Tawantinsuyu Mesachakuy: Andean Mesa Building in 4 Directions is an intensive shamanic program that includes experiential learning processes, teachings and initiations. It consists of four sessions, or directions, spread over a 12-month period of practice and integration. Each direction is grounded in a different perspective and builds on the work of the previous sessions.
Retreat Style will be held on retreat in New Mexico and in Arizona.
(This option requires travel time and additional costs for meals/lodging.)
Home Style will be held in Tucson at The Harmony Hut.
*NEW DATES!
Qollasuyu (South)
Retreat Style: July 12-15, 2018
Home Style: Sept 6-9, 2018
Contisuyu (West)
Retreat Style: Nov 8-11, 2018
Home Style: Jan 10-13, 2019
prerequisite: South
Chinchaysuyu (North)
Retreat Style: March 7-10, 2019
Home Style: May 2-5, 2019
prerequisites: South and West
Antisuyu (East)
Retreat Style: July 11-14, 2019
Home Style: Sept 12-15, 2019
prerequisites: South, West and North
Participants are asked to commit to attend all four sessions.
Weekend Schedule
Thursday: 5pm-9pm
Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-9pm
Sunday: 9am-3pm
The specific schedule will be announced each day.
What’s In a Day
Generally, each day includes morning energy hygiene and meditation, teaching segments, demonstrations, practice sessions and processing time. Evenings find us in ceremony.
Tuition
*NEW PRICING
Retreat Style: $545 per direction (food/lodging included)
Home Style: $375 per direction (food/lodging not included)
Previous Medicine Wheel graduates who are full mesa carriers are invited repeat individual directions (or the entire wheel) at a discounted rate. Please contact me to verify your status prior to registering.
Payment installment plans are available. Contact me for more information on payment options.
Registration
The first step in the registration process is to fill out the online application form.
Upon receipt of the application, a "mutual interview" (telephone call or in-person meeting) will be scheduled to briefly discuss the program requirements and answer any questions you may have. This is so we can start getting to know each other and to make sure the medicine wheel is a good match for you.
The second step is payment of fees. Upon receipt of payment, a more detailed schedule and logistics letter will be sent to you. Registration is now open. Please contact me with any questions about tuition fees or registration.
Staff
Celia Blackwood, lead teacher.
Teaching assistants: Stacey Gray, Josephine Thomason.
Location
Retreat Style will be held in New Mexico and in Arizona.
Specific location information and directions will be given upon registration.
Retreat space will be limited. Camping is encouraged, however, indoor sleeping options are available.
Home Style will be held in Tucson at The Harmony Hut.
Payments
Payments may be paid by check, credit card or PayPal online: click to pay online
Make checks payable to: Heartstone Healing Arts, PO Box 414, Tucson AZ 85702
Payment in full for each session is due no later than 20 days prior to the beginning of the session, unless alternate payment arrangements are made in advance. Early-pay discounts are based on payment in full at the time the discount is taken.
What to Bring
• Clothing
• A folded blanket for padding. If you have an eye mask, please bring it.
• Flashlight - All participants must bring a flashlight or headlamp with fresh batteries.
• Three stones – each stone should fit easily into your hand and move you or speak to you in some way. Ideally, find the stones in Nature, so you know where they came from. Specific information about the stones for each session will be given upon registration.
• A small ceremonial cloth to hold your stones – approximately 18” x 18”.
• Returning students: bring your mesa.
• Rattle or small drum - if you have one.
• Small gifts – you will receive rites of passage in the Andean tradition. It is customary to gift the person giving the rites with a small token of your appreciation. Gift suggestions: Beeswax candle; natural essential oil; crystal or healer's stone; ceremonial feather; incense or smudge stick; medicine pouch; blank greeting cards; unscented pillar candle; flower essences.
• Journal for your notes.
Seating
"Back-jacks” and chairs will be provided for seating in the classroom. Please bring any special padding you may need.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Written request for cancellation received up to 20 days prior to event: tuition paid will be refunded, minus $150 cancellation fee. Written request received after 20 days prior to event: tuition paid will be refunded, minus $250 cancellation fee. Due to the high fixed costs of producing the event, no refunds will be given for those who do not attend or cancel in writing prior to 5 days before event. Exceptions to these policies may be granted at our discretion depending on the circumstances.
Retreat Style will be held on retreat in New Mexico and in Arizona.
(This option requires travel time and additional costs for meals/lodging.)
Home Style will be held in Tucson at The Harmony Hut.
*NEW DATES!
Qollasuyu (South)
Retreat Style: July 12-15, 2018
Home Style: Sept 6-9, 2018
Contisuyu (West)
Retreat Style: Nov 8-11, 2018
Home Style: Jan 10-13, 2019
prerequisite: South
Chinchaysuyu (North)
Retreat Style: March 7-10, 2019
Home Style: May 2-5, 2019
prerequisites: South and West
Antisuyu (East)
Retreat Style: July 11-14, 2019
Home Style: Sept 12-15, 2019
prerequisites: South, West and North
Participants are asked to commit to attend all four sessions.
Weekend Schedule
Thursday: 5pm-9pm
Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-9pm
Sunday: 9am-3pm
The specific schedule will be announced each day.
What’s In a Day
Generally, each day includes morning energy hygiene and meditation, teaching segments, demonstrations, practice sessions and processing time. Evenings find us in ceremony.
Tuition
*NEW PRICING
Retreat Style: $545 per direction (food/lodging included)
Home Style: $375 per direction (food/lodging not included)
Previous Medicine Wheel graduates who are full mesa carriers are invited repeat individual directions (or the entire wheel) at a discounted rate. Please contact me to verify your status prior to registering.
Payment installment plans are available. Contact me for more information on payment options.
Registration
The first step in the registration process is to fill out the online application form.
Upon receipt of the application, a "mutual interview" (telephone call or in-person meeting) will be scheduled to briefly discuss the program requirements and answer any questions you may have. This is so we can start getting to know each other and to make sure the medicine wheel is a good match for you.
The second step is payment of fees. Upon receipt of payment, a more detailed schedule and logistics letter will be sent to you. Registration is now open. Please contact me with any questions about tuition fees or registration.
Staff
Celia Blackwood, lead teacher.
Teaching assistants: Stacey Gray, Josephine Thomason.
Location
Retreat Style will be held in New Mexico and in Arizona.
Specific location information and directions will be given upon registration.
Retreat space will be limited. Camping is encouraged, however, indoor sleeping options are available.
Home Style will be held in Tucson at The Harmony Hut.
Payments
Payments may be paid by check, credit card or PayPal online: click to pay online
Make checks payable to: Heartstone Healing Arts, PO Box 414, Tucson AZ 85702
Payment in full for each session is due no later than 20 days prior to the beginning of the session, unless alternate payment arrangements are made in advance. Early-pay discounts are based on payment in full at the time the discount is taken.
What to Bring
• Clothing
- Comfortable clothes (like yoga wear) for the course, as some of our course work is done indoors on the floor. Plan according to the weather and time of year.
- Outdoor clothing: come prepared to do evening fire ceremonies and daytime outdoor explorations. In this tradition, it is customary to wear black or dark clothing, like a black poncho, at a fire ceremony. Plan according to the weather and time of year.
- Ceremonial evening clothes (nice dress, or slacks and shirt).
- We respectfully ask that participants refrain from wearing scented products during the session.
• A folded blanket for padding. If you have an eye mask, please bring it.
• Flashlight - All participants must bring a flashlight or headlamp with fresh batteries.
• Three stones – each stone should fit easily into your hand and move you or speak to you in some way. Ideally, find the stones in Nature, so you know where they came from. Specific information about the stones for each session will be given upon registration.
• A small ceremonial cloth to hold your stones – approximately 18” x 18”.
• Returning students: bring your mesa.
• Rattle or small drum - if you have one.
• Small gifts – you will receive rites of passage in the Andean tradition. It is customary to gift the person giving the rites with a small token of your appreciation. Gift suggestions: Beeswax candle; natural essential oil; crystal or healer's stone; ceremonial feather; incense or smudge stick; medicine pouch; blank greeting cards; unscented pillar candle; flower essences.
• Journal for your notes.
Seating
"Back-jacks” and chairs will be provided for seating in the classroom. Please bring any special padding you may need.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Written request for cancellation received up to 20 days prior to event: tuition paid will be refunded, minus $150 cancellation fee. Written request received after 20 days prior to event: tuition paid will be refunded, minus $250 cancellation fee. Due to the high fixed costs of producing the event, no refunds will be given for those who do not attend or cancel in writing prior to 5 days before event. Exceptions to these policies may be granted at our discretion depending on the circumstances.