Guatemala Herbal Medicine Workshop
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Herbal Medicine Workshops are designed to introduce you to Mayan indigenous healers’ wisdom about traditional healing herbal remedies and healing arts in Lake Atitlán, Guatemala.
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Guatemala Mayan Medicine Tour offers those interested in Alternative Medicine an introduction to the Mayan way of healing which has been passed down through generations.
If you only have one day this introduction is well worth considering.
Immerse Yourself in a 2 Day Herbal Medicine Workshop Details
Guatemala Herbal Medicine Workshop
TRIP DURATION: roughly 6 hours per day
TRIP LOCATION: Lake Atitlan, San Pedro, San Juan
TRIP PHYSICAL LEVEL: Easy to Moderate
TRIP DETAILS:
Two days, $250 (Q1958.00) – 1 person (private)
$220 (Q1725) – per person – 2 or more, Max 4 persons.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring a camera, water, snacks, sun protection (hat, shades, sunscreen), good walking shoes or sneakers are recommended (no flip-flops), and be prepared to have an incredible adventure!
Lake Atitlan Herbal Medicine Educational Workshop
From the beginning of time, plants have played a significant role in human affairs, influencing medicine and healthcare.
Our 2-day herbal medicine workshop typically involves participants learning about the traditional uses of medicinal plants, herbal remedies, and holistic healing techniques. Here’s an outline of what you might experience during such a workshop:
Day 1:
- Introduction to herbal medicine: The workshop begins with an overview of the history and principles of herbal medicine, including an exploration of the traditional healing practices of the local culture.
- Medicinal plant identification: You will learn how to identify different medicinal plants and their properties, both in theory and through hands-on experiences in the field or botanical gardens.
- Gathering and preparation: Participants may have the opportunity to gather medicinal plants and learn various methods of preparation, such as drying, detection, infusion, or making herbal extracts.
Day 2:
- During the workshop on herbal remedies and applications, you will have the opportunity to dive into the world of herbal medicine and gain practical skills. Here is what you can expect from each aspect of the workshop:
- Hands-on Activities:
The workshop will provide hands-on activities where you can actively engage in making herbal preparations or crafting herbal products. This will involve creating herbal shampoo and soaps, which are natural alternatives to commercial products. Under the guidance of instructors, you will learn the step-by-step process of making these products using herbal ingredients. This practical experience will enable you to develop skills that can be applied in your own herbal medicine practices.
Joan Cass, Board Certified in Holistic Functional Nutrition, Sourcing Herbal Products, Consulting, and Research, collaborating with our Mayan healers in Guatemala.
Joan is based on her farm in Rusk TX. Click on the image of her farm to reach her website.
Joan allows our students to continue their adventure and interest in herbal medicine after they complete their training offering training and consulting in areas of her expertise.
Confirmations:
- Prior to any Guatemala Herbal Medicine Workshop arrangements, we send out an email confirmation one week in advance prior.
- If you fail to confirm and reply by email your Guatemala Herbal Medicine Workshop is canceled.
- Guatemala Herbal Medicine Workshop
The healers you will meet are Mayan Midwives, and or Practice Healing of other forms in the Villages around Lake Atitlan. - We leave the choice of the healer’s availability up to the Guide on the day of the Tour.
Grow Your Own Cure
Immerse Yourself In a 3 Day Herbal Medicine Workshop which immerses you into the Mayan Culture of healing, Lake Atitlan has many healers and this tours takes you into the home of one of the know healers on Lake Atitlan.