Welcome to Rising Rooted. I’m so glad you’re here.

My name is Conya Gilmore. I’m a Virginia native, a Spiritual Herbalist, a Certified Kundalini and Kemetic Yoga Instructor, and the founder of Rising Rooted Yoga & Herbal Apothecary. For over twenty years, I’ve worked within communities to develop and mentor artisans and as a health and wellness advocate.

But more than any title, I am a student of the earth. I find sanctuary in the spaces between meditative breaths, words on paper, and the flow of rhythmic movement. This sanctuary—this way of life—is what I want to share with you.

Here, we weave together the ancient practices of yoga and herbalism to create a sanctuary for healing and growth. This is not just a practice; it is a return to our roots, a remembering of the ways our ancestors tended their gardens and their bodies, finding balance in the natural world. Whether you are rolling out your mat for the first time or planting your first seed, you belong here.

📚 Books & Ebooks: Your Guides to a Rooted Life

Our journey begins with the written word. My book, "Beauty By The Seasons: Grow, Gather, and Heal with Wisdom from Our Ancestors," is a love letter to the traditions passed down through generations. It’s a collection of over 100 plant-based recipes and stories to encourage you on your self-care healing journey.

This book takes you back to my Appalachian and Southern roots, offering up plants for beauty and wellness throughout the year. Inside, you’ll find nourishing and invigorating recipes using garden-fresh ingredients, from Summer Peach Ice Cream to Beetroot(ed) Crème Bronzer. It also includes food passed down through generations in the Southern Black cooking tradition, plant-based medicine, and beauty rituals. Even if you have never gardened, "Beauty By The Seasons" covers everything you need to know to start growing your own plants.

For those who want to dig deeper, the "Beauty By The Seasons Journal" is the perfect companion. It includes spaces to help you design, organize, create, and harvest from your own beauty garden, serving as a practical accompaniment to the recipes in the book.

☕ Best-Selling Herbal Teas: Sip Your Way to Wellness

There is a quiet alchemy in the act of brewing tea, a magic that transforms leaves and flowers into elixirs of healing and connection. Our teas are crafted to support your body, mind, and spirit.

Sit For A Spell ~ Front Porch Tea: This is a refreshing and revitalizing blend of Peppermint, Motherwort, Tulsi, and Ginger. Peppermint awakens the senses, Motherwort soothes the heart, Tulsi supports stress relief, and Ginger adds a warming, invigorating touch. It’s a cup of calm for your front porch or any moment you need to pause.
Mama Lily's Sweet Tea: A beautiful and soothing blend of Hibiscus Flowers, Lavender, Rose Petals, and Oatstraw. This tea is a gentle hug in a mug, perfect for sipping daily with a touch of honey and lemon.
Herbal Coffee: For those seeking a caffeine-free alternative, our Herbal Coffee is a rich, earthy blend of Dandelion Root, Astragalus Root, Burdock Root, Chicory Root, and Ginger Root. It’s designed to energize, detoxify, and fortify your body.

🌿 Healing Salves: Nature's First Aid

Our healing salves are crafted with the same intention and care as our teas. While we don't have a single "best-selling" salve, we champion the power of herbs like Calendula, which can be infused into oil to make a soothing balm for cuts, scrapes, and dry skin. Our approach to herbalism is about empowering you to create these remedies yourself. That’s why we offer guides and resources to help you make your own herbal teas, tinctures, and salves at home.

📓 The Meditation Journal: A Space for Inner Reflection

Journaling is a powerful practice for grounding and self-discovery. While our "Beauty By The Seasons Journal" is a beautiful tool for planning your garden, the act of journaling itself—whether to record your dreams, your gratitude, or your thoughts—is a form of meditation. It's a sacred space to document the story of your life, your triumphs, your challenges, and the lessons learned along the way.

🤝 Consultations: A Personalized Path to Healing

Perhaps the most profound offering at Rising Rooted is the gift of a personal herbal consultation. Herbalism is deeply personal, a dance between the healer and the healed. When you sit with an herbalist, you're not just receiving a remedy—you're being seen, heard, and held in a space of care.

An herbalist crafts a plan that’s as unique as you are, blending herbs that resonate with your energy and support your healing journey. It’s about finding harmony within yourself and with the world around you. If you’ve ever felt the pull to explore the healing power of plants, now is the time to take that step.

🌱 A Final Invitation

At Rising Rooted, we believe that healing is a journey, one that begins with the soil and stretches toward the sun. We believe that sleep is a cornerstone of true beauty, that gardening is a form of therapy, and that the wisdom of our ancestors is a guiding light.

This is a space for growth, for healing, and for remembering who you truly are. Thank you for being here.

Ready to begin? Explore our books, ebooks, teas, and journal, or schedule a consultation today. Your journey back to yourself starts now.

With love and roots,
Conya Gilmore
Rising Rooted Yoga & Herbal Apothecary

Welcome to Rising Rooted!