Learn how the Bush Essences can support women during pre-conception, conception, pregnancy, birthing and early motherhood.

Correctly supported, pregnancy and birthing can bring women a sense of deep feminine empowerment and joy. This one day workshop is for pregnant ladies,  prospective mums,  professional birth attendants and health practitioners seeking to better understand this process from a wholistic and positive viewpoint.

Whether you are an advocate of hospital birth or home birth, gain insights profound insights into a woman’s emotional and spiritual journey through pregnancy and birthing, including:

•  Pre-Conception - emotional and practical preparation

• Conscious conception

• Common issues during pregnancy

•  Labour, birthing and bonding

•  The first three months of motherhood

•  Breastfeeding.

This one day workshop explores each phase of the journey in detail and is a good addition to ante-natal classes and pregnancy yoga.

Mums, midwives and doulas will all find this information very useful, practical and easy to apply, as will chiropractors, naturopaths and doctors who work with pregnant women.

You will learn how to choose & use the right Bush Essences to help gain and maintain emotional wellbeing during this unique and special time. No prior experience with flower essences is needed.

This course is being held just twice this year:

Noosa – 26th May 2012

For South East Queensland residents from the Sunshine Cost, Wide Bay Capricorn, Darling Downs, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Northern NSW

Yeppoon – 6th July 2012

For easier access for residents of Bundaberg, Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mackay, Bowen, Townsville, Cairns Emerald, Blackall, Longreach and Charters Towers.

Or take some time out at one of these beautiful holiday destinations if you live further afield.

More info and Enrol here

This course qualifies for continuing education points for natural therapists:

ANTA (Australia)     7 CPE points
ATMS (Australia)     3 CPE points

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Parents, siblings, grandparents, neighbours, friends, teachers, TV, radio, movies – young children absorb information like sponges from all these sources whilst still mostly pre-verbal. Nature wired us this way so that we could figure out how to negotiate our environment. However, nature did this when we were living in small tribes close to nature (a very different scenario to modern living in western culture).

It is estimated that 90% of our sub conscious patterning is formed by the time we are 3 years old. Given that much of our conscious behaviour is driven by our subconscious patterning, this gives serious pause for thought.So, if your view of the world was mostly formed by the time you were three – whose programs are running in the background? How much are these programs pulling your strings? Are these values aligned with your own values, dreams and goals? When something stressful or traumatic happens, do you respond or react? How old are you at these times? Interesting questions to contemplate…

As a parent, are you concerned about the effect of this myriad of influences on your own children? If you see your child taking on values not congruent with your own, or if they experience a trauma, would you like to have a natural, accessible means of helping them?

One way is with flower essences – gentle, self adjusting remedies that help bring into balance intense or negative thought patterns and emotions. One of the most beautiful things about flower essences is that they are a totally safe – you simply cannot do any harm with a flower essence. Anyone can choose and use a flower essence, and it is impossible to overdose on them. If you take the wrong one, all that happens is that it doesn’t work.

Australian Bush Flower Essences have 69 flower essences to assist with a wide range of emotional, attitudinal and spiritual patterns. One is a remedy called Paw Paw, which is specific for resolving conflict between conscious thoughts and sub conscious programming.

Is your teenager bowing to peer pressure? Sturt Desert Rose can assist them to stay true to their own personal integrity and values. Is lack of confidence an issue? Try some Five Corners. Perhaps bullying is a problem – Rough Bluebell helps perpetrators gain a sense of empathy, while Southern Cross allows those being victimised to more easily stand up for themselves.

Learning and literacy problems, as well as ADD and ADHD often benefit from Bush Fuchsia.

Tantrums? Mountain Devil works wonders.

Feeling like you don’t fit in? Tall Yellow Top.

Rebirthing is form of guided meditation – a healing technique used to discover whether specific beliefs were taken on board during the birthing process or while still in the womb. For example practitioners experienced in rebirthing have documented that if a baby got stuck during the birth, they may grow into a person with a pattern of getting stuck later in life. If they were ‘rescued’ via medical intervention during the labour, they often wait to be rescued if they ‘get stuck’ in life. Whereas if they went on to be born naturally, they can often push through the obstacle themselves. It really is fascinating research. Our birth story is powerful, and knowing it can bring deep insights about our life and emotional patterns.

Imagine a world where your past traumas have been healed and your negative beliefs and limiting thought patterns dissolved, so that you are free to be the best person you can be. Imagine entering adulthood knowing who you are and what you want to do with your life, with good self esteem and the confidence to go out into the world and just go for it. Imagine a world full of people who are healthy in mind, body, heart and spirit.

I truly believe that Australian Bush Flower Essences can help bring this about, especially when I see the profound differences they have made in countless adult’s lives, including my own, and when I meet teenagers and young adults who have been raised on the Essences. I see it in my own family. I see it in the many children in my community whom I have given the Essences over the past ten years, sometimes from birth.

I am fortunate to also see this often as I teach my workshops around Australia and North America. Many people come back for new workshops over the years, or repeat a course just to be amongst like minded people for the weekend. It is wonderful to hear them describe how the Essences have enabled them to let go of and heal patterns that were not serving them. It is beautiful and heart warming to watch them blossomed as a result. Their journeys are truly inspiring.

If you would like to learn more about the healing qualities of Australian Bush Flower Essences, click here to see when Linn is teaching a workshop near you in the USA or Australia.

Childrens issues are covered in detail during the ABFE Level 1 workshops and also in the Children and ABFE workshop.

Click here for the full workshop schedule of Australian Bush Flower Essences in Australia, the UK, North and South America, Asia and Europe.

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The Women’s Wellbeing and Australian Bush Flower Essences Workshop runs over one day, and you do not need to have ever used an Essence or attended any other ABFE workshop to attend.

This workshop specifically explores the role of Australian Bush Flower Essences in assisting women to heal.

You will learn, how to easily, effectively and safely use the Australian Bush Flower Essences to help a woman achieve physical, emotional and spiritual balance in the following areas of her life:

• Menstruation

• Sexuality

• Fertility and conception

• Pregnancy

• Birth

• Mothering

• Enhancing relationships

• Menopause

• Growing older

• Common illnesses and health issues

Specific Australian Bush Flower Essences are covered during the discussion of each of the above themes.

Click here to see when Linn is next teaching this workshop near you.

For the full Australian Bush Flower essences schedule throughout Australia, North and South America, Asia, Europe and the UK, click here.

If you are interested in hosting an Australian Bush Flower Essences workshop in your area, please contact Linn on herbs.to.heal@gmail.com

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The Australian Bush Flower Essences Level 1 Workshop runs over two days, and you do not need to have ever used an Essence or attended any other ABFE workshop to attend.

Level 1 has been running for 20 years and has been taught right across the globe. It is a wonderful introduction to the Australian Bush Flower Essences, with an in depth study of over two dozen flowers.

Themes include how the Essences can assist with:

• Digestion
• Mother – Father – Child Bonding and Family Patterns
• Birth, Death, and Dying
• Learning
• Self Esteem and Confidence
• Guilt and Shame
• Energetic Protection
• Electromagnetic Radiation EMR

Don’t miss this opportunity to:

• Become competent and confident in using the Bush Essences

• Learn the History and philosophy of Flower Essences

• Gain new insights into nature, the plant kingdom and yourself

• Understand how emotional patterns affect your health

• Learn how to powerfully, yet gently change these patterns and improve the quality of your life

• Receive the most up to date in depth information on the research and development of Flower Essences

• Discover new tools to meet and resolve life’s challenges and crises, learning difficulties and family issues

• Discover how to enhance self-esteem and self-confidence

• Enjoy a stunning visual presentation of the flowers used to make the Essences as well as the diverse regions of Australia in which they grow

• Actively participate in a bush walk, flower meditation and outdoor intuitive art process

• Learn the ancient metaphysical teachings of the four elemental personality types and their corresponding Essences

• Understand the Endocrine (hormonal) system and its correlation to the Bush Essences

• Learn how to make a Flower Essence as well as choose the correct Australian Bush Flower Essences

• Master how to identify and clear negative subconscious sabotage programs

You too can discover the healing qualities of the Australian Bush!

For Linn’s workshop schedule, click here.

For the full Australian Bush Flower essences schedule throughout Australia, North and South America, Asia, Europe and the UK, click here.

What people are saying about this Workshop

It is such a hidden gem. To think this amazing knowledge is available and accessible to everyone is inspiring. I can’t believe how simple and powerful the process of flower essences is. Katie, Brisbane.

Has opened my mind, changed the direction of my life and for the first time I am looking forward to my life. Cathy, Qld, Australia

This has been a most wonderful, life changing experience that will never be forgotten. Cynthia Hartford, WI, USA

I have always said to myself and others that there is a cure out there in nature and this course has proven that to me. Thank you. Sonia, Queensland Australia

Beyond excellent – inspiring! Very moving. Linn’s passion and knowledge is expressed and manifested throughout this workshop, which has facilitated me to pursue more in flower essences. A magical journey where your body, mind and spirit says “yes”. Catharine, Chicago, USA.

Reconnects you with the source and mother nature and the Earth and thus yourself. Everyone the world over should do this. John Vasta, Noosa, Australia

I loved every minute of it! All relevant, beautiful, deep and Light – Isabela, Counsellor, NSW, Australia

Linn is a very enthusiastic and well learned ambassador of the Bush Flower Essences. She makes it easy to learn concepts presented throughout the 2 days. Andrea, Singapore

Linn is lovely. I really enjoyed her teaching style – she is hugely knowledgeable. The workshop was my first step into the world of Australian Bush Flower Essences and my first time taking any. They are amazing and Linn was a fantastic lecturer.  Basha, San Francisco. CA. USA.

I appreciated becoming more intimate with the individual essences. They were ‘brought to life more’ by Linn rather than just reading about them. Linda McD, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Well worth attending. Brought new light and understanding to the essences. The pictures were very helpful to see flowers in situ. Also great to get a wider context. K O’L Auckland New Zealand

I found this workshop enlivening. It awakened a connection in me that felt like ‘coming home’. Thank you. Cindy, Qld, Australia

It has been a wonderful experience. Very insightful into a world of healing I had no idea about. It has left me wanting to learn more and share this wonderful world with others. Thank you. Zoe, Qld, Australia.

The more I learn about the Essences, the more I want to use them – Helen – Queensland Australia

Useful, inspiring and I can’t wait for the next one – Emma, Queensland Australia

I feel a new pathway has been opened up for me to pursue – Margaret, Queensland Australia

I came interested in learning about the essences and how they help but also got a huge appreciation for the actual flowers and plants now – Matt, Queensland Australia

Well informed, experienced and easy going, Linn established a comfortable learning experience. The pacing and rhythm allowed me to take in the enormous amount of information provided. Ann W, Seattle, WA, USA

Powerful knowledge – I can’t believe I just found out about it. Fran, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Greatly increased my knowledge of the Bush Flower Essences. Karen, Maroochy River, Qld, Australia

Linn was inspiring, passionate, engaging and full of interesting information. She exceeded my expectations – a practical and passionate teacher. I enjoyed the whole experience immensely – the information about the flowers and their wisdom was inspiring. I look forward to Level 2. HS Auckland New Zealand

I have read a lot about the bush flower essences but hearing Linn speak with such passion and knowledge about them was inspiring and triggered a lot of thinking. SB Wellington New Zealand

I appreciated Linn’s extensive medical and herbalist knowledge and particularly her ability to put those concepts into laymen’s terms and show the relevance of the bush flowers essences to the healing of those problems. Julie, Brisbane

Awesome , learned a lot, have a better understanding about how useful and beneficial the flower essences are to our everyday lives. Sandra, Wisconsin, USA.

Very informative and I was able to feel relaxed while learning oodles of information. Linn is a very gifted teacher with inspirational teaching qualities. Enjoyable and life changing. Joyce Algoma. USA

Linn’s mastery of the subject matter makes for a very smooth flow and seamless presentation. Rosemary. Santa Barbara, CA, USA.

A gentle, non threatening gathering that helped me assimilate the information. Great to be able to learn more about how flower essences work. CG Auckland New Zealand

Linn is a brilliant teacher. She held my attention all the way. Glenys, Labrador, Qld, Australia.

Really valuable information delivered in a  concise way. Easy to understand, very comprehensive and taught in an interesting way with real life stories and statistics. RL,  New Zealand

Linn is a lovely, passionate, informative, warm, energetic teacher. The best workshop I have done yet – perfectly balanced, light, enjoyable, informative and exciting. RS Auckland New Zealand

Very motivating – with more understanding. A truly exceptional insight to the Australian Bush Flowers and myself – Sharon, Qld

Fabulous, informative and experiential introduction to the “bushies”. Looking forward to going home and integrating them in my practice – Nerissa, Queensland Australia

Presents in an easy to understand format. Linn is always good to listen to. Covers everything systematically and well – Conny, Queensland Australia

Linn is very engaging and interactive – her dedication and joy comes through and her knowledge with experience of the Essences – Rhonda, Queensland Australia

After having already done the Astrology and Colleges courses, this just seemed to round things off for me. Great to go into more depth on each flower. Wendy, Queensland Australia

Gentle, inspiring and an opening to the realization of how perfect nature is and that we are all exactly where we are meant to be in the right space and time – Michelle, Queensland Australia

Linn is an amazingly inspiring and informative presenter – an endless source of knowledge and wisdom. Thank you! A whole new chapter has opened. Zoe, Natural Therapist, Qld Australia.

Linn did a fabulous job going through Level 1 information. Thorough, thoughtful, professional, supportive stories and examples, answered all questions and was overall inspiring to the natural health profession. Karen WI, USA.

Linn was fantastic and so well informed – a great combination of knowledge of the essences and also life in her own practice. Life changing. – Lyndal, Queensland Australia

Thorough, paces workshop and information well, allowing for note taking; approachable. – Cathy, Health Food Shop Owner, Qld Australia

Very warm, easy going, engaging manner of presentation. Felt very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed it. – Julia,  Queensland, Australia

Just wonderful, I have learnt so much and been challenged on so many levels. Linn is easy to follow, encouraging, gentle and so knowledgeable. – Tina, Queensland, Australia

The presentation was great – a good balance of knowledge, experience and case histories. Linn is inspiring and passionate about her work. – Clare B, Vancouver, Canada.

The workshop with Linn was enlightening, loving, sensitive, insightful, generous, kind and light hearted. Linn presented these invaluable teachings in an organized and perfectly paced course, delivering amazing value. Thank you!! – Visanti, Yoga Teacher, CA, USA.

Linn is phenomenal – her knowledge, sensitivity, intuition and loving presence made Level 1 and experience I will never forget. – Brenda, Wisconsin, USA

Linn led us on an inspiring journey of the flowers with a light heart and a deep passion. Her enthusiasm is infectious and is underscored by an intimate and wise understanding of the essences. Jewelli, NSW, Australia

Allows for a greater awareness into nature’s true energy and how we can make use of it. Linn is straight to the point; she allows for group comments but then moves on. Good interaction breaks keep you interested and alert. Carrie, Qld, Australia.

Very succinct. Great presentation and easy to follow. Nice and orderly. A truly wonderful experience. Emma, Qld, Australia.

This workshop opened doors to other worlds and allowed me to receive a deeper understanding of the power beyond. Bridget O’B. Qld, Australia.

Amazing information, Can’t wait to use them in my practice. Diane, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia

Fantastic – worth doing. Lauren, Qld. Australia

I would recommend this course to anyone who is serious about being proactive in their own health care. Cheryl, Qld, Australia

Thorough, informative, eye opening and inspiring. Janine, Caloundra, Qld Australia.

Very thorough and enlightening. Linn’s passion for essences is evident and inspiring. Amanda, Cooran, Qld, Australia

Linn is friendly, interactive and informative. Jay, Coolum Beach, Qld, Australia

Very professionally organized. Linn really knows her information, is free with her knowledge and obviously loves what she does. Carolyn, Nambour, Qld, Australia

Linn is a very good presenter – she explains things in easy to understand terms. Kacey, Maroochydore, Qld, Australia.

Why didn’t I do this sooner? Tracey. Buderim, Qld, Australia

Linn is very knowledgable and presents in a lovely, professional and engaging manner. The workshop itself is personally confronting, informative and an opportunity for immense spiritual growth. Colleen, Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia

Linn is very approachable, speaks clearly and gives great explanations of remedies. She is a delight to listen to and discuss information with. Thank you! Ann, Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia.

A very moving, emotional and loving experience. Fiona. Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

Linn has an amazing knowledge of the individual flowers and is what I found most useful in the workshop; her experience really showed. Kylie, NSW, Australia.

I found this workshop fascinating, exciting, amazing and can’t wait to share the essences with others. Thank you. Jo, Uki, NSW, Australia.

Very balanced, professional, excellent presentation. Susan. USA

Very articulate, informative. Made everything interesting and exciting. Joan  WI. USA

I appreciated Linn’s knowledge and wisdom and willingness to share this. Diane WI. USA.

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RASPBERRY LEAF

(Rubus striqosus or Rubus idaeus)

The former is found mostly in North America and has prickles, the latter is native to Europe and has few or no prickles. Both grow wild in the field and forests. Ah, but isn’t half the challenge avoiding the spiky bits as you gather the fruit and leaves?

Herbalists throughout the ages have given pregnant ladies a cup of Raspberry Leaf tea a day, for its many health giving benefits.

Its a good idea to start with this one three months before you try for a baby. It has an excellent reputation for aiding conception.

Raspberry Leaf is high in Iron, Copper, Vitamin A and Vitamin C, all needed by the growing baby. It is the highest food source of Folic Acid, a deficiency of which will cause spina bifida, so if you prefer your supplements natural (i.e. absorbable), take a cup of Raspberry Leaf tea a day in the first trimester.

In the second and third trimesters continue with a cup a day as it helps the placanta and also strengthens your uterine muscles so you get good strong contractions to more easily push out your baby during labour.

Keep it afterwards to get your uterus back in shape and to help milk production.

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by Jo Hunter,

Homebirth Australia

Women and their families are travelling from all over the country to attend the MOTHER of all birth rallies on Monday September 7th, 2009.

The rally is to take place outside Parliament House at 1130am. We are expecting a HUGE turn out and plenty of media attention.

We have been contacted by many women who have been told by QANTAS that they will need to reschedule their flights as they have booked too many babies on their flights to Canberra over the 3 days surrounding the rally.

This has apparently never happened before.

If you are booked to travel by plane to Canberra it may be worth ringing the airline to check as some women have been told that they could be turned away at the airport because by law they are only allowed to have 8 babies per flight.

UNABLE TO ATTEND THE RALLY?

If you can’t be with us on September 7, please purchase a virtual rally ticket. Send us your headshot and message (please make this less than 25 words as it will need to be scribed) and we will create a cut-out to place in the ground outside Parliament House. Your pledge will go towards the printing and assembly of your ‘cut-out’ and will enable HBA to subsidise the travel and accommodation of those who may not otherwise be able to attend. To purchase a virtual rally ticket please click here.

Looking forward to seeing many of you in Canberra.

For more information on Home Birth Australia, visit their website by clicking here.

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by Justine Caines.

Homebirth Australia

Homebirth Australia (HBA) has played a pivotal role in the campaign to keep the option of private homebirth alive.

HBA successfully lobbied for the ‘Medicare related’ legislation to be examined within a Senate Committee. The Community Affairs (Legislation) Committee is currently looking at the 3 related bills. We believe 2000 submissions have been received, this is an unprecedented response. Thank you to so many who took the time to write.

We have now gained support across the Senate, The Coalition, Greens, Family First and Independent Senator Nick Xenophon have all expressed support to enable women to make important choices about their bodies and healthcare.

The Greens have announced that they will draft an amendment to include homebirth in any funding and indemnity insurance support developed for midwives accessing Medicare.

Minister Nicola Roxon has expressed concern regarding the availability of indemnity insurance for homebirth in the short term. Whilst we believe the Minister is supportive of finding a solution, and this has been confirmed in recent media click here.

We are less convinced that the Department of Health and Ageing are. It would seem that women choosing homebirth have been diminished and are now considered as ‘collateral damage’. Our understanding is that not one current homebirth midwife or consumer has been called upon to brief the Indemnity branch of the Department of Health or the insurance industry. Poor Nicola; how can anyone expect those who have no understanding of homebirth to make decisions about it, while they receive nothing from those with knowledge but rather a raft of ’spin’ from those with deep vested interest in medicalised childbirth.

A feminist academic, and coincidentially a homebirth mother, Monica Dux argued most eloquently that this struggle was simply not about homebirth, but more so that of a fundamental right for women. Her opinion piece appeared in The Age on 17 July:

The assumption…that minority rights are unimportant and can be casually overridden – is both offensive and antithetical to the fundamental values of a liberal society… It is not only the rights of the minority who undertake home birth that are at stake here. This is an issue that impacts on all women.

In the past century we have seen a profound shift in the status of women, from being virtual chattels owned by husbands or fathers, to the attainment of full citizenship and (supposedly) equal rights with men. This hard-won legislative and cultural change has allowed women greater freedoms, but it has also given rise to an expectation of physical dignity, and of ownership over our own bodies, as epitomised in liberal abortion provisions and stricter sexual assault laws.

The legislative squeezing-out of home birth represents a serious regression in this reform process. Given that the new laws will effectively make private midwife-assisted home birth illegal, the Federal Government is acting to deprive most women of the ability to make a fundamental choice about their own bodies; the choice to birth in a non-medicalised environment.

Home Birth Ausralia has just learnt that the Bills will be debated next week in Parliament (how can the Senate committee work through 2000 submissions in such a short space of time?).

Around 6 months ago I made a joke late at night on Facebook that I felt like a Suffragette, I feel like one 24/7 now! I look forward to a fantastic rally in Canberra on September 7. We are looking forward to a very BIG turnout. Women are coming with bellies and babies in tow to give a very clear message to the Rudd Government. ndividual women will decide where and with whom they share the intimacy of birth NOT politicians and bureaucrats.

It has also been confirmed today that Homebirth Australia has been invited to provide oral evidence before the Senate Committee on August 6.

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