The Ecology of Women
7 day Immersive Course
Santa Cruz, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
March 23- March 29th
Ancestral Practices led by Mayan Elders
Join us for a week of Ancestral teaching, rituals, and healing modalities for womb health from the Mayan K'iche Cosmology.
This is an opportunity to align your life with the natural cycles of your womb.
The purpose of this course is to provide you with information, tools and support backed by scientific knowledge and Mayan Ancestral Wisdom so that you can enter the space of connection to your body, empowerment and clarity. We delve into the spiritual, emotional, and physical complexities of womanhood.
Because at this time on Earth it is of utmost importance to have certainty in Knowing who you are.
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Taught by Mayan Elders
We will be taught by Nana Ixquik, Nana Reina, Nana Rosalia, Nana Nicté, María Xtal'y & Mariana Bandera.
Our team will guide you as we dive deep into the science of the 4 phases, to understand what happens to our bodies at a physical level during each phase. But we will also, and more profoundly dive into the configuration of our Soul to understand what happens on a spiritual and emotional level during each phase.
You will learn Ancestral ways of connection to life, rituals and healing modalities for womb health from the Maya K'iche' Cosmology.
The Ecology of a Woman
Being a woman is like inhabiting a sacred wilderness—a place untamed and profound, where beauty and strength coexist with mystery and resilience.
It is knowing the cycles of life intimately: creation, growth, decay, and rebirth. Women are the keepers of this rhythm, embodying the wisdom of the earth and the moon.
Being a woman means carrying the stories of ancestors in your bones, weaving the threads of your lineage into every step you take. It is the song of the wild wolf calling you to remember your instinctual nature—the intuitive, untamed, and eternal. It is met with the responsibility of keeping time and the rhythms and metrics- the scientific aspect of self.
It is bearing the gift of deep feeling, where emotions rise like ocean waves, powerful and transformative. It is tending the fire of your soul, using its warmth to nurture yourself and others.
Being a Woman is Ecological by Nature.
Course Overview
This course integrates scientific knowledge—the physiologic truths of the human body—with the profound and intricate Mayan Knowledge System or Cosmology. By understanding our physiology, we learn what our bodies need to thrive, aligning with these truths to sustain health and life.
Our goal is to provide tools, scientific insight, and ancestral wisdom to reconnect with your body and spirit, empowering you with clarity and certainty in knowing who you are.
Over the 7 days, we’ll explore topics that may challenge learned belief systems and normalized cultural practices. Approach this course with an open heart, a curious mind, and a willingness to self-reflect and grow.
Reconnection to the Womb
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Explore the physiology and spiritual essence of the womb through the lens of Mayan Cosmology and scientific knowledge.
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Rediscover the sacred cycles of the body and embrace them as sources of wisdom, vitality, and empowerment.
Integration of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science
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Learn to merge ancestral Mayan teachings with contemporary understandings of women’s health.
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Develop a holistic approach to thriving physically, emotionally, and spiritually by aligning with the natural rhythms of the body.
Healing and Empowerment
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Heal inherited beliefs and cultural distortions about womanhood, menstruation, and motherhood.
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Gain tools and practices like yoni steaming, abdominal massage, and working with medicinal plants to support personal and communal healing.
Connection to Ancestral and Earth-Based Practices
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Deepen your connection with nature and the sacred cycles of life through rituals, ceremonies, and plant medicine.
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Cultivate a sense of purpose, clarity, and belonging as a guardian of life and the earth.
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Our Days Together
Logistics Most days will run from 10 am to 6pm, with a 1–1.5 hour lunch break. The schedule is tentative and may change depending on group size and activities. Below we have listed some of the main activities that set the tone of our day.
Sunday, March 23rd,
7 Tzikin: 9am – 6pm
Welcoming and Introduction
Ecology of Women, the Blood of Life, and Making Medicine:
We begin by understanding the sacred physiology of the womb, the life-giving power of menstrual blood, and the art of crafting herbal medicines for womb health.
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Monday, March 24th,
8 Ajmak: 10am – 5pm
Nahual Reading
Receive personal consultations and spiritual guidance through the ancient Mayan tradition of Nahual readings, illuminating your unique path and purpose.
Tuesday, March 25th,
9 N’oj: 10am – 5pm
Obsidian and Stone Beings (Healing with Crystals)
Learn from Mayan elder Ixquik about the transformative power of obsidian and other stones for cleansing and self-healing, reconnecting with ancestral wisdom.
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Wednesday, March 26th,
10 Tijax: 9am – 5pm
Native Medicinal Plants, Yoni Steaming, Self Maya Abdominal Massage
Explore the use of native medicinal plants for womb health, experience the sacred practice of yoni steaming, and learn self-care techniques with Maya abdominal massage.
Thursday, March 27th,
11 Kawoq: 10am – 4pm
Tobacco Reading
Engage in a ceremonial tobacco reading, listening to the sacred messages of this grandfather tabacco during this time of personal transformation.
Friday, March 28th,
12 Ajpu: 10am – 2pm
The Sacred Tuj
Participate in a Mayan Temazcal (sweat lodge) experience, cleansing your body and spirit in this profound ritual of purification.
Saturday, March 29th,
13 Imox: 9am – 12:30pm
Closing Ceremony
Conclude the week with a Mayan Fire Ceremony with the spirituality of Cacau, integrating your experiences and celebrating the transformation you’ve undergone.
PROGRAMMING / INCLUSIONS
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN...
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Physiology of the womb, the wisdom of the 4 phases and how to plan your life accordingly to thrive spiritually, emotionally and physically.
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Self Maya Abdominal Massage
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Yoni Steaming - how to hold a session.
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Crafting tinctures & heating balm for womb health.
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Self Healing with the Obsidian Stone.
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Ways of connection to life from the Mayan Cosmovision.
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How to integrate all these learning into your day-to-day life.
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Mayan Fire Ceremony
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Tobacco reading
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Maya Nahual Reading
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Fire Ceremony with the spirituality of Cacau
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Yoni Steaming session
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1 Massage in the Tuj (Mayan Temazcal)
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Your personal Obsidian Stone
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Your personal Faja & Sacred bleeding Cloths
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Healing, learning, and so much more…
What you will recieve...
Program Details
Dates:
March 23rd- March 29th 2025
Pricing:
Tuition: USD 1,200
A non-refundable deposit it required in order to reserve your space in this program. The remaining balance can be made at your convenience at least one month prior to the trip.
Getting here
Santa Cruz, Lake Atitlan- Guatemala
Our Program is fully on-site at our Witches Lab in Santa Cruz in Lake Atitlan. We ask that you arrive BEFORE the start of the program to get acquainted. If you need help booking a flight, please contact us.
Cost Includes
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Cacao: Enjoy the medicine of Cacao every morning, whether in a ceremony or as a start to your day.
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Supplies for Offerings and Altar making: You will be provided with a base of offerings and materials to mount our community altar. Some materials you will have to bring or buy.
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Gift: Special arrival gift to help you enjoy the experience.
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Some food, however, we will probably do potluck lunches together the majority of the days.
Not Included
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Airfare: We've found that flights from the U.S. range from approximately $250-$700 depending on the airline and how far in advance you book. We are happy to help you arrange flights or put you in touch with a travel agent.
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Personal Travel Insurance: We recommend all participants have personal travel insurance. This will cover things like illness, flight cancellations, theft, etc.
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Accommodations: We are happy to provide a list of places we love!
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Some food- we will be providing some for the days, however we are having potluck lunches.