Journey Through the Chakras

What IS a chakra?

Chakras, in general, are areas in our bodies ~ physical & energetic bodies ~ where there is an accumulation of energy and activity. The word chakra translates to “wheels” or “discs” of light, energy & movement, in Sanskrit. Interestingly, over my years of study in medical school, clinical setting & my past teachings of anatomy, I have found that there are very important anatomical features located at each chakra location - nerve bundles, organs, glands, vessels, etc. When these energies are blocked, congested, deficient, it can impact physical parts of that area, and symptoms can manifest.

Soul informs body.

Energy influences the physical.

Besides anatomy & location, chakras involve other elements & themes connected to them. For example, chakra medicines include elements, colors, senses, energies, meditations, healing modalities and practices, internal & external actions to strengthen or balance. And, of course, a favorite over here ~ herbs & botanicals.

I honor the original lineage bearers of the chakra systems, including the Ayurvedic and Hindu traditions from India. I also honor the more modern teachers including Anodea Judith (whose book we use as our main textbook for this series).

Dr. Sarah Sue will teach, guide and explore each chakra for a month each.

What you will receive ~

• regular sessions ~ 2 sessions / month, dedicating 1 month per chakra

• energies, themes & lessons connected to each chakra

• location & anatomy where each chakra resides

• symptom considerations when a chakra is blocked, congested or deficient

• chakra-specific medicines - herbal, botanical, nutritional, elemental, ceremonial, cultural (books, podcasts, music, etc.)

• naturopathic tools & philosophy

• practical & accessible practices to care for each chakra

• chakra-specific herbal formulations

• recorded guided visualizations & meditations to help connect you to that specific chakra energy

• other chakra-specific gifts & invitations for you and your personal Journey Through the Chakras

Testimonial from a prior student of “Journey through the Chakras” series

“I would highly recommend any course offered by Dr. Sarah Sue. She teaches these courses because she has a love for these subjects and wants to share the knowledge with anyone who is open to it. I love her teaching style and how she approaches natural healing. She is rooted in science and practicality, while also bringing magic and spirit to the topic.

Her Journey Through The Chakras course really was a journey for me to get more in touch with myself and the world around me. And the learning did not stop at the end of the course, the knowledge she gave us was a key to open a door. 

The world is a difficult place to reside in right now, there is much suffering that is purposely inflicted so the “powers that be” can keep that power. Many people side with the ruling class because they are not in touch with themselves and the energies of the universe and the world around them. Learning about yourself makes you a more empathetic person, and when you are more empathetic you are able to go out into the world and embrace your fellow human with understanding instead of judgment. The world could always use more of that. One kind gesture towards a stranger causes a ripple effect, eventually ripples can become waves or even a hurricane. Positive change is possible, and it begins within.”

AC, Taos, NM, 2024

Herbal Medicine

Herbal Medicine Walks, Outings & Experiences

Aside from teaching in the clinic setting, classroom & virtually, Dr. Sarah Sue finds great joy teaching in the field… forest, trail, backyard. Wherever she goes, she is good at finding plant friends along the way. She loves introducing them, and her love & wonder for them, to others. These often include plant identification basics, herbal education & medicinal properties of the plants, sustainable wildcrafting & harvesting practices, herbal processing, medicine making, sitting with the plants & meditations, exploring plant energetics, storytelling, and honing skills of listening and observing the wonders around you. Dr. Sarah Sue has led herb walks for friends, clients, students, non-profits, corporate wellness groups and even her son’s preschool class. Want to get to know your plant neighbors, friends and allies? Contact Dr. Sarah Sue to coordinate your own herb walk and experience. This can be a hike into the mountains, or simply stepping out in your own backyard. Humans of all ages, abilities & levels are welcome. The sky is the limit…

Virtual Plant Medicine 101  

These virtual Plant Medicine walks were led by naturopath, herbalist and earth steward, Dr. Sarah Sue. She guided us on plant medicine walks from her backyard in Bellingham, WA, in 2020 & 2021. On these walks, lessons will include plant identification, medicinal actions & uses, nutrient profile, how to sustainably harvest and process the herbs, herbal safety, insight into health conditions that the plants support, as well as folklore, storytelling, self care invitations and lessons from Mother Nature.

Click here to watch past Plant Medicine walks from 2020-21 - Virtual Plant Medicine.

Past Offerings ~ Mental Well-Being & Connection Series

 This workshop will provide practical and grounded tools for navigating the emotional landscape of everyday life.  A great opportunity for caregivers, those who have a desire to improve their health & well-being, want to support their loved ones & community better, or simply feel better, as well as those who want to develop a better understanding of the connection between the physical, mental & emotional bodies.  

This workshop is a collaboration between Arroyo Seco Live, Joy Yoga & Sarah Sue ~ who will be the facilitator & teacher of the workshop.

We will focus will be on emotional landscape of Anger.  Past classes have focused on Stress, Overwhelm and Depression.

We will gather and explore practical and grounded perspectives, tools and therapeutics.  There will be opportunities to share & practice therapeutics, in circle, as well as sit back, listen & learn.  All of this will take place within the Joy Yoga of Taos Studio.  We will then have an opportunity to "dance it out" with some therapeutic dance and movement.  Emotions reside in the body.  So, it only makes sense that we connect to our bodies, through movement & dance, to move the emotions through.  

Simply come early to sign in, get a comfy space in the yoga studio, and a cup of herbal tea.  Bring water, a snack, notebook, pen, your curiosity and dancing shoes.

Coming again soon…

Birthing Services

"It was a delight to take Dr. Sarah Sue's birthing class series.  Her compassion, breadth of knowledge, and inclusivity of all birthing bodies and families were evident throughout her teachings."

- JJ, Bellingham, WA

“Doula” comes from Greek, meaning “one who serves.” I serve those in a powerful rite of passage into parenthood. It is a sacred service an honor do to this work. Aside from serving, or attending one in labor, I also offer support leading up to birth, including birthing classes, family constellation work that helps to clear and heal family trauma, so it is not passed on to the next generation and make parenting a bit more enjoyable. As a mother, I also understand just how deeply we need the postpartum care. My doula support extends to the postpartum experience, including healing, processing the birth and trauma, craniosacral therapy, and supporting the process of transformation that every parent steps through.

Contact me if you are interested in attending one of my birthing classes or coordinating your own birthing class group.

Other Past Teachings and Offerings

• Herbal Medicine Walks

• “Healing Hikes”

• Body systems - what they are, what can happen, how we can prevent illness, and how to care for it with food, herbs & other naturopathic medicines.

• Condition-specific classes - ex. menopause, sleep, gut health, mental health, immune support, mental health, the brain / mind-gut connection to health, stress response

• "Medicine on the Mat" yoga workshops

• “Heart of the Matter - Tending to the Physical & Emotional Heart”

• Anatomy lessons for yoga teacher training

• Corporate Wellness Retreats

• Moon ceremonies ~ Full & New Moon

If there is a topic you would LOVE to learn more about, please let me know.

I also love creating & crafting classes from a space of inspiration & interest level. 

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