Classes
Our Current Offerings
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Class Level:
DATE:
February 14, 2026
Time:
12:00 – 13:00 GMT
Description:
In this hands-on workshop, you will have the opportunity to anoint yourself with seven different essential oils, learn their unique properties, explore best application practices, and walk away feeling rejuvenated.
The essential oils in this workshop support physical heart health, moving forward from grief and loss, enhance love for self and others, and unblock emotions.
Class Level:
DATE:
February 19 - March 19, 2026
Time:
Thursday evenings beginning February 19, 5:30 PST (schedule may be adjusted based on needs of participants). Additional dates available for private study.
Description:
Take a transformational journey beyond common aromatherapy and tune into the wisdom of the earth and the cosmos. Gain greater self-awareness, to heal your body, mind, and spirit. The plants & trees are here with their ancient wisdom to help support us in navigating the great shifts of our time. The alchemic process necessary to produce essential oil acts as a guide to help us bridge our physical and spiritual selves. Experience these pure essences and learn how to work with them to facilitate your own healing; physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Bring a deeper connection to any professional healing modality, or use for your personal growth.
This multi-week class structure gives you the opportunity to integrate what you have experienced each week into your daily life, and come back fresh with new questions and observations to continue to deepen your work and understanding.
We will unravel common myths, learn about treating the physical, emotional, and spiritual body, and understand how tuning into the rhythms of our bodies starts with understanding our interconnectedness with the Earth. Experience deep meditations with sacred anointments and breathwork. Learn how to tune into spiritual guidance by hearing the voices of plants and trees to enhance your intuitive abilities.
Class Level:
Online:
DATE:
February 20 - March 31, 2026
Time:
Choose your start date, class days, and times (6 Sessions in total with Ceremony and Practicum)
Description:
Study and gain certification in the Sacred and Practical Art of
Aromatherapy one-to-one with schedule flexibility, and
Your beautiful essence kits delivered to your door.
Your Guide: Kat Augustdotir Shuford, Master Medicinal
Aromatherapist, Creation Coach & Essence Ceremonialist.
Classes begin anytime in February. You can choose 6 Class Sessions,
From open dates and times in February and March to begin your private and
Immersive experience with Kat.
Imagine your senses come alive as you dive into your
Foundational Essence Kit with Kat, experiencing each essence
from both a scientific and spiritual perspective. Connect with
and be fascinated by the energy signature of plants
as expressed in their unique chemistries, and join to
their emerging global impact through your own curated
journey. This is just the beginning. For the world believes
It knows essential oils (essences), but truly, the world has only
touched the tip of the iceberg. As we begin to prioritize the
The human central nervous system (CNS)
and its governance over our mental, physical, and emotional
well-being, so too shall we begin to understand these precious devas
and the growing impact they will provide humanity in the years to come.
Be one of the first to carry the Living Apothecary…as your practice
Learning at your own pace helps to ground the information and practices.
Weekly or bi-monthly sessions will give you ample downtime to delve into the
juicy lessons, ask questions, and master techniques. This optimized private
retreat allows us to follow your particular interests in greater depth.
Whether you are a practitioner of other healing modalities or a person
interested in high-frequency health for yourself and your family,
You will gain pragmatic skills and know-how in using pure medicinal-grade
essences in extraordinary ways for physical issues and their emotional
and spiritual underpinnings.
Kat is a living representative of the life force and healing power essences offer.
In 20 years of teaching and practice with clients, she has developed
master protocols for hundreds of ailments, along with sought-after skin and beauty
treatments that stand the test of time.
As a mother and grandmother, she brings years of practical experience to the
table. Her spiritual connection with the plants and trees is foundational to
her teachings and will be highlighted in the intuitive development work you will do
together. (fairy-realms anyone?)
This bespoke experience is designed as a sacred retreat and renewal
for your heart and soul. Let the plants tend to you as you learn them in
a variety of experiential ways that touch you on all three levels,
physical, spiritual, and mental. You will gain a strong
working knowledge of the first 45 essences in your kit, while also
gaining deep insight into yourself as part of the teaching. Practical
learnings of the systems of the body and the appropriate essences are
balanced with listening meditations, where you will go intuitive and
learn to “hear the plants and trees” as they impel you. The course is
designed to give you pragmatic practices and intuitive experiences
that will provide you with the “whole” insight that makes for a
successful plant medicine practitioner and one who will carry the Sacred
Essence Lineage.
You will develop an inner wisdom along with practical treatment
tools and protocols to give you the necessary confidence to lead in this
time when we are aligning with our true purpose.
Find deep satisfaction and remembrance in deepening your relationship to
The plant and tree kingdom
This class is equally compelling for novices and
more seasoned learners, and is designed to help you integrate
essences into your existing practices or to begin a
Journey of Self- Healing.
Class Level:
:
To Be Determined
DATE:
February 27 - March 01, 2026
Time:
Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Description:
This training comes with all course material (PDFs) and books, as
well as ongoing support and guidance after the course is
complete. Space is intentionally limited to keep the class more
intimate. This course initiates you into the magical world of
essential oils and aromatherapy, providing a comprehensive
overview of a wide range of carefully selected essences, their
properties and uses, and the practicalities of aromatherapy. This
is an invitation to explore the interconnection we have with the
consciousness of plants and trees. In their presence, one
experiences higher states of stillness, health, and balance. With
intention, we will connect with nature’s rhythms, to understand the
subtle interplay between body and mind, and to awaken your
senses to the transformative potential of aromatherapy. The
essences provide the foundational structures to empower the
practitioner to trust their intuition and tap into the realms of deep
communication with the plants. Learn what medicinal
aromatherapy really is, Understand how essential oils are
harvested and distilled, Discover how to use essential oils on
yourself and others most effectively, Experience hands-on study,
use, and learning of 45-75 foundational essences, Explore using
single pure, undiluted essences in meditation and health
protocols, Re-establish connection to your Mother Earth as a
Sacred Teacher, Learn how to intuitively work with essential oils
based on inner knowing and intellectual knowledge. Join me to
deepen your knowledge and skills in aromatherapy, enhancing a
holistic approach to health and well-being.
Personal message me for details.
Class Level:
DATE:
March 21, 2026
Time:
12:00 – 13:00 GMT
Description:
In this hands-on workshop, you will have the opportunity to anoint yourself with seven different essential oils, learn their unique properties, explore best application practices, and walk away feeling expansive.
The essential oils in this workshop support letting new ideas flow, opening up to new possibilities, working through challenges, and feeling supported and secure in endeavors.