Join us for an enlightening workshop on body sovereignty! We’ll explore essential topics, including the anatomy of the womb, hormone awareness, and how to effectively track your cycle. You’ll learn about the four phases of your cycle and their unique characteristics, as well as how to tune in to your body’s signals and messages. Empower yourself with knowledge and cultivate a deeper connection to your body!
Womb Healing Series
Body Awareness & Cyclical Living
Friday, April 11 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Menstrual Cycle Medicine Making
Friday, April 25 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Participants will explore the fundamentals of nutrition tailored to the four phases of the menstrual cycle. Learn about the specific dietary needs and food choices that can support each phase, from menstruation to ovulation. We’ll share delicious recipes designed to nourish your body and optimize your energy levels throughout your cycle. Additionally, we’ll discuss practical tips for incorporating these foods into your daily routine and how to align your fitness regimen with your cycle phases for maximum benefit. By understanding the connection between nutrition, exercise, and your menstrual cycle, you can empower yourself to feel your best at every stage.
Nutrition & Nourishment for the Cyclical Being
Explore herbal allies that support the menstrual cycle, including the unique needs and characteristics of each phase. A comprehensive Materia Medica focused on womb-related herbs will be provided, highlighting their benefits for hormonal balance and overall health. Learn essential tips for crafting your own natural remedies, empowering you to harness the healing properties of these plants in alignment with your cycle. By understanding how these herbs can support your body, you'll be better equipped to nurture your menstrual health and enhance your self-care practices.
Friday, May 9 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Womb Connection through Rituals and Community
Delve into the sacred significance of the womb and its role in self-discovery, healing, and ancestral connection. Participants will discuss the link between womb healing and Earth healing, emphasizing the nurturing of feminine energy for sustainability. A key focus will be honoring menstrual cycles as sacred and sharing rituals for community support. The workshop will culminate in a Red Tent Ceremony, offering a safe space for women to share and uplift each other. By the end, participants will gain insights into their wombs and ancestral histories, fostering personal and collective healing while reclaiming their power and connecting with themselves, each other, and the Earth.
Friday, May 23 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Friday, June 6 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Creating Massage Oil & Womb Beads
Nurture your womb healing journey by crafting your own breast or womb massage oil, along with a personalized set of womb beads. Breast oil can improve skin appearance, promote lactation, and aid in lump detection, while womb oil enhances connection to the womb and potentially relieves cramps. Attendees will also make womb beads, a traditional African accessory made of colorful beads that may include decorative stones and charms. These creations serve as meaningful tools for personal empowerment and healing.
About the Teacher
Salua is an herbalist, ceremonialist, and menstrual health educator with a degree in Environmental Studies focused on ethnobotany from New College of Florida. Previously, she worked at a plant nursery in the Tampa Bay area and has spent years gardening, farming, and landscaping. Passionate about nature, she enjoys camping, hiking, and gardening.
Salua is dedicated to building connections with the Earth and its cycles, ancestral healing, and incorporating ceremony into daily life. She hosts red tent and women's circles, educational workshops on herbs and womb healing, and facilitates connections with cacao and other plant medicines. Her goal is to encourage a cyclical lifestyle and foster relationships with nature and the body. Salua aims to establish her own practice focused on womb health, pregnancy, and menstrual wellness, helping individuals reconnect with the power of their bodies and the Earth.
If you would like to join her monthly red tend circles, join future womb healing related classes or stay in touch in anyway, you can follow her on Instagram: @serpentinesalua