
THE WORK
HEALING FOR THE BODY AND THE SOUL
The Arvigo® Institute offered dozens of in person and online trainings around the world every year. Please check out our Calendar page to see what's coming up!
Online Offerings
Tending the Belly
This four hour introductory class allows any adult access to the healing power of self-care belly massage while equipping them with a basic understanding of how their own anatomy and physiology can be supported through this work.
Prerequisites: None
CE Hours: N/A
Format: Online or In Person
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Self Care Training
This training immerses the participant into the treasures available in this lineage in the realm of Self Care. Belly massage, pelvic steams/soaks, hip swaddling, castor oil therapy, herbal remedies, spiritual baths, anatomy, physiology, nourishment, trauma and the body, meditation and dream work are all realms that will be explored. Offered online or in person.
Prerequisites: None
CE Hours: NCBTMB hours available via some US based teachers. This class is referred to as Arvigo® Level 1 in their system.
Format: Online or In Person
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Belly Care Provider Training
This training prepares providers to offer the anterior bodywork protocol safely and appropriately to clients in a clinical or healing setting. Massage for the front body, guided meditation, steams, soaks, faja wearing, castor oil therapy, rainforest remedies, holding appropriate care space for trauma and release, approaches for specific conditions and more are part of this training. Upon successful completion, the attendee may present themselves as an Arvigo® Belly Care Provider.
Prerequisites: None (but licensing requirements to provide touch therapy vary by location)
CE Hours: Self Care Training
Format: Online
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Opening to Spiritual Healing
A twenty eight day journey with the healing traditions of the late Don Elijio Panti - spiritual baths, plant spirit medicine, sacred smoke, prayers, amulets, dream work, space clearing and more. An emphasis on the nine basic spiritual sicknesses and how to be with them in self and others is a key facet of this training, as are sacred gift transmissions from beautiful guest speakers.
Prerequisites: None
CE Hours: N/A
Format: Online
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Deepening into Spiritual Healing
This second twenty eight day journey deepens into more complex spiritual sicknesses, and expands the participant's understanding of the Ocean of Chu'lel (Energy) that runs through all things. All previously learned tools are expanded upon, and new relationships to energy and Spirit are fostered. The invitation to deepen into our own ancestral lineages is ever present in these realms. Beautiful offerings from guest speakers are a feature of this experience.
Prerequisites: Opening to Spiritual Healing
CE Hours: N/A
Format: Online
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Self Care Teacher Training
For Arvigo® Therapists who have been in consistent practice for at least a year, this training provides the opportunity to dive deep into all that is needed to teach the Self-Care class in a clear, fun, safe and expansive way.
Prerequisites: Professional Care Training
CE Hours: N/A
Format: Online
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In Person Offerings
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Self Care Training
This training immerses the participant into the treasures available in this lineage in the realm of Self Care. Belly massage, pelvic steams/soaks, hip swaddling, castor oil therapy, herbal remedies, spiritual baths, anatomy, physiology, nourishment, trauma and the body, meditation and dream work are all realms that will be explored.
Prerequisites: None
CE Hours: NCBTMB hours available via some US based teachers. This class is referred to as Arvigo® Level 1 in their system.
Format: In Person or Online
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.Professional Care Training
This training is designed for the practitioner who has completed an Arvigo® Self-Care Training and wishes to offer whole body care to their clients. Offering treatment safely and appropriately is the focus of this training, as well as knowledge to support clients with various reproductive and digestive conditions. Steams, soaks, castor oil, herbal remedies, trauma informed care, spiritual healing on the table and more are covered in addition to a strong understanding of abdominal and pelvic anatomy and physiology. Upon successful completion the attendee may present themselves as an Arvigo® Therapist.
Prerequisites: Self Care Training & Licensure (there may be regions where this is not applicable)
CE Hours: NCBTMB hours available via some US based teachers. This class is referred to as Arvigo® Level 2 in their system.
Format: In Person or Hybrid. Some teachers may split PCT into two smaller classes - Anterior and Posterior training.
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Practitioner Training
This seven day intensive combines all content from Self Care and Professional Care Training in an integrated and ceremonial container. Participants are prepared to offer a complete anterior and posterior treatment to clients as well as supporting modalities. This course has been designed with the needs of international and indigenous students in mind, and does not require licensure to attend. Learning is deeply hands on, chu’lel informed and plant infused. Completion of the online Anatomy and Physiology module prior to attendance is required. Access to this provided upon registration at no additional cost.
Certification Training
This training supports Arvigo® Therapists to refine their skills on all levels. Advanced techniques for more complex digestive conditions and uterine placements are presented.
Prerequisites: Professional Care Training
CE Hours: NCBTMB hours available via some US based teachers. This class is referred to as Arvigo® Level 3 in their system.
Format: In Person or Hybrid
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Supporting Pregnancy from Pre-Conception to Postpartum
This training supports Arvigo® Therapists to expand their practice to serve childbearing clients from preconception through to postpartum.
Prerequisites: Professional Care Training
CE Hours: NCBTMB hours may be available via some US based teachers.
Format: In Person
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Online Self Study
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A variety of self-study online courses will be available over the coming months. Please check back again soon!