JOSH WILLIAMS
In my late teens I was called to the world of spirit; both literally and figuratively. Since that time the most important thing in my life has been following the green thread which weaves in and out, warp and weft, through the spiritual underpinnings of nature's tapestry. As a green-blooded person, my practice circumambulates the great cosmic tree and all the herbs which grow around its base. My work with the plant spirits is both profession and passion- and my purpose is in bringing verdant inspiration to anyone who will suffer my endless herbal ramblings.
On the clinical side of things, I attended the world's most respected program in clinical herbalism where I studied plant medicine through the lenses of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and Western Vitalist traditions. In addition to over 20 years of personal study and borderline obsession, I have also had the honor of studying under Paul Beyerl, Susun Weed, Kami McBride, Michael Tierra, and most recently Jim McDonald. I am fiercely opposed to the idea of a 'master herbalist' and firmly believe that study and experience in the wild green world is a lifelong endeavor. I am always engaged in further education and exploring plant medicine through new angles. I have done formulation work for large and small herbal remedy makers including one of my favorites, Quit Tea.
In 2018 I opened Greenthread Herbs with my longtime friend Bryan Lindquist in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah, the only full-service herbal apothecary of its kind in our city. Since then we've served our community with herbal medicine, education, and a lot of fun! In that same year I started the Greenthread School of Craft Herbalism which offers a year-long immersive education in energetic, constitutional, and spiritual herbalism- the only program of its type in the world. In 2018, 2019, and 2020 I was awarded Best Herbalist in the Best Of Utah awards. Our shop carries a full line of formulations and remedies crafted both by us and by makers from around the world we respect and trust. If you're ever in Salt Lake City please stop in and say hi!
I love teaching, and have been able to do so in many venues I never thought I'd be part of. I currently teach at University of Utah and Healing Mountain.
In the Springtime I help organize the Wasatch Herb Festival and throughout the year work with the Utah Tea Guild to provide tea ceremony to the community.
As both a practitioner and teacher of The Green Arte of spiritual herbalism, my life has many wild twists and turns, and is saturated in love and respect for the plant spirits. From food to medicine, shelter to clothing, fuel to companionship - the plant spirits are universal agents of providence who truly transform the lives of all they connect with. Through their empowerment I am able to approach the shrine at the base of the world tree where the Great Earth Mother and her consort, the Divine Sky Father are given devotion. They guide me into ancestral realms and bless the lines before and the lines to come. They remind me of my relations with all beings, and my responsibility to land, sky, and ritual.
Join me every Wednesday at 7pm MST on Instagram Live for free classes, and watch for upcoming online courses and other offerings in The Green Arte ways @TheGreenArte
On the clinical side of things, I attended the world's most respected program in clinical herbalism where I studied plant medicine through the lenses of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and Western Vitalist traditions. In addition to over 20 years of personal study and borderline obsession, I have also had the honor of studying under Paul Beyerl, Susun Weed, Kami McBride, Michael Tierra, and most recently Jim McDonald. I am fiercely opposed to the idea of a 'master herbalist' and firmly believe that study and experience in the wild green world is a lifelong endeavor. I am always engaged in further education and exploring plant medicine through new angles. I have done formulation work for large and small herbal remedy makers including one of my favorites, Quit Tea.
In 2018 I opened Greenthread Herbs with my longtime friend Bryan Lindquist in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah, the only full-service herbal apothecary of its kind in our city. Since then we've served our community with herbal medicine, education, and a lot of fun! In that same year I started the Greenthread School of Craft Herbalism which offers a year-long immersive education in energetic, constitutional, and spiritual herbalism- the only program of its type in the world. In 2018, 2019, and 2020 I was awarded Best Herbalist in the Best Of Utah awards. Our shop carries a full line of formulations and remedies crafted both by us and by makers from around the world we respect and trust. If you're ever in Salt Lake City please stop in and say hi!
I love teaching, and have been able to do so in many venues I never thought I'd be part of. I currently teach at University of Utah and Healing Mountain.
In the Springtime I help organize the Wasatch Herb Festival and throughout the year work with the Utah Tea Guild to provide tea ceremony to the community.
As both a practitioner and teacher of The Green Arte of spiritual herbalism, my life has many wild twists and turns, and is saturated in love and respect for the plant spirits. From food to medicine, shelter to clothing, fuel to companionship - the plant spirits are universal agents of providence who truly transform the lives of all they connect with. Through their empowerment I am able to approach the shrine at the base of the world tree where the Great Earth Mother and her consort, the Divine Sky Father are given devotion. They guide me into ancestral realms and bless the lines before and the lines to come. They remind me of my relations with all beings, and my responsibility to land, sky, and ritual.
Join me every Wednesday at 7pm MST on Instagram Live for free classes, and watch for upcoming online courses and other offerings in The Green Arte ways @TheGreenArte