spring self-care guide here
  
  

• Connect on social:
  FB - @weedwomanherbals
  IG - @weedwomanherbals
  
  
  

   

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.

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