WiseWomanhood School

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Seminar: Ayurveda for Women’s Health

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Why a Seminar on Ayurveda for Women’s Health?

I teach about Ayurveda and Women’s Health. As a teacher for student Ayurveda Practitioners, I am excited about sharing what I know. And I’m also learning so much from teaching. I realize my Vata nature tends to excess and using a shot-gun approach, giving so much information students may miss the key points. It’s also a challenge to cover all of Women’s Health in just 20 hours of class. Thus, the dilemma.

Students asked for more.  I realized what we need is a seminar format after the information is delivered.

A place to: *Discuss topics more in depth. *Hone skills of determining treatments. *Practice thinking with Ayurveda even when presented with western medical situations.

That’s what my new class with be. Offered in March, 2022 will be SEMINAR ON WOMEN’S HEALTH TOPICS, which will be open to those who have the prerequisite background.  This Seminar on Ayurveda for Women’s Health will be limited to maximum of 7 students per section. I will offer at least 2 sections, perhaps more if there is demand. We will meet 2 hours weekly for 10 weeks. While classes will be recorded, this class is about live interaction and you must commit to attending at least half the sessions in person and review the recording of what you missed.

At the first class we will decide as a group on topics we will cover, as well as share our backgrounds and goals about women’s health as a practitioner.

Section 1: Saturdays,Feb 18-April 22 , 1-3pm Mountain Time

Join us!  Register Here  

Check out Ayurveda Mentoring Group with Terra as an alternative.

Shamanism with Terra

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Shamanism is about nurturing the soul, our most prized self, the only self that comes with us after we die. It helps strengthen our soul, protecting it from invasion by other powers, and retrieving parts that may have been scared away by traumas. As such, shamanism is a precious tool, a birthright of all humans, that has been colonized by religions, by capitalists, and by media and tech.

Reclaiming our direct connection with our soul, with nature, and with higher powers is the basis of shamanism. For a full explanation of the history of shamanism and its basic map listen to Flight of the Spirit by Jyoti Wind (for free). After that you are ready to go on a journey to meet your Power Animal, an excellent way to begin your shamanic path.

If you want further learning with shamanism check out these UPCOMING SHAMANIC MEETINGS:

On-going Study group 2nd  Sunday with Jyoti – The 2nd Sunday Shamanic Study Group at 10AM/MT will have various themes. Please contact Jyoti for more info and to receive the link.

On- going Study group 4th Sunday with Terra -10 am/ mountain time – various themes –-contact Terra to register.

LIVE AND RECORDED SESSIONS WITH TERRA

RITE OF THE WOMB  with Terra – Live,web class, next session TBD

In this beautiful ceremony we will cleanse our wombs of old emotional baggage, allowing for more radiant health of our physical AND our spiritual wombs. This will support our creativity on all levels. (Especially helpful if you’ve had a hysterectomy.)

You’ll receive further instructions on how to continue the ceremony to fully empower yourself and pass it on to other women.

To register (free) email Terra Be sure the name of the class you’re interested is in the subject line.

YOUR SACRED GARDEN with Terra – Live, web class, next session TBD

Imagine a place in Nature that’s special to you – real or imaginary. We will use this in creating a Sacred, Safe place in the Middle/Dream World  to do Shamanic work.  It is another technique for accessing and interacting with the Spirit World.

  • This is a place to begin and end journeys.
  • Meet helpful spirits here, ancestors & saints, gods & goddesses.
  • Participate in healing work here.
  • Increase your personal power and spiritual immunity.
  • Initiate changes in your personality and habits.
  • Keep gifts and tools from spirit journeys here.

REGISTER HERE

CONNECTING TO THE FEMININE POWER OF THE MOON

In this session we began with talking about the Feminine Power of the Moon and went on two journeys to the Moon:  One to meet an embodiment of the Feminine Power for direct, personal teachings and another journey to fill and empty and fill again with the Light of the Moon, entraining to the spiritual as well as physical light.

The audio and narrative are in the PDF for this free product.

Register here

YOUR ALTAR AND THE DIRECTIONS

Terra will share her altar and how she uses it to invoke the directions before doing shamanic work.  This evolved from the teachings of Itzak Beery from South American shamanic tradition.

Journey:  Travel to a Direction to meet the Benevolent Spirit(s) there, ask for teaching, offer gratitude action in the “real” world.

The link to video is in the PDF you’ll receive when you sign up for free.

JOURNEY TO THE POWER OF ROSE

Intro–

The many faces of Rose: scent ( rosewater spritzer), flower essence, tea of petals to drink or bathe, rose petal jam, rose petal elixir,  rose brandy-tincture, planting and caring for in your yard, seeking wild rose in the untamed area, rose hips in the fall, and medicinal uses.

               Medicinal uses –

– Woman’s Ally – heavy menses tea (with hibiscus), spritzer during hot flashes, rose water is moisturizing and good for the skin;   Maiden= flower bud, Mother=bloom, Crone= rose hip (full of nourishment gathered over life): The Rose is beautiful AND has thorns to protect herself

               -Heart Medicine – grief, heartbreak, anger all soothed by rose

               -Balancing Energies – overcoming excess heat of various kinds;  a Cooling Brew – hibiscus, rose tea w a pinch of cinnamon, let it cool then add some organic grape juice

(Be sure to only use organic roses when using internally or on your skin!)

Journey to the Spirit of Rose

The link to this audio session if free via PDF when you REGISTER HERE.

MAYA HEALING INTRODUCTION & JOURNEY TO GODDESS IX CHEL

Introduction to Maya Spiritual Healing, and Spiritual Baths

Journey to Ix Chel, Moon Goddess for Blessings and Questions

Terra apprenticed with Miss Beatrice Waight, a Maya midwife and healer from a healing lineage in Belize, as well as Rosita Arvigo and classes from curanderas online. Much of this knowledge is very useful in everyday life as a shamanic practitioner and Terra has been charged with sharing that with you.

The link to audio of this session is in free PDF you receive when you REGISTER HERE.

Terra’s SHAMANIC TOOLS & JOURNEY TO YOUR SACRED GARDEN

This session Terra shares some of her shamanic tools that help her ground her practice.

Then there is a journey to your sacred garden.

The link to the video of this session is in free PDF you receive when you REGISTER HERE.

SHAMANIC JOURNEY TO DEEP LIGHT AND LOVE with Terra

Zoom class, TBD  $20

A guided journey to your deep self, your light and love self, your Atman, Guardian Angel, or Oversoul. In this way, you can more easily remember it and reconnect to it. Sandra Ingerman calls it Transfiguration.

Part One – Getting Acquainted with Your Atman, Oversoul, Aumakua, Or Guardian Angel

Part Two – Shamanic Journey and Meditation Practices To Strengthen Your Connection

REGISTER HERE

PRIVATE SHAMANIC MENTORING with Terra

Starting on your Shamanic path? Want some structured guidance? Meet privately with Terra via zoom for teachings and journey. Contact Terra to start the conversation.

Terra Rafael has been exploring shamanism spontaneously for decades. During the last 7 years she’s practiced more consciously with mentor, Jyoti Wind. And in the 5 years Terra took classes with Sandra Ingerman, Alberto Villaldo, Itzhak Beery, Hank Wesselman, and Paul Francis.

Meditation with Terra

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Want a steady, satisfying meditation practice?

Meditation has many benefits for your body, mind, and soul – including stress reduction, improved attention, better memory, and even increased creativity and feelings of compassion.

Meet with Terra and discover together how to support your meditation practice.  Terra has many different techniques available to suggest and can match them to your temperament and needs.  An on-going support system to get your new habit started and ingrained (usually takes 2 months) is in place.

First meeting – Terra will find out about you, your habits, your needs and actually get you started on a beginning practice.  30 min phone or video call.  You’ll also get a PDF full of information and tips. PDF includes information on: Meditation Basics; Different Meditation Techniques; Scientific Studies on Meditation Benefits; and a Weekly Meditation Check List to track your progress and needs.

Second meeting – After one week of practice, Terra will help you tweak  (or totally change) your technique, according to your experience.  More suggestions to help may be emailed  30  min phone or video call

Six Weekly Reports – Short check ins between us via email or text each week  will give you the support and accountability to establish your meditation habit.  More suggestions to help may be sent to you when needed.

Terra Rafael has meditated for over 45 years, practicing many different forms over that time : TM,  mantra meditation, visualization meditations, guided meditations, somatic meditations, breathing meditation, meditation on an object…She studied meditation as an Ayurveda student as well.

REGISTER HERE

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR UTERINE PROLAPSE

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Do you need Natural Remedies for Uterine Prolapse? Learn various techniques available to care for your womb. Feed and strengthen the ligaments and muscles holding it in its place. Avoid pain and possibly surgery.

The class includes:

– a 40+ minute video introducing you to 12 natural therapies that can help you,

-over 20 pages of specific instructions for the various remedies you can work with,

-and a pdf of the slide show used in the video, so you can review the pictures at your leisure.

Class is with Terra Rafael, retired Midwife, Ayurveda Practitioner, and Maya Abdominal Therapist

If you want more individualized care, please set up a personal consultation. Mention taking this class when you schedule and you can have a 50% discount for the initial consultation. Phone or webcam visits available at a distance.


ENHANCING POSTPARTUM with Ayurveda

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Enhancing Postpartum with Ayurveda

with Terra Rafael

Postpartum is a time when women can rejuvenate OR become weaker. Teachings of Ayurveda tell how to use this time for rejuvenation. When women are cared for, their digestion re-ignited, their Vata soothed, they benefit greatly, sometimes healing long-standing imbalances and problems AND their babies receive excellent milk to grow on.

This class is designed for students becoming Ayurvedic Postpartum Doulas and is suitable for Ayurvedic Doctors and Practitioners as well as highly motivated others.  A background in Ayurveda is recommended. If you are new to Ayurveda, at least take Beginning Ayurveda beforehand.

It is approved for 4  PACE CEUs by NAMA, with requirement of the exam PACE approved class logo - National Ayurvedic Medical Associationafter doing class videos and readings.

Learning Objectives – Enhancing Postpartum with Ayurveda

  1. Explain to a client why Ayurvedic postpartum care is helpful to women.
  2. List the nine principles of postpartum care with Ayurveda and why each is important.
  3. Name 5 actions a pp mother can do for a smoother postpartum.
  4. Name 5 things or actions a pp mother should avoid.
  5. List the danger signs of pp for the mother.
  6. List 5 danger signs of the newborn.
  7. Describe advice and actions to take with a clinet who has mild postpartum depression.
  8. Demonstrate knowledge of normal breastfeeding.
  9. Name three things to encourage a good milk supply in the mother.
  10. Describe vitiated breast milk and demonstrate knowledge of treating it.

Included in This Class

60 pages of  NOTES Enhancing Postpartum and Newborn with Ayurveda

Session A Video : Enhancing postpartum 7A  (43min)

Intro and Anatomy and Physiology of Postpartum.

  • Explanatory Concept: Postpartum As A Long Menstrual Menses;
  • Ayurvedic Anatomy And Physiology Of Postpartum;
  • Involution Of The Uterus;
  • How Uterine Contractions Prevent Excess Bleeding Postpartum; Normal Blood Loss; Oxytocin- Breast-Uterus Connections; Placental Site Healing And Normal Lochia;
  • Why Breastfeed Before The Milk Is In;
  • Changes Of The Yoni/ cervix;
  • Beginnings of Breastfeeding
  • Majja Dhatu- Hormonal Changes In The Postpartum;
  • Cardio-vascular system – anemia, Heart & Feet Are Permanently Larger;
  • Social Changes For Mom; For Dad; Need for social support
  • Introduction To Ysha ‘s Nine Principles Of Postpartum; Postpartum Help Needs

Session B Video: Enhancing PP – session B (49:33)

Routine Postpartum Care of Mom, tuned to individual

  • Ayurveda for Postpartum – An Introduction – Illustrating the Nine Ayurveda Principles for Postpartum from Ysha Bhu – Predominantly Vata Reduction
  • Digestive support /Agni supporting practices
  • Breastfeeding – a basic outline – including how to test for doshas in breast milk; treating for vitiated milk; the best lactation herbs according to Ysha

Session C Video:  Enhancing PP – Session C (47:26)

Postpartum Concerns of Mom, including Breastfeeding; Ayurvedic PP care helps to  prevent concerns

  • Constipation – causes and helps; ( Post- Surgical Birth special care;)
  • Hot Flashes – causes and helps (placenta cocktail – for hot flashes and prevent pp depression)
  • UTI, some causes, concerns and  prevention – helps
  • Postpartum Infection, rare but needs immediate attention – prevention (in notes) , symptoms and referral
  • Late Postpartum Hemorrhage, rare but needs immediate attention – signs ; Vaginal steam to cleanse uterus  3, 6, 9 days pp
  • Vaginal Hematoma, Prevention (in notes) signs and concerns; homeopathic helps
  • Thrombophlebitis/Pulmonary Embolism, rare but needs immediate attention, prevention, signs and concerns
  • Postpartum Depression; V pushes K or P; tendency before then more likely pp; breastfeeding hormones decrease pp depression; Herbal formulas, brahmi oil, marma points for moods & balancing hormones; normal emotions and exhaustion of pp; social group – birth lodge as prevention for pp depression; severe depression and pp psychosis
  • Breastfeeding slide show: Obstacles; Needs of BF Mothers; Milk, Causes of “bad” milk, Types of Breast milk; Ayurveda’s Classes of Breastmilk; Immunologic Advantages; Nutritional Advantages; Psychosocial Advantage; Signs Of Healthy Breast Milk, Signs and Symptoms of vitiated milk; Improving Vitiated Milk
  • Lactation Herbs Per Ysha.
  • Herbal Principles for treating breastfeeding women, “When in doubt, don’t”
  • Breastfeeding concerns – Sore breasts, cracked nipple, blocked ducts, mastitis – causes and prevention; protocols (in notes)

Ayurveda for Postpartum Slide Show pdf

Session D Video :  Enhancing PP w Ayur – D .( 51:06)

Newborn Postpartum and Concerns

  • Prakruti Of Baby
  • Newborn care with Ayurveda (slide show) –
  • Prakruti of the baby; Examples – Vata baby; Pitta baby; and Kapha baby;
  • Immediate Care Of Newborn;Newborn Exam;
  • traditional feeding until milk came in;
  • Danger Signs Of Newborn;
  • Normal Infant Stools; Diarrhea; Constipation; Herbs for Baby’s digestion;
  • Oil Massage Of Baby;
  • Babies are never left alone;
  • Newborn Habits;
  • Concerns Of Newborn (all in notes): (Newborn Infection, Newborn Jaundice, Constipation/Diarrhea, Failure To Thrive, Rashes)

Newborn Slide show PDF

Optional Test PDF – needed for Certificate of Completion

Certificate of Completion

How to Receive a Certificate of Completion

  1. Read the notes and View the Video Classes
  2. Copy the Test and email it to Terra Rafael at wisewomanhood@gmail.com or print and mail to Terra Rafael, 705 Paschal Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026, including your name and email address
  3. Terra will review your exam, make comments, and, if you have demonstrated your understanding in the exam, email you a certificate of completion which you can apply to Continuing Education Credits, such as NAMA PACE.
  4. If you didn’t pass the first time you may retake the test a second time and submit as before.

You may also want a mentoring session with Terra to discuss your questions:

Or if you are designing your own postpartum plan, you may want a personal consultation with Terra via phone or webcam.