Online COurses
Trauma-Informed Plant Medicine Facilitation
Online Training
- Module 1
- Feb 18th ā 21st, 2022
- Module 2
- March 12th ā 13th, 2022
- Module 3
- April 2nd ā 3rd, 2022
Online COurses
Working with the sacred plant medicines (PM) and Ayahuasca can present with enormous psycho-spiritual challenges. Many come to heal and process traumatic experiences through the plant medicines, however, very few plant medicine facilitators, support workers, and integration therapists have training in the foundation and neuroscience of trauma approaches, and most do not know how to respond effectively to the various trauma imprints that arise before, during and after the ceremonial space.
Plant medicines have an enormous power to activate body, psyche, and spirit, releasing that which has been trapped in the unconscious into the light of awareness. However, this often happens ceremonial space in a way that happens too fast or too intensely, and repercussions could be re-traumatizing and even damaging. It requires a great deal of courage, experience, and bravery to navigate skillfully through the process, and, unfortunately, many are trauma survivors who do not have the inner resilience or the skills to do so. Similarly, Plant Medicine and Ayahuasca facilitators can also feel overwhelmed with a lack of resources and a grounded understanding of what to do when various trauma imprints arise, which could be harmful and neglectful to participants.
As Plant Medicine and Ayahuasca facilitators, we have an ethical duty of both responsibility and care to the participantās health and wellbeing, both before, during, and after the ceremonial experience. In doing so, it is fundamental to upskill our understanding of trauma and the nervous system, and learning the best practices to respond effectively to the signs and symptoms of trauma when it arises.
This program is for individuals who are interested in or are currently facilitating healing spaces with the sacred indigenous and plant medicines. This may include Ayahuasca, Bufo, Kambo, Ibogaine, Wachuma, and Psilocybin. Individuals who are currently working, or interested in plant medicine integration work, as well as facilitation assistants, will also benefit from this workshop.
The 8-day Trauma-Informed Plant Medicine Program will be conducted in three modules which can be purchased as a package or separately. Participants who finish the entire program will be presented with a certificate by AYA Healing Retreats.
Join us in the Trauma-Informed Plant Medicine Online Program to change lives and hold safer spaces in the world for healing, growth and transformation.Ā
Dr. Gabor Mate
3 Modules with LIMITED SPACE.Ā
Each day consists of:
2 Video lectures (2 x 1hr)
2 Live Zoom Workshops (2 x 2.5hr)
This three-month course is a deep dive into the world of somatic psychology, embodiment, trauma-informed foundations, neuroscience, and plant medicine and shamanist wisdom.
The program consists of a combination of video lectures and theory, Live Zoom Workshops and experiential explorations and learnings, group sessions and a FB page where students will receive ongoing support to integrate the application of the learnings of the training.
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Weāre giving away 2 full scholarships to this program. Applications close 1st December 2021 at midnight GMT.Ā
Learn More About Atira:
A TED speaker, activist, somatic trauma specialist, #1 Best Selling Author, and yoga teacher & group facilitator, Atira Tan is a powerful agent of transformation and change.Ā
She has touched the lives of thousands of women, men, and children in her 17 years of experience in various somatic and creative trauma recovery approaches.
Passionate about creating safer spaces through trauma-informed education, and bringing healing in the ‘shadowy’ areas of life, Atira has worked as a trauma-informed somatic plant medicine integration specialist in retreat centres such as the Temple of the Way of Light. She is currently the head of integration at AYA Healing Retreats.
With Atira Tan, Somatic Trauma Specialist & Educator, M.A., SEP, and #1 best selling author
Save up to $240 when booking the full program with early bird discount for $50 off! Ends Jan. 15
* This program can be taken as a self-paced learning experience. All live workshop videos are recorded and you have lifetime access to the content.
** Please read ourĀ Terms and Conditions before booking. Your booking is confirmation that you have read and agree to our terms and conditions.
*** Completion of the Trauma-Informed Plant Medicine Program is highly encouraged but not compulsory for this program.
**** Payment plans are available for eligible concession and unemployed students. Please email Elio at info@ayahealingretreats.com for more information.
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Mod 1 Dates:Ā February 18th ā 21st, 2022
Mod 2 Dates:Ā March 12 & 13th, 2022
Mod 3 Dates:Ā April 1st & 2nd, 2022
For PST & AEST Time Zones:Ā 6 pm ā 11.30 pm Los Angeles/ 11 am ā 4.30 pm Sydney
For EST/ GMT/ CEST Time Zones:Ā 7 am ā 12.30 pm New York/ 12 pm ā 5.30 pm London/ 1 pm ā 6.30 pm Paris
*This program will start on February 19th ā 22nd for Australian and New Zealand students.
** Times may be subject to change.
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Weāre giving away 2 full scholarships to this program. Applications close 1st December 2021 at midnight GMT.Ā
We believe that every girl and woman deserves to determine her future. As part of our social change model, this training āpays it forwardā to assist women and girls from Nepal & India who have experienced sex slavery and exploitation to receive COVID-19 relief food packs.
One student will sponsor ONE woman to receive relief food packs with our charity partner Art to Healing.
Please email Elio at info@ayahealingretreats.com for booking inquiries
While living mindfully in the present, we are always excited for the future and we have much in store for the coming year. Among other upgrades to better serve our guests, we will be:
Part of our improvement plans include raising our prices starting in 2024 to support our continuing efforts in improving everything that we do. With that said, we will always do our best to keep our prices attainable and within reach for as many people as possible, and we will also offer the possibility of discounts in a few different ways:
We will continue to provide payment plans for all of our retreats, please contact us at info@ayahealingretreats.com to discuss options.
We are committed to prioritizing the quality of our retreats, giving you the most personalized and authentic experience possible, and caring for the health, safety, comfort and well-being of everyone who comes to AYA Healing Retreats.
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Don Miguel was born into a Shipibo community called Roaboya on the River Ucayali. When Don Miguel was a child, Angel Sanchez Vargas, his grandfather was the communityās curandero. Vargas was an expert in sacred plant medicines and was frequently called upon to heal and share his spiritual wisdom with members of Roaboya. The school built some years later was named after Vargas and Roaboya went on to be recognised as the first indigenous community 114 years ago. Don Miguel grew up surrounded by the Shipibo wisdom and possess intimate knowledge of the sacred plant medicines. At a very young age he began his apprenticeship as a curandero through plant dietas under the supportive guidance of his grandfather. Miguel is also a trained literature professor and thoroughly enjoys teaching the Shipibo language and culture. Since 2012, Don Miguel has spent the bulk of his time leading lectures, workshops, initiation courses and retreats. Don Miguel will lead ourĀ Ayahuasca ceremonies, circle discussions and be available for personal consultations whilst on retreat.
Our comprehensive screening questionnaire has been developed in partnership with the International Centre for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service (ICEERS). Please take your time to answer it as honestly and with as much detail as possible. This information will remain strictly confidential and will only be used to assess your suitability for a place on retreat with AYA Healing Retreats and keep you safe
Please remember that the purpose of this screening questionnaire is to determine whether plant medicine healing is suitable for youā¦not whether you are suitable for plant medicine healing. Plant medicines are tools, like any other healing modality and like other tools for healing experiencing them entails certain risks. We need to make sure that our plant medicines will not compromise your wellbeing or harm you in any way before we allow you to begin your healing journey with us. In short, we care about your safety and we need to do what we can to ensure that during your time with us you are not at risk of harm. Plant medicines can be dangerous if the plants are not the right fit for the individual. Your answers to this questionnaire will help us to determine whether the plants we intend to use are going to help, rather than harm you
