Deepen your understanding and application of powerful tree and herbal medicines through hands-on experience with making essential oils and herbal medicines that provide anti-inflammatory relief and pain management for muscle and joint aches and pains — and by participating in plant rituals, forest bathing, art therapy, and tea tasting.
From the awe-inspiring presence of ancient Sequoias to the mystical whispers of the Baobab, trees have been revered across cultures and epochs for their majestic strength and profound wisdom.
Standing in the shadow of these venerable beings, we human beings are often struck by a sense of wonder and a deep, grounding connection to the earth in all its splendor.
These ancient sentinels — some of whom live for thousands of years — not only inspire awe, but also offer us comfort and a unique sense of safety with their enduring presence.
Beyond their spiritual and shade-giving properties, trees offer us a wealth of remedies, shares master herbalist Chanchal Cabrera.
While you can make potent medicines using the trees’ living plant materials, you can also benefit by simply spending time outdoors in their presence.
Besides their medicinal qualities, trees provide an environment that can elicit profound healing responses in the body...
... serving as catalysts for mindfulness and stress reduction. Join Chanchal for a transformative 7-week live video course where you’ll learn how to work with trees to enhance your overall quality of life with their natural medicine.
Chanchal brings decades of experience as a medical herbalist and educator, renowned for her deep understanding of the healing properties of plants and trees. Her holistic approach integrates scientific knowledge with traditional wisdom, ensuring that you not only learn practical skills, but also understand the underlying principles of natural healing.
Her engaging teaching style, combined with her vast experience in both clinical settings and personal practice, makes her an invaluable guide for anyone looking to deepen their connection to nature and enhance their wellbeing through the power of trees.
Chanchal will guide you to discover the intricate ecosystems surrounding trees and its healthful impact. You’ll also get to experience shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), and learn how trees can help reduce your stress and enhance wellbeing by releasing phytoncides, compounds that naturally support your immune system. In addition to exploring all that trees have to offer, you’ll also learn about the science behind these natural remedies and the processes to harness them.
You’ll discover a rich history of practical applications with tree essences and essential oils. Through many hands-on activities, you’ll learn how to distill oils from trees like cedar and eucalyptus, known for their antiviral properties and ability to support respiratory health — so you can use their unique remedies effectively for yourself and your family.
You’ll explore the art of creating personal rituals and connecting with the spiritual aspects of trees.
During the course, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn from esteemed guest teachers who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their specialized modules:
- Art therapist Sita Then will guide you through the therapeutic practice of building nature mandalas, helping you harness the calming and restorative powers of art therapy connected to the natural environment.
This session promises to deepen your self-awareness and foster a deep connection with nature, using creative expression as a tool for emotional release and discovery.
- Additionally, ritualist, herbalist, and homeopath Seraphina Capranos will teach you about the magical and healing properties of trees. Through her expert guidance, you’ll explore ancient rituals and learn plant spirit medicine practices, focusing on the spiritual connections and healing powers of sacred trees such as Mountain Ash and Willow.
This session will not only teach you how to attune energetically to these trees, but also how to integrate them into your life for spiritual and physical wellbeing.
Throughout this course, you’ll explore how these mighty symbols of resilience can enrich your life in a multitude of ways, bringing you potent medicines and a powerful, intuitive connection to the natural world.
During this enriching course, you’ll:
- Uncover the hidden connections within nature’s “wood wide web” and how this intricate system impacts everything around us
- Discover the art of shinrin-yoku, enhancing your physical and mental health through the ancient practice of forest bathing
- Harness your creative energies in art therapy, using nature as both an inspiration and medium for personal growth and emotional healing
- Learn sacred rituals and plant spirit medicine from centuries-old traditions to reconnect with nature and harness its healing power
- Dive deep into the world of herbal medicines derived from trees, understanding their biochemical mechanisms and practical applications for personal care
- Develop skills in making your own herbal remedies and teas from natural tree products, adding a valuable tool to your wellness repertoire
- Explore the therapeutic benefits of tree essences and essential oils, learning safe and effective methods to incorporate them into your health practices
- Engage in unique sensory tea-drinking experiences that connect you directly with the subject matter, enriching your learning and appreciation for the natural world
- And much more...
Over these seven weeks, you’ll learn how to formulate tree-based remedies for everything from common colds and skin ailments to stress relief and immune system enhancement.
By exploring the diverse medicinal properties of trees, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the many ways you can take control of your health with the help of tree medicine — and learn skills to craft effective, natural treatments for yourself and your family.
— David Winston, Founder of David Winston's Center for Herbal Studies: “I Always Come Out of Chanchal’s Classes Thinking, ‘Wow, That Was Brilliant’”
— Todd Caldecott, Director of the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine: “Chanchal Is, Without a Doubt, One of the Most Accomplished Herbalists of Our Era”
— Aron McNicholas, Functional Medicine Practitioner: “I Was Enamored With Chanchal’s Very Thorough, Very Methodical Approach”
What You’ll Discover in These 7 Weeks
In this 7-week transformational course, Chanchal will guide you through the fundamental skills and competencies you’ll need to experience healing and profound connections with nature as you learn to harness the therapeutic powers of trees through rituals, essential oils, and herbal medicines, all while immersing yourself in activities like forest bathing and art therapy.
Join the Livestream — or Stream Later to Watch at Your Convenience
You’ll connect with Chanchal and experience her teachings through livestreaming video via any connected device. This connection is easy to use and will enhance the impact of Chanchals transmissions. Can’t make it live? After each class, you can stream the video and audio recordings to enjoy anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Weekly Sessions Tuesdays at 1:00pm Pacific
This course will feature LIVE teachings, interactive sessions, experiential practices, and Q&A with Chanchal. Each session will build harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles you’ll need to tap into the ancient wisdom of trees and discover powerful healing practices that will enhance your wellbeing and deepen your connection to nature.
Module 1: Explore the Wide World of Trees to Enrich Your Appreciation & Knowledge of Trees (September 10)
Explore the fascinating lives of trees, where every towering giant begins as a humble nut. In this foundational module, you’ll learn about the botany and ecology of trees. You’ll also explore the lifecycle of trees, from seedling to ancient woodland guardian, understand the complex process of how wood is formed, and discover the remarkable ways trees communicate and sustain themselves.
Additionally, we’ll discuss the best practices for harvesting, sustainability issues, and the challenges within the tree-related supply chain. You’ll also enjoy a tea-tasting experience where you’ll savor a cup of Linden tea.
In this session, you’ll:
- Discover the “wood wide web” and how everything in nature is intricately connected
- Learn how trees grow, thrive, and nourish themselves through their remarkable natural processes
- Explore sustainable harvesting techniques and how to process tree medicines such as barks, roots, and fruits
- Understand the complexities of the tree supply chain, from local woodlands to global markets
Module 2: Experience Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing Therapy) for Deep Healing (September 17)
Experience the therapeutic power of shinrin-yoku, a practice recognized in Japan and South Korea for its significant health benefits, including reducing hypertension, anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Join Chanchal for a contemplative walk in the forest, filmed in the serene woods behind her home, where you’ll practice mindfulness and connect deeply with nature.
Back in the classroom, Chanchal will discuss the science of forest bathing, its psychological and physiological impacts, the benefits of phytoncides, and practical ways to use this experience for personal and communal healing.
Enhance your learning with a special tea-tasting activity featuring Hawthorn leaf and flower tea, contrasted with a decoction of Hawthorn berries.
In this session, you’ll:
- Understand the vital importance of engaging with green spaces and making nature a regular part of your life
- Learn why evergreen forests are especially beneficial to health, offering unique healing properties
- Discover how simple acts like gardening can boost your serotonin levels and improve your mood
- Gain insights into the natural compounds in forests that enhance health and wellbeing
Module 3: Practice Art Therapy for Emotional Release & Self-Discovery (September 24)
Explore how art therapy can enhance your connection with nature in this experiential class led by guest teacher and art therapist Sita Then. This session uniquely combines the therapeutic aspects of art with the serene backdrop of nature, guiding you to build a nature mandala.
Through art therapy — which requires no special skills — you’ll navigate personal challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and grief, using creative expression as a tool for emotional release and self-discovery. Sita will guide the process, emphasizing autonomy and non-judgment in the art-making process. This module not only fosters a deeper connection with nature, but also enhances your self-awareness and emotional resilience.
In this session, you’ll:
- Create a stronger, more profound connection with nature, yourself, and others
- Experience reduced stress and enhanced cognitive function while boosting your self-esteem and emotional resilience
- Expand your understanding of how nature can be a powerful ally in your self-care routine
- Enjoy the freedom and therapeutic benefits of expressing yourself through art without judgment or obligation
Module 4: Commune With 5 Sacred Trees for Magic & Healing (October 1)
Immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom of trees with ritualist, herbalist, and homeopath Seraphina Capranos in this storytelling and discussion-based module. Trees, revered as wise elders and guardians of the earth, offer profound guidance and power.
This class will transport you back to the times when our ancestors relied on trees for wisdom, healing, and strength. Explore the magical and healing properties of five significant trees — Mountain Ash, Oak, Hawthorn, Elder, and Willow — and learn how to integrate their virtues into your life through ritual and plant spirit medicine.
Seraphina will guide you through her unique method of plant communion, including insights into the Druidic divination tool, the Runes, and the Tree Alphabet, the Ogham. Discover how to energetically attune to these trees to receive their healing and understand the specific virtues revered by shamans, healers, witches, and Druids throughout history.
In this session, you’ll:
- Discover how to apply the virtues of ritual and plant spirit medicine to your life
- Learn to connect deeply with the spirit of plants
- Gain an understanding of the special medicines provided by 5 sacred trees
- Attune energetically to each tree, accessing their unique healing powers and spiritual guidance
Module 5: Make Medicine With Trees for Personal & Family Care, Part 1 (October 8)
Begin your journey of making medicine with trees with the first part of this deep-dive series. You’ll explore the phytochemistry and pharmacology of trees, learning about their constituents and actions. You’ll also review the traditional uses and modern research surrounding herbal healing agents derived from trees, focusing on safety and sustainability.
The class is designed to empower you with the knowledge to build and use a herbal medicine collection for personal and family care. Enhance your experience with a special Tree Chai spice mix tea tasting, blending flavors like cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and cocoa in warm coconut milk.
In this session, you’ll:
- Dive into the structure and logic of plant monographs, understanding how to critically assess herbal resources
- Explore the materia medica of key medicinal trees, learning about their ethnobotanical, phytochemical, and energetic properties
- Discuss the practical clinical applications of tree-derived medicines, focusing on uses, dosages, and safety considerations
- Engage in a tea-tasting activity that not only pleases the palate, but also connects you to the subject matter through sensory experience
Module 6: Make Medicine With Trees for Personal & Family Care, Part 2 (October 15)
Continue your exploration of tree medicine in this second class of the series, where you’ll dive even deeper into the phytochemistry, traditional uses, and contemporary applications of tree-derived herbal medicines. This module covers an extensive list of medicinal trees, from Birch to Witch Hazel, and discusses their specific uses and safety guidelines.
You’ll also look at how to create, dose, and administer these herbal treatments safely. To complement the learning, you’ll enjoy a hands-on tea-tasting activity featuring Elderflower infusion and Elderberry decoction, and if available, a taste of Prickly Ash, to experience its unique effects.
In this session, you’ll:
- Gain deeper insights into the phytochemical properties and herbal actions of trees, enhancing your understanding of their healing potentials
- Discover at least 3 key herbal medicines derived from trees, including their benefits and applications
- Learn about medicine making, including the safety and dosing protocols necessary for effective and safe herbal use
- Participate in a tea-tasting experience, allowing you to directly experience the flavors and effects of tree-based herbal medicines
Module 7: Harness Tree Essences & Oils for Health & Wellness (October 22)
Discover the potent world of tree essences and essential oils. While harvesting roots and barks can be detrimental to trees, using flower essences and distilled essential oils is a less invasive method that still captures the powerful healing properties of trees. This session will explore a variety of tree-derived essences and oils, including those from Horse Chestnut, Olive, and various citrus and evergreen species.
You’ll learn how to harness these essences and oils for health and wellness, with a focus on safety and the specialized uses of cytotoxic trees. You’ll deepen your connection to what you’re learning through a tea-tasting activity using fresh evergreen tips or citrus slices to experience the aromatic benefits firsthand.
In this session, you’ll:
- Discover how to effectively use essential oils from trees, unlocking their aromatic and therapeutic benefits
- Learn the art of making flower essences from trees, a gentle process that captures the subtle healing properties of tree blossoms
- Understand the safety and specific uses of specialty cytotoxic trees, ensuring responsible and informed application
- Engage in a unique tea-tasting that not only introduces you to the flavors of tree essences, but also demonstrates their preparation and use
The Mystical Healing Power of Trees Bonus Offering
In addition to Chanchal’s transformative 7-week online course, you’ll receive this special bonus offering to complement the course and take your understanding and practice to an even deeper level.
Making Spicy Masala Chai in the Kitchen With Chanchal
Video Teaching From Chanchal Cabrera
Explore and discover how to create variations of Chai, whether you prefer black tea or rooibos, cows’ milk or plant-based alternatives, and hot or cold brews. In this 30-minute video teaching, Chanchal will explain the medicinal benefits of each ingredient, guiding you to customize your Chai to suit your needs and tastes. Learn why hot drinks and spicy foods can be beneficial in both hot climates and for cold constitutions. Discover carminative herbs and digestive aids and how to add them to your Chai mix, as you embrace the concept of using your food as your medicine.
Harvesting, Drying, Processing & Storing Herbs
Video Teaching From Chanchal Cabrera’s Course, Herbal Pharmacy
Enjoy this 120-minute video module, “Harvesting, Drying, Processing & Storing Herbs,” from Chanchal Cabrera’s Herbal Pharmacy course. You’ll learn essential techniques to handle and manage herbs, ensuring optimal quality and potency. Master the art of preserving your herbs to maintain their medicinal benefits effectively.
What Graduates of Chanchal’s Courses Are Saying...
The breadth and depth of the content of the course was superb, and Chanchal’s delivery and teaching was fantastic. I imagine that every single attendee came away with further knowledge and insight as a result.
Having seen Chanchal speak a couple of times now, I am very much a fan of her presenting style and her passion for what herbs can do. It was incredibly well put together, and presented in a logical and very applicable manner, meaning that I now feel more confident in developing my strategies within the area of cancer support.
I am still reeling from so much information reverberating within my brain! I feel so privileged to have had such a wonderful experience. Chanchal rocks! More, more, and more please.
Chanchal Cabrera's work provides a sense of empowerment by providing the reader with practical advice and knowledge on food compounds, supplements, recipes, simple food guidelines, and strategies for optimal success.
BA, ND & IFMCP at Anthrobotanica, and creator of the Vitamorphic Method
Being able to take a course given by the one and only Chanchal Cabrera was life-changing. Her ability to demystify cancer and approach it in a no-nonsense manner gives me hope for the future. Thank you to The Shift Network for offering us this opportunity.
Friday Harbor, Washington
Join the Global Community
The Mystical Healing Power of Trees offers some of the most transformational online teachings available, within a thriving global community of learning and practice.
Join fellow students and practitioners to support and inspire each other as you integrate the teachings and practices Chanchal Cabrera will share in this powerful program.
You’ll join an international community on the leading edge of manifesting a world grounded in the principles of cooperation, harmony, and reverence for all of life.
Here’s What You’ll Receive
Seven 90-Minute Class Sessions With Chanchal Cabrera
Experience a unique opportunity to be mentored by and learn from medical herbalist Chanchal Cabrera, author of Holistic Cancer Care — from the comfort of your own home. Each class session includes a livestreaming video option and will guide you to deepen your understanding of nature’s remedies by learning to harness the healing powers of trees through rituals, essential oils, and crafting herbal medicines, complemented by immersive experiences, such as forest bathing, art therapy, and tea tasting. Course sessions are on Tuesdays at 1:00pm Pacific.
Seven Video Recordings of Class Sessions
After each class, the video will be available for you to stream in a high-quality format. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can watch anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Seven Audio Recordings of Class Sessions
After each class, the audio will be available for you to stream. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can listen anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Seven Transcripts of Class Sessions
You’ll also receive the entire class transcription after each session is completed. You can then review, print, and highlight the most important insights and practices you were given.
Seven 30-Minute Interactive Group Practice Sessions
With live class attendance, there will be a 30-minute optional interactive practice session directly following each class. You’ll be placed in an intimate group with several other participants on the Zoom call to interact, share, and do additional practices to help further integrate the weekly lessons. Practice sessions are available for live attendance only and are not recorded for playback. If you’re unable to attend the calls live, the Facebook online community group allows you to connect with each other and find alternative times to interact.
Interactive Exercises and Questions for Each Lesson
Between class sessions, you’ll have the option of completing related exercises, practicing new tools, and answering questions to accelerate your learning and integrate each week’s lesson.
Online Community
Our exclusive Facebook online community is the perfect place to continue your discovery process after each class. Here, you can continue the discussion about your course materials and interact with your fellow students to take your exploration to an even deeper level.
An Unprecedented Opportunity to Join the Online Course, The Mystical Healing Power of Trees
We feel honored that Chanchal Cabrera has chosen to partner with The Shift Network to offer this exclusive LIVE online course. This is a unique opportunity to interact directly with a horticulture therapist whose powerful insights and pioneering work are helping us heal and awaken ourselves and our world.
If you’re serious about exploring the healing world of trees through practical experiences, such as forest bathing, art therapy, and tea tasting, while mastering the use of rituals, essential oils, and herbal medicines, then you owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and our world to take this one-of-a-kind program.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your own evolution, click the register button below to reserve your space now.
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Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed! If you don’t absolutely LOVE The Mystical Healing Power of Trees — or don’t feel that it meets your needs — please submit your refund request form on or before September 24, 2024 and we’ll happily issue qualifying customers a refund.
More Praise for Chanchal Cabrera
Chanchal Cabrera brings decades of experience as a skilled herbalist in clinical practice, customizing herbal formulas for each patient. She understands the wonderful and deep benefits of herbal medicine for working with the body's wisdom, and not against it.
Author of Christopher Hobbs’s Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide
Chanchal Cabrera combines her traditional knowledge with modern science to provide effective strategies for every stage of the cancer journey.
Founder of Integrative Cancer Answers and the American Institute of Integrative Oncology
I’ve known Chanchal as a practitioner colleague and lecturer for many years. She is a thoroughly professional and inspiring educator. She has a rare grasp of complex pathophysiology, particularly in holistic cancer care, informed by years of clinical practice and teaching. Her herbal medicine lectures and courses are meticulous and challenging. They are especially popular with student herbalists who enjoy the rigor of having their minds stretched in various directions by a systems thinker! Chanchal also has long experience of having her hands in the soil with her farm and botanical garden, so she has all-round expertise on how to grow plants, produce plant medicines and run a productive farm. A horticultural therapist as well as a herbalist, she generously shares her deep knowledge and love of nature and plants through apprenticeships at Innisfree.
Medical herbalist and author, London, UK
About Chanchal Cabrera
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Chanchal Cabrera, a medical herbalist, has been in clinical practice for 35 years with a specialty in holistic oncology. She authored Fibromyalgia: A Journey Towards Healing and her latest book, Holistic Cancer Care: An Herbal Approach to Preventing Cancer, Helping Patients Thrive During Treatment, and Minimizing the Risk of Recurrence.
Chanchal, who held the faculty chair in Botanical Medicine at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster from 2004 to 2016, publishes widely in professional journals and lectures internationally on medical herbalism, nutrition, and health. She is a certified Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing) practitioner, a certified Master Gardener, and a certified Horticulture Therapist.
Chanchal lives on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, where she and her husband manage Innisfree Farm and Botanic Garden, a 7-acre internationally registered botanic garden specializing in food and medicine plants, where they host apprenticeships in sustainable food production and herbal medicine. The farm also hosts Gardens Without Borders, a federally registered not-for-profit society established to run the botanic garden and provide horticulture therapy.
