The Herbs You Need, The Skills You Keep: Master the basics of herbal medicine and medicine making. 

Herbal Fundamentals: A Self-Paced Journey into Plant WisdomDeepen your connection to the earth, on your own time.
Have you ever wanted to dip your toes into the world of herbalism but felt held back by a busy schedule or overwhelming terminology? This self-paced course is designed to be your gentle, grounded entry point.

Join us for six nourishing modules where we strip away the confusion and reveal the simple, powerful world of plant medicine. This isn’t about clinical pressure or rigorous testing; it’s about building confidence and learning to listen to the plants—and your own body—with an expert guide by your side.

Bridging scientific rigor with the Wise Woman Tradition, this course empowers you to create your own home apothecary using local, abundant plants. Whether you are in your kitchen or your backyard, you will learn to craft effective remedies that support your vitality and honor the spirit of the land.
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Step into your power as a home herbalist—one module at a time.

Why Start Here? The Nourishing Toe-Dip

Many people are curious about herbs but feel overwhelmed by complex books and dense terminology. This course is designed to be your gentle, accessible entry point—a place where science meets the soul without the stress.

• Local & Accessible: We focus on the common, abundant plants growing in your own backyard. You’ll learn to trust the wisdom that grows close to home, making medicine-making both affordable and sustainable.
• Flexible, High-Reward Learning: Six focused modules designed for your busy schedule. Move at your own pace and return to the lessons whenever you need a refresher—you have lifetime access.
• Expert Guidance: Benefit from 15 years of science teaching paired with clinical herbal expertise. I translate complex plant chemistry into simple, powerful techniques you can use immediately.
• A Safe Space for Beginners: This is a judgment-free zone for absolute beginners. No prior experience or "green thumb" required—just an open heart.
• Honoring the Whole Plant: We practice the Wise Woman Tradition, using folk and ancestral methods that honor the plant’s chemistry, nutrition, and spirit.

What You'll Experience: Your 6-Module Journey

Over six focused modules, you’ll unlock the healing potential of foundational plant allies. We bridge spiritual connection with practical skill-building, empowering you to embrace a "whole-person" approach to wellness and reclaim your body’s innate capacity to heal.
Every module is dedicated to a specific skill and a powerful plant ally, allowing you to build your herbal apothecary from the ground up:

• Module 1: Tending the Nervous System | The Art of Tea Infusions
  
• Module 2: Awakening the Digestive Fire | The Art of Tea Decoctions
• Module 3: Remineralizing the Body | Nutritive Infusions for Bone & Tissue Health
• Module 4: Heart-Centered Medicine | Crafting Tinctures for Emotional & Physical Support
• Module 5: Vitality & Flow | Herbal Vinegars to Support Liver Health
• Module 6: Protecting the Gateway | Herbal Oils & Salves for Radiant Skin

This course is the perfect stepping stone—a chance to learn the essential chemistry and ritual of medicine-making from an expert. Designed for maximum flexibility, you can complete the material at your own pace, from anywhere in the world, with lifetime access to every lesson.

Who this course is for....

This journey is ideal for you if you are:

• Seeking the Full Picture: You are a beginner (or have some self-taught knowledge) who wants to understand both the scientific actions and spiritual signatures of plants, honoring both their chemistry and their energetic wisdom.
• The Busy Wellness Seeker: You need quick, actionable skills and a clear path forward without the massive time commitment of a multi-year certification.
• Prioritizing Deep Nourishment: You are a health enthusiast looking to remineralize and nourish yourself using common, abundant plants. You value local, sustainable wellness over expensive, exotic supplements.
• Ready to Move from "Reader" to "Maker": You want a confidence boost to move beyond just reading about herbs and start hand-crafting and using your own remedies with success.
• Open to Insight: You are ready to view physical symptoms as messengers and embrace the invitation to return to your body’s innate wisdom.
• Looking for a Clear Path: You feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of herbal information online and need an expert to provide a focused, science-backed starting point.
• Ever-Learning & Ever-Growing: You are seeking a structured education that empowers you to be guided by both nature’s intelligence and your own inner knowing.

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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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I thoroughly enjoyed the Herbal Fundamentals course and feel I have a wonderful foundation for using herbs. Alyssa is an amazing teacher and incredibly knowledgeable.

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6 Hands-On Medicine Making Techniques: Master the essential folk methods, including standard infusions, decoctions, nutritive infusions, tinctures, vinegars, and oils + salves

In-Depth Focus on 12 Foundational Plants: Go beyond simple identification to understand the spirit and clinical use of accessible herbs like Lemon Balm, Calendula, and Dandelion;

Wise Woman Tradition & Holistic Whole-Person Care: Learn to work with plants to support specific body systems, including the Nervous, Digestive, Musculoskeletal, Circulatory, Liver, and Skin

​Deepened Connection to Earth & Ritual: Learn to weave sacred ritual and mindful, embodied preparation into your daily wellness practice

Flexible, Low-Commitment Format: Six focused modules designed to fit your schedule—complete the journey at your own pace from anywhere;

Lifetime Access to All Course Materials: Revisit your videos, lessons, and spiritual insights anytime you need a refresher or seasonal support

Exclusive Downloadable Resources: Receive comprehensive PDFs and step-by-step "How-To" guides to keep in your permanent home library.

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