March 15 - April 19, 2010       

The Dharma of Ayurveda: Teleseminar-Webcast Course

A Science of Energy, Vitality & Liberation with Jai Dev Singh

March 15th-April 19th
Every Monday Evening from 6-7:30 PST
Taught by Jai Dev Singh
Listen from your phone or computer or listen to class replays at your own time and leisure.

About the Course
The science of Ayurveda is a science of health, a science of vitality, and a science of longevity. Yet, the highest use of Ayurveda is to create health in order to optimize the mind and body for heightened pranic energy and to enhance the spiritual process.
Ayurveda is a true health care system in that it addresses every aspect of the human being. Its limbs encompass every aspect of life from food, to herbs, to lifestyle, to beauty care. Its history is rich and diverse and carries within it lineages of wisdom, knowledge and spiritual understanding dating back over 5,000 years.
Its purpose is to create an environment within the person where true health can be experienced and one may be free to pursue dharma, spriritual truth.

The purpose of this course is to teach the multi-faceted and profound teachings of Ayurveda, specifically from the context of creating vitality, longevity and heightened energy so that the purpose of your life is organically revealed to your own awareness and your every day living becomes joyful, elevating and deeply meaningful.

Learn More and Register Here...

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March 14 - 21, 2010       

Second Annual Sedona Spring Planting Festival

Sedona, AZ

Join Ruth Hartung and 7 Centers Yoga Arts, Gardens for Humanity, David Crow and Floracopeia for the Second Annual Sedona Spring Planting Festival.

This year's festival week has over 16 events about gardening, plant medicine and art, including a Southwest plant walk with Phyllis Hogan, herbal preparations with Feather Jones, how to create a Hopi garden, painting tiles for Schnebley Garden, Native American storytelling, distillation of juniper essential oil with Max Licher, David Crow's evening presentation "Update on the Grassroots Healthcare Revolution," and a weekend of Contemplative Ayurveda with Aromatherapy.

To see the Festival Calendar go to http://www.7centers.com/events/events.html
You can register to sign up for any events there.

February 26 - 27, 2010       

David Crow and Simrit Kaur at Golden Bridge Yoga

Los Angeles, CA

Friday 7 - 9pm: Live filming of David Crow presenting "In the Garden of the Medicine Buddha", with live music by kirtan artist, Simrit Kaur

Saturday: 1:30-4:30pm; The Alchemy of Essential Oils and Botanical Pranic Intelligence
Saturday: 8pm; Special Live Concert Event with Simrit Kaur

Visit The Golden Bridge Events Page for More Info and Registration for all three events.

February 19 - 21, 2010       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Reno, NV

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 6 - 9pm

February 5 - 7, 2010       

David Crow and Floracopeia in Fairfax, CA

Ensuring Robust Immunity Using Essential Oil Antimicrobials and Herbal Adaptogens

This course will teach natural methods for boosting immunity and resolving infections by using essential oils and herbs as well as proven techniques from Ayurveda, Yoga, Herbalism, Aromatherapy and Naturopathy.

The teachers:

David Hoffman
~Using Western Herbal Antibiotics Properly
~Practical Insights into Western Herbal Immune System Enhancers
~How to Make Your Own Medicinal Herbal Remedies

Trinity Ava
~ Specific Cold and Flu Care with Protocols
~ Using Herbs, Diet, Lifestyle, Aromatherapy
~ Up to date information on the H1N1 and potential epidemics

David Crow, L.Ac
~ Essential Oils and Aromatherapy for Immunity
~ Essential Oil anti-microbial protocols
~ Botanical Pranic Intelligence and Community Immunity

Prashanti De Jager
~ Introduction to Ayurveda, Lifestyle
~ Concept of Ojas and Immunity in Ayurveda
~ Herbal Antibiotics and Adaptogens (both Anabolic and Metabolic)
~ Essential Nutriceuticals (e.g. why CoQ10 and Hyaluranic Acid)
~ Infections/Parasites
~ Proven Protocols for MRSA & MDR Infections

Bronwyn Michaelis, L.Ac
~ Traditional Chinese Medicine views and techniques to boost your Immunity
~ Functional Medicine Practical Insights in Improving Core Physiology
~ Using Reiki and Yoga to Heal and Balance Deep Terrains in the BodyMind

Vir McCoy
A favorite local musician, Vir will play during the breaks and also give a summary of his experience with curing Lymes Disease.

SCHEDULE
Friday night (7-10PM) David Hoffman & Prashanti

Saturday Morning Ayurvedic Yoga & Pranayama 7-8:30
Saturday Morning Session 9-12:30 Prashant
Saturday Afternoon Session 2-5:30 Trinity
Saturday Evening Session 7-9:30 David Crow

Sunday Morning Ayurvedic Yoga & Pranayama 7-8:30
Sunday Morning Session 9-1:00 David Crow
Sunday Afternoon Session 2:30-5:30 Bronwyn
Sunday Evening Session 7-9:30: Prashanti & Forum

Non-Attendees can come on Sunday from 5:30-7:00 to receive significant discounts on products to enhance immunity.

This class is limited to only 50 people.

January 11 - February 22, 2010        6:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Floracopeia Essential Oil Therapeutics

Seven Week Tele-Course with David Crow, L.Ac.

A seven-week tele-seminar course focused on the therapeutic use of essential oils. Each week will be a one and a half hour class taught by David Crow focused on a different category of the Floracopeia essential oil line, their healing properties and uses. All attendees of the course will receive the recordings of each class for further listening and study. All participants will receive the recording of each class.

Mondays, 6-7pm PDT

Learn More and Register Here...

December 4 - 6, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302 Friday evening intro from 6 - 9pm

November 13 - 15, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Fort Collins, CO

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

November 13 - 15, 2009       

Floracopeia at Green Festival

San Francisco, CA

November 6 - 8, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Litchfield, CT

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

November 2 - December 14, 2009        6:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Ayurveda Foundations

Seven Week Tele-Course with Jai Dev Singh

A seven week tele-seminar course on Ayurveda, its philosophy and application utilizing herbs, food and lifestyle. This course will give you a comprehensive foundation in Ayurveda and is specifically geared for individuals who have never taken any formal training in Ayurveda but have a strong interest in the subject. All participants will receive the recording of each class.

Mondays, 6-7pm PDT

October 30 - November 1, 2009        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Contemplative Aromatherapy

NYC, NY

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 9:30pm

October 23 - 25, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

New Canaan, CT

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

October 16 - 19, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Florence, MA

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

October 12 - 14, 2009       

David Crow in Greenville, SC

Replanting the Global Garden and the Flowering of Spiritual Consciousness

A three day event with David Crow, L.Ac.

Monday evening, Oct. 12, 7 - 10pm: "Replanting the Global Garden and the Flowering of Spiritual Consciousness."

Tuesday, October 13th, 9 - 11:00am: "Replanting the Global Garden, part 2."
11am: garden ceremony.

Tuesday evening, October 13th, 7 - 10: "Contemplative Aromatherapy: using essential oils and herbs to support meditation practices."

Wednesday evening, October 14th, 7 - 10pm: "Contemplative Aromatherapy, part 2."

Additional contacts:
Unity of Greenville:(864) 292-6499
www.unitychurchofgreenville.org
Ellen Hacko: sanctuary7@att.net
Leah King: leah@unitychurchofgreenville.org

October 13, 2009        1:00 pm until 2:00 pm

David Crow on KVMR Radio with Michael Stone

89.5 FM, Nevada City / Grass Valley, CA

October 9 - 11, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Asheville, NC

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

October 6 - 8, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Chapel Hill, NC

Tues. Oct 6: 7-10pm
Wed. & Thurs: 9am-4pm

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

October 2 - 4, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Orlando, FL

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

September 25 - 27, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Silver City, NM

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 6 - 9pm

September 17 - 20, 2009       

In the Garden of the Medicine Buddha

Nevada City, CA

A four day aromatic immersion based on the teachings of the Medicine Buddha's mandalic garden of healing medicines.

Events include:
Distillation of aromatic herbs
Photo and film presentations of global garden eco-projects around the world
Contemplative aromatherapy, yoga and kirtan
Sacred scents for ceremony and purification

Featured instructors include:

David Crow: In the Garden of the Medicine Buddha; Contemplative Aromatherapy
Jai Dev Singh, CEO of Floracopeia: The History of Sacred Scents
Gary Stadler, world expert in still making and distillation: Distillation of fresh herbs, resins, and woods
Nashalla Gwyn, practitioner of Tibetan medicine: Aromatic herbs for home use according to Tibetan medicine; studying Tibetan medicine in the Himalayas
Prashanti de Jager: Yoga of Sustainability, Organic India, and Tulsi
Jack Ebner: Pratyahara and the Purification of the Five Senses
Eric Horstman: Preserving the Ecuadorian Rainforest
Wahneta Trotter: Yoga and Pranayama
Kerry and Richard Leversee: Using Floracopeia Oils in Massage Practice
Simrit Kaur: Kirtan

September 11, 2009        6:00 pm until 10:00 pm

David Crow in Walnut Creek, CA

Sponsored by Institute of Noetic Sciences

To attend, please register at www.favors.org and RSVP.

September 4 - 6, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

August 28 - 30, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Carmichael, CA

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

July 10 - 12, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Carmichael, CA

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 9pm

Saturday July 11: 10am-6pm

Sunday July 12: 10am-2pm

Bring your own lunch or venture out to Sunflower (natural foods) and other venues near by. Bring your own meditation pillow or floor seating chair.

June 26 - 28, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Kauai, HI

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

June 19 - 21, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Maui, HI

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

June 12 - 14, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Oahu, HI

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

June 5 - 7, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Big Island, Hawaii

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 9pm

May 29 - 31, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Cañon City, CO

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

May 27 - 28, 2009        9:00 am until 5:00 pm

The Pharmacy of Flowers

Vail, CO

May 22 - 24, 2009        9:30 am until 6:30 pm

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Boulder, CO

Join us for a free evening presentation on Friday, May 22, from 6 - 9pm. A meditation-based approach to understanding how pure essential oils can transform consciousness and enhance wellbeing.

In this retreat we will explore how:

Essential oils enhance meditation

Contemplation of botanical essences helps us recognize nature’s intelligence

The Yoga of Olfaction and classical Buddhist meditation methods reveal the mind/body relationship

Plant essences restore our awareness of biological unity and sensitivity to all beings

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

May 15 - 17, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Santa Fe, NM

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

May 1 - 3, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Los Angeles, CA

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

April 25 - 26, 2009        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Nevada City, CA

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 9pm

April 17 - 19, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Homer, Alaska

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

April 15, 2009        11:00 am until 4:00 pm

David Crow at Bastyr University

Kenmore, WA

Lecture for students of the course "Naturopathic Medicine in a Global Context: Creating a Healthy World

Speaker at Bastyr Community Day events.

April 10 - 12, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Seattle, WA

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

April 5 - 6, 2009       

David Crow and Floracopeia in Victoria, BC

Sunday: The Pharmacy of Flowers

Monday: Ayurvedic Aromatherapy

April 4 - 5, 2009       

Floracopeia in Tempe, AZ

The Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine

Laurel Brown will be presenting the Floracopeia collection of aromatic treasures at the conference.

April 4, 2009        9:30 am until 5:00 pm

David Crow at Fern Life Center

Seattle, WA

Ayurvedic Aromatherapy

The use of aromatic plants and essential oils is a branch of Ayurvedic medicine. This workshop presents the use of essential oils according to Ayurvedic principles. This class presents the most important essential oils used currently in aromatherapy, categorized according to doshas (constitutional types), subdoshas (physiological functions of the doshas), the five elements, prana (life force), and ojas (nutritional essence).

March 18 - 22, 2009       

Sedona Community Garden Spring Festival

Equinox Planting, Music, and Meditation Retreat with David Crow

Equinox Planting, Music, and Meditation Retreat with David Crow

Join us for a series of community garden events, concerts and a meditation retreat with David Crow sponsored by 7 Centers Yoga Arts in Sedona March 14-22.

The Sedona Verde Valley Spring Planting Festival is part of a grass roots movement promoting locally grown food through community gardens and an agricultural renaissance in Northern Arizona.

Events include spring planting at three community and school gardens, concerts with world renowned musicians Snatam Kaur, Carlos Nakai, William Eaton, and others along with an evening of dance celebration.

Spring Equinox weekend begins with an evening multi-media presentation of “Replanting the Global Garden” by David Crow culminating in his inspiring weekend retreat, "Contemplative Aromatherapy."

For details see: www.7centers.com/Workshops/workshops.html

March 21 - 22, 2009        9:00 am until 6:00 pm

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Sedona, AZ

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

March 15, 2009       

David Crow at The Green Lifestyle Film Festival

Featured Speaker, Gala Black Tie Awards Dinner & Ceremony

David Crow will speak on the creation of a grassroots healthcare system based on community gardens.His doumentary film "The Learning Garden" will be shown.

The Green Lifestyle Film Festival is a celebration of film makers, musicians and chefs who dedicate their talents, income and energy to examining what sustainability really means.

Info: http://www.greenlifestylefilmfestival.com

February 1 - 16, 2009       

Ayuveda and Aromatherapy in Kerala, India

With Niika Quistgard at Rasa Ayurveda Center

By overwhelming demand, a second program has been added:
Join David Crow and Niika Quistgard for a sixteen day immersion in classical Ayurvedic aromatherapy in beautiful Kerala, India.

Topics include:

In-depth studies of the major essential oils produced in India, and their uses according to Ayurvedic traditions.

Tours of jasmine, cardamom, vetiver and vanilla farms, sandalwood and eucalyptus forests, and distilleries.

Hands-on distillation of important Ayurvedic aromatic herbs.

Making and using "arkas," Ayurvedic hydrosols.

Preparing and using classical Ayurvedic aromatic medicines.

Making traditional Ayurvedic incense.

Using aromatic herbs and spices in Ayurvedic cooking.

Using modern aromatherapy and essential oils from around the world according to Ayurvedic principles.

For a detailed itinerary of the trip, visit www.ayurvedatrip.com/aroma.html
For more information and photos about Niika Quistgard and Rasa Ayurveda, visit www.rasaayurveda.com. For FAQ's visit http://www.ayurvedatrip.com/faqs.html

January 26, 2009        7:00 pm until 10:00 pm

The Eco-Spirituality of Ayurveda

Nevada City, CA

A free evening lecture exploring the ecological spirituality of Ayurvedic philosophy and treatments, with special emphasis on Floracopeia's new eco-projects.

January 22 - 25, 2009       

David Crow in Sedona, AZ

David Crow will be filming the launch of the Cedar of Lebanon Project, teaching a meditation class to the yoga teacher training program at 7 Centers Yoga, and preparing for the Sedona / Verde Valley Spring Planting Festival.

December 12 - 14, 2008       

Floracopeia at EcoGift Festival

Santa Monica, CA

David Crow is a featured speaker at the Eco Gift Festival. He will be speaking at 12pm on Saturday Dec. 13.

For more information visit: www.ecogift.com

December 6 - 7, 2008       

Floracopeia in Memphis, TN

Four Events at Soma's Nest

Four Events:
Fragrance, Consciousness and Sacred Scents
Ayurveda & Aromatherapy
Community Immunity
Pharmacy of Flowers

November 28 - 30, 2008       

David Crow and Floracopeia in Sedona, AZ

Friday, 11/28: Free evening presentation
The People's Pharmacy: Creating Grassroots Healthcare Systems

Saturday, 11/29, 9am - 5pm: Aromatherapy for Healthy Families

Sunday, 11/30, 9am - 5pm: Sacred Scents: the history, magic, and therapeutic benefits of aromatic plants

November 24, 2008        10:00 am until 5:00 pm

Living Environments: Introduction to Aromatics

Tiburon, CA

This one day program introduces students to the benefits of essential oils and aromatherapy, with an emphasis on understanding botanical aromas according to the Chinese system of five elements. Learn practical application of using oils in the home and specific properties and qualities of various essential oils. This class is part of the Living Environments curriculum and is not open to the public.

October 26 - November 10, 2008       

Ayurveda and Aromatherapy in Kerala, India

With Niika Quistgard at Rasa Ayurveda

Join David Crow and Niika Quistgard for a sixteen day immersion in classical Ayurvedic aromatherapy in beautiful Kerala, India.

Topics include:

In-depth studies of the major essential oils produced in India, and their uses according to Ayurvedic traditions.

Tours of jasmine, cardamom, vetiver and vanilla farms, sandalwood and eucalyptus forests, and distilleries.

Hands-on distillation of important Ayurvedic aromatic herbs.

Making and using "arkas," Ayurvedic hydrosols.

Preparing and using classical Ayurvedic aromatic medicines.

Making traditional Ayurvedic incense.

Using aromatic herbs and spices in Ayurvedic cooking.

Using modern aromatherapy and essential oils from around the world according to Ayurvedic principles.

For a detailed itinerary of the trip, visit www.ayurvedatrip.com/aroma.html

For more information and photos about Niika Quistgard and Rasa Ayurveda, visit www.rasaayurveda.com. For FAQ's visit http://www.ayurvedatrip.com/faqs.html

October 16 - 19, 2008       

National Ayurvedic Medical Association Conference

Chicago, IL

Floracopeia and David Crow will be at the sixth annual conference of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. The conference theme this year is “The New Frontier of Holistic Medicine: A Restoration to Wholeness in Healthcare.”

David Crow will speak on "Ayurveda and Global Hunger."

This lecture will examine the roots of world hunger and its solutions as understood by the macro-thinking of Ayurvedic philosophy. The complex interrelationships among economics, ecology, politics, agriculture and human consciousness will be diagnosed using holistic methods, such as the mismanagement of solar energy in the production of biofuels and the corruption of universal intelligence at the micro level by genetic engineering of food. Traditional Ayurvedic wisdom will shed light on the current world conditions, such as Caraka's insights into the causes of epidemics, and the parallels between human and planetary physiology according to Ayurvedic medicine. The future impact of hunger and poverty on Ayurvedic practice will be considered, and what steps Ayurvedic practitioners can take to become more socially engaged. The principles of Vedic agriculture will be outlined, and case studies of using medicinal plants for poverty alleviation and environmental restoration will be presented.

October 15, 2008        7:00 pm until 10:00 pm

David Crow at Shuniaa Studio

Nevada City, CA

Replanting the Global Garden

An evening presentation of the latest and ongoing ecological, spiritual, and aromatic adventures of David Crow and Floracopeia.

October 11 - 13, 2008       

Ayurvedic Aromatherapy

Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA

This class explores the use of essential oils according to Ayurvedic principles.

- Important essential oils, attars, and botanical incenses found in the Ayurvedic tradition
- Prana, olfaction, fragrance, and consciousness
- Major oils used for the treatment of doshic imbalances, subdoshas and dhatus.
- Specific oils distilled from important Ayurvedic herbs
- The use of essential oils for meditation, and yoga practice

This course is open to ND, LAc, LMP, as well as individuals with no prior training in the healing arts. No previous background in Ayurveda is necessary.

This course has been accepted by NCCAOM for 12 PDA points.

October 10, 2008        6:00 pm until 9:30 pm

David Crow in Seattle, WA

Shangrila Dharma Center Presents:
Dinner with David Crow

Join us for an evening of meditation, aromatics, discussion, and vegetarian cuisine with one of the world’s leaders in grass-roots healthcare, ancient medicine, and ecological restoration practices.

October 9, 2008        6:00 pm until 9:30 pm

Community Immunity

Seattle, WA

A free evening event presenting the healing powers of the Floracopeia collection of essential oils.

October 3 - 5, 2008       

Floracopeia in Sebastopol, CA

Aromatherapy and Ayurveda

Immerse yourself in the Study, Scents & Exotic Tastes of Ayurveda at the dhyana Center in the Heart of Beautiful Sonoma County

Friday, October 3
10-5PM: Ayurvedic Foundations with Deanna Batdorff
The basic foundations of Ayurveda will be covered with an emphasis on our inherited tendencies, traits & constitutional types (vata,pitta,kapha) and the specific qualities of nature (hot/cold/wet/dry). Through the experience of smelling essential oils we will discover how to determine the effects of essential oils on the gunas & the doshas.

6:30 - 8:30pm: Kitchen Alchemy with Jill Leslie
After a dinner break we will gather in the kitchen to learn Jill's much coveted secrets of making nourishing aphrodisiac treats with medicinal herbs,spices and essential oils.

David Crow will share his Exotic Oils and Alchemical Pharmacy. Topics to be covered:
Saturday, October 4th 10-6PM
Using Essential Oils according to Ayurvedic Principles
The use of aromatic plants, essential oils, and hydrosols is a branch of Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine. This class presents the most important essential oils used currently in aromatherapy, categorized according to doshas (constitutional types), subdoshas (physiological functions of the doshas), the five elements, prana (life force), and ojas (nutritional essence).

Sunday , October 5th 10-5PM
Contemplating Ayurvedic Healing Wisdom
Contemplating Ayurvedic Healing Wisdom is an integration of classical Buddhist meditation methods and Ayurvedic medical philosophy, which leads to a deeper sensitivity to the body's power of self-healing. During this program we inwardly contemplate the nature of prana (life force), the five universal elements that form the inner and outer world, and the movement of the three primary bodily humors (vata, pitta, kapha), and other important Ayurvedic principles.

6 - 8pm: Agni Hotra Homa
Sunday night David will facilitate an exquisite fire ceremony (agni hotra) where we will have the opportunity to offer prayer, stories, and song.

Please Register Early!
Class size is limited to 15 students

To Register conatact: the dhyanna center For specific questions about the event www.dhyanacenter.com

September 26 - 28, 2008       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Meditation Retreat with David Crow in Crestone, CO

A weekend retreat of Contemplative Aromatherapy with David Crow

Come experience this meditation-based approach to understanding how pure essential oils can transform consciousness and benefit your emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

David Crow will lead guided exploration of how:

-- Botanical fragrances enhance and deepen concentration and meditation

-- Contemplative practice helps us recognize the hidden dimensions and intelligence of botanical fragrances

-- The Yoga of Olfaction and classical Buddhist meditation methods support study of the mind/body relationship

-- Plant essences awaken our awareness of biological unity and sensitivity to all beings

Fri 7 – 10pm • Sat & Sun 9am – 6pm

A wide variety of Floracopeia essential oils will be available for sale.

September 19 - 21, 2008       

Floracopeia in Litchfield, CT

Presentations at Charym Spa

Friday evening: free intro

Saturday, 10am - 6pm: The Pharmacy of Flowers
)Introduction to aromatic plants and essential oils.
)Antibiotic resistance and the future role of essential oils as medicines.
)Role of aromatic plants in ecological restoration, preservation of biodiversity, sustainable economies, and global healthcare
)Benefits of fragrance in daily life: essential oils for enhancing health and happiness.
)Using aromatic culinary herbs for dietary medicine.

Sunday, 10am - 6pm: Ayurveda and Aromatherapy
The use of aromatic plants and essential oils is a branch of Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine. This workshop presents the use of essential oils according to Ayurvedic principles. The class covers the most important essential oils used currently in aromatherapy, categorized according to the doshas (constitutional types), subdoshas (physiological functions of the doshas), the five elements, prana (life force), and ojas (nutritional essence).

September 12 - 14, 2008       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Meditation Retreat with David Crow in Aspen, CO

A weekend retreat of Contemplative Aromatherapy
with David Crow

Come experience this meditation-based approach to understanding how pure essential oils can transform consciousness and benefit your emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

David Crow will lead guided exploration of how:

-- Botanical fragrances enhance and deepen concentration and meditation

-- Contemplative practice helps us recognize the hidden dimensions and intelligence of botanical fragrances

-- The Yoga of Olfaction and classical Buddhist meditation methods support study of the mind/body relationship

-- Plant essences awaken our awareness of biological unity and sensitivity to all beings

Fri 7 – 10pm • Sat & Sun 9am – 6pm

Please bring a meditation cushion. A wide variety of Floracopeia essential oils will be available for sale.

August 23 - 24, 2008       

David Crow at Prama Institute, Asheville, NC

Saturday August 23: Ayurveda and Aromatherapy
The use of aromatic plants and essential oils is a branch of Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine. This workshop presents the use of essential oils according to Ayurvedic principles. The class covers the most important essential oils used currently in aromatherapy, categorized according to the doshas (constitutional types), subdoshas (physiological functions of the doshas), the five elements, prana (life force), and ojas (nutritional essence).

Sunday, August 24: Sacred Scents and Fragrance and Consciousness
The Sunday event will have two topics: the use of essential oils for increasing concentration, relaxation and deepening meditation; and meditations assisted with sacred oils and aromatic herbs.

August 19, 2008       

David Crow in Asheville, NC

Tuesday, Aug 19, 9am - 5pm
Lectures to students of One World Healing Arts Institute

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 7 - 9pm: Malaprop's Bookstore
Booksigning and lecture
Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe; 55 Haywood St Asheville NC 28801
Contact: www.malaprops.com; 828.254.6734
Cost: free

Thursday, Aug. 21, 6 - 9pm: Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism
An evening lecture to the students of the Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism.

August 15 - 16, 2008       

Floracopeia in Savannah GA

Friday afternoon, 1:30pm: booksigning at Brighter Day Market

Friday evening, 7 - 10pm: Community Immunity: the healing powers of essential oils.
Location: Marriot Hotel, 100 General McIntosh Blvd

Saturday, 10am - 6pm: The Pharmacy of Flowers
Location: Charles Morris Center, Trustee's Garden; 10 East Broad St.

June 22, 2008        10:00 am until 5:00 pm

Floracopeia in Melrose, MA

Melrose Therapeutic and Wholistic Center

Fragrance and Consciousness: Essential Oils and Aromatic Meditations for Enhancing Mental & Physical Well-being

This day long workshop presents the latest research on the effects of essential oils on moods, mental states, and immunity. We will learn how to safely and effectively use aromatic oils in a variety of ways, including their applications for enhancing meditation and concentration. Experience a series of powerful healing meditations based on Tibetan, Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.

1) Essential oils for treating anxiety, depression, and insomnia
2) Oils for increasing concentration, memory, and learning
3) Healing meditations using essential oils

June 13 - 15, 2008       

Floracopeia on Cape Cod

Woods Hole, MA

Friday, June 13, 7 -9pm: Evening Introduction

Saturday, June 14: 10am - 6pm:
The Pharmacy of Flowers
Introduction to aromatic plants and essential oils.
Antibiotic resistance and the future role of essential oils as medicines.
Role of aromatic plants in ecological restoration, preservation of biodiversity, sustainable economies, and global healthcare
Benefits of fragrance in daily life: essential oils for enhancing health and happiness.
Using aromatic culinary herbs for dietary medicine.

Sunday, June 15, 10am - 6pm
Sacred Scents
History and Therapeutic Benefits of some of the most powerful exotic and renowned incense plants, their medicinal and spiritual uses.
Featuring fragrant woods such as sandalwood, agarwood, cedar, and juniper; purifying resins such as frankincense, myrrh, and copal; intoxicating flowers such as roses, jasmines, and saffron; perfumed roots such as vetiver and jatamansi; and a rare selection of ancient temple incenses.

June 6 - 8, 2008       

Ayurvedic Aromatherapy & Sacred Scents

Florence, MA

Friday evening: free introduction

Saturday: Using Essential Oils according to Ayurvedic Principles.
The use of aromatic plants, essential oils, and hydrosols is a branch of Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine. This class presents the most important essential oils used currently in aromatherapy, categorized according to doshas (constitutional types), subdoshas (physiological functions of the doshas), the five elements, prana (life force), and ojas (nutritional essence).

Sunday: Ayurveda and Sacred Scents.
The use of essential oils, resins, and herbal incense for healing, meditation, and well being. This class explores the use of important essential oils, attars, and botanical incenses found in the Ayurvedic tradition, with an emphasis on their effects on consciousness, meditation, and yoga practice.

June 4, 2008       

David Crow in Saratoga Springs, NY

Waldorf School and Joy of Yoga

Morning: David Crow will give a presentation to the students of the Saratoga Springs Waldorf school on the healing benefits of medicinal plants.

6 - 9:30pm: evening presentation at Joy of Yoga studio. The evening event will be a presentation of Floracopeia essential oils and aromatic treasures with emphasis on their healing powers according to Ayurvedic principles.

May 30 - June 1, 2008        9:00 am until 5:00 pm

Floracopeia in Marblehead, Mass.

Friday evening, 7 - 9pm: free introductory presentation

Saturday: The Antimicrobial Effects of Essential Oils
This workshop presents the latest research on the antimicrobial effects of essential oils. We will study and experience the most important of the antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal oils, with special emphasis on creating "community immunity" by safely integrating these powerful oils into daily life.

Sunday: Herbs, Fragrance, and Consciousness - Using botanical therapies and meditations for enhancing mental and emotional wellbeing.

May 25, 2008       

Floracopeia in Crestone, CO

TBA

May 24, 2008        10:00 am until 5:00 pm

Pharmacy of Flowers

Dixon, NM

A Sensual Journey Through The World of Aromatic Plants Join author, acupuncturist, and herbalist David Crow for a celebration of exotic floral essences, a photographic pilgrimage to the lands of their origin, and a visionary discussion about the world as a garden of medicine. The "Pharmacy of Flowers" is an olfactory feast featuring some of the world's most exotic, rare, and precious essential oils and attars, including various types of roses, jasmines, lotuses, orange blossom, agarwood, sandalwood, champaca, and many others.

May 19 - 21, 2008       

Floracopeia in Crestone, CO

Sacred Earth Conference

David Crow and Floracopeia will be presenting at the Sacred Earth Conference in Crestone, CO. This conference is being held to oppose the proposed oil drilling in the fragile "biogem" of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at the edge of the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Many local and national organizations will be present; Paul Winters will be performing.

May 18, 2008        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Sacred Scents & Fragrance and Consciousness

Aspen, CO

This Sunday event will have two topics:
Fragrance and Consciousness: the use of essential oils for increasing concentration and memory, relaxation and deepening meditation
Sacred Scents: meditations assisted with sacred oils and aromatic herbs

May 17, 2008        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Ayurveda and Aromatherapy

Aspen, CO

Using Essential Oils according to Ayurvedic Principles

The use of aromatic plants, essential oils, and hydrosols is a branch of Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine. This class presents the most important essential oils used currently in aromatherapy, categorized according to doshas (constitutional types), subdoshas (physiological functions of the doshas), the five elements, prana (life force), and ojas (nutritional essence).

May 11, 2008        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Sacred Scents & Fragrance and Consciousness

Santa Fe, NM

This Sunday event will have two topics:
Fragrance and Consciousness: the use of essential oils for increasing concentration and memory, relaxation and deepening meditation. Sacred Scents: meditations assisted with sacred oils and aromatic herbs.

May 10, 2008        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Ayurveda and Aromatherapy

Santa Fe, NM

Using Essential Oils according to Ayurvedic Principles

The use of aromatic plants, essential oils, and hydrosols is a branch of Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine. This class presents the most important essential oils used currently in aromatherapy, categorized according to doshas (constitutional types), subdoshas (physiological functions of the doshas), the five elements, prana (life force), and ojas (nutritional essence).

May 8, 2008        7:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Floracopeia at Body of Santa Fe

Santa Fe, NM

Sacred Scents: Botanical Fragrances and the Purification of Consciousness

Join David Crow, L.Ac, author, herbalist, and founder of Floracopeia for an olfactory feast of the world’s most precious, rare exotic aromatic treasures. Learn how these valuable medicines can assist us in meditation and yoga, and how high-quality essential oils can benefit consciousness, cognition, learning, memory, and moods.

To be followed with a weekend workshop in Tesuque.

May 3 - 4, 2008        9:00 am until 5:30 pm

Pharmacy of Flowers

Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Los Angeles

This course will provide an introduction to aromatic plants and essential oils: botany, production, economic value, history in TCM, essential oil safety, warnings, contraindications, safe methods of application in clinical practice and physiological mechanisms of olfactory healing.

15 hours of CEU credits available for acupuncturists

Registration deadline: December 28, 2007 by 5:00 PM

April 25 - 27, 2008        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Floracopeia in Encinitas

Encinitas, CA

Friday Evening: Free intro lecture 7-9 pm

Saturday: 10-6pm Aromatic Treasures From The Global Farmacy
An olfactory feast featuring some of the world's most exotic, rare and precious essential oils and attars, including various types of roses, jasmines, lotuses, orange blossom, agarwood, sandalwood, champaca, and many others.

Topics include: The alchemical pharmacy: antibiotic resistance and the future role of essential oils as medicines
The role of aromatic plants in ecological restoration, preservation of biodiversity, sustainable economies, and global healthcare
Bringing the benefits of fragrance into daily life: essential oils for enhancing health and happiness
Using aromatic culinary herbs for dietary medicine
Integrating aromatherapy into clinical practice

Sunday: 10-6pm Fragrance And Consciousness
This day-long workshop presents the latest research on the effects of essential oils on moods, mental states, and immunity. We will study the most important oils used for treating anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other common disturbances, as well as oils for increasing concentration, memory, and learning.

April 11 - 13, 2008       

In the Garden of the Medicine Buddha

Nevada City, CA

7pm: Friday Evening Gala Event
An inspiring multi-sensory musical and poetic journey exploring what our world would become if cared for as a garden of medicine.

9am - 5pm: Weekend event: A visionary synthesis of medicine, ecology, and spirituality.
Taught by David Crow and Jai Dev Singh, with live music by Simrit Kaur.
This special two day workshop will take you dep into the world of Ayurvedic, yogic, Buddhist, and Tibetan wisdom traditions.

April 5 - 6, 2008       

Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine

Tempe, AZ

Annual conference on botanical therapies for chronic disease.

Speakers: Paul Bergner, Amanda McQuade Crawford, David Crow, LAc, Deborah Frances, ND, Tori Hudson, ND, Cascade Anderson Geller, Phyllis Hogan, Mimi Kamp, MichaelMoore, Kenneth Proefrock, ND, and Ayurvedic physicians Dube and Sumita from India. Topics include herbs and statins, interstitial cystitis, treating type II diabetes without glucophage, Ayurvedic materia medica and much more.

Ethnobotanical healing arts of the Hopi and other native peoples; herb walks at the Desert Botanical Garden and Friday field studies April 4.
CE credits for health professionals.

David Crow will present three lectures:
Aromaveda: Using Essential Oils according to Ayurvedic Principles
The use of aromatic plants, essential oils, and hydrosols is a branch of Ayurvedic medicine. This class presents the most important essential oils used currently in aromatherapy, categorized according to doshas (constitutional types), subdoshas (physiological functions of the doshas), the five elements, prana (life force), and ojas (nutritional essence).

Chi, Prana, Jing, and Ojas: Concepts of Life Force in Traditional Medical Systems
Traditional systems of phyto-medicine are based on an underlying philosophy of a life force, or vital energy. This class examines the nature of this life force as described by Ayurvedic, Chinese, Tibetan, and Greek medicine, how it relates to diagnosis and treatment, and its larger implications for ecological and environmental health.

Rose Oil: History, Mysticism, and Therapeutics.
This class examines the rich history, therapeutic benefits and spiritual dimensions of the world's most beloved essential oil.

March 29 - 30, 2008        1:00 am until 1:00 am

Ayurveda and Sacred Scents

Palo Alto, CA

Ayurveda and Sacred Scents: The use of essential oils, resins, and herbal incense for healing, meditation, and well being.
Sat. March 29th: 6:30-8:30pm
Sun. March 30th 1-5pm

March 24, 2008        6:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Community Immunity

Grass Valley, CA

A free evening presentation of Floracopiea essential oils, with emphasis on their anti-microbial and immune enhancing effects.

February 12 - 13, 2008        1:00 am until 1:00 am

Floracopeia Therapist Training at Kripalu Center

Stockbridge, MA

January 27, 2008        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Aromatic Treasures From the Global Farmacy

Venice, CA

An olfactory feast featuring some of the world's most exotic, rare and precious essential oils and attars, including various types of roses, jasmines, lotuses, orange blossom, agarwood, sandalwood, champaca, and many others.

Topics include:
The alchemical pharmacy: antibiotic resistance and the future role of essential oils as medicines
The role of aromatic plants in ecological restoration, preservation of biodiversity, sustainable economies, and global healthcare
Bringing the benefits of fragrance into daily life: essential oils for enhancing health and happiness
Using aromatic culinary herbs for dietary medicine
Integrating aromatherapy into clinical practice

January 26, 2008        1:00 pm until 10:00 pm

Good Medicine Health and Wellness Fair

Los Angeles

David Crow will give two presentations at this public event, and Floracopeia oils will be offered.

December 13 - 15, 2007       

Alchemy and Homeopathy

Buzios, Brazil

Guest speaker, Brazilian Homeopathic Conference

December 3, 2007        10:00 am until 5:00 pm

Living Environments: Introduction to Aromatics

Tiburon, CA

This one day program introduces students to the benefits of essential oils and aromatherapy, with an emphasis on understanding botanical aromas according to the Chinese system of five elements. Learn practical application of using oils in the home and specific properties and qualities of various essential oils. This class is part of the Living Environments curriculum and is not open to the public.

November 30, 2007        6:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Floracopeia Aromatic Party

Grass Valley, CA

A free evening presentation of the Floracopeia aromatic treasures.

November 15 - 18, 2007       

Aromatherapy Intensive

Kauai, Hawaii

A four day intensive on the beautiful island of Kauai, repeating the classes from the previous week. Each day can be taken as a separate event, or all four days taken as one program.

Wednesday Nov. 14: Free evening presentation; 7 - 9pm

Thursday Nov 15: Ayurveda and Aromatherapy: the use of essential oils according to Ayurvedic principles.

Friday Nov. 16: Fragrance and Consciousness: the use of essential oils for increasing concentration and memory, relaxation and deepening meditation.

Saturday Nov. 17: Community Immunity: the anti-microbial effects of essential oils.

Sunday Nov. 18: Sacred Scents: meditations assisted with sacred oils and aromatic herbs.

November 7 - 11, 2007       

Aromatherapy Intensive

Maui, Hawaii

A four day intensive on the beautiful island of Maui. Each day can be taken as a separate event, or all four days taken as one program.

Wednesday Nov. 7: Free evening presentation at the Studio Maui; 8 -10pm, 810 Haiku Rd.

Thursday Nov 8: Ayurveda and Aromatherapy: the use of essential oils according to Ayurvedic principles.

Friday Nov. 9: Fragrance and Consciousness: the use of essential oils for increasing concentration and memory, relaxation and deepening meditation.

Saturday Nov. 10: Community Immunity: the anti-microbial effects of essential oils.

Sunday Nov. 11: Sacred Scents: meditations assisted with sacred oils and aromatic herbs.

November 2 - 4, 2007       

Ayurveda, Aromatherapy, and Community Immunity

Fairfax, CA

Join us for the Grand Opening of Marin Ayurveda and Sahaj Integrative Botanicals.

Free evening lecture with David Crow
"Community Immunity: The Role of Ayurveda in Public Health."
Friday Nov. 2; 7pm - 9pm

Saturday workshop: Ayurveda and Aromatherapy
"Using Essential Oils According to Ayurvedic Principles"
Saturday Nov. 3; 10am - 6pm

Fire puja /blessing ceremony
Sunday Nov. 4; 5pm

October 19 - 20, 2007       

Ayurveda and Sacred Scents

Berkeley, CA

This class explores the use of important essential oils, attars, and botanical incenses found in the Ayurvedic tradition, with an emphasis on their effects on consciousness, meditation, and yoga practice. Topics include:
The relationships among prana, olfaction, fragrance, and consciousness;
Major oils used for the treatment of doshic imbalances;
Specific oils for the subdoshas and dhatus.

Friday evening class from 7 - 9pm, Saturday class from 9am to 5pm.

October 13 - 14, 2007        2:00 pm until 5:00 pm

Floracopeia in Ashland, Oregon

You are invited to two special afternoon events presenting the Floracopeia collection of aromatic treasures. Join David Crow, founder or Floracopeia, for an olfactory feast of some of the world's most exotic, rare, and extraordinary essential oils, attars, and floral extracts.

October 6 - 7, 2007        10:00 am until 5:00 pm

Ayurveda and Aromatherapy

Los Angeles

A two day intensive exploring the principles of Ayurveda as applied to the use of aromatherapy and essential oils.

September 28 - 30, 2007        9:00 am until 5:00 pm

Community Immunity & Fragrance and Consciousness

Milwaukee, WI

A friday evening introductory class. Saturday: Community Immunity: The anti-microbial effects of essential oils; Sunday: Frangrance and consciousness. (With emphasis on the Ayurvedic uses of essential oils and aromatherapy)

September 21 - 23, 2007        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Ayurvedic Aromatherapy

Sebastopol, CA

A special weekend retreat in the countryside of Sonoma County. This workshop will focus on the use of essential oils according to Ayurvedic principles as well as specific oils distilled from important Ayurvedic herbs. No previous background in Ayurveda is necessary. This workshop will benefit practitioners as well as individuals with no prior training in the healing arts.

Event begins Friday evening from 6:30 - 9:30; Saturday & Sunday 10-6. We will conclude with an aromatic fire ceremony on Sunday evening.

Delicious organic lunch will be served during the workshop incorporating ayurvedic herbs,spices & essential oils.

Limited space: pre-registration is strongly suggested

Camping & Accomodations Available

Directions to the Dhyana Center: From 101 take Hwy 12 west toward Sebastopol. In town, turn right onto Hwy. 116 west. Follow 116 around past Whole Foods and to the right at the light. Just past town, turn right at Atkinson Road, the next street past Andy's Market. 7740 Atkinson Road is a big white house on the left.

September 16, 2007        3:00 pm until 6:00 pm

Floracopeia in Santa Monica

A free afternoon presentation of the Floracopeia collection of aromatic treasures. Contact Tommy Rosen by email for an invitation and directions.

September 15, 2007        10:30 am until 6:30 pm

Building Immunity With Essential Oils

Irvine, CA

June 2 - 3, 2007        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Sacred Scents

Los Angeles, CA

May 26 - 27, 2007        9:00 am until 6:00 pm

Pharmacy of Flowers

Sacred Space, Berkeley, CA

Pharmacy of Flowers

April 17 - May 24, 2007       

Brazil Tour

A five day retreat offered in four locations: Rio de Janero, Curitiba, Sao Paulo, and Porto Allegre. These retreats will include lectures on Ayurvedic medicine and aromatherapy, periods of meditation, and community work helping to establish grassroots healthcare.

April 6 - 8, 2007       

Pharmacy of Flowers

Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Lenox, MA

March 31 - April 1, 2007        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

The Ayurvedic Apothecary

Florence, MA

Using Western Herbal Products According to Ayurvedic Medicine

This dynamic and practical weekend workshop will explore the pharmacy of herbal remedies available at the Goldthread Herbal Apothecary, as seen through the eyes of Ayurvedic wisdom. Among the topics we will cover in depth will be:

Building Ojas: using tonics and adaptogenic herbs for strengthening immunity and vitality.
Purifying Prana: Using essential oils for atmospheric purification and treating respiratory conditions.
Cooling Pitta: herbs and oils with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial powers.
Pacifying Vata: herbs and oils for calmative, relaxant, and anti-spasmotic purposes.

March 24 - 25, 2007        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Community Immunity & Fragrance and Consciousness

Portsmouth, NH

Back by popular demand, this version of Pharmacy of Flowers will review the material presented in the previous course, as well as cover new oils and specific oils in more depth. The class can be taken either as a full weekend or as individual classes. Saturday will be "Community Immunity: the anti-microbial and immune-enhancing effects of essential oils." Sunday will be "Fragrance and Consciousness: essential oils and aromatic meditations for enhancing memory and concentration and treating Shen disturbances." A free Friday evening introduction. CEU credits for acupuncturists will be available.

March 11 - 16, 2007        9:00 am until 5:00 pm

Ayurvedic Herbal Intensive

Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Lenox, MA

This week-long herbal intensive will be taught by Drs. Avinash and Bharati Lele, renowned Ayurvedic doctors from Pune, India. David Crow will co-teach on March 15 - 18 on the use of North American herbs as used in the Ayurvedic tradition.

March 1 - 4, 2007        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

In the Garden of the Medicine Buddha

Crestone, CO

Exploring the Power of Herbs, Fragrances, and Meditations from the Worlds Great Healing Traditions

Spirit and Nature: The cosmological view of Ayurveda and its importance to the modern world
Dharma and Consciousness: Healing meditations and esoteric teachings of Tibetan Buddhist medicine
Sacred Scents: The ritual uses of purifying aromatic herbs
Fragrance and Prana: Aromatic meditations to study the effects of essential oils on the mind
Food as Medicine: Herbal dietetics from Ayurvedic and Chinese traditions
Botanical Allies: herbs for vitality, immunity, and detoxification in a polluted world

February 24, 2007        9:00 am until 6:00 pm

Pharmacy of Flowers

Issaquah, Washington

Join us for a full day of studying and enjoying aromatic treasures at the Grand Opening of the Fern Life Center.

February 17 - 18, 2007        10:00 am until 5:00 pm

Pharmacy of Flowers

Los Angeles, CA

February 11, 2007        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Community Immunity

Irvine, CA

Community Immunity: The Anti-Microbial and Immune-Enhancing Effects of Essential Oils

February 10, 2007        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Extracting the Essence

Irvine, CA

Extracting the Essence: Ayurvedic Principles of Digestive Health

November 4 - 5, 2006        10:00 am until 5:00 pm

Pharmacy of Flowers

Bastyr University, Seattle, WA

October 27 - 29, 2006       

Integrating Herbal Medicine Into Clinical Practice

Palm Beach, Florida

October 20, 2006 - October 22, None        10:00 am until 6:00 pm

Pharmacy of Flowers

Portsmouth, NH

Back by popular demand, this version of Pharmacy of Flowers will review the material presented in July, as well as cover new oils, specific oils in more depth, and concentrate on oils presented in the articles "Fragrance and Consciousness" and "The Anti-microbial Effects of Essential Oils." A free Friday evening introduction. CEU credits for acupuncturists will be available.

October 15, 2006        9:00 am until 6:00 pm

Fragrance and Consciousness

Los Angeles, CA

This day-long workshop presents the latest research on the effects of essential oils on moods, mental states, and immunity. We will study the most important oils used for treating anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other common disturbances, as well as oils for increasing concentration, memory, and learning.

October 14, 2006        9:00 am until 6:00 pm

The Antimicrobial Effects of Essential Oils

Los Angeles, CA

This day-long workshop presents the latest research on the antimicrobial effects of essential oils. We will study the most important of the antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal oils, with special emphasis on creating "community immunity" by safely integrating these powerful oils into daily life.

October 6 - 8, 2006       

Embracing Earth

Ayurvedic Retreat With Dr. Vasant Lad, Robert Svoboda, Sarada Von Sonn, and David Crow

Join us for a weekend dedicated to the ancient wisdom of ayurveda: rejuvenation, aromatherapy, marma therapy, massage therapy, chanting, ritual and meditation. A rare opportunity to be with world renowned Ayurvedic physicians Dr.Vasant Lad and Dr. Robert Svoboda. David Crow will teach two classes on the subject of "Fragrance and Consciousness: Essential Oils for Meditation and Concentration." Each class will introduce important essential oils and attars that benefit the mind and nervous system, both experientially in meditation and through the Ayurvedic interpretation of how modern research describes the neurological effects of aroma on the limbic system.

September 30 - October 1, 2006        12:00 pm until 6:00 pm

Pharmacy of Flowers

Chicago, IL

This Pharmacy of Flowers weekend is approved by the NCCAOM for acupuncture CEU hours (12 hours)

September 1 - 18, 2006       

Brazil Tour

Workshops, Meditation Retreats, and Distillation Research

Sept. 2 & 3; Araras: Interdependence of healing processes

Sept. 4; Rio-So Paulo; Centro de Estudos Budistas Bodisatva, with Lama Padma Samten: Practicing with the Medicine Buddha

Sept. 9, Rio de Janeiro; Aromatherapy Congress: Community Immunity: The Anti-microbial Effects of Essential Oils; The Role of Aromatic Plants and Essential Oils as a Foundation for Planetary Health

Sept 11: Wisdom and Innovative Practices in Promoting Health: Creating Grassroots Healthcare Systems; Guided tour of the Mata Atlntica campus for instruction on eco-physiology of plants and phytoremediation.

Sept. 12 & 13: Viamo; Hosted by Lama Padma Samten

Ciranda Filosfica: Launching of the Portuguese translation of "In Search of the Medicine Buddha."

Sept. 15; University Pernambuco: Replanting the Global Garden

Aldeia; Retreat: Healing Meditation with the 5 Sacred Elements.

August 17 - 28, 2006       

Ecuador Tour

Workshops and Distillation Research in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Pharmacy of Flowers

Flowers of Wisdom

Meditation on the Five Sacred Elements

Visit to Cerro Blanco Protected Forest

Meetings with local indigenous leaders for distillation projects.

August 11 - 13, 2006       

Flowers of Wisdom: Aromatic Healing Meditations

Blue Sage Sanctuary, Nevada City, CA

Flowers of Wisdom presents a series of powerful healing meditations based on Tibetan, Ayurvedic, and Chinese medicine, combined with the use of pure and potent essential oils. Through focused inward contemplation we will study and examine the functioning of each major organ system as described by traditional medicine, and use specific fragrances to increase its vitality and immunity. By using spiritually uplifting fragrances, we will practice deepening meditative states, increasing and stabilizing concentration, and developing compassion. During meditations we will use only highest-quality essential oils and attars in numerous ways: direct inhalation, application to acupuncture and marma points, atmospheric diffusing, compresses and poultices, and burning on coals. DATES AND TIMES: Fri: 7pm - 9pm Intro Campers please check in by 5:00 pm Friday Sat: 9am-12pm, 2-6pm Sun: 9am-12pm, 2-6pm

August 5, 2006 - August 6, None        9:00 am until 5:00 pm

Healing the Home With Essential Oils

Carbondale, CO

David Crow will teach the multiple benefits of essential oils and aromatic plants that are relevant to local families, such as using the oils in the home for protection against viral contagion and antibiotic resistant infections. In the garden, we will emphasize the aromatic plants that people can grow or harvest in our area, which can be used in whole form in baths, teas, and cooking. Well gather a small collection of some of those plants living in the area for demonstration purposes, and we will culminate the workshop by distilling one or two local plants into their essential oils. Specific remedies from the local aromatics, such as how to make essential oil throat sprays, anti-fungal applications, atmospheric purification for household mold will also be covered.

June 30, 2006 - July 2, None       

Classes and community meetings

Telluride, CO

To be announced

June 24 - 25, 2006        9:00 am until 4:00 pm

Pharmacy of Flowers

Petersham, MA

CEU's available for acupuncturists (12 hours). Co-sponsored by Goldthread Herbal Apothecary. 267 Pleasant Street. Northampton, MA. 01060 PH 413-587-0620 info@goldthreadapothecary.com

June 23, 2006        7:00 pm until 9:00 pm

The People's Pharmacy

Amherst, MA

Creating Grassroots Healthcare: A dynamic and educational evening presentation introducing the global benefits of herbal medicines and aromatic plants, which explores how communities can create local, affordable, non-toxic plant-based healthcare systems.

>The medical, economic, ecological and spiritual benefits of ethno-botanical medicine

>Community gardens: creating food and medical security

>The Learning Garden: bringing organic foods and medicinal plants into the public schools

June 17, 2006        10:00 am until 4:00 pm

Fragrance and Consciousness

Cape Cod, MA

An intensive class on the benefits of using essential oils for treating neurological degeneration, depression, anxiety, mental fatigue, and for improving concentration and learning.

June 16, 2006        7:00 pm until 10:00 pm

Photojourney to Ling Jiao Mountain Monastery

Cape Cod, MA

An evening slide show presentation of David Crow's latest journey to Asia. We will visit Ling Jiao Monastery in Taiwan, home of Zen Master Hsin Tao, follow Hsin Tao on a pilgrimage to Buddhist holy places in Burma, and learn about his fascinating life and important teachings.

June 15, 2006        7:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Aromatherapy For Healthy Families

Cape Cod, MA

An evening of practical ways to use essential oils for enhancing health, including first aid, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, relaxant, and romantic uses.

June 13, 2006 - June 14, None       

Therapist Training

Kripalu Healing Arts Wellness Center

A two day intensive training session for the therapists of Kripalu. Not open to the public.

June 9 - 11, 2006       

Pharmacy of Flowers

Wilmington, NC

Friday evening 7:00pm to 9:00pm; Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00pm

June 3 - 5, 2006       

Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium

Traditional and scientific approaches to botanical medicine are offered in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The conference facility, Blue Ridge Assembly, graces 1200 acres of hemlock forest. Medicinal plants of the Appalachians grow in profusion along the creeks and on the mountainsides.

David Crow will offer three courses:
Frankincense and Myrrh: The botany, history, culture, and therapeutic uses of the worlds two most important medicinal resins. Includes a large selection of resins which will be sampled as incenses.

The Antimicrobial Effects of Essential Oils: An overview of the latest research on the antibiotic, antiviral, anti-fungal, and immune stimulating effects of essential oils.

Fragrance and Consciousness: a half day intensive that reviews the latest research on olfaction and the mind, with emphasis on treating spiritual and psychological (shen) disorders. Includes important information about the toxic effects of synthetic aroma chemicals found in consumer products.

May 26 - 28, 2006       

Pharmacy of Flowers

Portsmouth, NH

Friday evening from 7 - 9 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 7pm

May 19 - 21, 2006       

Herbs, Fragrance, and Consciousness

Using Botanical Therapies and Meditations for Enhancing Mental Wellbeing

This dynamic and innovative class will explore how neurotransmittors, brain physiology, and mental states are affected by integrative therapies using botanical medicines, essential oils, and meditation methods. Special emphasis will be given to the treatment of Shen (spiritual) disturbances, protocols for increasing intelligence, and specific botanical agents for enhancing memory.

CEU credits - pending approval

Friday evening begins at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday & Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm

May 1, 2006 - May 7, None       

Learning Garden Documentary

Venice High School, Los Angeles

David Crow will begin filming a documentary film about the Learning Garden at Venice High School. For details of the garden project, visit www.thelearninggarden.org

April 29, 2006        9:00 am until 6:00 pm

California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine

Los Angeles, CA

A day of Ayurvedic workshops featuring David Crow, Mary Thompson, Mamta Landerman, and Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra.
David Crow will teach The Use of Western Herbs According to Ayurvedic Principles from 4 - 6pm
Please see www.ayurveda-caam.org

April 19 - 23, 2006       

A Four Day Aromatic Retreat

You are invited to beautiful Crestone, Colorado for memorial springtime intensive.

• Toxicology, safety, and therapeutic uses of the most important essential oils.
• Introduction to Natural Perfumery: absolutes, floral waxes and blending
• Aromatic Meditations: botanical fragrances and healing mind.
• Sacred Scents: the history, culture, and ritual use of incense plants.

Cost: $250 for all 4 days
Any 2 consectufive days $150

Pre-registration discount: $220 for all 4 days if received by April 5th
$125 for 2 consecutive days received by April 5th

Floracopeia workbook: $25 (optional purchase)

Lodging: $20 per night at Crestone Healing Arts Center
For other options visit:
www.crestone.org/directory/bed breakfast.html

April 9, 2006        1:00 pm until 6:00 pm

Flowers of Wisdom

Evanston, IL

Flowers of Wisdom presents a series of powerful healing meditations based on Tibetan, Ayurvedic, and Chinese medicine, combined with the use of pure and potent essential oils, Through focused inward contemplation we will study and examine the functioning of each major organ system as described by tradidtional medicine, and use specific gragrances to increase vitality and immunity. By using spiritually uplifiting fragrances, we will practice deepening meditative states, increasing and stablilzing concentration, and developing compassion. During meditations we will use only highest-quality essential oils and attars in numerous ways: direct inhalation, application to acupuncture and marma points, atmospheric diffusing, compresses and poultices and burning on coals.

April 8 - 9, 2006        1:00 am until 1:00 am

Southwest Conference on botanical Medicine

Presenting Floracopeia Essential Oils, Attars, Perfumes and Resins. Please stop by our booth and discover new treasures added to the Floracopeia collection.

April 8, 2006        1:00 pm until 6:00 pm

Pharmacy of Flowers

Evanston, IL

March 31 - April 2, 2006       

Pharmacy of Flowers

Los Angeles, CA

Friday evening 7:00 to 10:00
Saturday - 7:00 to 10:00
Sunday - 10:00 to 6:00

March 25, 2006        9:30 am until 5:00 pm

The Future of Health Care - Conference 2006

Reinventing Medicine & Integrating Health Care Alternatives

Discussion panel with David Crow. Topic - Herbs, Nutrition & Natural Pharmacy 11:00am - 12:30

March 18 - 19, 2006        9:00 am until 6:00 pm

Pharmacy of Flowers, Encinitas, CA

A sensual Journey Through The World of Aromatic Plants

 This multimedia program is a celebration of exotic floral essences, a potographic pilgrimage to the lans of their origin, and a visionary discussion about the world as a garden of medicine. Pharmacy of Flowers is an olfactory feast featuring some of the world's most exotic, rare, and precious essential oils and attars, including various types of roses, jasmines, lotuses, orange blossom, agarwood, sandalwood, champaca, and many others, Enjoy exquisite photographs of the aromatic plants and their traditional distillation methods, while learning about the oils' medicinical benefits and how these plants are playing an important role in ecological preservation and restoration.

CEU now available for Acupuncturists

March 12, 2006        10:00 am until 5:00 pm

Aromatherapy for Healthy Families

This program presents a wide range of important essential oils used for common health problems. Topics include safety and toxicology of essential oils, oils for boosting immunity and vitality, oils for relaxation and deep sleep, atmospheric purification of "sick buildings," oils for concentration and memory, and much more.

March 4 - 5, 2006        10:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Meditation Retreat, Nevada City, CA

An introduction to the meditation method taught to David Crow by the Chinese Zen Master Hsin Tao.

March 3, 2006        7:00 pm until 10:00 pm

Travels in Asia

You are cordially invited to an intimate gathering to enjoy tea and a slide show presentation of David Crow's latest journeys to China, Burma, and India. This is a free introductory evening before the weekend meditation retreat.

February 24 - 26, 2006        10:00 pm until 6:00 pm

Flowers of Wisdom, Homer, Alaska

Healing Meditations with Aromatic Treasures

Flowers of Wisdom presents a series of powerful healing meditations based on Tibetan, Ayurvedic, and Chinese medicine, combined with the use of pure and potent essenial oils. Through focused inward contemplation we will study and examine the functioning of each major organ system as described by traditional medicine, and use specific fragrances to increase vitality and immunity. By using spiritually uplifting fragrances, we will practice deepening meditative states, increasing and stabilizing concentration, and developing compassion. During meditation we will use only highest-quality essential oils and sttars in numerous ways: direct inhalation, application to acupuncture and marma poins, atmospheric diffusing, compresses and poultices and burning on coals.

December 12, 2005 - February 7, 2006       

Asia Travel and Studies

David Crow will be travelling in Asia from December 12 until the first week of February. His itinerary is as follows:

December 12 - 24: Wu Sheng Monastery, Ling Jiao Mountain, Taiwan; dialogs with Dharma Master Hsin Tao.

December 25 - January 5: Ten day Zen meditation retreat with Dharma Master Hsin Tao at Wu Sheng Monastery.

January 7 - 14: Travels with Dharma Master Hsin Tao to Burma to visit monasteries and orphanages.

January 15 - February 1: Continued dialog and study at Wu Sheng Monastery.

February 1 - 7: Travels with Dharma Master Hsin Tao to Delhi, India, for meeting with H.H. Dalai Lama.

January 1, 2006        1:00 am until 1:00 am

David Crow and Floracopeia in Sedona, AZ

Friday 11/28: Free evening event
The People's Pharmacy: Creating grassroots healthcare systems

December 17, 2005        1:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Floracopeia Open House

You're invited to celebrate the arrival of Floracopeia to Nevada City. Please join us on December 17th for an Open House beginning at 1:00pm to 8:00pm. We will be featuring our latest addition of Frankincense Resins. Join us for tea and a day of exploration of the Olfactory sense.

December 2 - 4, 2005       

Pharmacy of Flowers

Chicago, IL

November 14 - 20, 2005       

A week of lectures and seminars in Aspen, CO

Aspen, CO

*Advanced registration is required.

November 10 - 12, 2005       

Exotic Aromatic Essences; Ecological Spirituality

This weekend is a continuation of David's popular evening presentations in Crestone, focusing on a deeper level of study and practice using the world's finest essential oils, attars and incense plants.

Topic's Include:

The Aromatic Pharmacy: In-dept study of the therapeutic uses of the most important essential oils.

Sacred Scents: History and uses of incense plants.

Flowers of Wisdom: Using fragrance to enhance meditation and contemplation practices.

The People's Pharmacy: Creating local economy with aromatic plant cultivation and distillation.

Friday Free Evening Introduction
Beginning at 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm

November 4 - 6, 2005       

Sacred Scents

The History, Magic, and Therapeutic Benefits of Incense Plants

Explore the medicinal and spiritual uses of some of the most powerful, exotic and renowned incense plants. Alternating between in-depth teaching and ritual meditations, this olfactory feast will feature fragrant woods such as sandalwood, agarwood, cedar and juniper; purifying resins such as frankincense, myrrh, and copal; intoxicating flowers such as roses, jasmines and saffron; perfumed roots such as vetiver and jatamansi; and a rare selection of ancient temple incenses.

Friday 7:00 to 10:00 pm
Saturday 5:30 to 9:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
(1 hour lunch break)

Pre-Registration is required

October 21 - 23, 2005        9:00 am until 6:00 pm

The Pharmacy of Flowers

Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

This weekend program begins Friday evening at 6:30. The course is open to all acupuncturists and herbalists, and students and graduates of Emperor's. 20 CEU credits will be given.

October 14 - 16, 2005       

Flowers of Wisdom: Aromatic Meditations

City Yoga, Los Angeles

 Flowers of Wisdom presents a series of powerful healing meditations based on Tibetan, Ayurvedic, and Chinese medicine, combined with the use of pure and potent essential oils. Through focused inward contemplation we will study and examine the functioning of each major organ system as described by traditional medicine, and use specific fragrances to increase its vitality and immunity. By using spiritually uplifting fragrances, we will practice deepening meditative states, increasing and stabilizing concentration, and developing compassion. During meditations we will use only highest-quality essential oils and attars in numerous ways: direct inhalation, application to acupuncture and marma points, atmospheric diffusing, compresses and poultices, and burning on coals.

October 1, 2005 - October 12, None       

Journey to Assam

David Crow will be making a twelve day journey to Assam, India, to meet with people involved in the preservation and reforestation of the endangered agarwood trees.

October 2 - 4, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Orlando, FL

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm

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July 31 - August 2, 2008        1:00 am until 1:00 am

Floracopeia in Sebastopol, CA

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