Budding Herbalist Apprenticeship
A community circle of herbal practice.
Sept 2025 - May 2026 - Monthly In-Person Circles (4 hours) and online lecture/discussion (2 hours)
Are you ready to fully integrate herbalism into your life?
Developing your own herbal practice can be daunting. The green path is beautiful and enriching, but we aren’t meant to walk it alone.
Join our circle and together we will learn and practice the skills of herbalism and co-creation with the natural world.
Who this class for:
You’ve spent time studying herbalism are committed to practicing herbalism.
You like participating, learning and sharing within a supportive community
You want to understand herbs holistically, not just this for that herbalism
You are ready to challenge yourself with an herbal practice that supports you and your loved ones as you continue to develop your herbal medicine making skills.
What you will learn and practice:
Vitalism and the guiding principles of the healing power of nature
Nourishment and the digestive system
Herbal remedies for common digestive complaints
Traditional knowledge and honoring our ancestors and the past
Sleep and the circadian rhythm, recovery from stress & burnout
Herbal remedies for sleep and holistic sleep practices
Immune system support
Herbal remedies for colds, flus, coughs and buggies
Nervous system support and self-care
Herbs for nerves and practices to nourish our nerves
Basic herbal first aid - handy remedies
Finding your rhythm in the cycle of the natural world
Self-sufficiency and confidence with herbs
Heart inspired practices, rituals and remedies for each season of the year
+ Certificate of completion
Learning is better together!
Join our shared community of people, plants and the earth.
Details
2025-2026 Cohort Begins Sunday Sept 21
Schedule Sept 2025 - May 2026
In Person | 3rd Sunday of each month | Time: 10:00am - 2:00 pm | 9 Classes
Dates: Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 21, Jan 19, Feb 15, Mar 15, April 19, May 17
In Person Location: World Beat Center Ethnobotany Peace Garden
Online 2nd Tuesday of each month | Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm | 8 Classes
Dates: Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 9, Jan 6, Feb 10, Mar 10, April 7, May 12
Investment: $950 | Introductory price
Payment Plans Available | Limited space.
Save your spot with $150 deposit. Then choose how you would like to pay the balance.
Seeds of Herbalism Class Review
Cindy is a kind, humble and downright joyful human and wonderful teacher. She approaches her classes with solid structure and information, but leaves essential room for play and connection. I love that she encourages us to build the foundation of our own relationship with plants before working with them. She's a true devotee to Nature and makes it feel possible to deepen my own herbalism practice.
Codi Hale - Fall 2024 Cohort
Who is the teacher?
Hi there, my name is Cindy Saylor. I am passionate about sharing my love of herbalism and nature connection with my students and clients. I believe herbs and plants provide a green path for everyone to explore. The plants provide instructions on how to best care for ourselves, each other, the creatures of the earth and the world we live in.
I am a practicing vitalist herbalist. My own life has been transformed by the practices I share. My clients and students have also found higher levels of vitality and health.
I offer personal consultations that feature natural solutions and herbs to change the trajectory of ones health. I am a community educator and teach classes around San Diego, including the World Beat Center, Wild Willow Farm, Libraries and more!
Green Blessings and I hope to meet you soon!
Review
Cindy is a delight. In our work together, she provided many new tools, as well as introduced me to healthy recipes and herbal remedies. She is intuitive and logical, caring and thoughtful. Cindy has the heart of a healer and her joyful connection to the plants and natural world is contagious. ~Sarah
About the location:
The World Beat Center Ethnobotany Peace Garden is a green oasis in the middle of San Diego. A thriving food and herb garden with plants that represent the traditions of many cultures, just like San Diego. The peace garden provides education to people of all ages about how to live sustainably on the earth. It is a beautiful and special place.
Facts about the World Beat Center Peace Garden
The first Sustainable, Edible Garden in Balboa Park
Certified Earth Friendly Garden by San Diego Master Gardeners
Pollinator Habitat by Xerces Society
Certified Monarch Way-station by Monarch Watch
Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation
Winner of Balboa Park Sustainability Award 2015
Winner of the 2015 Del Mar Horticultural Fair Award
Home to two Multinational Peace Poles
Have questions? Let’s Chat!
Complimentary 20 Min Call
Send an email with questions or schedule a time to chat cindy@everydayplantmagic.com or DM on Instagram @everdayplantmagic
Hope to meet you soon!
Disclaimer and friendly reminder:
I am not a doctor nor do I practice medicine. I provide nourishing lifestyle & herbal suggestions to encourage health & vitality. Suggestions and educational information are meant to help you on your path to vibrant health & wellness. None of this information is meant to diagnose or treat. Please always consult with a qualified medical professional for medicine & diagnosis.
