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Amy Charnay is based in Santa Rosa, Sonoma county California. She teaches aerial yoga and practices herbal medicine and Nutrition. On this site you will know more about her services as well as upcoming events.

Events

This is the list of Amy's Charnay's upcoming events

Herbs & Nerves: A Journey into Nervous System Balance
May
23
7:30 PM19:30

Herbs & Nerves: A Journey into Nervous System Balance

19:30 - 21:00 Central European Time

Unlock the Power of various tools, foods and herbs for Polyvagal Regulation.

In this immersive workshop, you will explore the remarkable intersections between herbal medicine, nutrition, polyvagal theory, and nervous system regulation. I will guide you through the nervous system and explain polyvagal theory. We will discuss nervous system stressors & soothers and introduce you to many tools with profound abilities to support vagal tone including various practices, foods, and botanicals that facilitate a state of safety and connection within the body.

This experience includes lectures, hands-on activities, and guided practices to give you a comprehensive understanding of the polyvagal theory and its implications for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Discover how specific herbs can act as gentle, yet powerful allies in modulating the vagus nerve, promoting relaxation responses, and restoring autonomic balance.

Experience the magic of creating your own custom nervous system regulation toolkit, tailored to your unique needs and goals. You will leave with information and tools that you can utilize immediately and confidently that can help regulate your nervous system and cultivate a profound sense of grounding and resilience.

Whether you're seeking to manage stress, anxiety, or simply wish to enhance your overall vitality and sense of safety in the body, this workshop will provide you with invaluable tools and insights. Emerge with a renewed connection to your inner and outer nature’s healing powers and a deepened understanding of how to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit through the remarkable synergy of herbs and polyvagal wisdom.

This class will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.

Click here to register.

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Nervous System Regulation with Plant Medicine - FREE WEBINAR
May
9
6:30 PM18:30

Nervous System Regulation with Plant Medicine - FREE WEBINAR

18:30 - 19:30 Central European Time - Click here to watch the replay

Have you noticed that "Nervous System Regulation" has become a buzzword?

We're honored to host Amy Charnay, MS, CNS for this webinar session. She's an Herbalist, Nutritionist, Aromatherapist, Somatic Coach and Forest Bathing Guide who has been working in the field of Plant Medicine and nervous system health for almost two decades.

As an Integrative Health Practitioner, Amy specializes in supporting clients with sensitive Nervous Systems to cultivate resilience, vitality and a greater capacity to navigate illness, burnout, and the daily stressors of modern life. Amy will share in simple language and actionable steps several ways to support our Nervous Systems. 

We will discuss Polyvagal theory, Plants as our allies - from foods to psychedelics - and how we can craft a holistic lifestyle starting right where we are. Learn practical ways to feel into the support from our inner and outer nature, instead of forcing ourselves into a system where we don't seem to fit in 💚.

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Forest Therapy Walk in The SemnozSpring
Apr
1
2:00 PM14:00

Forest Therapy Walk in The SemnozSpring

Join me for a Spring Forest Therapy Walk in the beautiful Bauge mountains.

What is Forest Therapy: Forest Therapy is different than hikes or other outdoor events in a few ways... it is a slow and nourishing practice that supports health, wellness and connection to the land, the more than human beings around us, self and others.

As an ANFT guide-in-training I will offer guided invitations to slow down, immerse ourselves in the forest and deepen our sensory connection with the land. We will spend time in silence and share our experiences as a group.

This walk is just a few kilometers long and we do not generate as much heat as when hiking so it is extremely important to dress warm.

Meeting Location: The entrance of the parking lot of the Semnoz ski resort the "Ecole de Ski Français du Semnoz" before 2:00pm. Please park close to the entrance of the parking lot, before the Chalet Nordique de la Foret or the bridge. We will be crossing the road and walking into the forest.

What to Bring: warm layers, a day pack, and water. Optional: poles, heat packs for hands or feet and something warm to drink during the walk. Tea will be served at the end.

Register: space is limited to 6 participants. Reserve your spot here.

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Forest Therapy Walk in The Roc de Cher Nature Reserve
Mar
21
10:30 AM10:30

Forest Therapy Walk in The Roc de Cher Nature Reserve

  • The parking lot of the Roc de Cher golf course (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join me for a Forest Therapy Walk in Roc de Cher Nature Reserve on the Spring Equinox!

What is Forest Therapy: Forest Therapy is different than hikes or other outdoor events in a few ways... it is a slow and nourishing practice that supports health, wellness and connection to the land, the more than human beings around us, self and others.

As an ANFT guide-in-training I will offer guided invitations to slow down, immerse ourselves in the forest and deepen our sensory connection with the land. We will both spend time in silence and have opportunities to share our experiences as a group.

This walk is just a few kilometers long and we do not generate as much heat as when hiking so it is very important to dress warm.

Meeting Location: The parking lot of the Roc de Cher golf course in Talloires

What to Bring: warm layers, a day pack, and water. Consider bringing heat packs for hands or feet and something warm to drink during the walk. Tea will be served at the end.

Register: space is limited to 6 participants. Reserve your spot here.

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BOTANICAL ELIXIRS
Nov
8
3:30 AM03:30

BOTANICAL ELIXIRS

Thursday, November 7, 2019

  • 6:30 PM 8:30 PM

  • MIracle Plum (map)

Join Amy Charnay, MS, CNS - clinical herbalist, nutritionist and medicine-maker extraordinaire in this fun and educational workshop. You will learn several techniques for preserving delicious and medicinal botanicals including: tinctures & glycerites and syrups & honeys. Learn the medicinal properties of several herbs while you hand craft an elixir / cordial to take home with you! 

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Eco-friendly Garden Tour
May
4
to May 5

Eco-friendly Garden Tour

We're teaming up once again with the wonderful Sonoma-Marin water saving partnership as a host garden on this magical and inspirational and FREE eco friendly garden tour! This is your opportunity to stop by and see the Herban Allies gardens and shop our products made on site! Last year more than 200 people toured our garden and this year we hope to see you and introduce you to our plants and bees!

We're looking for two volunteers for this event -- please let us know if you're interested in volunteering on May 4th!

Highlights:

  • aromatic, native, medicinal and food plants / trees

  • open labratory / medicinal plant formulary

  • beehives

  • reclaimed materials

  • drip irrigation

  • greywater laundry - to - landscape system

Click here for more info and here to register.

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DIY Spring Cleaning Class
Mar
30
5:30 PM17:30

DIY Spring Cleaning Class

SPRING IS COMING and we're so excited to top off our winter Kon-Mari-ing with a good old fashion house cleaning. Did you know you can easily make most (or all!) of your home cleaning and body care products with just a handful of bulk and low-packaging ingredients? This approach dramatically reduces packaging waste in an arena that brings plastic into our lives. In this class taught by zero waste enthusiast and herbalist Amy Charnay, learn how to make low waste and DIY cleaners and simple body care that substitute for your current store-bought ones. Leave with a refreshed sense of excitement about your Spring cleaning and commitment to the environment.

"We don't need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly." Anne Marie Bonneau, The Zero Waste Chef

Click here to register.

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Aerial Yoga Self Love Club
Feb
10
to Feb 11

Aerial Yoga Self Love Club

Join Amy in her last aerial yoga workshop! This class is for everyone from beginner to experienced aerial yogis alike. Just in time for Valentine’s Day the theme of this workshop is self love. Click here to register.

You will experience 90 minutes of aerial yoga, 100% natural aromatherapy and tips to help you cultivate self love and compassion. We’ll end with a deliciously restorative savasana and you will take home with you our best selling aromatherapy spray “Self love Club

Location: The Devi Yoga Center at 7151 Wilton Ave #103 in Sebastopol, CA

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The Resilient Self Love Club Aerial Yoga Workshop
Feb
4
12:00 AM00:00

The Resilient Self Love Club Aerial Yoga Workshop

Join Amy in her second to last aerial yoga workshop! This class is for everyone from beginner to experienced aerial yogis alike. This workshop includes aerial yoga, mindfulness and herbal medicine, including aromatherapy, presented in the context of building resiliency and self-love. Click here to register.

Join us and experience 90 minutes of aerial yoga, 100% natural aromatherapy and tips to help you build resiliency and adaptability. We’ll end with a deliciously restorative savasana and you will leave with one spray from our aromatherapy line.

Location: The Devi Yoga Center at 7151 Wilton Ave #103 in Sebastopol, CA

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DIY beverages & flavors: tinctures, elixirs, spirits & more!
Jan
26
to Jan 27

DIY beverages & flavors: tinctures, elixirs, spirits & more!

Join Amy in the Herban Allies lab & formulary to learn the science and art of making your own 100% natural flavorings to add to your bubbly or still water! These healthy & eco-friendly beverage flavorings will save you money and reduce waste from flavored canned or bottled beverages. You will take 3 products home with you! Click here to register.

You will learn several different methods for making various flavors: 
- citrus flavors
- fruity flavors
- herby flavors

Additional Herban Allies products can be purchased at a discount on the day of the workshop if you desire! 

Class size is limited to 6 students. $45 per person.

What to bring: nothing required. If you have these items, bring them:
- a mason jar
- vodka
- 1 oz dropper bottles
- Fresh citrus (whole or just peels)

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SOLD OUT - Cultivating Resiliency Through Aerial Yoga & Herbal Medicine
Jan
13
to Jan 14

SOLD OUT - Cultivating Resiliency Through Aerial Yoga & Herbal Medicine

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Thank you for your interest!

Join Amy in her second to last aerial yoga workshop! This class is for everyone from beginner to experienced aerial yogis alike. This workshop includes aerial yoga, mindfulness and herbal medicine, including aromatherapy, presented in the context of building resiliency. Click here to register.

Join us and experience 90 minutes of aerial yoga, 100% natural aromatherapy and tips to help you build resiliency and adaptability. We’ll end with a deliciously restorative savasana and you will leave with one spray from our aromatherapy line.

Location: The Devi Yoga Center at 7151 Wilton Ave #103 in Sebastopol, CA

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DIY beverages & flavors: tinctures, elixirs, spirits & more!
Jan
12
to Jan 13

DIY beverages & flavors: tinctures, elixirs, spirits & more!

Join Amy in the Herban Allies lab & formulary to learn the science and art of making your own 100% natural flavorings to add to your bubbly or still water! These healthy & eco-friendly beverage flavorings will save you money and reduce waste from flavored canned or bottled beverages. You will take 3 products home with you! Click here to register.

You will learn several different methods for making various flavors: 
- citrus flavors
- fruity flavors
- herby flavors

Additional Herban Allies products can be purchased at a discount on the day of the workshop if you desire! 

Class size is limited to 6 students. $45 per person.

What to bring: nothing required. If you have these items, bring them:
- a mason jar
- vodka
- 1 oz dropper bottles
- Fresh citrus (whole or just peels)

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Jun
30
to Jul 1

Joyful & Relaxed ~ A rejuvenating day for women

Join us for a luxurious day of restorative and revitalizing self-care in a gorgeous retreat setting. In this hands-on outdoor workshop, you will learn simple and effective tools to care for your body, mind and heart. Luxuriate with a do-it-yourself salt scrub and facial using all natural products hand-crafted with local ingredients. Feel your nervous system unwind as you sip expertly blended herbal teas and enjoy a swim in the pool. The day will include gentle yoga practice, guided meditation, aromatherapy, lavish self-care spa treatments and a nourishing organic lunch. You will go home with a product of your choice, formulated just for you. The agenda is spacious to allow you time to truly rest & restore. 

Date and Time: 
Friday, June 30th, 2017 10:30-4:00 in Petaluma, CA.
Address & directions provided upon registration.

Breathe. Relax. Rejuvenate. 

Nurture yourself at our luxurious day long outdoor spa event. Gentle yoga, guided meditation, safe and gentle detox, DIY expertly formulated teas and natural body care products, a nourishing, organic lunch prepared by a certified nutritionist & chef, rest in the sun or shade, take a dip in the pool. . . 

Cost:
Early bird rate: $160 before June 18th
$185 after June 18th

About us:

Amy Charnay, MS, CNS is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, Herbalist, and Yoga & Meditation Instructor. www.amycharnay.com

Nicteha Cohen is a Mindfulness Instructor, Herbalist, Craniosacral Therapist, Natural Foods Chef and sewing instructor. www.bowlandspooncrafts.com

Together we bring a combined 30+ years of experience whipping up delightful herbal products and guiding yoga & meditation workshops.

To register contact: Nicteha Cohen at walkaboutlily@gmail.com

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Relax & Renew
Sep
6
to Sep 7

Relax & Renew

Relax & Renew with Gentle Aerial Yoga, Herbal Medicine & Yoga Nidra

Join Amy Charnay for 2 ½ hours of total relaxation!

Learn about and experience restorative herbs & aerial yoga poses to help you relax and de-stress. Amy will talk about ‘Nervines’ and ‘Adaptogenic’ herbs – two important and unique categories in Herbal Medicine specifically used to restore and tonify a stressed out nervous system. Taste and experience them for yourself while your body, mind & spirit settle down and into the aerial yoga hammock. Gentle and restorative aerial yoga postures will prepare you for an extra long savasana in ‘yoga nidra’ or ‘yogic sleep’ in your own aerial yoga cocoon.

Click here to register. 

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Restore and Revitalise Retreat in France.
Jun
14
to Jun 22

Restore and Revitalise Retreat in France.

This retreat is all about rest and relaxation. During this week we offer you all the time and space you need to unwind and gather your resources. Each day you can participate in yoga and meditation sessions and during the week you will receive up to three complementary treatments. The rest of the time is yours to find a quiet spot in the garden, take a stroll down the woodlands paths, find a book in the library or watch a film, and of course enjoy our tasty and nutritious food which is carefully prepared to meet your health needs.

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New aerial yoga series starting this week.
Mar
7
1:00 AM01:00

New aerial yoga series starting this week.

Silks open in aerial yoga series starting this week.

Please contact Amy before registering for a series or drop-in.


• Thursdays 4:00-5:15, All levels
6 week series: March 6th - April 10th - 3 SILKS OPEN

• Thursdays 5:30-6:45pm, All levels
6 week series: March 6th - April 10th - CLASS IS FULL

There will likely be space to drop-in every week on Thursdays at 4pm. This series is open to adults and teens!  

 

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GRAND OPENING in Windsor, CA
Mar
1
to Mar 2

GRAND OPENING in Windsor, CA

Now offering Nutrition, Herbal Medicine & Aerial Yoga in Windsor!

Saturday, March 1st, 12-2pm.

A brand new yoga studio and wellness center, Yoga Paradise, is hosting their GRAND OPENING on Saturday, March 1st, from 12-2 at 8911 Lakewood Drive., Suite 26, 2nd floor of the Plaza Building in Windsor, CA. Join us for some snacks, drinks, and a raffle! Visit my new office and apothecary across the hall, Suite 27H, to enjoy some herbal goodies and learn more about my Herbal Medicine and Nutrition services. Then stick around to enjoy my intro to aerial yoga class at 2:30pm (start time a little bit flexible, may start at 2:45)! 
 

NEW AERIAL YOGA CLASSES

In addition to my Tuesday and Thursday aerial yoga classes at the Devi Yoga Center in Sebastopol, I am now teaching aerial yoga classes every week at Yoga Paradise on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 6:00-7:15pm, Tuesdays 11-12 and one Saturday per month. Check out their schedule for more information: www.yogaparadisestudio.com

 

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Partner Aerial Yoga Workshop
Feb
2
12:00 AM00:00

Partner Aerial Yoga Workshop

Spend some time connecting with yourself and a partner* at Sonoma County’s second annual partner aerial yoga workshop! We’ll spend both solo & partner time getting comfortable with the aerial silk and on our mats. Let us guide you and your partner to explore floor poses, aerial poses, how to deepen poses and find those hard-to-get areas in the body with the silk! This workshop is therapeutic for release and balance to your whole system.

*(Don’t have a partner? Let us know). 

Beginner's welcome. Space is limited. 

Workshop fee:
$40 per person
Pre-registration required. 

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