An invitation to join us in Mexico and participate in a two-week, cutting-edge Birth Retreat...

Our Gathering will take place at Nierika in the mountains of Chalmita, about 2 hours outside of Mexico City.

Nierika is an evolving eco-village complete with organic gardens, pure fresh water and mountain springs. It is surrounded by miles of natural beauty including waterfalls, hiking trails and the ceremonial grounds of Temictla across the river. 

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Our program includes 80 hours of study of Quantum Midwifery.

The Quantum paradigm is the melding of conscious birth with undisturbed birth. It includes the respect and co-creation of the holistic paradigm, yet opens the doorway to soul-level connections and greater levels of empowerment for families and their caregivers. 

We have begun to understand the significance and the necessity of not disturbing the mother in the process of childbirth. 

We recognize the value of conscious birthing.

Now let's look at how this model unfolds...for the family but especially for the caregiver. We invite all midwives, doulas, mothers and caregivers to join us in this deeper understanding of birth. 

How does a midwife practice in the realms of a paradigm that does not disturb the mother? How does a midwife dispel fear? How does she deal with the fear inherent in the current politics surrounding birth? 

How does the caregiver recognize and address complications yet maintain a safe and fulfilling environment throughout the entire childbirth continuum? 

How can we bring the deeper knowledge of birth that we intrinsically posses, into our practice as midwives and birth attendants? 

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During this Retreat we will learn how to BE in the realms of the undisturbed. 

We'll explore ways to practice without monitoring and managing, yet feel confident and competent. We'll investigate the source of complications and discover the tools to let go of them entirely. 

We'll acknowledge the inherent truth of not disturbing the mother during birth AND we'll describe and learn ways to make that a reality of practice. 

We have more to offer in the realm of childbirth than we are providing now. Our knowledge goes much deeper and our souls assure us of that inherent truth. Let's bring that wisdom into practice.

Our program includes 80 hours of classes in Quantum Midwifery, including... 

The Quantum Vision of Midwifery 

Ideas not Ideologies

The Caregiver’s Spiral

A New View of the Endocrine System: Beyond Oxytocin

The Holistic Stages of Labor

The Midwife’s Practice in the Undisturbed Paradigm: Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum

Skills for Understanding Mother/Baby Wellbeing without Clinical Monitoring

Placenta Medicine, Placenta Readings

The Center and the Edge -- How to Be in Both Places

The Initial Interview

Fear of Birth, Fear in Practice -- What Causes Complications?

Techniques for Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping

Midwife as Witness; Midwife as Gardener

During our two weeks together we'll also explore such relevant topics as: 

Woundology

Do we recreate our patterns in the birthing arena? Let’s explore this potent topic and articulate personal, cultural and global wounds. Let’s articulate the Birth Wound with integrity and take a frank look at what we construct in the world of midwifery today.

Then, we'll explore how to heal and let go of these patterns.

Position, Power and Privilege

As caregivers, one way to serve others is by examining our use of power and privilege. Honest discussion of this topic brings forth wise use of our influence with birthing women and families.

It’s surprising how we often prefer not to acknowledge our position for fear of losing it or misusing it. Let’s open the door to authentic exploration of this topic and allow greater understanding to prevail.

Sexual Wisdom

Our relationship to sexuality and intimacy is relevant to our birthing practices. What is our legacy of sexual wisdom?

Are we using the creative force as a path to the Divine, as was intended? We will discuss orgasm, multiple orgasm, Cosmic Orgasm and our birthright in achieving these realms of sexuality and how this informs our caregiving.

‘It is an act of great spiritual power to assert that our creative needs be met.’ 

Eldership and Creating Win/Win Situations

As midwives and caregivers we have begun training for Eldership, no matter what our age or experience.

What are the qualities of the Elder, the Matriarch, the Peacekeeper?

Let’s delve into our future role and share the skills for holding balance in ourselves, our communities and for the planet. 

We’ll also have classes on...

The Roots of Western Medicine

Fertility Awareness and the Ovulens

Women’s Mysteries and Our Genetic Potential

Brain Wave Patterns and Altered States of Consciousness

...all of which inform our practice of Quantum Midwifery

We will learn our meridians and numerous points for the childbearing continuum, as well as herbs and homeopathy as tools in our baskets.

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At Nierika...

At Nierika we can accommodate 25 women.

Accommodations include adobe-brick dormitories, futon mattresses and fresh linens. Next to the dormitories are solar-powered showers and restroom facilities.

All accommodations and meals are included in tuition prices.

Meals consist of vegetarian cuisine made from local gardens and markets.

For more information on Nierika, please visit: www.nierika.info

Cost of the Retreat is $950.

This does not include airfare but we will help you make travel arrangements as reasonable as possible.  The nearest airports to Nierika are Mexico City and Toluca.  

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During our time together we will offer time for sharing, time to raise our voices in song and ceremonial time to feed our souls.

Each participant will receive various hand-outs, a Council Songbook and some other special gifts.

The schedule includes various afternoons and evenings off for you to explore the countryside or spend time in rest and meditation.

We close our Council with the Changing Woman Ceremony... a life changing experience that affirms our wisdom and choices. 

So, get your passport and get in touch with us. 

For information on curriculum, schedule and course content, please contact Whapio:  belovedpilgrim(at)yahoo(dot)com. 

For information on logistics and travel arrangements, please contact Rachelle:  rachelleseliga(at)yahoo(dot)com.