Fostering connection & belonging through herbs

Through teaching about herbs & herbalism, Yervika guides people to re-orient towards nature & our inherent belonging to the earth.

Herbalism invites a reclamation of ancestral knowledge & wisdom that connects us to our inner power and opens a pathway to collective wellbeing.

  • Re-orient

    Herbalism is a re-orientation towards nature, leading us to an embodied understanding that we are part of nature, not separate from it.

  • Re-connect

    When we re-connect with nature, we get back a part of ourselves that has been lost because of systems of oppression, exploitation, and domination. A door opens up, inviting us to experience belonging to a great whole.

  • Re-learn

    In these times of profound change, the earth is asking us to re-member & re-learn the ancestral language of herbs.

  • Re-claim

    This process leads us towards re-claiming our power, understanding our relationship towards land, and finding our purpose; it leads us back home.

Our Vision

Yervika is rooted in the understanding that herbal knowledge is necessary knowledge for our collective future.

  • Yervika’s guides are designed as tools for self and community-based learning. These guides are meant to be a starting point for learning about herbs & herbalism for individuals, organizations, and communities. Peruse our guides here.

  • Yervika offers workshops & classes designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of, connection to, and experience with herbs & herbalism. Workshops are tailored to participants’ interests, needs, ages, and ecosystems, and typically include an introduction to herbalism as well as a deeper dive into specific herbs. Workshops are available for small and large groups, and can be requested as part of in- or after-school curriculum, teacher/staff training programs, or health & wellness retreats. Learn more about our workshops & classes here.

  • Yervika offers consultations to programs, organizations, groups, and individuals interested in incorporating herbs or herbalism into their work and/or garden. Consultations range from planning & planting herbs in a garden space to developing educational materials such as guides & curriculum. Schedule a discovery call here.

  • Yervika’s coaching is for people looking to bring more wellness & balance to their lives. Together, we explore how herbs can enhance physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing through developing a more conscious relationship with nature & herbs. Learn more about our 1:1 coaching here.

We work with

  • Educational Programs

  • Community-Based Initiatives

  • Individuals/Small Groups

    Individuals/Small Groups

Testimonials

  • Danièle is an amazing herbalist, pedagogue and community builder. Expect to travel deep and far in her workshops. Through her extensive knowledge of plants, Daniele summons histories of ancient healing crafts passed down from generations to generations. Where the chain of transmission is broken or erased, she unveils histories of women, immigration and diaspora. Her sense-based approach, interactive pedagogy and thorough knowledge of plants will open unexpected portals.

    Laura E.

  • What Danièle shared in the session opened my eyes to a deeper level of understanding around my cultural heritage and stirred an exploration around plants and herbs that I have never thought about. Danièle has a way of sharing her deep wisdom around herbalism that is practical, easy to understand, and engaging. For anyone interested to explore the healing power of plants, I highly recommend taking Danièle’s programs and services!

    Lana J.

  • Daniele led a brilliant workshop series that guided us on a deep and meaningful journey to our roots and ancestral medicinal plants. Through a highly participative, joyful, and loving pedagogy, she invited us to connect with our own inner wisdom—not only to learn about the plants that heal us, but also to rediscover our collective history and to breathe life back into our culture. The curriculum was incredibly rich and full of valuable information, yet it went far beyond the science of plants: it was transformative. I’m profoundly grateful to have been introduced to the power of these plants in a moment of literal magic, facilitated with rare virtuosity and intention.

    Noemie S.

  • Yervika’s workshop: The Importance of Herbs for Garden Ecosystems was insightful and inspiring. I left eager to learn more about my “plantcestors” and re-member my ancestral connections to herbs. I can’t wait to take more classes with Danièle.

    Ella B.

  • Yervika is a warm, inviting home for the plant lover's heart. The classes offered are full of embodied knowledge, thoughtful insight, and most of all, love for the herbs and their relationships with people through time and space. I highly recommend Yervika herbs for anyone interested in deepening their well of plant knowledge and reigniting their connection to the ancient art and science of herbalism. The care and thoughtfulness behind each class make the experience so enriching and grounding, plus the other students who show up are the sweetest!!

    Lia L.

  • Despite my resistance to spiritual attributions to herbs and things, Daniele's historical cultural research brings ancestral traditions to life with heartfelt discussion, adding layers of additional meaning to the workshops. Highly recommend, and I'm so grateful!

    Meena

“As we reclaim and remember more of what it is to be human, we re-member that herbalism is part of this human experience.”

— Seraphina Capranos, Homeopath & Herbalist, CEO & founder of The Center for Sacred Arts