Curanderismo Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit
As the third of four courses on Curanderismo, the art of Hispanic/Latino traditional medicine, this course focuses specifically on traditional healing of mind, energy and spirit. As an educational and cultural platform, this course will share a number of traditional body therapies. Trained traditional healers will share their knowledge of cleansings from different cultures such as spiritual, energetic and Tonalli Cleansing.Learners will not become certified traditional healers at the completion of this course but will be able apply basic principles or traditional medicine for health and illnesses. They will become familiar specifically with the traditional therapy of the sweat lodge temazcal, laugh therapy risaterapia and they will learn about the creation of sacred spaces and healing grief through Día de los Muertos.
The Final Curanderismo course will be:
• Global and Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing: African traditional medicine from Uganda and Gabon; Afro-Latino from Cuba and Puerto Rico, Native American spiritual cleansings and Mayan acupuncture and other topics.
REQUIRED TEXTS
- Curanderismo: The Art of Traditional Medicine without Borders by Eliseo Torres
- Curandero: Traditional Healers of Mexico and the Southwest by Eliseo Torres with Imanol Miranda
Where to buy:
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https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/curandero-traditional-healers-mexico-and-southwest
OPTIONAL TEXTS
Curandero: A life in Mexican Folk Healing by Eliseo Torres & Tim Sawyer
Healing with Herbs & Rituals: A Mexican Tradition, Eliseo Torres, edited by Tim Sawyer
Where to buy:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/curandero-torres-eliseo-cheo/1120135382?ean=9780826336415&st=PLA&sid=BNB_1341481610&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3_6LmYev3gIViuNkCh3IPgUyEAQYASABEgLYXfD_BwE
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PODCAST:
Provide information on the healing traditions, rituals, and remedies of Curanderismo.
Interpret the spiritual/energetic components by observing the importance of creating a sacred space and healing through traditional events.
Compare different types of spiritual/energetic cleansings including Tonalli and susto magical fright.
Describe the benefits of Laugh theraphy, sound and music and how they can transform your life.
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
SPIRITUAL HEALING (LIMPIAS) & HEALING FRIGHT AND SHOCK (SUSTO)
Week 2
SPIRITUAL CLEANSINGS (LIMPIAS) & TONALLI CLEANSING
Week 3
BURNING INCENSE FOR HAMONIZING & LAUGH THERAPY (RISATERAPIA)
Week 4
SWEATLODGE (TEMAZCAL)
Week 5
HEALING THROUGH SOUND & HEALING WITH MUSIC
Week 6
CREATING SACRED SPACES FOR HEALING & HEALING GRIEF THROUGH DAY OF THE DEAD (DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS)
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Excellent introduction and techniques. Gracias a todos, Maestro Torres.
This course was awesome! Very insightful and educational.
I’m so glad I was able to find this resource . It definitely is helping on my way to spiritual harmony
I absolutely loved this course, it was executed very well and it was fun and interactive. Thank you!
