Natural Living in the US

“Osain’s Children”: 4 week – Herbal Workshop Series by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie. Recorded on November 27, 2010 at the Afrikan Poetry Theatre. In this section of the workshop Ekere talks about making herbal tinctures and infused honey. These workshops are sponsored by Queens Council on the Arts. For more info on Ekere’s herbal work: thesagehoney.wordpress.com Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie is a poet, writer, educator and the author of “Mother Nature: Thoughts on Nourishing Your Body, Mind and Spirit During Pregnancy and Beyond.” As a child, she was introduced to natural healing, yoga, and meditation by her mother. The births of her daughters, Serene and Joy-Shanti, inspired Ekere to delve more deeply into natural healing; she recently completed a three year herbal apprenticeship with Robin Rose Bennett, much of Ekere’s work is connected to embracing the healing traditions of her ancestors. (www.ekeretallie.com)