The Vital Oak

Whole Person Health & Animism

I am honored you are here. The Vital Oak welcomes the whole of YOU in the Spirit of Compassion.

The Vital Oak is a sanctuary for celebrating the sacredness of life on Earth, reclaiming our birthright of connection and kinship with all living beings, and softening the burdens of human suffering with compassion, kindness & skillfullness in action. 

Welcome to The Vital Oak sanctuary! 

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Deb Buck, Colorado-based yoga teacher and herbalist, outdoors in the Rocky Mountains

Invitation from
The Vital Oak

From roots to seed, come sit beneath the shade of the Oak, where you are invited to rest, to soften, and to remember your sacred place within the living world. Lean into the ancient strength of the wise old Oak and settle into yourself with presence, care, and belonging.

Deb Buck leading a mindful yoga practice rooted in nature and herbal wisdom
Deb Buck leading a mindful yoga practice rooted in nature and herbal wisdom

Offerings

“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature”

-Joseph Campbell

Deb Buck leading a mindful yoga practice rooted in nature and herbal wisdom

Yoga Education

Rooted education for those called to teach from presence, integrity, and lived experience.

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Deb Buck, founder and yoga teacher, blending embodiment, earth-based practice, and teaching

Yoga Therapy

Therapeutic yoga supporting nervous-system healing, safety, and embodied restoration.

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Deb Buck, founder and yoga teacher, blending embodiment, earth-based practice, and teaching

Herbal Medicine

Herbal education rooted in relationship, tradition,
and the intelligence of the plants.

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  • "It’s a life-changing, life-affirming program, and although I do not know if I will teach traditional yoga classes, I have incorporated the teachings into my daily life and work."

    — J.L.O.

  • "Deb is an exceptional teacher and provides a safe place to let the practices transform you."

    — J.L.O.

  • "She was incredibly helpful in crafting healing practices for my well-being during a trying time of transition"

    —A.H.

  • "I have incorporated these practices into my daily routine and I feel the positive effects daily."

    A.H.

  • "Deb’s love for healing and yoga shines through everything she teaches and models."

    A.H.

  • "Deb’s plant class has been one of the most, if not the most, transforming things I have ever done in my life."

    — R.F.

  • "I have learned so much about creating relationship with the plant world and have been empowered in my healing journey in a way I have never experienced before."

    — R.F.

 

Deb Buck, founder and yoga teacher, blending embodiment, earth-based practice, and teaching

200HR Teacher Training Certification

Train to Teach. Transform Your Practice. Change Your Life.

This 200-hour training blends tradition and modern science to give you the confidence to teach and the tools to grow personally. Deep study, embodied practice, and real experience in a supportive community.

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Deb Buck guiding a yoga teacher training with a focus on embodiment and nervous system regulation