THE INITIATION PROGRAM
This is the framework of our curriculum for the Initiation Program. Because this program is brand new, this curriculum is subject to change as the course progresses. Students will spend nine days with four different healers, two men and two women, and will drink three times with each of them. That time will be spent out at their jungle camps, all of which require hiking, and two require a boat ride. During that time, the curanderos and curanderas will demonstrate the various aspects of plant spirit medicine. Students will have the opportunity to see the differences in style between different schools of curanderismo, and get to know these maestros and maestras in the tranquility of their jungle camps. In between stays in the rainforest, students will spend a night or two 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. Carlos will assist with translations and will provide insights when the teachers are unavailable. 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 - Tour Iquitos and visit a museum and the Belen market for any supplies. Watch a film that night.
TUESDAY - Go to dona Othelia's and settle in. Prepare for ceremony. ATTEND CEREMONY #1
WEDNESDAY - Review ceremony with Carlos. Relax and rest. Speak with dona Othelia privately.
THURSDAY - Recieve plant medicines to heal and strengthen. Spend time observing the effects.
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 - Ceremony review. Discussion with dona Othelia dieting regarding the future.
WEEK
THREE
SUNDAY - Leave don Lucho's and spend the night in a hotel. Do laundry, use internet, etc.
MONDAY - Spend the day at the zoo and connect with the animals. In the evening watch a film.
TUESDAY - Head out to don Lucho's. Settle in and rest before the ceremony. 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, Carlos will talk with you about 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. Contemplate your role as a healer.
TUESDAY - Rest and relax. Continue thre remedies. Prepare for the ceremony. ATTEND CEREMONY #7
WEDNESDAY - Connect with the plants and the plant with which you are dieting. Study.
THURSDAY - The diet is almost over. Make the most of your time with yourself.
FRIDAY - Break the diet and talk about your experience. Relax, prepare. ATTEND CEREMONY #8
SATURDAY - Review the ceremony with Carlos and don Lucho. Group discussion.
WEEK
FIVE
SUNDAY - Return to Iquitos. Contact friends and family. In the evening stroll the boulevard.
MONDAY - Visit the National Reserve's fantastic botanical garden. In the evening watch a film.
TUESDAY - Head out to don Percy's camp. Get settled in and have a group discussion.
WEDNESDAY - Healing techniques discussion. Rest and prepare. ATTEND CEREMONY #9
THURSDAY - Follow the diet. Study the icaros and your literature. Write in your journal.
FRIDAY - Private meetings with Carlos about your progress, obstacles, etc. ATTEND CEREMONY #10
SATURDAY - Continue the diet, participate in a self expression activity. Tarot card readings.
WEEK
SIX
SUNDAY - Listen to don Percy speak of inner energy, and the power to heal. Course review.
MONDAY - Learn about communication, and practice what you've learned. ATTEND CEREMONY #11
TUESDAY -
Ceremony and General Healing Review with Don Percy and Carlos. Rest and Relax.
WEDNESDAY - Head back to town to stay in hotel. Contact friends and family. Group discussion.
THURSDAY - Visit a butterfly conservatory and an authentic indigenous tribe. Watch a film that night.
FRIDAY - Enjoy a wonderful breakfast and Visit two local artisan markets to shop for gifts. Celebrate.
SATURDAY - Say goodbye to Carlos and the Amazon. Go home and begin making plans for your return...

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