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Maya Abdominal Massage retreat
San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala
Feb 27 - Mar 6, 2025
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$2,450
Deposit: $500

About your trip

Step into the ancient world of Maya healing with our immersive retreat dedicated to Maya Abdominal Massage. Guided by experienced practitioners and steeped in centuries-old traditions, this retreat offers a transformative journey into the sacred art of abdominal healing and women's wisdom.

  • 45-hour Introduction Course: Delve deep into the foundations of Maya Abdominal Massage through a comprehensive 45-hour course, designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills of this sacred healing art.
  • Massage: Experience the therapeutic benefits firsthand by receiving Maya abdominal massage sessions, including one within a traditional temazcal steam sauna.
  • Medicinal Plant Walk: Explore the healing properties of local plants on a guided medicinal plant walk, immersing yourself in the wisdom of nature.
  • Herbal Balm Crafting: Learn the art of crafting a warming herbal balm, perfect for enhancing your massage practice and promoting holistic well-being.
  • Traditional Faja: Receive a handwoven traditional faja, a symbolic therapeutic toll integral to the Maya healing tradition, and learn how to use it for belly binding.
  • Yoni Steaming: Unlock the secrets of yoni steaming with a powerful group steam experience, promoting openness and healing.
  • Mayan Cosmology: Discover your Mayan cosmology sign and its significance in guiding your life energy, offering profound insights into your spiritual journey.
  • Ceremony and Ritual: Embrace the practice of ceremony and ritual, learning how to infuse your healing sessions with sacred intention and reverence. Clearing unwanted energies being guided to utilise the sacred fire and tobacco by our Maya spiritual guides.
  • Energetic Protection: Gain essential techniques for energetic protection, ensuring a safe and nurturing space for both yourself and those you support.
  • Closing Fire Ceremony: Close your transformative journey with a potent fire ceremony, guided by Maya spiritual leaders, as you honour the wisdom gained and set intentions for the future.
  • Local Organic Meals: Indulge in nourishing meals lovingly crafted from locally sourced organic produce by soulful local chefs, providing a nourishing experience that complements your journey of healing and renewal.
  • 7 Nights at Sacha retreat centre: A sacred space nestled in a luscious garden behind the streets of San Marcos, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Lake side community surrounded by volcanos, a location like no other.
  • Support Traditional Maya Midwifery: A portion of your investment will be donated to The Midwife Project, supporting the continuation of traditional Maya midwifery and preserving this invaluable wisdom for future generations.

Join us for this immersive retreat and embark on a journey of healing, connection, and spiritual awakening in the heart of the Maya tradition.


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What's included

7 Nights accomodation

27th February - 6th March 2025 at Sacha retreat centre

Course cost

45hr Maya Abdominal massage course taught by local Guatemalan and Maya midwives

Local organic food

Throughout the retreat dates

Donation

A donation on your behalf to The Midwife Project, supporting the continuation of traditional Maya Midwifery

Hand woven Faja

Artisan woven belly bind

Fire Ceremony

Facilitated by Maya spiritual guides

What's not included

Visa

You may require a visa to transit through the USA

Flights

From your home country to Guatemala

Transport to venue

Shuttle or private car from airport

Additional accomodation

Encouraged to book with Sacha centre the night prior and after the retreat to allow a space to land and integrate

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1. San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala

San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala

About your organizer

Bridging worlds midwifery

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