Plant Spirit Medicine is a form of spiritual healing rooted in ancestral traditions that combines ancient Chinese Five Element theory with the indigenous practice of calling upon plant spirits for healing. Therefore, it embraces the same mission, vision and values of the Center, as it brings its medicine into the world. As most people know, we are living in a time of pressing urgency to solve the
environmental issues the world is facing on a global scale, from biodiversity loss to species extinction. Clearly, an alarming imbalance between humans and our natural world has spread in modern societies. A lack of connection with nature, lack of understanding of the vital role nature plays in our lives, and not realizing that we, humans, are actually part of it. We are very excited to announce that the Blue Deer Center will be launching its first online Plant Spirit Medicine course in mid-2023 – Plant Spirit Medicine: Growing Awareness of Nature. You may know that this training program was only offered in-person at the Blue Deer Center, the home of Plant Spirit Medicine. However, the increased demand for this training has moved us to create a powerful and nurturing virtual program for students around the world. The Blue Deer’s mission is to help and support human beings to start that personal journey towards balance with our environment through our programs, specifically our upcoming introductory online course. Are You Wondering What is Plant Spirit Medicine? Plant Spirit Medicine is a form of spiritual healing rooted in ancestral traditions that combines classical Chinese Medicine Five Element theory with the indigenous practice of calling upon plant spirits to heal. Plant Spirit Medicine recognizes that like humans, plants have spirit, and their spirit has the unique capacity to touch and heal the spirit of a human being and restore us to our own essential nature. This ancient practice, long forgotten in the West, was remembered, revitalized, and reintroduced by Blue Deer’s Founder, the late teacher and healer, Eliot Cowan, and has proven to be as effective in today’s world as in times past.
******It is important to clarify that Plant Spirit Medicine course content offered by Blue Deer does not include the use of psychedelic plants, such as ayahuasca, peyote, mushrooms, and other mind-altering substances.*******