I
offer the following classes: (Scroll below
for more details) - The
Arvigo
Techniques
of
Maya
Abdominal
TherapyTM Classes
- Level One: Self Care
- Introductory Class: Hands on Health the Maya
Way
- Introductory Talk - Meg's
Clay Anatomy
Academy
The
Arvigo Techniques of Maya
Abdominal TherapyTM
Courses: Level
One: Self Care
Your Self Care workshop is a nurturing weekend retreat
that focuses on your own
reproductive and digestive health concerns... It's an engaging and informative class in which you
dedicate two and a
half days out of life to attend to your own self learning and
healing. The skills you learn in this
course will walk with you through life,at any stage in your reproductive life or age to
promote abdominal
health and wellness. It is open to anyone, practitioner or layperson, whether male or
female (with or
without a uterus). The beauty of this work is that it gives you the
ability to help
yourself with your own two hands.
Self Care training is centered around learning an
ancient Maya
form of belly massage that you do on yourself in order to reposition organs which have shifted out of place,
in order to
support optimal functioning and restore the flows of blood, lymph, nerve impulses, and energy movement
throughout the
entire body. During class, we'll learn basic anatomy and physiology
of the abdominal
and reproductive
organs in an engaging, fun way, as well as the causes and symptoms of misaligned organs (including a 'tipped' or 'tilted'
uterus,
congested prostate, and tight breathing diaphragm). I will teach you how to massage your
own belly, and when and when not to do it. We'll also learn a variety of additional
self
care
skills such as rainforest herbals, nutrition for good
digestion, and emotional/energetic understanding of the abdomen
that you can begin
to apply immediately. In addition, each person
will receive a private 30 minute abdominal massage and instruction by either myself or my
assistant which is included in tuition.
These techniques come to us through the lineage of Dr.
Rosita Arvigo,
DN, who has lived in Belize over 30 years. She was a traditional apprentice with the late Don
Elijio Panti, who
was one of
the last H'men (a traditional Maya Priest/Healer, the highest class of healer in the Maya culture). As a
link in this
ancient chain of traditional healing, Rosita has brought an understanding of the
science behind
why this centuries old technique
has
been healing bellies through the generations. Come experience
why the feedback of this class both nationally
and internationally is consistently that this course is life changing...
Class is taught
in the same
format as Dr. Rosita Arvigo, DN, exclusively through the rights of the
Arvigo Institute.
Hands
on
Health
the
Maya Way: A one day Introductory Course
Hands on Health the Maya Way is a wonderful compliment
to your private Arvigo Session, or for those who are new to this approach. It is a day to discover more in depth
about the
‘why’ and ‘how’ to support your own digestive and reproductive organs by using an ancient massage technique that gently
guides them back into
proper position. Through the massage we restore the flows of blood, lymph, nerve impulses and energy
throughout the
belly. As a side effect, a variety of organ displacement symptoms can be helped, which can include painful menses,
bladder incontinence,
PMS, infertility, painful intercourse, difficult menopause, low back ache, constipation, indigestion, benign
swollen prostate, and
depression (to name a few). These techniques can also help reduce post-surgical scar tissue discomfort that can
happen from a
hysterectomy, appendectomy, etc. This approach to belly vitality is gentle, non invasive, external, and easy to
do on
yourself. Come discover what it can do for you!
Anyone may register for this Self Care class, including
teens. No prior
training required. CEU's are available for massage therapists and acupuncturists though this course does
not qualify a
practitioner to apply these techniques to others in a professional
setting or advance on to Professional Care Training. See
note for healing
professionals below. Class is taught
in the same
format as Dr. Rosita Arvigo, DN, exclusively through the rights of the
Arvigo Institute.
***Note
for professionals in the healing/medical field: The one day intro course and the two and a half day
class prepares you
to
perform the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal TherapyTM
on yourself
only, teaching you to help
yourself with your own hands. Level One: Self Care is a
prerequisite to enrollment in the Arvigo Institute’s Level 2:
Professional Training, for licensed health care practitioners - a
comprehensive training in which you learn how to offer this work to
patients in your
clinical setting. CEU's are currently available
for massage therapists, and
acupuncturists...Midwife CEU's are pending.
Free
Introductory Talk Usually offered once every month or two, this 45 minute
talk gives you more information about this technique... what it is, how it can help you, and easy to understand
explanation about why moving your organs into position and caring for them for life is a really good idea! "I didn't know
what to expect in this workshop and had no idea it would be so powerful and
emotional... I think this course has been exceptionally good and
dynamically presented. I wish I
had known about it years ago." - student, Australia
"Have
attended many educational workshops/courses. This is the best
presentation, content,
atmosphere...excellent." - student, Australia
"This
weekend was wonderful on every level - Megan held my attention, focus,
and energy. She is
truely a gifted teacher and healer. Thank you." -student, Australia
"I had to wait
till I was 60 years old to learn about my own and my partner's body,
but we will use this
valuable information into our future lives." - student, Australia
"Far exceeded
my expectations. I have never received information from a facilitator
who believes
so passionately in the content... The course has deeply moved my heart
and soul." -
student
"I'm
so
pleased
with
the
workshop,
the
session
we
had, and the tools I have brought
back
with
me. I'm
a new woman, in every way, spiritual and physical.
And
I
didn't
know
that
sex
could be
so great either... ;) with my
(uterus)
in
the
right
place..."
-
A.
"Megan is a vibrant, dynamic, well spoken teacher. She creates a safe,
supportive environment to
fully
experience
the
entirety
of
this
work.
Her
knowledge of this
work on all levels is impressive." - H.E.
"Your
understanding
of
this
work
and
how
to
make
it accessible is truly
a gift to all those that
study with you. Many thanks!" - C.D.
"Still
coming
down
from
the
high
I
got
attending
your
awesome
workshop! Thank
you
again
for
sharing
your
wealth
of
information
and for sharing
it in such a creative way." - K.A.
"Megan
did
an incredible job! I have such a newfound love and
understanding of my body. Her "anatomy
theater" demonstrations were amazing! So inspiring!" -
student
"I
found the information very interesting and necessary for
every woman I know." - student
"This was excellent on so many levels...the
educational content, and
the graceful and clear ways of connecting the
dots between body-spirit-mind addressed
uterine health and woman's
spirituality seamlessly and AUTHENTICALLY." - B.R.
"I am amazed with this workshop on every
level. I am deeply moved by
this experience. The content is invaluable
and the way the process was held was
wonderful - sacred and safe. Much
gratitude!" - G.L.
"This was an exceptional learning
experience. I truely believe I got a
tremendous amount of help and clearing
for myself. I intend to go to
Professional Training. Excellent!"
- K.
Meg's Clay
Anatomy Academy
As seen at the
Maya Abdominal Massage Association Conventions in Mexico and Belize! Students take
home the models they make for use in
their own practice, or as art. Making each model
explores different concepts of
anatomy and functions within the body.A great way to spend two
creative
hours. Classes may vary
in length and content depending on the needs of the
group.
Basic
Uterus Model Set
(mensing and non-mensing uteruses) This
class
teaches
students
how
to
sculpt
their
own polymer clay
reproductive organs of a 4 oz, non-mensing uterusand an 8 oz,
mensing uterus. When done accurately to instruction, models will be the medically
approximate size, weight and shape of the uterus at
opposit times of the menstrual cycle.
Uterus
Dissection
Model
with
Pathology Students will
sculpt their own uterus model as seen from the inside
out, sliced in half. As we sculpt our
way through the layers and attaching anatomy, we will
be reviewing our basic
knowledge of those structures and their functions, as well as
sculpting and reviewing
several of her most common possible pathologies. The
outcome is a model that is both
playful yet helpful in translating 2-D intellectual
knowledge into 3-D kinesthetic understanding.
"Great
materials, great creativity. Megan is a wonderful class facilitator and
speaks with passion and
organization. This will be very useful to me and my
clients/students. Thanks for making this a simple project for
someone with not much art skills." - student
"Excellent. I
felt deeply
moved working on building these beautiful wombs." - student
Level
One: Self Care
Meg's Clay
Anatomy Academy