I feel like right now my responsibility is to stay grounded within my being and to be present so that I can be of service to my community, to my family, to myself, and my relationships.
Related knowledge
Plants
Marigold
Plants
Hawthorn
Health Benefit:
Cardiovascular health, Stress reduction
Health Conditions:
Cardiovascular Disease, Anxiety, Depression
Movement
Physical Movement and Breath
Michelle's story
Story
Bear Root
Michelle describes bear root as her favorite medicine for its ability to treat many ailments. She tells a story she heard from an herbalist teacher, about a wounded bear who stuffed its wounds with bear root flowers.
Story
Portal Doula
Michelle describes themselves as a Portal Doula and serves in this role in healing practices by supporting those navigating various life transitions.
Story
Hawthorn
Michelle shares a medicine story about hawthorn trees and their uses for the heart.
Story
Balance and Adaptability through Movement
Michelle describes adaptability as a key to finding emotional and physical balance. They describe how many forms of movement, including breath, can be important forms of movement that increase wellness.
Related assets
Story
Marigolds
Michelle shares a creation story. Marigolds are an offering to the sun god (Tonatiuh).
Do you have a story to share?
Join us in preserving Indigenous knowledge and culture by sharing your story or becoming a community member
