An Experiential Training in Plant Relationships, Cultural
Context, and Respectful Practice
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
6:30p - 8:00p
What changes when we begin to understand plants not simply as something we use, but as living relatives with whom we are in relationship? Mother Earth’s Medicines explores white sage, sweet grass, cedar, frankincense, Palo Santo, and Florida Water through teaching, demonstration, and guided practice.
Participants will learn about cultural context, traditional and contemporary uses, respectful sourcing and handling, and practices for preparing intentional space. At the heart of this training is a simple understanding: when we receive something from the Earth, we also carry a responsibility for how we receive it, how we use it, and how we give back.
This class can be taken as a stand-alone class or as part of the Experiential Learning through an Indigenous Perspective 5-class series to earn a Certificate of Completion.
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Other Classes in Series:
Class 1: The Practice of Sacred Relationship
Class 2: Energy Medicine: Methods & Practical Applications
Class 3: Rhythm, Reflection & the Journey toward Wellness
Class 4: Journey to Meet Your Power Animal
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About your instructor:
Kristina Nez Begay (Diné/Navajo Nation) is an Indigenous educator, international master energy healer and trainer, inspirational speaker, storyteller, author, spiritual medium, and award-winning artist known for creating sacred tools and handcrafted drums.
Rooted in Indigenous-informed principles and cross-cultural healing traditions, Kristina creates transformational experiences that invite people to reconnect with their inner wisdom, deepen awareness, and walk through life with greater intention. Through storytelling, guided reflection, ceremony, meditation, and experiential learning, Kristina has a natural ability to draw people into a teaching rather than simply share information. At the heart of her work are the principles of Relationship, Reciprocity, Responsibility, and Balance, encouraging people to live, lead, relate, and respond with greater awareness, compassion, and intention. Ultimately, Kristina’s work helps people remember their own capacity to choose, grow, heal, and walk through life with greater intention.