Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Body
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Course Summary
This course explores the practice of Curanderismo, a traditional form of healing that has been used for centuries in Latin America. Students will learn about the different types of Curanderismo and how to apply them to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.Key Learning Points
- Gain a deep understanding of traditional healing practices in Latin America
- Learn how to apply these practices to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being
- Discover the cultural significance of Curanderismo and how it can be used to promote social justice
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deep understanding of Curanderismo and its various practices
- Learn to apply these practices to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being
- Understand the cultural significance of Curanderismo and its role in promoting social justice
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience required
- An open mind and willingness to learn about traditional healing practices
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
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- Eliot Cowan
- Atava Garcia Swiecicki
Related Books
Description
As the second of four courses on Curanderismo, the art of Hispanic/Latino traditional medicine, this course focuses specifically on traditional healing of the body. As an educational and cultural platform, this course will share a number of traditional body therapies.
Knowledge
- Provide information on the traditions, rituals and remedies of Curanderismo, a healing tradition with emphasis on treatments of the body.
- Recognize the importance of traditional methods of healing intestinal blockage and shawl alignments.
- Explore different traditional hands on techniques and their impact on bodies ailments.
- Demonstrate traditional healing methods for special populations such as infants and the aging community.
Outline
- INTESTINAL BLOCKAGE (EMPACHO) & SHAWL ALIGNMENTS (MANTEADAS)
- Welcome Video
- Intestinal Blockage (Empacho)
- Shawl Alignment (Manteadas)
- Curanderismo, Curandero
- Quiz 1
- FIRE CUPPING (VENTOSAS) & BONE SETTER (HUESERO)
- Fire Cupping (Ventosas)
- Bone Setter (Huesero)
- Curanderismo, Curandero
- Quiz 2
- MAYAN ABDOMINAL MASSAGE & BODY ADJUSTMENT
- Mayan Abdominal Massage
- Body Adjustment
- Curanderismo, Curandero
- Quiz 3
- SPINAL ALIGNMENT & HYDROTHERAPY
- Spinal Alignment
- Hydrotherapy
- Curandero, Curanderismo
- Quiz 4
- TRADITIONAL HEALING OF INFANTS & TRADITIONAL HEALING FOR THE AGING COMMUNITY
- Traditional Healing of Infants
- Traditional Healing for the Aging Community
- Readings
- Quiz 5
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the ancient healing practices of curanderismo in this online course. Students rave about the course's ability to provide a deep understanding of Latin American healing traditions. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the course's emphasis on experiential learning.Pros from User Reviews
- Provides a deep understanding of Latin American healing traditions
- Emphasizes experiential learning
- Instructors are knowledgeable and passionate
- Great for those interested in alternative healing practices
- Offers a unique perspective on health and wellness
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
- Course may not be suitable for those looking for a scientific approach
- Course materials may be difficult to navigate for some users
- Discussion forums can be overwhelming
- Course may be too focused on a specific culture for some users
Eliseo (Cheo) TorresTop Instructor
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