This Indigenous Medicine Series provides the opportunity to experience the Beauty of �Indigenous Medicine� integrated with modern science based modalities and provides a unique sensory, emotional and psychological experience which support physical health.
This Experiential and Educational Series is provided by Sofia Chavez-Hilton, Owner and Founder of Estara Health & Wellness, Graduate of Metropolitan State College with a Bachelor�s of Science in Integrative Therapeutic Practices, Presenter on Indigenous Healing Modalities at the 35th Annual Ethnobiologic Society�s Meeting, and Trained as an Indigenous Healer through Collaboration and Study with Shamans, Curanderos, and Indigenous Healers. She is a part of an International Group of Healers whose purpose is to support the re-emergence of Indigenous Medicine beliefs and knowledge and bring about Global unity by bringing together the beliefs and practices of both North and South and combining treatments of Western and Indigenous medicine for Holistic Wellness.
- These classes will be held on the Metropolitan State University Campus and are available to anyone who would like to attend.
- Registration and payment must be completed through Paypal, to EstaraPrograms.com, prior to attendance. Seating is limited.
- Payments cannot be accepted during the classes.
- Specific location information will be provided with your registration.
| Date | Time | Topic | Cost | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2013 | 5pm � 6:30pm | Introduction to Indigenous Concepts of Health Overview of Indigenous concepts of health and wellness, practices, and beliefs, with a short experiential segment. |
Free | No Registration Required |
| 3/14/2012 | 5pm � 6:30pm | Introduction to Indigenous Concepts of Health Overview of Indigenous concepts of health and wellness, practices, and beliefs, with a short experiential segment. |
Free | No Registration Required |
| 4/18/2013 | 5pm � 8pm | Understanding the Meridian Body used in Acupuncture and Pain Body using Indigenous Perspective Introduction to the concept of the Meridian Energy Body, Pain Body and Stress using indigenous perspective. Breakdown of the Energy Body and Pain Body, what it is, how it develops within you, and how it affects your overall health and wellbeing. Understanding is the first step to reducing stress and healing. Short experiential segment. |
$30 | |
| 5/16/2013 | 5pm � 8pm | Aztec & Mesoamerican Aromatherapy Introduction to Aztec & Mesoamerican Aromatherapy. Description of practices, beliefs, and plants used and why. How aromatherapy can improve your health. Short experiential segment. |
$30 | |
| 6/20/2013 | 5pm � 8pm | Indigenous Sound & Healing Introduction to the concept of Sound Healing. Description of how sound affects the body and how it can be used to heal. Introduction to Indigenous instruments used in Sound Healing. Short experiential segment. |
$30 | |
| 7/18/2013 | 5pm � 8pm | Mesoamerican Acupressure for Body and Ear Introduction to pressure points on the body and ear- uses of Mesoamerican Acupressure techniques to heal. Ancient healing technique demonstration. Short experiential segment. |
$30 | |
| 8/15/2013 | 5pm � 8pm | Mayan Yoga Demonstration of Mayan Yoga and description of its healing purpose. Experiential segment. |
$30 | This class has been canceled. The instructor will not be available. |
| 9/19/2013 | 5pm � 8pm | Personal & Cosmic Forces in Conscious Collaboration Introduction to the Concept of the Web of Life and how we are all interconnected. Education on attaining or strengthening your personal connection, demonstration of suggested attunement practices. Short experiential segment. |
$30 | |
| 10/17/2013 | 5pm � 8pm | Cont� Mindfully Working with the Web of Life Introduction, continued, to the Concept of the Web of Life and how we are all interconnected. Education on attaining or strengthening your personal connection, demonstration of suggested attunement practices. Short experiential segment. |
$30 | |
| 11/21/2013 | 5pm � 8pm | Introduction to Indigenous Reiki Part 1 Introduction to the practice of Indigenous Reiki�, developed by Sofia Chavez-Hilton. What processes are used and why. Short experiential segment. |
$30 | |
| 12/19/2013 | 5pm � 8pm | Introduction to Indigenous Reiki Part 2 Introduction, continued, to the practice of Indigenous Reiki�, developed by Sofia Chavez-Hilton. What processes are used and why. Short experiential segment. |
$30 | |