Intermediate~11 hours12 lessons

Seasonal Constitutional Shifts and Adaptogen Strategy

How constitutions shift across the year and the adaptogen rotation strategy that supports them

Twelve lessons on how constitutions shift through the seasons and how adaptogen-driven herbal practice can support these shifts. You will learn the constitutional patterns of each season, the adaptogen rotation strategy that addresses changing needs, and how to coordinate adaptogen practice with other herbal work.

Taught by Deidre Starner, Master Herbalist

What you'll learn

  • Recognize how constitutional patterns shift across the seasons in temperate climates
  • Build seasonal adaptogen protocols that match changing needs
  • Rotate adaptogens to avoid overuse and maintain effectiveness
  • Coordinate adaptogen practice with other supportive herbs
  • Identify when adaptogens are inappropriate and what alternatives serve

Course outline

  1. 1

    Course Welcome — The Constitutional Rhythm of the Year

    25 minFree preview
  2. 2

    Spring Constitution and Adaptogen Choices

    35 minFree preview
  3. 3

    Summer Constitution and Adaptogen Choices

    35 min
  4. 4

    Autumn Constitution and Adaptogen Choices

    35 min
  5. 5

    Winter Constitution and Adaptogen Choices

    35 min
  6. 6

    The Adaptogen Rotation Strategy

    30 min
  7. 7

    Specific Adaptogens in Seasonal Use

    35 min
  8. 8

    Coordinating Adaptogens with Other Herbs

    30 min
  9. 9

    When Adaptogens Aren't Appropriate

    30 min
  10. 10

    Long-Term Considerations

    25 min
  11. 11

    Integration with Other Practices

    30 min
  12. 12

    Capstone — Build an Annual Adaptogen Plan

    45 min