THE AYAHUASCA CURANDERO INTRODUCTORY COURSE |
This is the framework of our curriculum for the Introductory Course. This curriculum is subject to change as the course progresses. Students will spend roughly two weeks with three authentic indigenous healers from different amazon cultures, two male and one female, and will drink ayahuasca in ceremony four or five times with each of them. A total of five weeks will be spent out at the jungle camps of the curanderos, which each require less than an hour of hiking to get there, and two require a boat ride. During that time, the curanderos and curandera will demonstrate the various aspects of plant spirit medicine within their personal cultural techniques and philosophy. Students will have the opportunity to see the differences in style between different indigenous traditions and schools of curanderismo, and get to know the maestros and maestra in the tranquility of their jungle camps. In between stays in the rainforest, students will spend two nights in a hotel in town, where they can do their laundry, use the internet, call home, and get whatever supplies they might need for the next adventure. The programs are led by Carlos Tanner and Josh Petersen, who interpret and guide the students during the program. The course instructors will assist with translations and will provide insights to help the maestro and maestra teach the science of plant spirit medicine in the wonder and mystery of the jungles of the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.
More information will be given to those who request it via email. Thank you and we hope to see you soon. |
WEEK
ONE |
SUNDAY - Arrive and move in to hotel for one night. Meet the other students and relax. Use internet, etc.
MONDAY -Visit the Belen market for any supplies. Go to dona Othelia's and settle in. Ceremony discussion.
TUESDAY - Private consultations with dona Othelia. Prepare for ceremony. ATTEND CEREMONY #1
WEDNESDAY - Plant treatments begin. Review ceremony with Course Instructor. Relax and rest.
THURSDAY - Recieve plant medicines to heal and strengthen. Vision navigation discussion.
FRIDAY - Continue with certain plant treatments. Discussion with dona Othelia. ATTEND CEREMONY #2
SATURDAY - Continue with plant treatments and diets. Learn as you heal. Review ceremony with Carlos. |
WEEK
TWO |
SUNDAY - Make a chakapa, under the guidance of Carlos and dona Othelia. Practice using it.
MONDAY - Study the Icaros well enough to sing one of dona Othelia's icaros. Tarot readings from Carlos.
TUESDAY - Spend the day in silent contemplation. Prepare for the ceremony. ATTEND CEREMONY #3
WEDNESDAY - Review ceremony with Carlos. Have a cigarette reading by don Othelia.
THURSDAY - Continue to study the icaros, to read the literature, and to get to know yourself.
FRIDAY - Learn from Carlos about ceremony preparation and protection. ATTEND CEREMONY #4
SATURDAY - Discussion with dona Othelia regarding the future. Go to town and spend the night in a hotel. |
WEEK
THREE |
SUNDAY -Spend the day at the zoo and connect with the animals. In the evening watch a film.
MONDAY - Laundry, internet, supplies, etc. Take a bus and then a boat out to don Lucho's jungle camp.
TUESDAY - Meet don Lucho and have a preliminary discussion. Prepare. ATTEND CEREMONY #5
WEDNESDAY - Begin a 10 day diet in seclusion, without talking to anyone, just getting to know yourself.
THURSDAY - Continue diets. In addition to the diets, don Lucho will be giving you plant remedies.
FRIDAY - Continue diets. Look further and further within to get to know yourself. ATTEND CEREMONY #6
SATURDAY - After the ceremonies, the Course Instructor will discuss your experiences in private. |
WEEK
FOUR |
SUNDAY - Continue diets. Realize your gifts and how to nurture them in order to help others.
MONDAY - Meditate on who you are and why you are here. ATTEND CEREMONY #7
TUESDAY - Rest and relax. Continue the remedies. Prepare for the ceremony.
WEDNESDAY - Connect with the plants and the plant with which you are dieting. ATTEND CEREMONY #8
THURSDAY - Make the most of your time with yourself. Read, write, draw, paint, sing, meditate...
FRIDAY - Finish diet with group discussion led by don Lucho. Rest and prepare. ATTEND CEREMONY #9
SATURDAY - Tour don Lucho's farm and learn about his work and vision for the future. |
WEEK
FIVE |
SUNDAY - Say Goodbyes to Lucho and his staff. Return to Iquitos. Contact friends and family.
MONDAY - Tour the floating village of Belen and a nearby Indigenous Culture museum. Meet don Enrique.
TUESDAY - Head out early by boat to a remote jungle camp inside a national reserve. Settle in.
WEDNESDAY - Shipibo tradition overview and ceremony discussion. ATTEND CEREMONY #10
THURSDAY - Follow the diet. Study the icaros and your literature. Vision calling and navigation discussion.
FRIDAY - Private meetings with don Enrique about progress, obstacles, etc. ATTEND CEREMONY #11
SATURDAY - Continue the diet with constant attention from don Enrique and his wife, Wilma. |
WEEK
SIX |
SUNDAY - Continue diets. Realize your gifts and how to nurture them. ATTEND CEREMONY #12
MONDAY - Meditate on who you are and why you are here and what you will do after the course.
TUESDAY - Rest and relax. Private discussions. Prepare for the ceremony. ATTEND CEREMONY #13
WEDNESDAY -Final group discussions with don Enrique, Wilma, and the course instructor.
THURSDAY - Take a boat back to Iquitos. Say goodbye to don Enrique & Wilma. Laundry, Internet, etc.
FRIDAY - Visit a butterfly conservatory and an authentic indigenous tribe. Group Dinner in town.
SATURDAY - Say goodbyes and pack your things. Go home and begin making plans for your return...
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