On the 4th of March 2025, radical herbalist Claudia Manchanda passed away.
For those who knew Claudia, and were touched by their power, this loss is immense and profound.
Claudia continues to be an inspiration to so so many of us, a radical herbalist whose drive and impact rippled further than can know, who showed up to the fight tirelessly, who even with a cancer diagnosis, still provided mutual aid, education and commitment to the communities they cared about.
Claudia enjoyed practicing Qi Gong, and in addition to the shared love of herbalism, qi gong was the thread that drew our friendship together, therefore I believe it fitting for our first community class of Spring / Wood phase, to be in Claudia's honour, with 100% of ticket sales going towards the family's fundraiser for funeral costs and burial.
Our hearts are with Claudia's beloved daughter Yami and granddaughter Mila. Deep gratitude to the family for allowing this fundraiser to take place.
This class is for everybody, and all donations are accepted with gratitude. We will explore forms relating to the Wood phase in traditional Chinese medicine theory, as well as movements to support the heart space and grief, under the PInk Full Moon.
Palestinian Rose tea and other spring herbs foraged from the community garden will be provided, please bring a mug of your own if possible.
deep bow!
we will meet every Sunday under the trees, all future classes will be uploaded soon! Class bundles will be available < 3