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This is an explanation of who we are, what we do and who can join us.
You don’t need to know anything or have any special gift or ability; you just need to have an open heart to enjoy and join us in this beautiful adventure about Curanderismo or Mexican Shamanism and other Ancient Healing and Spiritual Traditions.
Our mission is to provide the knowledge and the techniques necessary to improve the quality of your life. Let me tell you something, this is not magic. You need to make an effort and if you do so, I can assure you that the Ancient Healing and Spiritual Techniques that we teach at our Ixtoii Institute of Shamanism and Curanderismo are going to help you to change your life in a positive way. We share our spiritual knowledge, what we find interesting, what works for us, what doesn’t work for us, our mistakes in this path, our success too and how can we apply all these to everyday life.
We help people that are looking to grow, learn and change their lives. Life on this planet can be very difficult in many senses. We can face physical, emotional, mental and spiritual challenges and sometimes we don’t have any idea where to start making changes in our lives. We provide that guidance. These techniques had helped hundreds of people including myself to change and have a happy life regardless of what are we facing.
*Please take the time to read this page and learn what we do and what to expect from us.
My name is Ixtoii Paloma Cervantes. I am a Curandera or Mexican Shaman that was born and raised into the Curanderismo tradition in Mexico.
I created the Ixtoii Institute of Shamanism and Curanderismo many years ago with the purpose of maintaining our beautiful tradition. It was being swallowed by modernization and also to help people improve their life. If you would like to read about my story please follow this link.
Every year, we continue to get a huge increase in inquiries about our workshops and programs from people out-of-state and out of the country. Even though, we have had the privilege to travel and teach our tradition, rituals, practices, and techniques we are logistically unable to honor all traveling requests. So now we are providing online classes. We created a part in our Ixtoii Institute of Shamanism and Curanderismo dedicated to our virtual students. We named it “IISC Online” or Ixtoii Institute of Shamanism and Curanderismo Online.
Our classes are about the “Spiritual Path”…. Which spiritual path?…. “ANY”….. because SPIRITUALITY IS YOUR OWN PATH. Each person follows their own spiritual path. Spirituality is not a religion, IT IS WHAT YOU CARRY INSIDE YOUR SOUL. Here we teach you how to find that internal connection to your ancestors, to your higher self, and have the guidance to follow your own internal path.
We recommend that from what you learn with us; please take what your heart feels is good for you. Follow your intuition to live life in a powerful, happy, loving and peaceful place.
We call ourselves “practitioners.”
Why? Because we practice what we learn. Who is a practitioner? Anybody who does energy and spiritual work to help herself or himself, family, friends, our community and Mother Earth. As practitioners, our goal is to find harmony and peace in our lives. We accomplish this by living a life that integrates everything that we know regarding body, emotions, mind, and spirit for achieving a “whole” life (complete). We call this, the “whole-listic approach” (with a “w”).
One of the most important parts that help in bringing harmony to create that “whole” or “complete life” is being in Nature or Mother Earth as we call her. You will find in our classes and retreats we introduce members into hiking, camping, and kayaking so they can connect very strong with the healing energies of Mother Earth.
You will find different types of classes like herbology, meditation, Reiki, Curanderismo, Shamanism, Crystal Therapy, etc. and for all levels. We have students that start from “zero” and also we have some that are already “working on the field”. We had trained Curanderos, energy workers, healers, etc.
We are committed to:
- Provide guidance in Shamanism, Curanderismo and other Ancient Healing and Spiritual Traditions to help you change your life
- Teach you exercises, rituals, and ceremonies in an easy to understand and safe way. Also with materials that are easy to find.
- We provide a structured and self-paced curriculum that can accommodate your busy life.
- We provide a beautiful online community where students can share experiences and insights with other students who are also in the midst of transforming their lives.
- We assist students in holding themselves accountable by assigning spiritual “homework” and providing feedback to reinforce the commitment to their soul’s journey.
Curanderismo or Mexican Shamanism is the spiritual path less known and also the most misunderstood.
THINGS YOU MAY WANT TO KNOW ABOUT CURANDERISMO
- It is not a religion. It is a way of living life. It is compatible with any religion, as it helps to develop a higher spirituality and therefore a better experience with your own religious path.
- Curanderismo is a general term to describe the ancient traditions of Latin America and Spain. Curanderismo has branched into different paths because of the size of our Latin America. The foundation is the same, but the way the ceremonies are performed may vary. There is no type of Curanderismo better than another. The best is the one that works for you.
- It’s not black magic, neither the dark arts. The foundation of Curanderismo is love, compassion, and respect for everything and everyone.
- The practice of this kind of Curanderismo does not support the use of hallucinogenic drugs or plants. There are many branches or paths in Shamanism and Curanderismo. The Curanderismo that we practice is natural; it is not induced by any preparation. You will learn a series of exercises to reach other realities without the need for chemicals that may harm your body and mind.
- And of course, like anything else, it can be a double-edged sword. With these lessons, you can do good or harm. That’s on you, but as a recommendation think before doing anything. Think if it is for the benefit of the universe and never do anything if your mental state is not at peace.
Now that you know what do we do, we invite you to join us in this beautiful adventure of spiritual and self-growth so you can also have a more fulfilling and happier life. If you would like to be part of our Ixtoii Institute of Shamanism and Curanderismo, the only thing that is required is an open heart, the desire to improve your life, and of course respect for the teachings.
Ixtoii Paloma Cervantes – Curandera
Ixtoii Institute of Shamanism and Curanderismo
Note: The information and activities of the Ixtoii Institute of Shamanism and Curanderismo with Ixtoii Paloma Cervantes are strictly for educational use and do not imply or express any health benefit. They are of historical, cultural, folkloric and traditional value. We cannot proclaim the effectiveness of the information and our activities, nor are they responsible for the use that the “practitioner” gives it.
