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Herbal Medicine School Expands Fall Offerings in Sandy Hook

Herbs Love + Yoga, a state-certified herbal medicine shop and healing school located in Sandy Hook, Newtown, is now enrolling for its popular Herbal Fundamentals Medicine Making course, beginning Sunday, September 7. This six-week class ($275) meets Sundays from 2 to 3 p.m. and introduces foundational medicine-making techniques while exploring the physical and spiritual properties of core herbs. Classes are held in person, with a virtual option available.

Enrollment is also open for the immersive Level 1 Herbalist Certification—a 14-week, 75-hour program designed for both beginners and intermediate learners. This course meets Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. starting September 6, with virtual participation available. Early bird registration by August 9 saves students $500.

In addition to herbalist training, the school offers private herbal consultations, reiki healing sessions, and reiki certifications. Regular offerings include herbal medicine workshops, yoga classes, sound baths, and custom programs for homeschool groups that integrate yoga and plant medicine.

The free monthly Full Moon Plant Talk and Sound Bath, along with the Reiki Circle, invites the community into accessible healing, reflection and connection.

Herbs Love + Yoga also offers a curated selection of handcrafted herbal teas, tinctures, salves, vinegars, syrups, glycerites and CBD products—available at their Sandy Hook storefront and online. All products are made in-house by Master Herbalist Alyssa Mancini.

Location: Herbs Love + Yoga, 111 Church Hill Rd., Sandy Hook. For more information. Call 917-267-8203, email [email protected] or visit HerbsLoveAndYoga.com


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Herbs Love And Yoga - 111 Church Hill Rd , Sandy Hook, CT

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