Wild Welsh Herbalism Year Two
Expand Your Botanical Wisdom
Dive into Herbal Synergies, Case Studies, Welsh Medicine, Welsh Culture and Welsh Folk Calendar Traditions
This course is for students that have already completed the Wild Welsh Herbalism Year 1 course.
If you’ve completed a different foundation-level herbalism course and would like to continue your studies through the lens of Welsh culture, feel free to email hello@salenawalker.earth with details of your experience and training. We can then arrange a quick chat to see if this course feels like the right next step for you.
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Are You Ready to Embark on a Transformative Journey in Welsh Herbal Mastery?
What Will I Learn and Experience
Delve into the realms of both native and non-native plants, expanding your botanical knowledge to navigate the changing climate. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of synergistic medicine, unraveling the secrets of herbal combinations.
Through insightful case studies, you’ll gain practical skills, empowering you to apply your herbal wisdom in real-life situations with friends and loved ones.
Guided by the rhythm of the Welsh medicine and the Welsh folk calendar, every session unveils the rich history and traditions of Wales, enhancing your holistic understanding of herbalism in Wales. Explore, learn, and grow as you embrace the essence of Welsh herbal traditions in this year-long adventure.
What Will The Teaching Days Look Like?
Course Overview
Each day of the course is divided into the following sections:
- Introduction to Herbs: Discover three new herbs, including both native and non-native varieties.
- Elemental Theory: Delve into the elements with Triskele Welsh Medicine and its applications.
- Case Studies: Engage with real-life cases to deepen your understanding and practical skills.
- Combination Medicine: Explore the synergistic effects of different herbs and experience their benefits firsthand.
- Welsh Medicine: Learn about different aspects of Welsh history, culture and celebrations to fully understand the cultural medicine.
- Cerridwen: Focus on the characters from the Cerridwen story to facilitate personal growth.
- Plant Connection and Collection: Connect with and collect plants to brew your own three drops of Awen.
Throughout the year we will cover the following:
Introduction to Herbs: Skullcap, California Poppy, Gotu Kola, Meadowsweet, Agnus Castus, Rose, Major Celandine, Electric Daisy, Chamomile, Elecampane, Sage, Teasel, Milk Thistle, Thistle, Oak, Ashwagandha, Rosemary, Cinquefoil, Wood Betony, Mint, Lemonbalm, Red Clover, Vervain, Datura, Henbane, Fly Agaric.
Elemental Theory: Triskele Welsh Medicine theory, Tân (Fire), Môr (Sea), Tir (Land), Awyr (Sky)
Welsh Medicine: 3 Rules of Welsh Medicine – Becoming Oakwise, Gŵyl Awst, Awen, Cauldrons, Môr in Welsh Culture, Water Medicine – Springs and Wells, Calan Gaeaf, Ysbryd Nos, Stones in Welsh Culture, Amser Gwylad, Mari Lwyd, Gŵyl Fair y Canhwyllau, St Dwynwen’s Day, Annwfn, St David’s Day, Tir in Welsh Culture, Cymru Not Wales, Honouring Place, Calan Mai, Heuldro’r Haf, Cynefin, Three Drops of Awen.
(Please note plants and individual topics subject to change)
Where is The Course Taught?
Step into the natural classroom of Ysbryd y Coed during each session, where we’ll explore the land you’ve connected with over the past year. Our collaborative journey unfolds outdoors, meandering through gardens, woods, polytunnel, and my woodland classroom.
Year-Long Support
To enhance your learning experience, you’ll have exclusive access to online videos and eBooks between sessions, providing continuous support throughout your educational journey. A group WhatsApp chat will also be set up, enabling easy communication and support among your group throughout the course.
What Are The Dates for Each Session?
- 14th, 15th, 16th August 2026
- 7th and 8th November 2026
- 30th and 31st January 2027
- 4th, 5th, 6th June 2027
- 7th and 8th August 2027
Important Notice Regarding Course Structure
Please note that this is not a residential course. The listed dates correspond to the teaching days, which will take place from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM each day. Participants will not stay on-site, as there is no option for overnight accommodation. You will need to return home or to your own accommodation after each day’s session.
WARNING! SIDE EFFECTS OF CONTINUING YOUR HERBAL JOURNEY:
- Your herb cupboard may officially become an apothecary
- Labels may start including elements, dates, and intentions
- Walks may turn into quiet conversations with plants and place
- You may find yourself tracking Welsh seasons, festivals, and old ways
- You may start thinking in patterns, not symptoms
- You may feel calmer knowing why a remedy works
You’ve been warned 🌿
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Salena Walker: I am a fully qualified Herbalist, Naturopath and Nutritionist, living on ten acres of land with my partner, with whom I built a wooden cabin at the edge of our woodland. This is our permanent home and the centre of our natural lifestyle. My mission in life is to connect others to their internal and external environment, focusing on connecting their body back to nature.
I feel as if I have been studying naturopathy and herbalism since a young child, as I explored making herbal infusions for hay fever, experimented with potions and spent time filling jars with petals and flowers. I discovered the stillness and healing power of nature amongst the beautiful Welsh landscape in the Valleys of South Wales, where I grew up.
My real deep dive into the world of naturopathy and herbalism began back in 2008. I started to become very tired. In fact, the word ‘tired’ does not even begin to describe how I felt. Neither myself, nor my doctor, had any idea of what was wrong. I was finally diagnosed with the autoimmune disease Pernicious Anaemia. I believed the diagnosis, but was too stubborn to accept the prognosis. And so my journey began… I started my studies with the intention of learning, but eventually found the way to healing my autoimmune dis-ease and ended up becoming a practitioner, a naturopathic and herbalist teacher, writer and a motivational wellness speaker!
Plants have played a key role in my life journey. One of my main reasons for choosing to live in the woods is to be able to connect with the plants every day and night and throughout all seasons. Over the years I have lived on our land, I have reignited my love of the plants and I have cultivated deep friendships with the native plants. I love spending the days with my hands deep in the rich earth and I have spent years getting to know each plant as an individual being but also understanding their role in the whole plant kingdom.
I am passionate about living the naturopathic way, at one with nature. My hope is that I will inspire aspects of your own transformational journey. My aim is to empower people with the tools they need for their own healing journey, back to nature.
Full Member of the Unified Register of Herbal Practitioners – M.U.R.H.P.
Full Member of the Naturopathic Nutrition Association – M.N.N.A.
Full Member of the General Naturopathic Council
Ambassador for The Herb Society
Diploma in Advanced Herbalism
Advanced Diploma in Naturopathic Nutrition
Practitioner Diploma in Naturopathic Nutrition
Fully Qualified Teacher – P.G.C.E. and N.Q.T. status.
SIGN UP F0R £1400 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR Save £40 when you pay in one payment.
MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN OVER TWELVE MONTHS = £120 A MONTH - CLICK 'SIGN UP HERE' BELOW TO SIGN UP TO THE PAYMENT PLAN OR PAY IN FULL. PLEASE NOTE: YOUR PAYMENT SECURES YOUR PLACE ON THE COURSE. IF YOU CHOOSE A PAYMENT PLAN, PAYMENTS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENROLMENT, EVEN IF THE COURSE HAS NOT YET STARTED.
FAQ
- What happens after I pay?
You’ll receive a welcome email from me, letting you know the details about the course and how to log into the online element of the course dashboard. Please check your spam folder in case it goes in there!
- Is this course only available in person?
This course is available online and is open for enrolment the end of February. Email hello@salenawalker.earth to be placed on the waiting list.
- What happens if I can’t attend one of the dates?
Every month, in addition the face to face sessions I will also be posting videos and other information online. So if you miss the session you can catch up online and continue your herbalist journey.
- Can I attend this course if I have not completed the Year One course?
If you feel you have completed a different course that mirrors the knowledge you would have learnt on Wild Welsh Herbalism Year One and you would like to explore the options of attending Year Two please email me at: hello@hello@salenawalker.earth and we can explore the options.
- Am I a qualified herbalist after this course?
No, qualified herbalists spend many years training, take rigorous exams and have to complete clinical hours. This course could be used as a foundation to go onto further training. The focus of this course is on learning to connect to the plants and make medicine with the plants to help yourself and your loved ones in times of need.
- Is lunch included in the price?
Yes, a delicious and nutritious plant-based lunch is included and we even have a delicious slice of raw cake in our afternoon break.
- What’s the refund policy?
Full payment reserves your place on a course. Prior to the course starting, if you have to cancel your place due to exceptional circumstances you will be issued a credit that can be used for any course or products within the next 24 months. Once the course has started no refunds will be given. If your life situation changes and you are unable to attend the course days, the course can be completed online.