Healing the Light Body School in Massachusetts, Nov 7-12, 2010 < Download Logistics Letter> 
We are so pleased to invite you to join us for the upcoming Healing the Light Body School November 7-12, 2010, directed by Dr. Alberto Villoldo and Linda Fitch. The Healing the Light Body School is a two-year program leading to proficiency in Luminous Healing. The School was founded in 1982 by Dr. Alberto Villoldo, and is dedicated to training master healers in the practice of Energy Medicine. Welcome to your first step of this marvelous journey where you will do the work of the South direction. The course work includes teaching, hands-on practice, meditation, experiential exercises, and ritual, intertwined with personal healing work. The class will be taught by Ona Sachs.
Students are empowered to develop creative, fulfilling, and spiritually grounded relationships and lives. If you have not already done so, we recommend that you read Dr. Alberto Villoldo’s book, Shaman, Healer, Sage to refresh yourself with the terminology and elements of the shaman’s journey.
This is an intensive training in Energy Medicine, following the Laika luminous healing traditions. Sessions are scheduled approximately every four to six months. The program includes seven sessions:
Session Dates:
Session One, The South: November 7-12, 2010 in Stockbridge, MA
Session Two, The West: TBA 2011
Session Three, The North: TBA 2011
Session Four, The East: TBA 2011
Session Five, Reading the Signs of Destiny: TBA 2011
Session Six, Walking with Protection: TBA 2011
Session Seven, Working with the Sacred: TBA 2011 (a two-week Peru Expedition can be substituted for this one course)
Generally sessions are taken in order, but students can take them at different locations.
These four sessions and three Master’s classes will complete your Healing Light Body class requirements. Submission of cases studies are required for certification.
Location: This session will be at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Located in an exquisite natural setting in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts, Kripalu provides an ideal environment for you to get away from the demands of your everyday life and enter a real sanctuary. We encourage you to take full advantage of personal time by reading or reflecting in the beautiful Sun Room, walking in nature on the wooded trails, or relaxing in the facilities available.
Lodging: Call Kripalu at (800) 741-7353 to reserve your room. When making your room reservation, indicate that you are with The Four Winds and what session you are attending. Please Note: Participants are required to pre-register with Kripalu at least 7 days prior to the workshop for either housing or commuter status. Commuter rates are $50.00 per day and include all meals and full use of the facility, including the sauna and yoga classes.
When you register for the program you must register with the venue, even if you are staying off site.
Program Registration: Please fill out the enclosed registration form and application; include your $300 deposit. The individual session cost is $1,650 (including the deposit). We have a number of savings options available so please contact us for further details. Mail your forms to The Four Winds office, fax to (435) 647-5905 or register online at www.thefourwinds.com. Because you are making a long-term commitment, your $300 deposit is non-refundable.
Class begins the first day of the session at 3 pm. Registration begins at 1 pm. The session ends at 1 pm of the last day.
What to Bring: Come prepared to do evening fire ceremony and outdoor explorations.
Plan accordingly to the season and the site location. You may need to bring a coat or jacket, boots, raingear, a flashlight, etc. Wear comfortable clothes, as much of the work is done on the floor. Chairs are available for those who need them.
During class sessions we will be working on the floor. Please dress comfortably and bring any seating materials you might need. You might want to bring two sets of clothing appropriate for a ceremonial evening (nice dress, or slacks and shirt). We will be spending a significant time in ceremony. You will be using a pendulum, which can be purchased in many bookstores or new age shops. Bring rattle or drum if you have one.
You will receive the transmissions of the rites of passage of the Laika tradition. It is customary to gift the person giving the transmissions with a small token of your appreciation (you will need two small gifts). Bring a journal for notes. Handouts are minimal. We honor our tradition as an oral tradition.
In addition to the healing work, you will be doing the work of the South in the Medicine Wheel, the shedding of the attachment to your personal past, the way the Serpent sheds her skin. For this part of the work, you will need to bring three stones. Each stone should fit easily into your hand and move you or speak to you in some way. The stones will be the beginning of your altar. You will need a small ceremonial cloth to hold your stones.
What’s In a Day: Generally, each day will include morning breathing/meditation, teaching segments, sacred movement and dance (we have found that movement opens us to our energetic capacities), skill sessions, demonstrations, practice sessions and processing time. Evenings find us in ceremony.
Master’s Courses 2010: To assist you with your future class planning click here for the 2010 Master’s Class Calendar. Please contact us if we can help you plan an individual schedule for your Healing the Light Body School course work, including adding any of the four class Master’s programs to your curriculum.
You may be interested in the Sage Program where you receive individual mentoring throughout your training. Email Karen Wilson, karen@thefourwinds.com or visit our website at www.thefourwinds.com for more details about our advanced curriculum options, including the Master’s Courses and the Sage Program.
You are embarking on a fabulous journey of personal and planetary healing as you walk the path of the medicine person in this shamanic tradition. It is a profound commitment on your part that will impact the destiny of all living beings. We are looking forward to working with each of you.
We look forward to seeing you in the South!
Walk in Beauty,
Kelly Green
Kelly@thefourwinds.com
Judy McCarthy
judy@thefourwinds.com
Dannielle Bryan
Dannielle@thefourwinds.com
Program Specialists
Healing the Light Body School
1.888.437.4077
