Medicinal Plants and Spiritual Evolution Intensive With David Crow - The Shift Network

11/6/2017 Medicinal Plants and Spiritual Evolution Intensive with David Crow | The Shift Network
With Plant Medicine Pioneer

David Crow, LAc
6-month Training Starts
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Receive advanced insights, practices and

teachings for experiencing the profound
benefits of medicinal plants for your health,
wellbeing, longevity and
spiritual transformation.
Become initiated into a new and synergistic

relationship with the plant kingdom — and
discover how to work with plants as
multidimensional allies for your body,
emotions, mind and soul.
In your quest for overcoming illness, increasing energy, experiencing greater
happiness or even growing spiritually, the fact is that plants are one of the most
powerful allies you can possibly nd.
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In the modern West, we’ve been raised to think of plants in a mechanistic way —
at best, they’re nourishment for our bodies or beauty for our gardens.
But the truth is that we’re completely

dependent on plants just to survive.
Plants are actually conscious, sentient
life forms connected in complex and
mysterious ways to the health of our
bodies and minds.
Plants can heal disease, clear our

minds, cleanse toxins and open us to
higher consciousness. They can
rebalance our emotions, release our
addictions and expand our vision.
When you relate to plants with curiosity, humility and reverence, they can teach
you a great deal about yourself, sacred living and your connection with others.
This is likely not news to you. You’ve probably long suspected there is much
more to understand about plants, evolution and your relationship with the
natural world.
You may be fascinated by systems of natural medicine like Ayurveda, Chinese

wisdom and working with herbs.
You may be curious about the ways that essential oils, owers and herbs
a ect your moods and shift your consciousness.
The challenge though, is that a new-paradigm relationship with plants can take a
lifetime of study in many disciplines — from botany and medicine to sacred
traditions and spiritual practices.
Rather than trying to sift through all this information on your own, what if you
could take a 6-month, virtual journey with a master guide who has spent
decades being initiated into the practical, medical, psychological and spiritual
powers of plants ?
Such a guide can navigate you through the hype and misinformation you are
sure to encounter. Science tends to view the esoteric healing lore of plants with
skepticism, preferring the cold, clinical certainty of pharmaceutical drugs. On the
other side, every major botanical tradition that holds great wisdom also has
blind spots and knowledge gaps.
Imagine a virtual apprenticeship with

one of the most respected teachers
on the planet — a wise sage at the
forefront of experimentation and
practice with 30 years of clinical study
behind him. David Crow, LAc, founder
of the highly-respected Floracopeia, is
one of today’s greatest synthesizers
of wisdom lineages regarding plants.
He not only has studied and
assimilated the research, he’s spent
decades immersing himself in the
ancient healing arts and has committed his life to passionately sharing how
others can safely bene ts from the power of plants.
And now he can accelerate your learning and open a whole new world, one that
empowers you to better heal and nourish your body, mind and soul — and help
your loved ones do the same.
In the Medicinal Plants & Spiritual Evolution Intensive, David will share
precise insights about using a wide array of plants — from medicinal mushrooms
to owering herbs — for healing, cleansing, longevity, cognitive functioning,
meditation and much more.
David has journeyed deep into Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions. He’s learned
from masters the world over and synthesized what really works into 16 sessions
in which you’ll discover the full spectrum of the powers of medicinal plants
— from clearing your mind to detoxing your body to liberating your soul.
Applying his clear insights and practices, you’ll see the plant kingdom with new
eyes and experience life in a more multidimensional way. Each plant, herb and
ower is a pathway into a deeper relationship with your body, mind and soul
— and thus, a portal to spiritual awakening.
If you choose to take this journey with David, you’ll experience a profound new
understanding of medicinal plants that links your biology, ecology, the growth
of your consciousness and a felt sense of connection with all of life.
This new relationship with plants is ultimately a transformational journey in

which you become intimately interconnected with the intelligence of nature
in a grounded, earthy and sustainable way.
As you experience your biological unity with the plant kingdom, your
consciousness opens to a new understanding of medicinal herbs,
aromatherapy, meditation and spirituality. This powerful experiences can
manifest in many ways, from the herb gardens you grow to your use of essential
oils.
By understanding plants in a multidimensional way, you open up a deeper

cosmological view and a more dynamic relationship with the life force of the
universe. You cultivate more prana or chi. You harmonize your bodily
systems. You heal old traumas.
You can envision this new relationship with the plant kingdom in terms of
growing new and deeper roots for embodied living. This strengthened root
system allows you to weather metaphorical storms, droughts and other life
challenges — from health crises to aging to the loss of loved ones.
Becoming more grounded emotionally and spiritually through our relationship

with plants has collective bene ts as well. A deeper awareness of our biological
relationship with plants will result in a healthier culture.
Put simply, reconnecting with plants reestablishes our relationship with the
ground of being.
Our planet is in ecological crisis in part because we have come to view ourselves
as separate and “above” nature, causing us to be destructive and wasteful, not
to mention unhealthy and unhappy.
The Value of a Master Guide

There is perhaps no better guide for
this journey into a new paradigm of
relating to the plant kingdom than
David Crow, who uni es wisdom from
many streams of healing practices into
a coherent understanding.
For more than 30 years he’s pioneered

a path that’s about harnessing the
power of plants to infuse more
intelligence in your body, mind and soul — giving you a more organic wisdom
and sustainable connection with life.
David will show you how to relate more deeply with medicinal plants for
rejuvenation, cleansing and awakening.
He’ll draw from strands as diverse as Ayurveda, Chinese medicine and

essential oils to shift the foundation of how you relate to plants — from seeing
them as mechanistic objects to wise, sentient allies.
You’ll receive a profound understanding of working with medicinal plants,

food plants, owers, mushrooms, aromatic ceremonial
ceremo plants and essential
oils as a doorway into understanding health, spirituality and true wellness.
You’ll learn about detoxi ers, adaptogens, anti-in ammatories, cognitive

enhancers, pain relievers, longevity enhancers, and sacred plants for opening
meditative consciousness.
David will balance high-level theoretical and spiritual insights alongside

speci c remedies and protocols that you can put into practice in your life
immediately. You’ll learn how to eat more healthfully and joyfully in a way that
really nourishes your body. You’ll discover speci c therapeutic herbs, plant
essences and oils that can rebuild your energy and clarify your focus.
In every class, you’ll gain important

practical information about medicinal
plants that can be applied for
physical and emotional balance.
And you’ll also engage a paradigm

shift toward real reverence for plants,
which is the beginning of a sacred
relationship with nature.
Ultimately, this program o ers a

gateway to ecological spirituality —
the antidote for the destruction and su ering we’re causing for ourselves and
all life on Earth.
During this 6-month program, you’ll:

Use common herbs to treat ailments in a less invasive and non-
toxic way
Learn how to use spices, teas, elixirs and aromatic culinary herbs to
strengthen your digestion, respiration and immune system
Develop daily and periodic detoxi cation practices from the

toxins that accumulate in you over time based on essential oils,
spiritual practices and natural therapies
Receive insights into principles of rejuvenation and energy

rebalancing in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to experience
greater peace, vitality and ease
Understand adaptogens and the therapeutic applications of

tonifying roots
Use plants to support your entire being by learning the 4 levels of

using herbs in Tibetan and Ayurvedic medicine, from medical to
spiritual
Apply the powerful anti-aging, anti-in ammatory and immune-

modulating properties of reishi, the “mushroom of immortality”
Learn which plants support mental function, enhance memory,

improve concentration and prevent neurodegeneration
Develop new ways to work with energy, consciousness and

healing
Discover the di erences between the molecular intelligence of

medicinal plants and pharmaceutical drugs to support you with
your choices for your health
Receive clear instructions for how to combine meditation and herbal

therapies for e ective pain management
Understand stress, anxiety and depression according to Ayurvedic

and Chinese medicine, and how to apply plant remedies in a proper
way that rebalances emotions
Learn how to foster deep, rejuvenating sleep through herbs
Discover classical meditation methods, such as Vipassana, for

cultivating ecological spirituality
Apply ancient sacred scents such as frankincense, myrrh and

sandalwood in a way that opens your spiritual awareness to
deeper states
Understand how to use major herbs and essential oils with anti-aging
properties
Apply plants to issues regarding sexuality and erotic ful llment

Develop discernment of the internal healer — the awareness about

what to eat, what to avoid and which products to use
This program is appropriate for anyone intrigued by the healing and

evolutionary bene ts of botanical medicine for their personal use as well as
professionals in any discipline who work with herbs, plants, oils or energy.
This course will draw from David’s more than 30 years of studying the healing
powers of plants in various cultures with many gifted teachers — from the
shamanic traditions of the Amazon to the alchemical mysteries of the Himalayas
to the ancient wisdom of Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.
Begin your journey with this unique o ering of knowledge, information and
insights that are deeply enriching and practical.
What You’ll Discover in These 6 Months

Course sessions are on Thursdays at 5:00pm Paci c.
In this 6-month transformational intensive, David will guide you through the
fundamental skills and competencies you’ll need to work with medicinal plants
for support in your health, wellness and spiritual evolution.
Each LIVE training session will build harmoniously upon the next so that you’ll
develop a complete, holistic understanding of the practices, tools and principles
you’ll need to explore and practice spiritual and medical uses of the botanical
pharmacopeia.
There will be 3 classes per month for 6 months, skipping one week per
month to provide an opportunity to deepen the material learned in the
previous weeks.
Sessions 1 & 2: Humble Healers

Medicinal Plants for Digestive & Respiratory Power
(November 9 & 16)
There are many simple herbs and spices that

have highly e ective therapeutic powers
for preventing and treating common
digestive and respiratory conditions.
Many of these are widely available as fresh
culinary herbs, and many can be easily
grown in gardens and windowsills.
These humble healers have well-
documented antimicrobial, antioxidant,
antispasmodic, anti-in ammatory and
immune enhancing powers, but are mild and safe to consume on a daily basis by
almost everyone. Knowing how to use these medicinal plants helps individuals
and families to medically empower themselves by increasing overall
wellbeing and treating countless common ailments without needing to resort
to stronger and more toxic medications.
In this module, you’ll discover:
Principles of strengthening digestion in Ayurvedic and Chinese
medicine
How to improve common digestive problems with herbs
Principles of respiratory health in Chinese and Ayurvedic

medicine
How to treat common respiratory problems with herbs and

essential oils
The relationship between digestive and respiratory health
How aromatic culinary herbs can assist in digestive problems

and clear the lungs
Important spices for daily immune enhancement
The most e ective herbal teas, syrups and elixirs
Sources and reviews of products
Sessions 3 & 4: Botanical Purification:

Medicinal Plants for Detoxification of Body & Mind
(November 30 & December 14)
Plants detoxify the biosphere of the Earth,

and many medicinal plants are highly
e ective for detoxifying the inner
biosphere of the human body —
something that pharmaceutical drugs
cannot do. As the levels of environmental
toxicity rise, associated health challenges
are multiplying and increasing in
seriousness, making the purifying powers of
plants even more valuable and necessary.
Detoxi cation, whether from environmental poisons or from toxic addictions,
has profound implications for removing the obstacles to health, happiness
and ful llment, and plays an important role in our individual and collective
spiritual evolution.
Concepts of toxicity and detoxi cation in Ayurvedic and Chinese
medicine
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A deeper perspective on trauma, addiction, detoxi cation and

spiritual evolution
How to apply spiritual detoxi cation practices from traditional

cultures
Principles and guidelines for safe and e ective detoxi cation
How to identify types of toxins, their sources and their e ects

on the body
Insights into microbial infections and detoxi cation to support

your health
How to use herbs, essential oils, spiritual practices and natural

therapies for detoxi cation and withdrawal
Simple practices for nutrition, kitchen medicine and daily detox
Session 5: The Path of Rejuvenation

Herbs & Therapies for Nourishing Vitality &
Strengthening Immunity (December 21)
Just as pharmaceutical drugs cannot

detoxify the increasing burden of toxicity in
the body, they are also incapable of
replenishing the body’s nutrients and
increasing true vitality. Classical medical
systems such as Ayurveda and Chinese
medicine o er sophisticated and
systematic approaches for rejuvenating
the body and mind. Using nurturing
therapies and medicinal plants rich in
nutritive compounds, we can restore strong immunity, overcome fatigue and

increase the length, quality and enjoyment of life.
Soma, ojas, rasayana and principles of rejuvenation in Ayurvedic
and Chinese medicine
Rasayana preparations for nourishing the body and restoring

vitality
Integrating meditation and spiritual practices with botanical

therapies
Rejuvenative foods and foods to avoid
How to integrate spiritual practices into rejuvenation therapy
Session 6: Roots of Power

Adaptogenic Roots for Vitality & Longevity
(December 28)
At the center of rejuvenation therapies we

nd medicinal plants with adaptogenic
powers. The roots of these plants o er
unique restorative powers that balance
and strengthen the immune, endocrine
and neurological systems. While generally
safe, nontoxic and easy to use, the use of
these roots and the preparations made
from them requires the knowledge of who,
when and how to use them for maximum
bene ts.

The spiritual attributes and therapeutic applications of tonifying
roots
When to use and when to avoid adaptogenic roots
Therapeutic actions and health bene ts of adaptogens
Tonic preparations in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine
Sources and reviews of herbal products
Session 7: The Mushroom of Immortality

Medicinal Fungi (January 11)
Since antiquity, medicinal fungi have held a

highly esteemed place in Chinese medicine.
Reputed to support spiritual practices, give
long life and enhance wisdom, these
medicines have been considered elixirs of
the sages that can bene t everyone.
Modern research con rms the powerful
anti-aging, anti-in ammatory and
immune-modulating properties of these
fungi, while modern production and
extracting methods now o er a wide range of excellent preparations and
products to support health and wellbeing.
The history and healing powers of reishi, cordiceps and other
important species
Biological unity: the outer and inner biological functions of fungi
The anti-in ammatory, immuno-modulating and longevity

powers of reishi
The immune, vitality and endurance enhancing powers of

cordiceps
Major therapeutic actions and health uses of medicinal fungi
Individual constitutions, potential side e ects and interactions
About the best preparation methods and products
Session 8: Clear Mind

Medicinal Plants for Enhancing Cognitive Function
(January 18)
Cognitive function is the foundation for all

success and accomplishment, whether it is
our work in the world or our inner spiritual
development. Stress, nutrient de ciencies,
environmental toxins, medications and
normal aging are only a few of the many
in uences that weaken and damage healthy
brain function. Throughout time, plants that
support mental functions, enhance
memory and improve concentration have
been regarded as having a unique and special place in the botanical
pharmacopeia for supporting mental wellbeing and nourishing spiritual
evolution.
Concepts of mind, concentration, memory and cognitive

function in yoga, Tantra, Ayurveda and Chinese medicine
Modern understanding of cognitive decline and

neurodegeneration
Primary cognitive disorders and causative factors
Major herbs and essential oils that support concentration and

memory
How to integrate meditation practices into herbal therapy for

enhanced cognitive and brain function
The bene ts and drawback of stimulants
Sessions 9 & 10: Compassionate Healers

Medicinal Plants for Pacifying Pain & Inflammation
(January 25 & February 8)
Pain and in ammation are the great

obstacles to ful lling the aims of life. When
one has been freed from pain by the powers
of medicinal plants, a profound appreciation
for the benevolence and healing
compassion of nature’s remedies arises. The
pharmacopeia of pain relieving and anti-
in ammatory herbs is vast and requires
knowledge to use correctly, but with a few
simple, safe and easily available species,
even complex and chronic medical conditions can be bene tted and resolved.
The connection between pain and spiritual evolution
Types of pain according to Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine
The safe uses of the most important anti-in ammatory,

antispasmodic and analgesic herbs for speci c body systems
Important but little known herbs for pain and in ammation
Integrated botanical therapies for menstrual, digestive and

arthritic pain, headaches and bromyalgia
Herbal preparations including medicated oils, liniments, plaster

and other methods
How to combine meditation and herbal therapies for pain

management
Potential herb/drug interactions
Sessions 11 & 12: The Journey to Happiness

Medicinal Plants for Counteracting Stress, Anxiety &
Depression (February 15 & 22)
We live in an age of widespread unhappiness, caused by a multitude of social,

economic, environmental and spiritual factors. Many of these forms of su ering
require an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to fully resolve, but
medicinal plants o er strong support to help counteract stress, calm the mind
and emotions and uplift moods. When integrated with meditation and other
practices, herbal medicine can transform the su ering of the mind into a path
of spiritual evolution.

Types of anxiety and depression
according to Ayurvedic and Chinese
medicine
Concepts of Shen disturbances in

Chinese medicine and Prana Vata in
Ayurveda
Concepts of emotional disturbances

and psychological disorders from
indigenous cultures and shamanic traditions
About stress, anxiety, depression and spiritual evolution
How to rebalance endocrine and neurological functions
Uses and misuses of antidepressant herbs such as St. John’s

wort, kava kava and others
Important but little-known herbs for depression and anxiety
Uses of important essential oils for antidepressant and

anxiolytic functions
How to combine spiritual practices and herbal therapies for

counteracting stress, anxiety and depression
Session 13: Ambassadors of Peace (March 8)
Sleep is essential for the healing of every

illness. There are many sleep disorders that
a ect people of di erent ages and
constitutions, but they can all be bene tted
to various degrees by the plants that bring
peace to the body, mind and emotions.
Whether it is balancing blood sugar,
nourishing exhausted adrenal glands,
relaxing tense muscles or restoring a tired
nervous system, many di erent plants can
be used as allies to produce deep rejuvenating sleep.
The connection between sleep, dreams and spiritual evolution
The primary types of insomnia and sleep disorders, and how to

treat them
The source of sleep disorders according to Chinese and

Ayurvedic medicine
Approaches to calming the spirit and pacifying Vata
Categories of nervine herbs according to body systems
The right use and misuse of relaxant herbs
Unique and little-known herbs and essential oils for insomnia

and restlessness
Which dietary factors in uence sleep
How to combine meditation and spiritual practices with herbal

treatment of sleep disorders
Adjunct therapies for sleep
Reviews and sources for herbal products
Session 14: Soma

Herbs, Elixirs & Therapies for Deepening
Contemplative & Yogic Practices (March 15)
The highest goal of classical Asian medical

systems is a long healthy life leading to
spiritual illumination and ful llment.
Traditionally, many medicinal plants and
therapies have been used for supporting
meditative and yogic practices: some feed
the brain and enhance the nutrient essences
of ojas and soma, some warm the muscles
and circulation and protect from injury,
some sharpen the mind and concentration,
some produce euphoric relaxation. These therapeutic powers are not only
bene cial for those engaged in contemplative endeavors, but also enhance the
wellbeing of everyone.
What “soma” is and the relationship with meditation
How to use sacred scents for ritual and ceremo

ceremony
Which essential oils enhance pranayama
About attars for marmas and the process of anointing
Herbal care of muscles and joints for yoga practitioners
Important herbs for supporting the respiratory and neurological

systems
About nasyas: nasal medications for calming and focusing the

mind
Unique herbs and preparations used with meditation, mantra

and yoga
About dietary guidelines
Correlations between chakras, herbs and essential oils
Sources and reviews of herbal products
Liniments, salves and medicated oils for muscles and joints
Session 15: Sacred Scents

The Spiritual & Medical Uses of Precious Resins &
Sacred Trees (March 22)
Aromatic plants have been used by humans

since time immemorial, as fragrant o erings
in rituals and ceremo
ceremonies and medicines for
the mind and body. This group of plants
rightly deserves the title of “sacred scents,”
so widespread and ancient is their use for
spiritual endeavors. In addition to being
found throughout the world in temples,
mosques, churches, pagodas and holy places
of every religion, they are also great
botanical medicines, known to both traditional healers and now discovered by
modern scienti c research. Their use in our homes can play an important role in
preventing illness, enhancing mental and emotional wellbeing and
supporting our spiritual practices.
Frankincense
Its uses for ritual and ceremony

ceremo
Mood enhancing e ects on consciousness
Anti-in ammatory powers of resin and oils
Boswelic acids and autoimmune in ammation
Applications for skin care
Frankincense and myrrh in traditional liniments for

injury
Frankincense gum for dental care
Myrrh
Antiseptic powers for respiratory and oral infections
Recipes for dental care
Sandalwood
Sacred anointing oil for meditation
Skin care uses
Meditation incense recipes
Agarwood
Meditation incense
Antidepressant and antianxiety e ects
Spiritual perfume
The wish-ful lling powers of the sacred scents
Session 16 & 17: Botanical Elders

Medicinal Plants for Aging Gracefully (March 29 &
April 12)
Aging brings a multitude of physiological

changes, many of them unpleasant. As we
get older, medicinal plants play an
increasingly important role in slowing the
aging process and counteracting
symptoms without toxic medications; in
many cases it is possible to reverse chronic
conditions we did not have the knowledge,
resources or ability to resolve earlier in life.
As we develop a deeper relationship with
healing plants in our elder years, we nd a new appreciation and sensitivity to
the healing powers of nature that they contain, leading us to our own unique
understanding of ecological spirituality.
More about aging and spiritual evolution
Concepts of aging in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine
Modern understanding of physiological changes and challenges

of aging
Major herbs and essential oils for antioxidant and anti-aging

powers
Herbal protocols for comfortable menopause, prostate health,

bone, joint and dental health
Session 18: Botanica Erotica

Medicinal Plants for Enhancing Romance &
Intimacy (April 19)
Diminishment of libido and disturbances of

sexual functions are sources of su ering
and obstacles to intimacy and expression of
romantic passions. Classical medical systems
as Ayurveda and Chinese medicine place
great emphasis on protecting and
rejuvenating sexual vitality, not only for
romantic and erotic ful llment, but also
for general health and wellbeing.
Medicinal plants o er many forms of
nourishment that revitalize, energize and enhance sexual functions without
unwanted side e ects, but knowledge and understanding of the plants and the
spiritual dimensions of sexuality are needed to avoid unwanted side e ects.
Shukra and jing: concepts of essence in Ayurvedic and Chinese
medicine
How to support glandular health
About vajikarana and aphrodisiac therapies
How to nourish the blood
Insights on male and female tonics and elixirs
About exotic perfumes and intoxicating aromas
Uses and misuses of aphrodisiac herbs
Meditation and spiritual practices for enhancing romance and

intimacy
The Medicinal Plants & Spiritual Evolution

Intensive Bonus Collection
In addition to David’s transformative 6-month online training, you’ll also receive
these powerful training sessions and bonus materials. These bonus sessions
complement the course — and promise to take your understanding and practice
to an even deeper level.
20% Discount From Floracopeia Store
As part of your participation in the course, you’ll receive

a 20% savings on any purchases you’d like to make from
David’s Floracopeia online store. Floracopeia was
established to provide the highest quality aromatic
treasures and health education, support ecological
agriculture, and promote traditional plant-based
knowledge. You can nd amazing essential oils and
ower essences that will promote your health, vitality
and spiritual opening.
Note: no purchase is required for the course. In addition, it is not required to use
Floracopeia products. You may use whatever products you’d like to use for your
training.
Medicinal Plants & Spiritual Evolution

Audio Interview With David Crow
One of the world’s foremost experts on healing with

plants, David will explore the vital role that medicinal
plants can play in solving numerous global crises,
including cost-e ective non-toxic healthcare, economic
upliftment and poverty eradication, ecological balancing
and restoration, and the preservation of traditional
spiritual cultures. You will learn about the biological
unity between plants and humans, the increasing need
for plant-based medical systems in a toxic world, and
how this awareness can reawaken humanity’s ancient ecological spirituality.
The Upsides & Downsides of Stimulants

Video With David Crow
This video presentation will give an overview of di erent classes and categories
of herbal and nutraceutical stimulants. It will di erentiate and compare the
overlapping functions of stimulants, adaptogens, tonics, aphrodisiacs and
nootropics, and explore how to maximize their bene ts

and minimize unwanted e ects.
Well-known favorites will be covered including co ee,
tea, yerba mate, guarana and cacao, as well as lesser-
known exotic species appreciated by a cionados and
traditional users in diverse cultures.
The positive and negative actions of stimulants will be
considered from the viewpoint of Ayurvedic and
Traditional Chinese Medicine, and treatment protocols
given for stimulant dependencies and depletion syndromes commonly seen in
holistic clinics.
Consultation Email With David Crow
In addition to the live class instruction and Q&A time,

David will be giving you his personal email address so
you can ask follow-up questions that may not have
been answered in the sessions. This greater level of
access is a unique opportunity to deepen your
knowledge and growth. This is an integral part of your
course experience where you’ll have the opportunity
to receive deep, personal guidance on speci c issues
directly from David.
What Graduates of Medicinal Plants & Spiritual

Evolution Intensive are Saying...
“Remarkable and essential class for health and spiritual evolution”

I am so grateful The Shift Network hosted such a remarkable and essential class
for health and spiritual evolution. I think David was darn gutsy so much of the
time. He is very responsible to a worldwide audience, yet, so clear about what to
be cautious about... Thank you again and again!
— Diane Greenberg, Marin County, California
“Thank you for making this course possible”

My testimonial is simple: if you think you know herbs, then you need to take this
course with David Crow to certify that belief. I got such a broader knowledge of
herbs from taking this course, that I wondered what I thought I knew prior. I
have been in herb euphoria for 6 months and don’t know how I will maintain
now that the course has ended. Oh, yes I do! I will review all of the information I
have received over the course of 6 months. And I am so looking forward to doing
just that. Thank you for making this course possible.
— Vernel, St. Louis, Missouri
“Within two months, I had never felt better!”

I have su ered from stomach distress for as long as I can remember. There was
never any rm diagnosis and I was prescribed a medication for which there was
no long-term data... After only the rst class with David, I was able to apply what
I learned, began creating some appropriate herbal teas, and within a few weeks I
had permanently discontinued the medication. Within two months, I had never
felt better!
— Connie Weaver, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
“It has changed the way I see”

David’s course made a profoundly positive impression on me. It has changed the
way I see, feel, and experience the world around me. To be reminded that
pharmaceuticals have only been popular for the last 50 years strengthens my
faith in nature and in those who wisely understand and practice using what
nature has been o ering since before time began.
— Bonnie M Bristow, Ardmore, Pennsylvania
“I intend to use everything I have learned for the rest of my life”

I have learned so much from this course and am so grateful to David for sharing
his immense knowledge and wisdom. I particularly appreciated how interwoven
everything was — the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of herbs —
and both eastern and western approaches to taking them. I intend to use
everything I have learned for the rest of my life. Wonderful!
— Charlotte, Hampshire, United Kingdom
“Anyone with interest in plants as medicine could gain something”

David is a gifted teacher and the material he covered is vast, anyone with
interest in plants as medicine could gain something from his classes. I will refer
to my notes often for my health and others I may help with the knowledge he
provided in this course. I am grateful for his integrity, it means a lot to me.
— Laura, Alberta Canada
“I have built a greater understanding of how we are all connected”

This course has changed how I see and look at myself and my relationship with
the intelligence of all life forms in my environment. I have built a greater
understanding of how we are all connected. Thank you with gratitude, David.
Thank you for contributing to my transformation.
— Anonymous
“I looked forward each week to David’s teachings”

I looked forward each week to David’s teachings. He brought such depth,
expansiveness, understanding and spirituality in the usage of herbs, essential
oils, and their e ectiveness.
— Anonymous
“The information was extensive and life-changing”

The course was thorough, with a thoughtful and methodical approach. The
information was extensive and life-changing. I look forward to accessing the
resources over and over again.
— Deborah, Ridgway, Pennsylvania
“Do this course”
Do this course. It will only clarify for you the meaning of life on this planet.
— Dia, Chicago, Illinois
Join the Global Community
The Medicinal Plants & Spiritual Evolution Intensive not only o ers some of the
most advanced online botanical teachings currently available, it also o ers a
thriving global community of support.
Join your fellow students and practitioners from across the world in the live
interactive conference calls or in our online community to support and learn
from each other while you learn to integrate advanced practices with medicinal
plants into your life.
This international community is also at the leading edge of a global movement

of people who are committed to manifesting a better world for all beings. This
emerging planetary movement is rooted in an open heart, and stands for the
principles of mutual support, cooperation, harmony and reverence for all of life.
Here’s What You’ll Receive

Eighteen 90-minute Class

Sessions With David Crow
Experience a rare opportunity to be
mentored and learn from botanical
medicine pioneer David Crow — from the
comfort of your own home. Each class session
helps you create the speci c skills and abilities
to strengthen your relationship with the natural world. These sessions
are pre-recorded lectures followed by David leading LIVE Q&A sessions
to answer your questions. Course sessions are on Thursdays at 5:00pm
Paci c.
Eighteen Audio Recordings of

Class Sessions
After each class, the audio will be available
to you to download in high quality MP3
format. You’ll never have to worry about
missing a session, and you can listen anytime
and anywhere — on any connected device and
at your convenience.
Eighteen PDF Transcripts of

Class Sessions
In addition to the high-quality MP3 audios,
you’ll also receive the entire class
transcription in PDF format after each
session is completed. You can then review, print
and highlight the most important insights and
practices you were given.
Eighteen 30 — minute
Interactive Group Practice
Sessions
With live class attendance, there will be a 30-
minute optional interactive practice session
directly following each class. You’ll be placed in
an intimate group with several other
participants on the conference call to interact, share and do additional
practices to help further integrate the weekly lessons. If you’re unable
to attend the calls live, the Online Community group allows you to
connect with each other to nd alternative times to interact.
Interactive Exercises and

Questions for Each Session
After each lesson, you’ll have the option of
completing related exercises, practicing new
tools and answering questions to accelerate
your learning and integrate each week’s lesson.
Online Community
Our exclusive Facebook online community is
the perfect place to continue your discovery
process after each class. Here, you can
continue the discussion about deepening
practices, interact with your fellow students, and
get access to additional resources to take your
exploration to an even deeper level.
The Medicinal Plants & Spiritual Evolution

Intensive Bonus Collection
20% Discount From Floracopeia Store
Medicinal Plants & Spiritual Evolution

Audio Interview With David Crow
The Upsides & Downsides of Stimulants

Video With David Crow
Consultation Email With David Crow
An Unprecedented Opportunity to Join

the Medicinal Plants & Spiritual
Evolution Intensive
We feel honored David Crow has chosen to partner with The Shift Network on
this exclusive 6-month in-depth online training. This is a rare opportunity to learn
directly from a skilled and masterful herbalist and plant medicine expert.
Through this powerful online format, you’ll not only save time and money on
workshop costs (plus travel, accommodations and meals — which would cost
thousands of dollars). You’ll also be able to bene t from David’s incredible
teachings and practices, from the comfort of your home — at your own pace!
If you’re serious about deepening your access to plant medicine and botanicals
and live in a more harmonious way with yourself and others, then you owe it to
yourself, your loved ones — and our world — to take this one-of-a-kind training.
If you’re ready to take the next step in evolving yourself, click the register button
below to reserve your space now.
6 payments of
$179
1 payment of
$997
Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed!
Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed! If you don’t absolutely LOVE Medicinal

Plants and Spiritual Evolution Intensive with David Crow — or don’t feel that it
meets your needs — please contact our friendly Support Team on or before
November 30th, 2017 and we’ll happily issue you a refund.
More Praise for David Crow...

“My body and mind are growing more responsive”
My relationship with plants and oils has grown more personal and my body and
mind are growing more responsive to the subtleties of their medicine. I also
understand the importance from learning from someone whose own prana and
energy is clear and radiant... I’m grateful for David Crow and his wisdom and for
The Shift Network for making this wisdom available.
— Tala Ra, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“I could listen to David every day!”

David’s knowledge of the plants, herbs and oils was truly extraordinary not just
from a physical and medical standpoint, but the spiritual qualities of the plants
as well. His enthusiasm for his subject matter was contagious and he truly
wanted all of us to appreciate and understand how to incorporate this into our
lives on an ongoing basis... I could listen to David every day!
— JoAnne Niden , Scottsdale, Arizona
“An entire pharmacopeia that can inform and support you”

I nished this course with an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of herbs.
From the most practical use to the highly spiritual. David takes the time to
thoughtfully respond to the questions of every student. You also leave with an
entire pharmacopeia that can inform and support you throughout your entire
life.
— Alaine , Draper, Utah
“Fascinating and useful”
David Crow was an incredibly knowledgeable teacher! I appreciated learning
from his perspective about the vast amount of wisdom we as humans stand to
gain from the plant world. Fascinating and useful for the rest of my days on
Earth.
— Lisa Young , Westlake Village, California
“I felt this course was amazing!”

I felt this course was amazing! There was so much course content and David
Crow was so knowledgeable. I loved the way he integrated the Ayurvedic,
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western approaches, as well as the detailed
monographs of each herb. He also knew how to work with all types of students.
He is an excellent teacher. I now have great resource materials that I trust and
value.
— Francine Haydon , Cincinnati, Ohio
“A new way of nurturing myself!”

This course has opened my awareness to a new way of nurturing myself! David
has given us tools to understand and explore medicinal plants in a safe way, but
also with the understanding that we pay attention to how each plant a ects us.
— Aruna , Aptos, California
“Profound and consciousness-expanding”
My relationship and awareness [of plant life] has changed signi cantly in a way
that is spiritual and awe-inspiring. This has been one of the most profound and
consciousness-expanding courses I have ever taken.
— Beverly Kune , Santa Fe, New Mexico
“My 84-year-old mom was blown away”

My 84 year-old mom was blown away and listened to four lectures. My sister
read through the transcripts. I hope to continue with another class, and/or start
some personal study of the many topics presented.
— Connie, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
“The connection of the moon and sun with the plants... WOW!”

I’ve always had a connection with plants, and people thought I was unique.
Learning about the connection of the moon and sun with the plants, then
incorporating the meditation, WOW!!!
— Carmen, Waukesha, Wisconsin
“Shows me the way for my own deepening”

To know David Crow’s depth of connection with the plant world shows me the
way for my own deepening in the blessing that is o ered to all of us through the
plant kingdom.
— Willow Winddancing , Pine, Arizona
About David Crow
David Crow, LAc, is one of the world’s foremost
experts and leading speakers in the eld of
botanical medicine and grassroots healthcare. He
is a master herbalist, aromatherapist and
acupuncturist with over 30 years experience and is
an expert in the Ayurvedic and Chinese medical
systems. David is a renowned author, a poet and is
the founding director of Floracopeia Aromatic
Treasures. Floracopeia was created as a way to
help preserve and promote the use of botanical medicines as solutions to
solving numerous interrelated global problems: lack of healthcare, poverty,
environmental destruction and loss of ethnobotanical knowledge.
David has presented his vision of grassroots healthcare, preservation of

botanical medicines and the use of plants for ecological restoration to hundreds
of audiences, ranging from small private groups to conferences and lecture halls
to a panel discussion with the Dalai Lama broadcast internationally to millions of
viewers. He has given numerous keynote speeches, taught at conferences and
colleges of naturopathic, Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, and been
interviewed on numerous radio programs. His articles and excerpts from his
book have been published in several magazines, and In Search of the Medicine
Buddha has been translated into three foreign editions. David travels and
teaches throughout the world. Through his visionary synthesis of medicine,
ecology and spirituality, he has helped transform the lives of thousands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a virtual course?
A: It’s a great way to engage live teachings and each other from the comfort of
your home! All you need is a phone line (or an equivalent voice service). If there
is more than one person in your household taking the course, you will each need
your own line. We use MaestroConference to make it just like an in-person
event, where you can ask questions, participate in groups, and deepen your
exploration of the course themes.
Please note that dialing MaestroConference from your phone is a regular toll
call to California; your telephone service provider will charge you according to
your existing long-distance calling plan. Other options include calling cards and
discount long-distance carriers. You can also use Skype to connect to
MaestroConference at no charge, and we o er a webcast which is free to use
from anywhere in the world.
I have never participated before in an online course. The packaging,

presentation, inclusion and Facebook postings created a wonderful, safe cocoon
to participate. I haven’t seen a course so well put together ever — not in all the
years of taking college classes — and I had my doubts about doing an online
course. The wealth of organization and ease of learning materials and support
made this fun as well.
– Claudia F., Medford, MA
Q: Can I get bene t from the course if I miss the live classes?
A: Absolutely! You can download the recordings and transcripts of all course
sessions from our online media archive, so you never need to worry about
missing live calls. You can also engage the full community and leaders on our
private community website.
Q: Can you tell me about the Private Course Group?

A: We will have a private community group for all course participants on
Facebook that will support you in making connections with others, sharing
insights, engaging in discussions, completing homework assignments and
exchanging information about events and other activities that can supplement
your transformational journey. You’ll have the ability to share your experiences,
projects and growth throughout the Course.
Q: Are there scholarships available for this Training?

A: Yes, we always make a certain percentage of spaces available for partial
scholarships, giving preference to those in developing countries or doing
important but underpaid work to which they can apply the training material
immediately. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please review our
guidelines, which include a link to our online application form.
Q: What is your refund policy?

A: Your satisfaction with The Shift Network and this course is our highest
priority! We o er a satisfaction guarantee so that you can sample the course
risk-free. The deadline to receive a full refund is November 30th, 2017. To
request a refund, please click on this refund request form and submit your
request. Your refund will be processed within ve business days and we’ll send
you an email con rming your refund. However, we’d love to have a chance to
address and resolve your concerns rst. If there is something we can assist you
with, please email us at support@theshiftnetwork.com and we’ll be happy to
help! (No refund requests accepted after the above date or with scholarship
awards.)
Q: How can I reach Customer Support?

A: Please visit our Customer Support Center, where you should be able to nd
the answer to your question or the solution to a problem. And if you can’t, you
can submit an online request form and we’ll get right back to you.
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$179
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11/6/2017 Medicinal Plants and Spiritual Evolution Intensive with David Crow | The Shift Network

With Plant Medicine Pioneer

Receive advanced insights, practices and

Become initiated into a new and synergistic

But the truth is that we’re completely

Plants can heal disease, clear our

You may be fascinated by systems of natural medicine like Ayurveda, Chinese

Imagine a virtual apprenticeship with

This new relationship with plants is ultimately a transformational journey in

By understanding plants in a multidimensional way, you open up a deeper

Becoming more grounded emotionally and spiritually through our relationship

The Value of a Master Guide

For more than 30 years he’s pioneered

He’ll draw from strands as diverse as Ayurveda, Chinese medicine and

You’ll receive a profound understanding of working with medicinal plants,

You’ll learn about detoxi ers, adaptogens, anti-in ammatories, cognitive

David will balance high-level theoretical and spiritual insights alongside

In every class, you’ll gain important

And you’ll also engage a paradigm

Ultimately, this program o ers a

During this 6-month program, you’ll:

Develop daily and periodic detoxi cation practices from the

Receive insights into principles of rejuvenation and energy

Understand adaptogens and the therapeutic applications of

Use plants to support your entire being by learning the 4 levels of

Apply the powerful anti-aging, anti-in ammatory and immune-

Learn which plants support mental function, enhance memory,

Develop new ways to work with energy, consciousness and

Discover the di erences between the molecular intelligence of

Receive clear instructions for how to combine meditation and herbal

Understand stress, anxiety and depression according to Ayurvedic

Learn how to foster deep, rejuvenating sleep through herbs

Discover classical meditation methods, such as Vipassana, for

Apply ancient sacred scents such as frankincense, myrrh and

Apply plants to issues regarding sexuality and erotic ful llment

Develop discernment of the internal healer — the awareness about

This program is appropriate for anyone intrigued by the healing and

What You’ll Discover in These 6 Months

Sessions 1 & 2: Humble Healers

There are many simple herbs and spices that

How to improve common digestive problems with herbs

Principles of respiratory health in Chinese and Ayurvedic

How to treat common respiratory problems with herbs and

The relationship between digestive and respiratory health

How aromatic culinary herbs can assist in digestive problems

Important spices for daily immune enhancement

The most e ective herbal teas, syrups and elixirs

Sources and reviews of products

Sessions 3 & 4: Botanical Puriﬁcation:

Plants detoxify the biosphere of the Earth,

A deeper perspective on trauma, addiction, detoxi cation and

How to apply spiritual detoxi cation practices from traditional

Principles and guidelines for safe and e ective detoxi cation

How to identify types of toxins, their sources and their e ects

Insights into microbial infections and detoxi cation to support

How to use herbs, essential oils, spiritual practices and natural

Simple practices for nutrition, kitchen medicine and daily detox

Session 5: The Path of Rejuvenation

Just as pharmaceutical drugs cannot

nutritive compounds, we can restore strong immunity, overcome fatigue and

Rasayana preparations for nourishing the body and restoring

Integrating meditation and spiritual practices with botanical

Rejuvenative foods and foods to avoid