Service description
This foundational course walks you through every stage of indoor herb growing: choosing containers and grow lights, understanding drainage, watering rhythms, and harvesting without stressing the plant. All examples use species that thrive in Canadian indoor conditions — basil, thyme, mint, chives, and more. Lessons are pre-recorded, self-paced, and captioned. You can rewatch any module as many times as you need.
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Who this course is for
This course is built for anyone who has wanted to grow herbs at home but felt unsure where to begin. Whether you have never touched a pot of soil or have tried once and watched everything wilt, the lessons meet you exactly where you are. Every term is explained the first time it appears, and nothing is assumed.
It is also well suited to Toronto and broader Canadian households specifically. The lighting guidance, humidity notes, and temperature advice all reflect what a typical Canadian home looks and feels like in January, not a greenhouse in a warmer climate.
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What the course covers, lesson by lesson
Across the video lessons, you will move through container selection, drainage basics, choosing and positioning grow lights, soil preparation, and the watering rhythms that keep roots healthy without drowning them. Species covered include basil, thyme, mint, and chives, among others chosen because they genuinely thrive in Canadian indoor conditions.
The final lessons focus on harvesting in a way that encourages the plant to keep producing rather than sending it into shock. Each lesson is captioned and can be rewatched as many times as you like, so you can pause, try something, and come back without losing your place.
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Everything included when you enrol
Your enrolment gives you access to the full set of video lessons, a printable planting and watering schedule you can stick to a wall or tuck into a notebook, and a soil and container selection guide. You also join the private community forum, where you can ask questions and share progress with other students at any stage of the course.
All materials remain yours with lifetime access, so returning to a module six months later when a new plant arrives on your windowsill is always an option. A CRA-compliant digital receipt is issued at the time of purchase.
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How to prepare before your first lesson
No special preparation is needed before you begin. If you choose the bundle option that includes a starter kit, it is worth waiting until it arrives so your first hands-on lesson starts with the right tools already in front of you. If you are enrolling without the kit, a basic pot, some bagged potting mix, and a spot near a window are enough to get started.
The course will guide you through any upgrades — better containers, supplemental lighting, improved soil — at the point where they become relevant, rather than asking you to spend anything before you understand why it matters.
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Learning at your own pace, without pressure
Every module is pre-recorded and self-paced, which means there are no deadlines, no live sessions to schedule around, and no sense that the class has moved on without you. Most students work through the material over a few weeks, fitting lessons around a regular day rather than rearranging it.
The platform works on any modern device, so a lesson can happen on a phone during a quiet moment or on a larger screen at a proper desk. The pace of the course itself is deliberately unhurried — the kind of teaching that settles in rather than rushes past.
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Why Yoga y Esencias Academy built this course
Yoga y Esencias Academy was started in Toronto because the available resources for indoor herb growing were either written for professional growers or calibrated for climates very different from a Canadian winter. The team behind this course includes growers and educators who have kept herbs alive through February cold snaps in real apartments, not controlled environments.
Every lesson is filmed in a home setting, which means the light, the windowsills, and the challenges on screen are recognisable rather than aspirational. The goal is not to impress you with what is possible — it is to give you the knowledge to tend your own plants with confidence, season after season.
What the service includes
- 14 video lessons (approx. 6 hours of content)
- Printable planting and watering schedule
- Soil and container selection guide
- Private community forum access
- Lifetime access to course materials
- CRA-compliant digital receipt
From browsing to your first lesson
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Browse and choose
Read through the course descriptions and decide which topic fits where you are right now. If you are unsure, the Foundations course is almost always the right starting point.
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Enrol and pay securely
Complete your purchase through the secure checkout. Tax is calculated based on your province and added at checkout. A CRA-compliant receipt is e-mailed to you immediately.
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Access your course
Your course appears in your account dashboard right away. If you ordered a starter kit, a tracking number is sent by e-mail within 1–2 business days.
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Watch, pause, rewind
Work through the video lessons at your own pace. Every lesson can be rewatched as many times as you like. Download the PDF resources to keep alongside your plants.
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Ask questions in the forum
Post a question, share a photo of your progress, or browse what other students have asked. The forum is included with every course and has no activity requirements.
Price
| Individual enrolment | $89 |
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| Gift enrolment (e-voucher) | $89 |
| Bundle with Starter Kit (Basic) | $129 |
Gross prices are for guidance only. You will receive an exact quote before work begins.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any prior gardening experience?
None at all. The course is designed for complete beginners and explains every term the first time it appears.
Can I access the videos on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The platform is fully responsive and works on any modern device with an internet connection.
How long do I have access to the course?
Lifetime access — once enrolled, the videos and materials are yours to revisit whenever you like.
Is the content specific to Canadian conditions?
Yes. All lighting, humidity, and temperature guidance is calibrated for typical Canadian home environments, including dry winter heating seasons.
