Friday, April 26, 2013

Curanderismo: Healing and Ritual at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

Curanderismo: Healing & Ritual
Opening: Saturday,  May 4, 2013 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

A new exhibition at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology will explore the historical and contemporary practice of Mexican folk healing. Curanderismo: Healing and Ritual is the first exhibition in the United States to focus on the traditional healing practice begun in rural Mexico and spread to the Southwest United States and beyond.  While the healing techniques have been common among Mexican American population, Curanderismo is currently gaining popularity as people interested in natural alternatives to allopathic medicine seek traditional healers.

Curanderismo is rooted in cultural knowledge from across the globe, since the time of contact of the Old World with the New.  It includes Moorish and Arabic elements; Judeo Christian concepts, and herbal traditions of the Maya and Aztec. Treatments and therapies were popularized by turn of the century Curanderos Nino Fidencio, Teresita, and Don Pedrito Jaramillo who have since become folk saints.

A multi-layered practice born of many cultural influences, Curanderismo has, in turn influenced contemporary localized practices of culture, politics and religion. This can be seen in the way that folk saints or political figures might be associated with Curanderismo and the way that contemporary Pop culture engages with the imagery and ideas of Curanderismo.
The exhibition includes a vivid array of contemporary and historical objects and images.

Sunday, March 31, 2013

06-02-2013 Usui Reiki Level Three the Master Teacher Class



06-02-2013 Usui Reiki Level Three the Master Teacher Class. All classes are conducted in Fresno California at the moment. Enroll early to insure your place as space is limited and those who have prepaid with be guaranteed their space. 

Usui Reiki is a great tool to introduce people into the fields of energy work and holistic practice. Usui Reiki can be taught and practiced by anyone who has a desire to do work on others or even just themselves.

What is Reiki? Developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui. Reiki is a Japanese form of healing and energy balancing that has its roots deep in Tibetan energy work. Reiki complements any belief system and other alternative and traditional healing/balancing practices such as massage, spiritual healing, prayer, aura cleansing, crystal therapy, naturopathy, homeopathy, chakra balancing, meditation, aromatherapy, and all Western medical practices. Reiki works on the physical, spiritual, and emotional levels of ailments
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If you have a group that wished us to travel to you for classes please contact us about arranging classes in your area.
For more information see our website at http://www.casadelcurandero.com/current-classes-1/

Friday, March 22, 2013

Bedtime Will Never Be the Same: 5 Great Spiritual Books for Kids | glad.is

Bedtime Will Never Be the Same: 5 Great Spiritual Books for Kids | glad.is
Bedtime is a great time to open the hearts and minds of our kids to the many ways they can encounter the world around them.  We’ve put together this short list of great kids books that open children to general spiritual concepts like compassion, gratitude, contemplation, and mindfulness.  These are our picks of modern/spiritual books to help the little ones to experience gratitude, embrace their uniqueness, become aware of the diversity of world religions, and foster both multicultural understanding and religious tolerance.  All of that while drifting to dreamland!    These are more books are available in our Amazon/Glad.is bookstore, which helps support our website!

Thursday, February 28, 2013

04-21-2013 Usui Reiki Level Three the Master Teacher Class.



04-21-2013 Usui Reiki Level Three the Master Teacher Class. All classes are conducted in Fresno California at the moment. Enroll early to insure your place as space is limited and those who have prepaid with be guaranteed their space. 

Usui Reiki is a great tool to introduce people into the fields of energy work and holistic practice. Usui Reiki can be taught and practiced by anyone who has a desire to do work on others or even just themselves.

What is Reiki? Developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui. Reiki is a Japanese form of healing and energy balancing that has its roots deep in Tibetan energy work. Reiki complements any belief system and other alternative and traditional healing/balancing practices such as massage, spiritual healing, prayer, aura cleansing, crystal therapy, naturopathy, homeopathy, chakra balancing, meditation, aromatherapy, and all Western medical practices. Reiki works on the physical, spiritual, and emotional levels of ailments.

If you have a group that wished us to travel to you for classes please contact us about arranging classes in your area.

For more information see our website at http://www.casadelcurandero.com/current-classes-1/

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Matter Of Soul - Parts One, Two and Three...

Matter of Soul - Part One - Relationships the beginning -

I get many questions about how to find a good relationship. How do I find the right person or attract them? Is my soulmate out there and how will I know?

It has been said that to attract the person you want to be with you have to be that type of person. If you are not naturally that person you will be unhappy living a made up self for the sake of what you thought you wanted. It is better to love yourself first and discover who you are so that you attract the person who really sees you and hears you.

Never look for someone who is almost right and expect to change them to be perfect for you that will only lead to resentment. If you need to change someone to make you happy then the change really has to be about you because you are not taking a good look at who you really are in this life.

Be happy with yourself and you will soon attract those that are similar and who understand you. Understand no-one is perfect all the time and as they many times silently give you a pass on things that you do that annoy them because they love you so much you need to do the same.

Even your soulmate or twin soul (twin flame) will not be perfect because they are you and a mirror of you at the same time as you are of them. Also you must not mistake you karmic soulmate as you true soulmate or twin soul.

We will begin to explore attraction and soulmates over the next couple of weeks stay tuned to Casa Del Curandero



Matter of Soul - Part Two – Get Real with yourself -

Who are you really is the question to ask before you seek who you want to be with. First you make three columns on note paper.

Column One is for things you believe to be true about you good and bad

Column Two is for things people say you are or think you are good or bad

Column Three for things you wish to be.

Now in column one really see if any of those things in that column are true about you. Be honest even if you perceive it to be a bad trait. Don’t let the ego make you believe the good ones that you are truly not.

Column two is were you will cross off things people think you are good or bad and you are not, search your heart be honest, when done move on to column three

Column three look at the things you wish you could be or want to be and be honest about how hard you are will to work at them and how many you truly can obtain.

From here on you will make two lists.

Now list all the things that are negative in your mind and look at them one more time see if they are truly yours and can not be changed. If they are yours then know them be aware of when these traits come up so you can control them not be surprised or ruled by them.

Now list the things you want to be or wish to become be honest don’t let ego trick you only keep the things you know you can be even if the work is hard.

Now from list one see how they impact list two. You must embrace those things that will impact list two because they will stop you from moving forward. Don’t be ashamed of anything you perceive to be negative only you will ever know what they happen to be.

The longer you lie to yourself about who you are the longer it will take to find the person you want. Even if your soulmate appears and sees you truly you will be to lost in yourself not to understand why they are so attracted to you and you will not see the values they have you really need in your life.



Matter of Soul - Part Three – What is a Soulmate?-

“Soulmate" is someone with whom you have a feeling of deep compatibility on levels like friendship, intelligence, love, or those that reflect your negative aspects thus being antagonist. The reason soulmates are seem so familiar is that they match the same vibration of your soul family.

Soul mates come in many types and they can have various times in our lives from a few months and year or a life time. They can be close friends, co-workers, teachers, antagonist or protagonist, anyone who influences your life one way or another.

All soulmates come into our lives for lessons we need to learn about ourselves and to in someway enrich your life even if the process is not always a smooth one.

We will begin to explore attraction and the types of soulmates over the next couple of weeks stay tuned to Casa Del Curandero

Monday, February 4, 2013

The week of Feb. 4, 2013 seven days of insight El Tonalpohualli - Sacred Meso-American Calendar



El Tonalpohualli is the Aztec interpretation of the Maya Calendar. Find the keys to the era of the sixth sun daily here.

02-04-2013
Mahtlaktli (Diez) (Ten)
This intrinsic number represents the return to oneness or the beginning. Access to creativeness.
Este número representa el rendimiento a la unidad o el comienzo. El acceso a la creatividad.

Coatl (Serpiente) (Snake)
This day sign represents the wisdom along our path and keeps us connected to mother earth. Measures the strength and energy of everything that exists.
Este signo representa la sabiduría día a lo largo de nuestro camino y nos mantiene conectados con la madre tierra. Mide la fuerza y ​​la energía de todo lo que existe.

02-05-2013

Mahtlaktli Ze (Once) (Eleven)
This intrinsic number represents new beginning with the knowledge of the past. The ability to create what is conceived.
Este número representa un nuevo comienzo con el conocimiento del pasado. La capacidad de crear lo que se concibe.
Miquiztli (Muerte) (Death)

This day sign represents transformation. Allowing us to let go of old patterns. It is the gate of change from one day to the next.
Este signo de día representa la transformación. Permitir que dejemos de lado los viejos patrones. Es la puerta de cambiar de un día a otro.

02-06-2013

Mahtlaktli Ome (Doce) (Twelve)
This number represents spiritual and earthly order. The capacity of solving all physical problems with creative answers.
Este número representa el orden espiritual y terrenal. La capacidad de resolver todos los problemas físicos con respuestas creativas.
Mazatl (Venado) (Deer)

This day sign represents the four seasons and the four cardinal points. It is the strength and power that carries humanity’s destination
Este signo de día representa las cuatro estaciones y los cuatro puntos cardinales. Es la fuerza y el poder que lleva el destino de la humanidad

 

02-07-2013

Mahtlaktli Yei (Trece) (Thirteen)
This number represents a complete human that is completely capable at the physical and spiritual levels of life and beyond.
Este número representa un ser humano completo que es completamente capaz en los niveles físicos y espirituales de la vida y más allá.

 Tochtli (Conejo) (Rabbit)
This day sign represents the moon and unpredictable energy. The symbol for fertility.
Este signo de dia representa la luna y la energía impredecible. El símbolo de la fertilidad.

 

 

 

02-08-2013

Ze (Uno) (One)
This intrinsic number represents the primordial energy of the universe. It represents all and nothing at the same time. It is both the beginning and end..
Este número intrínseco es la energía primordial del universo. Representa todo y nada al mismo tiempo. Es a la vez el principio y el fin.

Atl (Agua) (Water)
This day sign represents life and its purifying force. The energy is unpredictable and unstable.
Este signo de día representa la vida y su fuerza purificadora. La energía es impredecible e inestable.

 02-09-2013

Ome (Dos) (Two)
This intrinsic number represents the law of duality. It brings together the power for creative processes.
Este número representa el derecho de la dualidad. Reúne la energía para los procesos creativos.

Itzcuintli (Pero) (Dog)
This day sign represents the interpretation of the known and unknown. Guardian of material and spiritual laws.
Este signo de día representa la interpretación de lo conocido y lo desconocido. Guardián del material y las leyes espirituales.

 02-10-2013

Yei (Tres) (Three)
This intrinsic number represents the gate of change, a new cycle, a new life.
Este número representa la puerta de cambio, un nuevo ciclo, una nueva vida

Ozomahtli (Mono) (Monkey)
 This day sign represents infinite time and space. It unites female and male.
 Este signo de día representa el tiempo y el espacio infinito. Une femenina y masculina.