Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System - 101

This class introduces herbs that will help protect and support the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. These two vital systems work together to supply nutrients and oxygen to the entire body and promote waste removal. Learn how to take care of these essential systems through diet, exercise and effective herbal remedies.

Price: $63, $58 member

Instructor: Amberle Suski & Blake Burger

Amberle Suski has worked as a holistic health practitioner and plant fanatic in the Denver community since 2011. She is a Colorado Master Gardener and has trained extensively in herbalism, permaculture design, organic low-till farming, reflexology, reiki and wellness coaching. Amberle is motivated by connecting with and supporting people in ways that enable them to care for themselves mindfully, skillfully and confidently, others and their environment. She believes that people flourish as they take ownership of their health and quality of life by connecting dynamically with nature. She can usually be found farming, gardening, dancing, exploring, creating and nurturing relationships of all kinds. Borage and Berry Apothecary is Amberle's ongoing passion project, offering unique herbal remedies, educational opportunities and therapeutic gardening consults that are thoughtfully tailored to each person and project.

Blake Burger began his career at Denver Botanic Gardens as a seasonal gardener. After one year, he was hired full-time as a horticulturists. Throughout his time at the Gardens, he has worked with tropical plants, native plants, vegetables and herbs. After receiving his Herbalist Certification here in Denver, Blake immediately began working with the vast array of medicinal plants growing in the Gardens. He founded the Denver Medicinal Plant Society in 2015, created and maintains several medicinal plant beds at the Gardens' York Street location and laid the foundation for the Garden's first Herbalist Certificate Program. As a certified yoga instructor, Blake has led more than 1,000 yoga classes over six years and created a nationally recognized yoga program at the Gardens. Blake believes in a multifaceted approach to health and wellness: eat well, move your body, never stop learning, get outside and connect.