Shamanic Toltec Healing Practices

"May that your face reflect your heart"

SHAMANIC TOLTEC HEALING PRACTICES

The native nations of the Americas developed a highly effective therapeutic system to achieve the balance and harmonization of the human being. The conquerors left testimony in their narrations of many practices that produced astonishing results. Their ignorance leads them to incredulity and fear and they prohibited these practices. However, these procedures were based on a deep knowledge of the energetic nature of the Universe. Native American people saw humans as energetic beings and therefore believed all illness came from energetic imbalances inside us. Therefore, their therapeutic procedures were intended to reestablish balance and harmony in the actions, thinking and emotions of the person.
The founders of Taiyari were allowed to participate in many healing practices and rituals in the Huichol, Nahua and other indigenous communities, the keepers of the Toltec tradition. We adapt the knowledge obtained through these practices and rituals to be powerfully effective therapeutic alternatives for people today. Besides other practices we will offer two main rituals.

TEMASCAL, RITUAL THERAPY

The Temascal "steam bath" (known to North American indigenous people as the "sweat lodge") is a small round closed structure representing the womb, life's starting place. Red hot stones are placed in a center pit over which an infusion of medicinal plants is sprinkled to produce a curative steam. The experience is facilitated by a guide who can apply a series of ritual and therapeutic practices: massages, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, chants, visualizations, meditation exercises and catharsis--all that is necessary to guide the emotions and dynamics of the group. The Temascal is universally recognized as a place of ritual ceremony that improves physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. The relaxation induced by the experience slows down the perception of time and generates introspection, reflection and focused attention. Its characteristics are unique and exceptional. To experience it enriches and deepens our knowledge of our true nature.

THE BURIAL OF THE WARRIOR

Based on the Toltec technique Tlallanuya, "to watch inwardly buried" This retreat represents the opportunity to have access to an ancient practice of the Toltec Spiritual Warriors. This experience will allow us to heal wounds of the soul, fill us with the energy of the earth, experience the magic of a true encounter with each other, and teach us how to perceive in Nature the designs of the Spirit.
First Day: Energetic preparation. We will practice outdoors activities to reconnect ourselves with the elements of Nature: earth, water, wind, and fire; shamanic activities to obtain clarity of purpose and energetically purify ourselves. We will dig “cradles” in the earth, one for each person, in which he or she will spend the night. During the entire night, the facilitators will take care of the participants and will keep the sacred space by chanting and drumming.
Second Day: Energetic resolution. Closing circle and ceremony to clarify and affirm the experience by working with the energetic essence of the elements of Nature as manifestations of Spirit.

NOTE:
Please be aware that these experiences are retreats so, don’t expect lots of free time to rest or to chat, rather, expect days full of activities. Mobiles will be turned off and it would be better if you avoid going home in the night. Mealtimes will be set according the activities and not the opposite. Gently you will find yourself acting out of your mental limitations.

REQUIREMENTS

- Good physical and mental health
- Comfortable and resistant clothes and shoes
- Smoking and consumption of any kind of drugs or alcohol are NOT allowed in any of our activities
- Timetables for meals could be different from usual customs in order to meet workshop goals