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This conversation-starting post is generating huge buzz because people are ready to reclaim their health through herbal wisdom and easily accessible ancestral practices. To answer the demand, we have structured our course options below to provide the exact guidance and knowledge you need to start. We offer a pathway for every step of your herbal education and self-nourishment:

Level 1: Herbal Fundamentals & Personal Transformation (The comprehensive path to deep personal healing.)
The Painless Periods Course (Targeted, online solution for hormonal health and cycle freedom.)
Herbal Fundamentals 1 + 2 (The quick-start guide for home and family remedies.)

Your Path to Foundational Health: Our Courses & Programs

Herbalist Training: Start Your Deep Healing & Personal Nourishment Journey

Apprentices taking medicine home from our herbal garden

Medicine Making: Master the art of tea infusions, nourishing infusions, decoctions, tinctures, glycerites, herbal vinegars, honeys, oils, salves, poultices, sprays and so much more!

LIMITED TIME BONUS: Enroll today and get a Reiki 1 Certification-Absolutely FREE. (Value $325)

Begin Your Transformation
The 75-Hour Family Herbalist Certification Training
Stop chasing fleeting health trends and start a practice rooted in deep wisdom + total nourishment. This course is a container for deep self-healing, remineralization, and reclaiming your body's innate wisdom.

Body Knowledge + Plant Allies: Dive deep into the physical and spiritual aspects of the human body systems and learn 48 core medicinal plants, understanding how to use them for your own health and loved ones.

Learn more about our certification options:

Online Selfd-Paced

In-Person: Sandy Hook, CT

The Painless Periods Solution: Reclaim Your Cycle Health

Stop normalizing cycle pain, fatigue, and hormonal chaos. This is your roadmap to a nourished body and pain-free flow.

Transform Your Cycle: A comprehensive, step-by-step online program focused on using nutrition, specific herbs, and lifestyle shifts to establish total hormonal harmony.

End Cramps Naturally: Learn the specific herbs and practices to eliminate painful periods. * Optimize & Energy: Strategies for remineralizing your body to combat cycle-related fatigue and exhaustion. * Hormone Balance Protocols: Simple, daily routines to support optimal endocrine function throughout the month.

Online Only: This self-paced course is designed for instant access and immediate relief, no matter where you are in the world.

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Herbal Fundamentals: Your Quick-Start Guide to Plant Medicine

Herbal Fundamental students making oxymels in class

Herbal Fundamentals 1 + 2
Curious about herbalism but not ready for the full journey? This is the perfect entry point to confidently use herbs in your home.

Home & Family Remedies: Learn how to stock your home apothecary and safely use foundational herbs for daily wellness, cold care, and immune support.

Essential Herbs: Master a select group of the most versatile and safe medicinal plants for home use.

Introduction to Materia Medica: Understand the core properties and uses of plants for common ailments. *

Perfect for Beginners: Designed with zero previous experience required.

Choose Your Path: Available both Online (self-paced) and as an In-Person workshop/series.

Online Self-Paced

In Person: Sandy Hook, CT

Meet Your Instructor

Hi, I'm Alyssa!

My journey into herbalism started with a PCOS diagnosis—and the frustration of being offered only symptom management. I chose true healing, and within three months, a focused herbal protocol balanced my hormones and resolved my symptoms.

I bring 15 years of science teaching (Biology & Chemistry) together with the Wise Woman Tradition to make this power accessible. My approach blends deep scientific rigor with spiritual herbalism, focusing on local, abundant plants and making medicine accessible through folk preparations and ancestral traditions.

As a Clinical Herbalist, Yoga Teacher, and Reiki Master, I offer full-spectrum support for your mind, body, and spirit. If you're seeking compassionate, evidence-informed guidance, I'm here. Rest assured, all remedies are personally formulated by me and crafted with integrity in our state-certified facility.

What Our Students Are Saying:

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The 200-hour Herbalist Training Certification was a mind-blowing experience that surpassed all my expectations. This course is perfect for individuals at all levels of herbal medicine expertise, Alyssa offers a well-rounded, hands-on curriculum that really made me feel empowered on my journey as an herbalist. I leave class every Monday feeling excited to take my herbs home and share everything I am learning with my family and friends. The program stands out for blending theory and science with practical application. All of the remedies we study can be reproduced in the home with simple ingredients. Alyssa is not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, providing personalized attention and guidance throughout the training. The in-person nature walk, medicine making and class discussions were so inspiring. Being able to physically interact with herbs, observe their growth in nature, and learn the art of preparation firsthand added a layer of understanding that cannot be replicated by simply reading a book. I would highly recommend this certification to anyone seeking to make the jump into the deep pool of herbal medicine.

Debra R.

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Herbal Apprentice

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This class is absolutely amazing. Finding an in-person herbalism class is not easy. Finding one that incorporates the spiritual aspect as part of the curriculum is something you will be hard pressed to come upon, even if you were searching for it. This class grants you the opportunity to grow personally and gives you so much more than plant medicine. Alyssa makes everyone feel like an important part of every class and she is a thorough and caring teacher. Her knowledge in both the medicinal and spirituality of herbalism are invaluable. The fact that this course is teaching you so much more than plant medicine,and gives you a sense of community, is something you will take with you always.

Elizabeth K.

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The Foundations of Plant Medicine Level 1 is a solid introduction to medicinal herbs on both a practical level to a deeper spiritual level. Alyssa discusses medical systems in an easy-to-understand visual manner. I only wish that I knew all the benefits, both physically and spiritually earlier in my life. Alyssa makes the class fun too - we plant seeds, make syrups, make teas at home and write about our experiences. This is a live class in every sense and the interactions between Alyssa and the students are instrumental in understanding the herbal plants in a meaningful way. Highly recommend this class to everyone who is called for the journey!

Mary M.

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I took the Foundations of Herbalism Level 1 + 2 certification courses at HLY and thoroughly enjoyed it. This course provides a great balance between science and spirit. I was drawn to this class in particular because of Alyssa’s background as a science teacher and a spiritual herbalist, and I have not been disappointed. We have had detailed lessons and readings on herbal actions, body systems, and current research. We have also learned different ways to connect with the spiritual energy of our plants, including journeying, meditation, and “walking” with a plant. Through all of this, it’s clear that Alyssa has walked the path herself, and she really makes the class come alive with her own stories, perspectives, and wisdom when it comes to working with plant allies. The practical components, including medicine making and tending a garden, are a wonderful and rich addition to the in-person experience. I feel like this class has opened up a whole new world for me, and I feel empowered not only in working with the plants, but in having greater agency in my own health and healing.

Kristin R.

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I took the Foundations of Plant Medicine Herbalist Training Certification Courses, Level 1-3, and it has been such a fun experience. I have learned so much from this course that I would not have learned online by myself. I love the community that comes with being in person and the hands-on approach. I'm happy with the structure and layout of the lessons as they are easy to understand. Alyssa is a great teacher and breaks everything down into easy-to-digest information.

Kearstyn F.

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Foundations of Plant Medicine Level 1 is where I began my plant journey by weaving together plant wisdom with holistic healing and a touch of magic. I have gained confidence and competence through Alyssa's teachings by learning about plant medicine in the wise woman traditions and continued on to Level 2. Alyssa offers a solid knowledge base and gives you tools that you will use for years to come on your path as an herbalist. Whether helping friends and family or going the route of community or clinical herbalist, this program will give you the skills and strategies to help the people you care about with the power of plant medicine.

Sherye J.

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I have thoroughly enjoyed taking Foundations of Plant Medicine Level 1 and 2. It has been a gateway for me into herbalism. In the short time I have known Alyssa and been a part of her class, I have found myself dancing with the plants and getting to know the herbs on not only a traditional medicinal level but also through spiritual connection. She emphasizes wild crafting and a local approach as much as possible. I appreciate her practicality and step-by-step approach to gathering the essential knowledge and skills to help greater serve family, community or even a clinic as an effective holistic herbal practitioner.

Kait T.

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I completed the Herbal Fundamental Course with Alyssa and it was phenomenal. She is thorough in her teaching and gives you just enough information to help you learn without overwhelming you. It was a wonderful "toe dip" into herbals and I have easily carried the learning into my home where I'm now starting to create my own herbal remedies. Thank you Herbs, Love, and Yoga!

Sherrie M.

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I recently completed Alyssa’s Fundamentals class at Herbs Love and Yoga and it has left me absolutely inspired and excited to learn more. Alyssa is a fantastic teacher and guide into the world of Herbalism and I feel so grateful to have found her and her shop. You can feel the healing the moment you step through the apothecary door!

Alyson A

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I absolutely loved this “toe-dip” into herbalism! The online class was well thought out & interactive. Alyssa’s knowledge and her passion for herbalism is incredible. I’m hoping there’s a part 2 -there’s so much more to learn at a basic level. It’s the perfect intro class.

Terri P.

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