Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body
Explore Hispanic/Latino traditional medicine, focusing on body therapies like empacho treatment, manteadas, and fire cupping.
Course Cost
₹ 2,699
Beginner
Skill Level
14 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course, the second in a series on Curanderismo, focuses on traditional healing techniques for the body in Hispanic/Latino culture. Led by experts Eliseo Torres and Mario Del Angel-Guevara, it covers various traditional body therapies such as treating empacho (intestinal blockage), manteadas (shawl alignments), ventosas (fire cupping), and hidroterapia (healing with water). The course also explores techniques used by hueseros (bone setters), Mayan abdominal massage, and traditional healing methods for infants and the aging community. While not certifying students as traditional healers, the course provides a deep understanding of these practices, their cultural significance, and their application in health and illness. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical demonstrations, offering students a comprehensive view of this rich healing tradition.
What you'll learn
Understand the principles and practices of Curanderismo for body healing
Learn techniques for treating empacho (intestinal blockage) and performing manteadas (shawl alignments)
Explore the use of ventosas (fire cupping) and its benefits in traditional healing
Study the role of hueseros (bone setters) and Mayan abdominal massage in body treatments
Discover traditional healing methods for infants and the aging community
Gain insight into the cultural and historical context of Hispanic/Latino traditional medicine
Recognize the application of hydrotherapy in traditional healing practices
Develop an appreciation for the holistic approach of Curanderismo to health and wellness
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
175 Minutes PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Curanderismo, focusing specifically on traditional healing techniques for the body in Hispanic/Latino culture. Led by experts Eliseo Torres and Mario Del Angel-Guevara, the course covers a wide range of traditional body therapies, including the treatment of empacho (intestinal blockage), manteadas (shawl alignments), ventosas (fire cupping), and hidroterapia (healing with water). Students will learn about the practices of hueseros (bone setters), Mayan abdominal massage, and traditional healing methods for special populations such as infants and the elderly. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical demonstrations, offering students a deep understanding of these healing practices, their cultural significance, and their application in health and illness. While not certifying students as traditional healers, the course aims to familiarize learners with the principles and techniques of this rich healing tradition, enabling them to appreciate and apply basic concepts of traditional medicine for health and wellness.
INTESTINAL BLOCKAGE (EMPACHO) & SHAWL ALIGNMENTS (MANTEADAS)
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
FIRE CUPPING (VENTOSAS) & BONE SETTER (HUESERO)
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
MAYAN ABDOMINAL MASSAGE & BODY ADJUSTMENT
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
SPINAL ALIGNMENT & HYDROTHERAPY
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
TRADITIONAL HEALING OF INFANTS & TRADITIONAL HEALING FOR THE AGING COMMUNITY
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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