Indigenous Lifeways Program

INDIGENOUS LIFEWAYS PROGRAM
THE PATH OF THE HUMAN BEING - THE WAY OF THE MYSTIC
An intensive program requiring a personal commitment for individuals devoted not only to studying, but also to walking & living the Indigenous and Toltec path with heart.

Requirements for the 52 Moon Cycle Commitment

· Initiate the Program in Person through a Declaration of Intent and Opening Session

· Have 12 Private Counseling Sessions (one per Month) Annually- in Person or via Telephone

· Complete the Following One (*) and Two Day Workshops:

Phase I - The Shaman’s Journey *, The Road to Fearlessness- The Path of the Warrior Shamanic Healing, Sound Healing, Soul Retrieval, Death & Dying, The Shaman as Artist*

Phase II - Death as an Ally, Primal Energy Medicine, Dreaming Ourselves Awake, The Art of Tracking, Shapeshifting- The Art of Transformation, Cellular Shamanism- Remembering the Ancients*, We Are All Related*

· Complete the Following Week Long Intensives:

Medicine Wheel Teachings in Chaco Canyon, NM

Shamanism and the Four Elements

· Attend the Following Traditional Ceremonies:

At least one Sundance as a Supporter

At least Two Traditional Vision Quests - First as a Supporter, then as a Quester

· Attend as many Sacred Hoops, Drum Circles and Ceremonies- Full Moon, New Moon, Equinox, Solstice, Cross Quarter Holidays & Purification Lodges as Possible

· Obtain Certification in CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and Standard First Aid

· Read Assigned Material & Complete All Tasks

· Begin to Learn or Resume one’s Discipline in all of the following:
Anatomy
A Musical Instrument
A Martial Art or Movement Form
Plants/ Herbs
Art (Painting, Drawing, Beading, Ceramics, Leatherwork, etc.)

· Personally Attend a Closing Session

Requirements for the 26 Moon Cycle Commitment

· Initiate the Program in Person through a Declaration of Intent and Opening Session

· Have 12 Private Counseling Sessions (One per Month) Annually - in Person or via Telephone

· Complete the Following One (*) and Two Day Workshops:

Phase I -The Shaman’s Journey *, The Road to Fearlessness- The Path of the Warrior Shamanic Healing, Sound Healing, Soul Retrieval, Death & Dying, The Shaman as Artist*

· Complete One of the Following Week Long Intensives:
Medicine Wheel Teachings (Chaco Canyon, NM) or Shamanism and the Four Elements

· Attend as many Sacred Hoops, Drum Circles and Ceremonies- Full Moon, New Moon, Equinox, Solstice, Cross Quarter Holidays & Purification Lodges as Possible

· Obtain Certification in CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and Standard First Aid

· Read Assigned Material & Complete All Tasks

· Begin to Learn or Resume one’s Discipline in all of the following:
Anatomy
A Musical Instrument
A Martial Art or Movement Form
Plants/ Herbs
Art (Painting, Drawing, Beading, Ceramics, Leatherwork, etc.)

· Personally Attend a Closing Session

· Optional - Attend the Following Traditional Ceremonies:

Sundance as a Supporter
Traditional Vision Quests - First as a Supporter, then as a Quester

Requirements for the 13 Moon Cycle Commitment

· Initiate the Program in Person through a Declaration of Intent and Opening Session

· Have 11 Private Counseling Sessions (One per Month) - in Person or via Telephone

· Complete the Following Workshops:
The Shaman’s Journey & The Road to Fearlessness- The Path of the Warrior

· Select Two Workshops from the Following:
Shamanic Healing, Sound Healing, Soul Retrieval, Death & Dying, The Shaman as Artist

· Obtain Certification in CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and Standard First Aid

· Read Assigned Material & Complete All Tasks

· Attend as many Sacred Hoops, Drum Circles and Ceremonies- Full Moon, New Moon, Equinox, Solstice, Cross Quarter Holidays & Purification Lodges as possible

· Personally Attend a Closing Session

Requirements for the 9 Moon Cycle Commitment

· Have 9 Private Counseling Sessions (One per Month) - in Person or via Telephone

· Read Assigned Material & Complete All Tasks

Calendar of Events ______ Calendar of Events ______

Ceremonies & Services _________ Ceremonies & Services _________

Indigenous Lifeways Program ________ Indigenous Lifeways Program ________

Vision & Biography ________ Vision & Biography ________

Contact Info & Driving Directions ____________ Contact Info & Driving Directions ____________

Community Photo Album _________ Community Photo Album _________

Testimonials & Healing Stories __________ Testimonials & Healing Stories __________

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