Healing the Light Body School South: South Carolina Feb 15-20, 2010 Information Packet 
Please join us for the upcoming Healing the Light Body School South, in South Carolina February 15-20, 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 lead staffs will be Deborah Wray and Victoria Johnson and will be taught by Linda Fitch.
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: February 15-20, 2010 in South Carolina
Session Two, The West: May 2-7, 2010, in Rhinebeck, NY
Session Three, The North: September 19-24, 2010, in Rhinebeck, NY
Session Four, The East: 2011, TBA, in South Carolina
Session Five, Walking with Protection: May 9-14, 2010, in Park City, Utah
Session Six, Working with the Sacred: October 3-8, 2010 in Rhinebeck, NY
Session Seven, Reading the Signs of Destiny: April 25-30, 2010, in Rhinebeck, NY
(a two-week Peru Expedition can be substituted for this one course)
Generally, the Healing the Light Body Sessions 1-4 (South, West, North and East) directions are taken in order. The Masters courses (Sessions 5, 6 & 7) may be taken in any order and at any time – before, during or after the HLB sessions. Students may take the courses at any of our scheduled locations. The four HLB and three Master’s classes will complete your Healing the Light Body requirements. Submission of case studies are required for certification.
Location: Our training will be at the beautiful site called Palm Key. Palm Key is an award-winning retreat on a beautiful marsh island in the Lowcountry of coastal South Carolina. The site features cottages nestled on a private 350-acre island that hugs the beautiful Broad River as it reaches toward the sea. Majestic live oaks fill the woodlands, private fresh-water lakes are filled with bass and bream, hunting hawks, egrets, ibis, wood storks, and heron glide through the sky.
Most bedrooms are equipped with two queen-sized beds, and a shared full bath. Some bedrooms have one queen sized bed with private bath. Wireless access and media center are also available on site. Single cottages are available upon request.
Lodging Reservations: Call directly to make your reservations. When making your room reservation, indicate that you are with The Four Winds and what session you are attending (Healing the Light Body Session One). If you are staying offsite, you must register with the venue. There is a stay offsite, eat onsite option for $55 plus tax a day (includes commuter fee, 3 meals a day, snacks and drinks). Please speak with Judy Rigg at 843-726-6468 to make reservations for room and food. Students can also send an email to judy@palmkey.com .
**When you register for the program you must register with the venue, even if you are staying off site. Please make your room reservation 6 weeks prior to class to insure availability. Because this class is scheduled during the Presidents Weekend Holiday, please be sure to book your airline in advance. Think about bringing your family **
For 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. The program fee does not include accommodations at the venue or meals.
Class begins the first day of the session at 3 pm. Registration begins at 1 pm. The session ends at 1 pm the last day.
What to Bring: Come prepared to do evening fire ceremony and outdoor explorations.
Plan according to the time of year 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 2009 and 2010: To assist you with your future class planning click here for the 2009 and 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.
We look forward to seeing you in the South!
Walk in Beauty,
Dannielle Bryan
Dannielle@thefourwinds.com
Judy McCarthy
judy@thefourwinds.com
Kelly Green
Kelly@thefourwinds.com
Program Specialists
Healing the Light Body School
1.888.437.4077
