The Wild Temple School/Mentorship through the Yogi's Apothecary Level 1

The Yogi's Apothecary is a modern day 'medicine kit' of ancient Tantric wisdom designed to support plant lovers, herbalists + yogis on their spiritual & life paths.

Fall 2023

Limited Time Offering

Level One: September, Level Two: October

Join us in this special offering of the beloved course, Yogi's Apothecary, with the added bonus of an interactive live class with Brooke Sullivan at the end of the program!
 
The live class includes: Q+A with a breakdown of the techniques, and a short "plant spirit yoga" practice that weaves the yogic breathwork, movement + 1 plant from our studies into practice.

Additional required fee of $125 + shipping for Spice Mandala Living Alchemy Altar (altar items may vary slightly per program/year) currently: diya, ghee wicks, crystal meru, turmeric or tulsi mala 
 
Cost per program $325 for each level or $600 for both Level 1 & Level 2 when purchased together.

Course outline and details for Level Two are coming soon! 

  • $325 or 2 monthly payments of $170

Mentorship through the Yogi's Apothecary Level 1

  • Course
  • 67 Lessons

The Yogi's Apothecary is a modern day 'medicine kit' of ancient Tantric wisdom that is designed to support plant lovers, herbalists + yogis on their spiritual and life paths. Videos release weekly for self study: Sept 2, 9, 16, 23 LIVE class (wrap up and weave together): Sept 30 2-6pm ET

Mentorship Through Yogi's Apothecary Level Two

 Pushti: Radiant Nurturance
(Yoga + Herbs 2- more details TBA!)

Dates: Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 Close LIVE class Nov 4 2-6pm ET
Cost per program $325 each or $600 for both levels when purchased together.

Additional fee of $125 + shipping for Spice Mandala Living Alchemy Altar (altar items may vary slightly per program/year) currently: diya, ghee wicks, crystal meru, turmeric or tulsi mala

Explorations + Goals

  • The Himalayan Sage's tantric approach to herbalism: strengthening, purifying & relaxing.
  • Key body systems for spiritual advancement and worldly success.
  • Herbal Materia Medica + Repertory: a list of key plants + their actions, qualities, therapeutic benefits, history, lore, mental + spiritual benefits.
  • Bhumi Sadhana: embodiment practices, rituals + kitchen demos that bring a deeper understanding of the body, energy + mind.
  • Kitchen Alchemy: Recipes & delicious tonics to weave into your life.

You Will:
  • Learn tantric methodologies for understanding Kundalini's role in health, happiness and spiritual growth. 
  • Begin with establishing, healing + nurturing the soil of your life - starting with the foundation of the physical body & the elemental building blocks of Nature.
  • Be inspired by plant allies that can support you and ways to weave them into certain phases and aspects of life.
  • Understand how plants and yoga complement one another, & support higher levels of concentration, spiritual vibration, health + joy.

Praise for the Yogi's Apothecary: Module 1 from a current student:


"During a major life transition, I was looking to deep dive into an experiential practice that combined my love of Tantra and Mother Earth.

This course beautifully ties together Tantra, Western Herbalism, Ayurveda, asana, meditation, chanting, pranayama and ancient shamanic wisdom into an integrated whole.

While I have been exposed to all the material intellectually, the personal transmission of the knowledge and wisdom by Brooke resonates with me on a very deep level.

I would recommend this course for beginners and advanced practitioners alike who want to deepen their practice and connection to nature."

Listen to Learn - What is Tantric Herbalism?

Module 1: Luminous Belly + Pushti, Light on Nourishment

The course objective of this 1st module of Yogi's Apothecary is to go over the importance of optimizing + balancing the functions of the physical body-specifically through the power of digestion- as a foundation for one's spiritual growth and vitality in life. It is also an introduction into ayurveda, herbalism and yoga therapy for digestion. This module is dedicated towards building the soil of health for those who want to be more empowered around their own health as well as in supporting others. Our hope is to empower collective awakening from a sustainable inner/outer model and reveal the timeless alchemy of Herbal Wisdom.

This first module inspires a connection to the plants in a manner that nourishes the senses while feeding the soul. We begin with a strong set of foundational herbs and tonics, mainly spices and digestives. Students learn from these, their herbal actions, affects on organs, organ tissues, the mind and the elements that make up theirs (and other's) constitutions. This creates a solid soil for understanding the plants- when plants are medicine and when they can be poisonous. 

The people's medicine, the yogis medicine, should not be found in a doctor's office but brought into one's home and personal apothecary, straight from Nature. 

This approach is more sustainable, accessible, supportive and definitely more affordable than our current modern medicine paradigm.

The embodiment portion of the plants-as kitchen alchemy + practice, helps one optimize + balance their own functions of the physical body as a foundation for one's spiritual advancement (and yoga practice, if one practices yoga)/meditation.

It is also an introduction into the methodologies of tantra and how the living wisdom of forest yogis connect to the vast pharmacopeia of Nature.

Our hope is to empower collective awakening from a sustainable inner/outer model and reveal the timeless alchemy of Tantric Herbal Wisdom.

Module One: Luminous Belly

  • A Tantric Approach to Herbalism
  • Prayers to the Goddess of Nourishment
  • The Herbal Path of the Yogi: Re-writing the narrative with the aid of Mother Nature, our land, our stories
  • Crafting a Kitchen altar + ghee lamps
  • Ancient Medicine Meets Modern Science: The Yogis View of Digestive Health
  • What is Kundalini, Prana Shakti + Optimizing the Body Temple
  • Elemental Connection 
  • The Pleasure of the Senses, Tastes + Emotions
  • Fire + The Luminous Belly: Light on Nourishment (Pushti)
    • Overview
    • Practices + meditations to support (via tantra yoga)
    • Lifestyle rituals to strengthen (via ayurveda)
    • Herbal remedies to heal + transform (via herbalism)
    • Recipes + Kitchen Alchemy
  • Plant Deep Dives: herbal actions, tastes, post digestive effects, actions on the body, mind, spirit and lore 
  • Herbs for metabolism: digestion, assimilation + elimination
  • Herbs for liver, gallbladder, small intestine, etc... 
  • The Apothecary of Landscape + feeding the land + ancestors

Module 1: Luminous Belly, is a self paced, self study online course offered in video and audio format. It is a solid beginner’s foundation for budding spiritual herbalists, and an informative journey for herbal practitioners interested in the yogic, ayurvedic or tantric path.

The Yogi’s Apothecary rests on the foundational premise that seekers and practitioners of modern day yoga need strength in both body and mind in order to evolve spiritually. 

We live in an age inflicted with irregular routines, poor lifestyle habits, stress and trauma. Due to this, it is challenging to know how to come into balance. You do not have to do this alone and this work can support you and others in all areas of your life.

Many people (especially yogis) have insomnia, digestive issues and stress related illnesses that can be healed at home with proper guidance and knowledge. Tantric Herbalism aims to empower these spiritual seekers through education.

Join us if you have a curiosity & passion for the deep wisdom Mother Nature has to offer, as well as a desire to be more empowered around your own and your family's health.

The Yogi's Apothecary is a program designed by Brooke Sullivan, an Herbal Yogini of over 20 years, who has supported hundreds of people on their yogic journey, with the plants. It is designed to reveal very simple (and ancient) techniques in understanding how our minds and bodies can be supported with the correct application of herbal tonics and remedies. 

In the Yogi's Apothecary you will learn how to make things such as decoctions, tinctures, oxymels, churnas, chutneys, flower essences, ghee lamps, medicinal oils and teas. You will also acquire a solid connection (and possibly fall in love with) a number of plants for specific uses of plants for both body, mind, and spiritual attainment. Plant meditations for connecting to nature, and kitchen alchemy for getting you lit at home are sprinkled in throughout the complete journey.

Yogi's Apothecary Level 1 is called Bhumi Sadhana. It has 6 modules that build the foundation of Tantric Herbalism. Each module will focus on the building blocks of herbal wisdom from the Tantric, Ayurvedic + Yogic perspective: The Luminous Belly, Cleansing the Channels, Empowered Electricity, Mental Health + Acuity, Immune Strength + Adapting, Aphrodisiacs + Fertility, Heart health + Breath as Power.

"I so very much enjoyed this offering. Your explanation of Sankhya was brilliant and helped me deepen my understanding, especially as an integrated, embodied, holotropic expression of consciousness. Thank you for this!" - Mary Cate, Somatic Psychotherapist 2022.

Who is this program for?


The Yogi's Apothecary is for both yogis + non-yogis interested in reclaiming their own power to health, understanding the basics of herbal medicine, & wanting remedies and recipes that support vitality in their household.

It is also for people interested in the timeless teachings of the ancient sages and mystical tantrics - and what this has to do with plants. 

How is this program offered?

Over the course of 4 weeks, you receive pre-recorded sets of audio & video capsules of wisdom, designed to bring you into the world of Tantric Herbalism. These are insightful + educational downloads that are a mixture of lecture, breathwork, plant monographs, recipes and kitchen alchemy. They aim to bring this profound, ancient Tantric wisdom into your home, heart and need.

The main body of this course is self-study, however, as an adjunct, you may schedule a private 1:1 course mentorship session with Brooke for personal guidance and direction. Basic questions can be asked on our free community page under #yogisapothecaryFAQ until the Tantric Herbal Collective (THC) community begins.

The THC will begin after module 2 is posted. It is our community membership portal where participants from the Yogi's Apothecary can ask in-depth questions during Brooke's regular office hourse, receive  guidance, and learn in detail more supportive practices, plants, and Tantric Herbal wisdom. 
 
Upon the completion of each of the modules, one will take a quiz to see how much you assimilated and in what areas you could grow. For those desiring certification as a Level 1 Tantric Herbalist, additional case studies will asked of you, per module. Please schedule an appt. with Brooke for info regarding case studies at brookeshannon.as.me. 

Brooke introduces Tantric Herbalism

Learn how the Yogi's Apothecary fits within the paradigm of Tantric Herbalism.

Course feedback:

I dropped into finishing all the lessons in the Yogi’s Apothecary lately and I’ve loved it so much. I’ve even been getting reacquainted with some of the herbs that grow in my garden. The study of all that you’ve shared so far has lit me up so much and made me thirsty for more. I loved how I could do it at my own pace. Really easeful. -Clare Etchells, Scotland

  • $325 or 2 monthly payments of $170

Mentorship through the Yogi's Apothecary Level 1

  • Course
  • 67 Lessons

The Yogi's Apothecary is a modern day 'medicine kit' of ancient Tantric wisdom that is designed to support plant lovers, herbalists + yogis on their spiritual and life paths. Videos release weekly for self study: Sept 2, 9, 16, 23 LIVE class (wrap up and weave together): Sept 30 2-6pm ET

About your Guide - Brooke Shannon Sullivan

An initiate of the Himalayan Sages, her passion is to empower and to embody the sacred in all aspects of life and her mission is to empower people… sometimes even, radically… to step into their highest, healthiest most powerful selves.

Brooke’s dedication to yoga and the healing arts has been cultivated with almost 20 years of experience in yoga, Ayurveda, Tantric Herbalism, vitalism, vibrational healing (flower essences, homeopathy, Tibetan Energy Healing) and holistic woman care.

She has a deep and driving desire to understand and connect to the beauty & joy in all life and in all people, while being inspired and inspiring others in the mystical wisdom traditions that light all hearts.

She currently lives in beautiful Asheville NC; meditating, teaching, writing, and playing in nature.

Contents

Yogi's Apothecary: Module 1 - Week 1

Welcome to the Yogi's Apothecary!
    Prayer to Annapurna: Goddess of Nourishment
    • 1.29 MB
    VIDEO 1: Intro to the Yogi's Apothecary + Tantric Herbalism
    • (1h 25m 00s)
    • 520 MB
    VIDEO 2: Cosmic Nourishment - Pushti, Agni, Soma+Breath
    • 32 mins
    • 194 MB
    VIDEO 3: Practice - Yogic Abdominal Breathing
    • 16 mins
    • 74.5 MB
    Yoga Abdominal Breath
    • 770 KB
    VIDEO 4: Herbal Sadhana+Ghee Overview
    • (1h 09m 26s)
    • 372 MB
    VIDEO 5: Kitchen Alchemy - Ghee+Ginger Syrup
    • 49 mins
    • 519 MB
    VIDEO 6: Kitchen Alchemy - Turmeric Chai Latte
    • 34 mins
    • 350 MB
    Tumeric Chai Recipe card
    • 1.53 MB

    Yogi's Apothecary: Module 1 - Week 2

    VIDEO 7: The Philosophical Blueprint - Samkhya Philosophy
    • 40 mins
    • 128 MB
    Samkhya Yoga + Ayurveda Pyramid - Image
    • 359 KB
    VIDEO 8: Cultural Myths of Nourishment
    • 56 mins
    • 267 MB
    Samavritti Breath Benefits
    • 4.51 MB
    VIDEO 9: Health+Digestion - The Ancient’s View
    • (1h 05m 37s)
    • 312 MB
    Samavritti Breath Techniques
    • 4.48 MB
    Cardamom Plant Study - Video
    • 30 mins
    • 148 MB
    Cardamom Monograph PDF
    • 8.63 MB
    Cinnamon Plant Study - Video
    • 34 mins
    • 165 MB
    Cinnamon monograph PDF
    • 6.28 MB
    Ginger Plant Study - Video
    • 28 mins
    • 148 MB
    Ginger Monograph PDF
    • 7.87 MB
    Fennel Plant Study - Video
    • 28 mins
    • 148 MB
    Fennel Monograph PDF
    • 8.53 MB
    Clove Plant Study - Video
    • 26 mins
    • 140 MB
    Clove Monograph PDF
    • 8.98 MB

    Yogi's Apothecary: Module 1 - Week 3

    VIDEO 10: Making Medicines - Anupanas
    • 59 mins
    • 244 MB
    Agni: The Science of Fire
    • 4.44 MB
    Agni: Introduction
    • 4.43 MB
    VIDEO 11: Agni Overview
    • (1h 06m 04s)
    • 352 MB
    Writing Prompt: What is the Luminous Belly?
    • 4.22 MB
    Agni Sara Benefits
    • 3.84 MB
    PRACTICE: Agni Sara Technique - Seated
    • 8 mins
    • 313 MB
    PRACTICE: Agni Sara Technique - Standing
    • 5 mins
    • 178 MB
    Black Pepper Plant Study - Video
    • 40 mins
    • 208 MB
    Black Pepper Monograph PDF
    • 9.17 MB
    Pippali (Long Pepper) Plant Study - Video
    • 29 mins
    • 155 MB
    Pippali (Long Pepper) Monograph PDF
    • 22.4 MB
    Cumin Plant Study - Video
    • 15 mins
    • 76.2 MB
    Cumin Monograph PDF
    • 13.1 MB
    Turmeric Plant Study - Video
    • 26 mins
    • 129 MB
    Turmeric Monograph PDF
    • 22.4 MB
    Coriander Plant Study - Video
    • 22 mins
    • 125 MB
    Coriander Monograph PDF
    • 9.52 MB

    Yogi's Apothecary: Module 1 - Week 4

    VIDEO 12: Seasonal Kitchen Altars
    • 12 mins
    • 491 MB
    VIDEO 13: Ghee Diya Altars
    • 10 mins
    • 371 MB
    VIDEO 14: Kitchen Alchemy - 3 Aromatics
    • 9 mins
    • 348 MB
    3 Aromatics: Wild Temple Variations
    • 4.69 MB
    VIDEO 15: Kitchen Alchemy - 6 Tastes (7 spice) Blend
    • 13 mins
    • 504 MB
    6 Tastes Spice Blend
    • 4.55 MB
    PRACTICE: Twists Practice for Digestion
    • 22 mins
    • 883 MB
    PRACTICE: Diaphragmatic Breath Training+Restorative Practice with the 5 Senses
    • 17 mins
    • 679 MB
    Ether Element - Video
    • 20 mins
    • 97.7 MB
    Air Element - Video
    • 42 mins
    • 632 MB
    Fire Element - Video
    • 25 mins
    • 122 MB
    Water Element - Video
    • 50 mins
    • 249 MB
    Earth Element -Video.mp4
    • 19 mins
    • 367 MB
    Rosemary Plant Study - Video
    • 37 mins
    • 190 MB
    Rosemary Monograph PDF
    • 8.94 MB
    Meadowsweet Plant Study - Video
    • 28 mins
    • 158 MB
    Meadowsweet Monograph PDF
    • 9.05 MB
    Juniper Plant Study - Video
    • 29 mins
    • 155 MB
    Juniper Monograph PDF
    • 9.1 MB
    Sage Plant Study - Video
    • 38 mins
    • 202 MB
    Sage Monograph PDF
    • 10.2 MB
    Salt Study - Video
    • 22 mins
    • 112 MB
    Salt Monograph PDF
    • 8.35 MB