Kris August

Celebrating the Interconnectedness of Life

July 2024

Natural Cycles Design Certification

This year, I had the opportunity to participate in a certification for teaching, learning, and living with the cycles of nature in a Designing with Natural Cycles Masterclass by Jon Young with several guest speakers. They took us around the wheel and the 8-Directions (click here for the simple version,) giving examples of practical applications from nature camps for children and adults, teaching and educational flow, wedding planning, corporate organization, and establishing peace and supportive roles in communities of all kinds. I have used these techniques and principles in my teaching for several years in herbal medicine, self-care, and veterinary topics, and I am excited to incorporate new ideas.
 
Every year in my
Self-Care Through the Cycles of Nature course, I find ways to deepen this process and bring relevance to caring for ourselves, connecting with nature, and sharing those ideas in our communities and the world. Combining this with research and principles of self-care known to alleviate burnout and compassion fatigue, my intention is to facilitate caregivers in creating their own pathways to healing and resilience.
 
We live surrounded by these cycles, often oblivious to their influences and potential for healing. Simple activities and explorations can help to ground us and expand our perspectives, opening the possibilities for wonder, gratitude, curiosity, and caring that extend beyond ourselves to our children, elders, friends, and families.


Registration for the 9-month Self-Care course is open!

Sign up by August 15th to receive your gift packet in time for the September 1 starting date.