Plant Allies, Herbalism, Ritual, and Community with Nora Luce from Critical Ritual

nora luce

Nora is the Founder of Critical Ritual, a sacred space for people to connect to their inner healers through herbal medicine, spiritual ceremony, and community rituals. Critical Ritual began as an herbal apothecary but has grown into a community hub offering personalized consultations, plant identification workshops, and land-blessing ceremonies. Our mission is to weave the ancient traditions of healing into modern-day life, helping individuals cultivate deeper relationships with the land, the plants, and their own intuition.

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Show Notes

🌿 Topics We Cover:

🔹 The origins of Critical Ritual and its evolution from an apothecary to a community hub
🔹 The healing properties of plants and how they serve as spiritual allies
🔹 How grief can be a doorway to spiritual awakening and transformation
🔹 The folk lore & medicinal and mystical qualities of the Live Oak—a portal to other worlds
🔹 The importance of being barefoot, grounding, and syncing with nature & the seasons
🔹 How community rituals and ceremonies foster healing and connection
🔹 The power of plant walks and tuning into the spirit of plants
🔹 Practical ways to cultivate a deeper relationship with the land and local plants

🌱 Connect with Nora & Critical Ritual:
🔗 Website: criticalritual.co
📸 Instagram: @criticalritual

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Iceland Yoga Retreat – October 18-25, 2025

Imagine a week of: ✨ Seeing the Northern Lights (we’re going at the best time of year!) ✨ Zen-ing out in the Blue Lagoon ✨ Exploring hidden waterfalls ✨ Hiking alongside glaciers & immersing yourself in Iceland’s stunning landscapes ✨ Reconnecting with yourself & others through daily yoga, mindfulness, and soulful conversations ✨ enjoying amazing meals & beautiful accomodations

This retreat is for you if:

You love travel, adventure, and immersing yourself in new cultures.
You want to explore & deepen your yoga practice
You thrive in community and want to connect with like-hearted people.
You treasure experiences and memories more than material things.

💫 This retreat is filling up fast—over halfway full! Secure your spot with a $500 deposit. My mom is coming, and this would be an amazing trip to do with your mom, partner, BFF, or even solo (you’ll leave with lifelong friends!).

Learn More & Sign Up: Iceland Yoga Retreat

DM or email me with any questions—I’d love to have you join us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! ✨

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To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!