The healing potential of plant medicine is far greater than a take-this-herb for-that-symptom approach...
The powerful life-force energy — known as qi or prana — within the plant, within the medicine, within YOU, and within the world around you, is working synergistically to produce the result you desire (and even more than you dreamed possible).
Medicinal plants are also rich in different forms of life force, which can give powerful support to your meditation, yoga, and Qigong practices.
When you take a drop of a herbal tincture on your tongue... rub a drop on the bottom of your foot... inhale the aroma of a healing essential oil from a diffuser… you’re experiencing healing from a botanical remedy — and the healing “agent” in these remedies is qi.
In Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, qi and prana are the basis of diagnosis and treatment. In yoga and meditation, they’re the basis of spiritual practices and transformation.
Qigong and other forms of energy medicine are so powerful because they energize the prana body, or the body made of qi.
And in all of these ancient lineages, health, illness, and consciousness are perceived as processes of life force — and rooted in the interplay and balance of the elements, the essence of the sun and moon, and the evolution of spirit within matter.
In other words, your body is a matrix of all these cosmological energies and terrestrial elements…
The Matrix of Magic offers you a complete system of study and practices based on millennia-old lineages of medicine, meditation, and mysticism. This 8-part program provides simple and direct ways to help you perceive how your body — and its complicated matrix of energies — are animated by nature’s profound evolutionary intelligence.
Over the eight weeks, you’ll discover how to have a deep, meaningful, and sustained internal relationship with the intelligence of nature as it operates in your body and mind.
And you’ll discover that by learning how to tune into this energetic interplay, you can have a much more powerful healing experience through your use of botanical remedies — and a profound means for complementing and enhancing your contemplative practices and deepening your spiritual life.
You’ll discover that through greater awareness and understanding of the life force of the natural world and within you, you can better support your health and wellbeing, increase your self-knowledge, gain insights into the current conditions of life, and find greater inner peace… as your true spiritual nature and deeper cosmological identity is revealed.
From classical Asian medicine, you’ll learn that there are five classifications and types of prana operating at all levels of your body and mind — from physiological functions to states of consciousness to the flow of time and the cycle of birth and death.
And you’ll discover that this knowledge, perception, and understanding of the nature of prana is synonymous with spiritual evolution, and that it can be a basis for making healthy lifestyle choices, managing stress, and even better understanding the karmic and ancestral influences in your life.
David Crow, LAc, is the founder of the highly respected essential oils company, Floracopeia, and one of today’s greatest synthesizers of wisdom lineages regarding plants. He’s studied medicinal plants in their environments all over the world, conducted extensive research on their healing properties, and immersed himself in ancient healing lineages for more than 30 years.
In The Matrix of Magic, David will share theories and practices for cultivating greater awareness and understanding of the healing energies within botanical remedies, our bodies, and the Earth and other planets by experiencing them through meditations, a more conscious approach to using medicinal plants, and a deepened relationship with the natural world.
If you choose to take this journey, you’ll experience a profound understanding of herbs, aromatherapy, and cosmology.
By understanding plants in this way, you open up a more dynamic relationship with your energy systems. You cultivate more prana or chi. You harmonize your bodily energy. You rebuild your immune system.
This reawakened relationship with the plant kingdom will help you grow deeper roots for holistic living, allowing you to better navigate health crises, aging, and even grief and loss.
In this 8-part transformational program, David will guide you through the fundamental skills and competencies you’ll need to have a deep, meaningful, and sustained internal relationship with the intelligence of nature as it operates in your body and mind.
Each training session will build harmoniously upon the previous one so you’ll receive a complete, holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles based on millennia-old lineages of medicine, meditation, and mysticism. This course will provide simple and direct ways to help you perceive how your body — and its complicated matrix of energies — are animated by nature’s profound evolutionary intelligence.
Chinese, Tibetan, and Ayurvedic medicine are rich repositories not only of ethnobotanical knowledge for healing the body, but also of spiritual practices and mystical insights from the cultures they evolved in. Along with the lineages of yogic and contemplative disciplines of its time, classical Asian medicine explored and recorded the subtle energetic systems that lie at the interface of body, mind, and spirit.
This course is a complete system of study and practices based on these millennia-old lineages medicine, meditation and mysticism, that offers simple and direct ways to perceive how the body is a matrix of cosmological energies and terrestrial elements animated by nature’s profound evolutionary intelligence. As we move through the various stages of study and contemplation, we will find that these ancient concepts have valuable applications for health and wellbeing, increasing self-knowledge, giving insights into the current conditions of life, and finding inner peace through understanding our true spiritual nature and deeper cosmological identity.
In this module, you’ll discover:
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The concept of prana, life force, is central to all yogic, meditative, and healing lineages. In medicine, prana is the basis of diagnosis and treatment; in yoga and meditation it is the basis of spiritual practices. From classical Asian medicine we learn that there are numerous classifications and types of prana operating at all levels of the body and mind, from physiological functions to states of consciousness to the flow of time and the cycle of birth and death. The knowledge, perception and understanding of the nature of prana is synonymous with spiritual evolution; it is also the basis of making healthy lifestyle choices, managing stress, and myriad other important practical applications.
In this module, you’ll discover:
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Just as prana is central to Vedic, Ayurvedic, and Tantric philosophies and practices, qi is central to Chinese medicine and Taoist philosophies and practices. In many ways the concepts are synonymous, but they are also different; by studying and contemplating both lineages we are able to develop an encompassing view and understanding of the energy and vitality that animates all living things. As prana is in Ayurveda, qi is the basis of diagnosis and treatment in Chinese medicine; as prana is in yoga and Tantra, qi is the basis of qigong and Taoist spiritual practices. As with prana, we learn that there are numerous classifications and types of qi operating at all levels of the body and mind, from physiological functions to states of consciousness to the flow of time and the cycle of birth and death. As with prana, the knowledge, perception and understanding of the nature of qi helps us understand the karmic and ancestral influences in our lives, supports healthy lifestyle choices, and can enhance our spiritual evolution by deepening our perception of unity with the intelligence of nature.
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Classical Asian medicine and its associated yogic influences offer profound insights into fundamental existential questions related to life, death, and rebirth. Tibetan embryology, for example, describes how the patterns of consciousness in the incarnating mind-stream determine the elemental constitution of the body at the time of conception. The Kalachakra Tantra, one of the influences of Tibetan medicine, describes how the external world is created by the incarnating consciousness as a place for fulfilling its karmas. Taoist mystics tell us that spirit transforms into birth and back again in an ongoing cycle. Studying these profound teachings deepens our self-knowledge and spiritual awareness; it could be accurately said that contemplating the mystical dimensions of life, death, and incarnation is one of the most direct paths to spiritual growth and the development of inner wisdom.
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The inner teachings of classical Asian medicine are rich sources of knowledge and spiritual insights about the relationship of the body and mind, and how formless consciousness inhabits the matrix of elemental form. From Vedanta and Ayurveda we learn that there are five interwoven bodies, from the external elements of food and water to the most subtle consciousness beyond time and space. From Sankkya philosophy and Ayurveda we learn that mahat, universal mind, evolves into individual mind and sense consciousness. From Tantric meditation we learn that for prana to awaken the subtle nervous system of the chakras, we must first create a mental body of emptiness as the container. Knowledge and understanding of these systems can be cultivated through contemplative methods and study, with important applications for health and wellbeing; at a spiritual level, understanding the mysteries of the body/mind relationship is synonymous with spiritual evolution and self-knowledge.
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Derived from their associated yogic lineages and cultural influences, Chinese, and Ayurvedic medicine offer unique teachings and insights concerning the spiritual dimensions of the heart and their relationships to the mind and emotions. These holistic concepts articulate tangible and intangible aspects of our being, such as the luminosity of our presence, the impact of moods on immunity, and our cognitive functions. Knowledge of the spiritual dimensions of the heart informs us that we are immaterial vapor of consciousness infused in the materiality of the body, which helps us understand our true nature and the challenges of maintaining balance in the earthly elements. Cultivating this awareness has important applications for healing mental and emotional disturbances, especially stress, insomnia, anxiety and depression, as the luminosity of the heart is directly related to how we process stimuli from the world and our emotional reactions to it. At a spiritual level, purification of consciousness so we can return to our true luminous nature is the primary goal of many yogic and meditative traditions.
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The inner spiritual traditions of classical Asian medicine are rich sources of teachings about the influences of solar energy, its relationship to plants, and the fire of metabolism in the human body. These teachings have applications for diagnosis and treatment as well as meditation; they are fundamental to Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, as well as Tantric ritual and meditations in the inner landscape of the energy body. At a practical level these teachings can be applied to understanding our body type, to understanding proper diets and lifestyle, and to know which herbs are best for our needs. At a spiritual level these teachings offer us a way to discover how the celestial influences of sunlight and the terrestrial influences of fire are continually active in our physiology and mental and emotional states, which leads to heightened awareness of our cosmological identity and perception of biological unity with nature. Through meditation and contemplative practices, we can become aware of how the warmth of the body and the light of consciousness are the manifestations and expressions of sunlight distilled by the alchemy of metabolism.
In this module, you’ll discover:
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The inner spiritual traditions of classical Asian medicine are rich sources of teachings about the subtle influences of lunar energies, their relationship with plants, the water element and the human body. These teachings have applications for diagnosis and treatment as well as meditation; they are fundamental to Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, as well as Tantric ritual and meditations in the inner landscape of the energy body. At a practical level these teachings can be applied to understanding our body type, to understanding proper diets and lifestyle, and to know which herbs are best for our specific condition. At a spiritual level, these teachings offer us a way to discover how the celestial influences of the moon and the terrestrial influences of water are continually active in our physiology and mental and emotional states, which leads to heightened awareness of our biological unity with nature. With sustained meditation practice and mindful use of foods and herbs, we can become aware of how the nutritional nectar alchemically distilled in the body from the essences of the plant realm is the basis of consciousness and the source of inner peace and contentment.
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In addition to David’s transformative 8-part online program, you’ll receive these powerful training sessions. These bonus sessions complement the course — and promise to take your understanding and practice to an even deeper level.
These 10 most popular interviews from our recent Plant Medicine Summit will deepen your knowledge of the healing and evolutionary benefits of botanical medicine. They contain an abundance of insights, practices, and teachings for experiencing the profound benefits of medicinal plants for your health, wellbeing, longevity, and spiritual transformation. You’ll find sessions and speakers that will inspire, educate, and empower you... experts you can trust! They wade through all the misinformation out there and clearly lay out the best practices and reliable resources for this emergent field.
Featured experts include David Crow, Chanchal Cabrera, Arjun Das, Jill Stansbury, Robyn Benson, and more!
This in-depth audio course is a compilation of many topics that David Crow has presented in different classes and talks through the years.
Discover the profound relationship we have with plants and how we as humans have evolved to depend on them. David explains how plants offer us a vast spectrum of powers and benefits. Learn how plants function biologically, as photosynthetic beings harvesting sunlight, as evolutionary agents of balance acting within the ecosphere, as the nutritional foundation for higher life and as carriers of solar energy into human consciousness. This profoundly revealing audio course takes a holistic look at plants from the macrocosm to the microcosm, from the biosphere to the human mind.
Being mindful of the gift from the essence of the plant as I use it has changed my daily experience. I thoughtfully surround myself with these scents and essences now and bring a cascade of beauty and support into my day.
— Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
I am using herbs and aromatherapy to treat a potentially very serious health challenge. I am grateful for an alternative to the usual allopathic approach which is unsatisfactory.
— Gina, Baldwin Park, California
I loved this course and David is an excellent teacher. It has inspired me to continue studying and experimenting with my new herbal pharmacy. Thank you, David, for sharing your wisdom.
— Anonymous
Already registered for the next course with David Crow and The Shift Network! This course exceeded my expectations and I will be a forever student of David Crow. Thank you, David and The Shift Network!
— Laura, Florida
David Crow is a masterful teacher! His vast knowledge and expertise in the field of complementary medicine, herbs, and essential oils is a learning experience not to be missed! Everyone will surely gain a better understanding of this great field of study as well as really clear and well-explained information about the safe and effective use of all these healing plants, herbs, and essential oil gifts from nature!
— Piers
David Crow’s full-spectrum approach to plants and herbal remedies is holistic and comprehensive, infused with the wealth of knowledge and expertise. The information is in-depth and thorough and I appreciated the spiritual dimension to it as well. Thank you!
— Livia, Calgary, Canada
Direct practical experience that I could apply immediately. I have seen increases in my energy working with the plants recommended for adrenal fatigue and burnout... I’ve really enjoyed learning about the plants from David Crow’s perspective and experience, understanding the plants and how they work to support the earth — and subsequently my body. I am excited to continue implementing herbs and oils in my daily life with the new knowledge I now have!
— Laura, Yorba Linda, California
I was already someone who has a living garden and works with essential oils. But hearing David reassured me in what I have been doing and even raised questions about doing things differently. Very happy to have had the chance to take this wonderful class with David and Shift Network.
— Jacque
This course was a masterful offering by a teacher who has spent decades studying healing lore of numerous traditions and who has applied what he has learned. He is generously giving what has been gained through much effort... This course helped me address a range of my own health issues plus those of friends and patients in my healing practice. I’m very grateful!
— Celia
My experience in this course was so positive. I’m very excited about studying with a resource as knowledgeable and exciting as David. Before enrolling in this course I was unaware of the validity of using medicinal plants. As a result of this course I have a newfound respect for the body of knowledge around the use of medicinal plants as well as the importance of accountability and ethics when using medicinal plant and herbs.
— Holly, Illinois
Eight 120-Minute Class Recorded Sessions With David Crow
Experience a rare opportunity to be learn from botanical medicine pioneer David Crow — from the comfort of your own home. Each class session helps you create the specific skills and abilities to apply protocols for using medicinal plants for protection for specific conditions.
Eight PDF Transcripts of Class Sessions
In addition to the high quality MP3 audios, you’ll also receive the entire class transcription in PDF format. You can then review, print, and highlight the most important insights and practices you were given.
Handouts, Resources, and References for Each Lesson
Accompanying each lesson, you’ll receive related handouts, resources, and references to accelerate your learning and integrate each lesson.
The Matrix of Magic Bonus Collection
We feel honored David Crow has chosen to partner with The Shift Network on this exclusive online training. As you may know, this is a rare opportunity to learn from a skilled and masterful herbalist and botanical medicine expert.
Through this powerful online format, you’ll not only save time and money on workshop costs (plus travel, accommodations and meals — which would cost thousands of dollars), you’ll also benefit from David’s incredible teachings and practices, from the comfort of your home — at your own pace!
If you’re serious about deepening your knowledge of therapeutic uses of plants for protection to contribute to a more balanced, healthy, and vital life, then you owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and our world to take this one-of-a-kind training.
If you’re ready to take the next step in evolving yourself, click the register button below to reserve your space now.
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David makes the ancient teachings of Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, and Tibetan medicine relevant to our times, without compromising his respect and reverence for the traditions.
— Robert Thurman, American Buddhist writer and academic
David Crow provides great insights into the healing practices of Tibetan medicine and Buddhism.
— Dr. Vasant Lad, Author of Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing
David Crow was fortunate to have met outstanding physicians in his travels, and made the most of his fortune by dedicatedly absorbing what they offered him.
— Dr. Robert Svoboda, Author of Ayurveda: Life, Health, and Longevity
I learned so many new herbs that I never heard of before and that [I’ve already benefited from]. It definitely expanded my knowledge and awareness of what the alternative options are [with regard to natural remedies]. David was incredibly knowledgeable; there’s a load of information in each class.
— Keiko, New York, New York
I have taken a total of five of David’s courses and each one of them adds pearls of knowledge and helpful information in my search for wellbeing of mind and body. David is a great teacher and educator as well as generous with sharing his wealth of knowledge... I never stop being amazed not only about how much he knows, but also his ability to integrate his teachings in a holistic manner. I’m deeply grateful for David and The Shift Network.
— Patricia, Jackson, Mississippi
Wow! My mind has expanded on so many levels. David Crow is an exceptional speaker. He was very informative and knowledgeable on plants as medicine for the mind, body, and spirit. I have years of study ahead of me from this course and all the supplemental bonuses as part of this series. I highly recommend stepping into this well-presented subject with David with an open mind! Thank you, David and Shift Network.
— Sharon, Costa Mesa, California
Many insights from a good teacher. I especially appreciated the experiential part — how David Crow led us to many places which we can now continue to explore on our own. I came away with a profound sense of the interconnectedness and deep wisdom of nature and life moving through all of it and us.
— Diana Mongeau, British Columbia, Canada
This course has heightened my awareness of plant life of all kinds as beings and presence. My relationship and awareness, even with my own garden, has changed significantly in a way that is intensely spiritual and (though the words aren’t quite right) awe inspiring. This has been one of the most profound and consciousness-expanding courses I have ever taken. Thank you, David Crow.
— Beverly Kune, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Many years ago I had a very lucid dream in which a "higher being" clothed in a hooded robe was imparting the "secrets of the universe" to me. I knew what I was being told was of supreme importance, and when I awoke the only part I remembered was being told that nature "leans into us (humanity), which allows for our being." I understood this on an intuitive level, but not until hearing David lecture did I understand what this means biologically, psychologically, and spiritually. I am very, very pleased with the content and depth of this course and consider the imparted information priceless.
— Bonnie Davis, Dallas, Texas
David Crow, LAc, is one of the world’s foremost experts and leading speakers in the field of botanical medicine and grassroots healthcare. He is a master herbalist, aromatherapist, and acupuncturist with over 30 years experience, and is an expert in the Ayurvedic and Chinese medical systems. David is a renowned author, a poet, and the founding director of Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures. Floracopeia was created as a way to help preserve and promote the use of botanical medicines as solutions to numerous interrelated global problems: lack of healthcare, poverty, environmental destruction, and loss of ethnobotanical knowledge.
David has presented his vision of grassroots healthcare, preservation of botanical medicines, and the use of plants for ecological restoration to hundreds of audiences, ranging from small private groups to conferences and lecture halls to a panel discussion with the Dalai Lama broadcast internationally to millions of viewers.
He has given numerous keynote speeches, taught at conferences and colleges of naturopathic, Chinese, and Ayurvedic medicine, and has been interviewed on numerous radio programs. His articles have been published in several magazines, and his book, In Search of the Medicine Buddha, has been translated into three foreign editions. David travels and teaches throughout the world. Through his visionary synthesis of medicine, ecology, and spirituality, he has helped transform the lives of thousands.
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