CLOSING OF THE BONES CEREMONY

The training takes places in several stages:

FOUNDATIONS (5h): theoretical part of the training, prerecorded videos to watch in your own time.

PRACTICE (35h): five-eight days in person (depending on the # of participants) to learn and practice the manteada, temazcal casero, ceremonial bath and cerrada. You will practice the full ceremony together with Andrea. You will also receive a condensed version of 3 hours so you can experience each step and integrate the work in your body and heart.

SHARING (12h): You will offer two ceremonies on your own or in pairs and write a one page reflection. The ceremonies need to be offered free of cost. Andréa or Angie will be available to do a phone mentorship before and/or after (2x30minute calls).

RESEARCH (8h): A research project on a topic related to this practice with the objective of enriching your knowledge and that of the community. Can be in written form (3-10 pages) or can also take form of another format: workshop, video, presentation, etc.

Foundations of Traditional Mexican Medicine

• Honoring tradition and duality

• The elements and their role in the ritual

• Concepts of cold and heat

• Coyolxauhqui

• Songs for the ceremony

• Protections and using the faja

• Introduction to traditional Mexican herbology

• The spirit and stories of plants

History of the Rebozo & Closing of the Bones Ceremony

• Introduction and history of the rebozo

• Postpartum ritual bath (Baño Postparto) in Mexico

• The ritual in North American and European contexts

• Stages of the ceremony

• Precautions and contraindications

• Health questionnaire and choosing your partner

The Postnatal Period

• Challenges during the postnatal period

• Light and shadow in the experience

• Dealing with memories and trauma

• Care after difficult births (C-sections, hemorrhages, tears, etc.)

• Recommended and not recommended plants for postnatal care

Holding Space & Trauma

• Creating and holding a safe, supportive space

• Our role, limits, and consent

• Providing care after abortion, miscarriage, infertility, or perinatal death

• When trauma resurfaces

• Transforming difficult experiences and challenging stories

Manteada and Cerrada

• Rebozo massage (Manteada) and precautions

• Basic biomechanics for self-care

• Closing the physical and emotional body (Cerrada)

• How to welcome the experience

Temazcal Casero & Ceremonial Bath

• Tlazolteotl and the history of the temazcal

• Introduction to the human temazcal

• Precautions for the home sweat lodge (Temazcal Casero)

• The herbal bath and the energy of water

• The place of word, prayer, and rest

Closing of the Ritual

• Cacao and its role in closing the ritual

• The story of cacao

Reciprocity & Ecology

• Reciprocity, cultural respect, and returning to communities

• Accessibility and respecting plants

• Ecological practices in the ceremony

An illustrated colour 40 page guide, a certificate of participation (once all the stages are completed) and all the materials during the training.

You also get a faja as a gift!

Accommodations not included.

$1750

Possibility of doing 3 payments. Contact me if you need to set up a payment schedule.

1 BIPOC scholarships available for each training

SCHEDULE
5 hours online:
Videos will be sent one week before the training begins

35 hours in person:
9h30-16h30 5-8 days depending on group size

12 hours independent work with mentorship

8 hours research

**Participants need to be present for the entire length of the training to receive certification.