San Marcos Holistic Centre
Transforming your Mind Body and Spirit
Courses and Training
We have an extensive training programme designed to meet your needs. Most courses can be taught in English or Spanish. Our courses are designed to give you the basic skills to complete the therapy and will train you sufficiently to work on friends and family.
Each course includes a set number of teaching hours and scheduled practice time. For each practical class in the massage courses you will be asked to bring a person or "body" to practice on. If you are travelling alone it is very easy to arrange for people to practice on - there are many willing volunteers and this can be arranged through the Centre.
At the end of each course we do an "Observation," which is designed so that we may see that you have learned the necessary skills and on successful completion of this you will be awarded a certificate. The observation is also to give you a chance to ask any questions or clear up any confusion you may still have.
All workshops include full explanations, a comprehensive manual, a certificate and plenty of practice. A minimum of two students are required in order for classes to run. While there is a calendar for upcoming classes, it is possible to run unscheduled classes if there is enough interest. Registration and payment usually takes place on Saturdays before the course runs.
Before training it is highly advisable that you yourself have received a treatment of the therapy you want to learn - so you know how it feels!
All workshops include a manual and lots of practise. Workshop dates will be posted on the training whiteboard in reception. Courses can also be arranged to fit your schedule if there are at least two students.
Full Body Massage Course
The dynamic and balanced course will ensure you can perform a Full Body Massage. Six days of hands-on training with all facilities and supplies provided.
The course is given as “Awareness as a Healing Process” with Swedish based foundations. Detailed attention will be given to your body mechanics; ensuring a centered posture which allows your energy to flow, avoiding self-injury when performing massage therapy. In addition the program will cover Trigger Point Techniques, Deep Tissue Work, and Sports Massage (injury oriented awareness).
• Ito´s course is practical and real, helps sets a profound base for practicing and developing interest in the healing arts.
• You will receive your own Course Manual, furthermore Anatomy and Kinesiology books will be available to you throughout the course for consultation.
• Shall you wish to deepen your practice, obtaining these consultation books elsewhere is strongly recommended.
Course Flow:
Mornings: 3 hrs. Theory and Supervised hands-on.
Afternoons: 3 hrs. Unsupervised hands-on practice at the Centre (everything provided to you: comfortable space, massage table, clean sheets, oils and volunteers should you need one.
Note: bring a pen and yourself, there is space in your manual for notes. Every morning we will share your experiences and processes of the day before.
Reflexology
Foot reflexology is a therapy in which pressure is applied to reflex points on the feet. It is based on the principle that these reflex points are related to the internal organs and glands, and are laid out in the same arrangement as that in the physical body, forming a map or microcosm of it.
It is of great benefit to the client if the feet are massaged during a reflexology treatment so we include foot massage as an important part of this course, plus detailed information on how to complete the full reflexology routine.
This course is arranged as follows:
7 days - Q1500 |
Minimum 2 students |
English/Español |
(Manuals in English only) |
Prices are not negotiable |
2 Students–Q1500 per student |
3 Students–Q1300 per student |
4+ Students–Q1000 per student |
Indian Head Massage
Learn to give this exhilarating massage which provides an invaluable treatment for stress-linked problems like shoulder pain, headaches and eyestrain. This is a great massage for travellers to learn as not only do you give the massage sitting in a chair so it is easy to do on your travels but it also helps with "backpack-induced" shoulder pain.
The course is arranged as follows:
15 hours/days negotiable |
Minimum 2 students |
English/Español |
(Manuals in English only) |
Prices are not negotiable |
2 Students–Q800 per student |
3 Students–Q750 per student |
4+ Students–Q600 per student |
Reiki
Reiki is very easily learned, very simple to use and beneficial for all. The ability to use Reiki is transferred to the student by the Reiki Master. Its use is not dependent on ones intellectual capacity or spiritual development and, therefore, is available to everyone. It has been successfully taught to thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds.
Reiki is taught in three levels or degrees.
Level 1
In Level I or First Degree, the participant receives attunement or initiation to the Reiki energy by the Reiki master. This permanently guides the person to greater healing power. The student learns how to do full body treatments on oneself and others.
The course is arranged as follows:
15 hours/days negotiable |
English/Español |
(Manuals in English only) |
Prices are not negotiable |
1 Student–Q1000 |
2 Students–Q750 per student |
3 Students–Q700 per student |
4+ Students–Q600 per student |
Level II
In Level II or Second Degree, the participant receives attunements, which increase the strength of the practitioner's Reiki energy. This primarily involves learning the symbols, which are used in Reiki and absentee healing.
The course is arranged as follows:
15 hours/days negotiable |
English/Español |
(Manuals in English only) |
Prices are not negotiable |
1 Student–Q1000 |
2 Students–Q750 per student |
3 Students–Q700 per student |
4+ Students–Q600 per student |
Levels III and IV
In Levels III and IV or the Master Levels the student is taught further techniques and is shown how to give Reiki attunements. A serious commitment and extensive practice is required for this. These courses are arranged on an individual basis.
Reiki III (Reiki Master Part I)
Reiki IV (Reiki Master Part II)
III & IV course length based on individual needs |
English/Español |
(Manuals in English only) |
Q1750 per person |
Prices are not negotiable |
Emotional Freedom Technique
Release fears, phobias, deep anxiety, limiting beliefs. Help others to be able to do the same.
Learn how to effectively and quickly achieve your personal goals in a 2 day ‘EFT’ workshop.
How Does EFT Work?
Energy meridians that run through our body can be blocked or disrupted by unresolved emotional issues, thereby compromising our natural healing potential.
Quite often, people are aware of the events or memories that trigger emotional discomfort in their lives, but they have not yet connected those memories to the symptoms of disease in their bodies. Using EFT, it is possible to revisit the event(s) in question, and balance the disturbed meridians. Properly done, both emotional anguish and the physical symptoms often subside.
Although based on acupuncture, EFT has simplified the realignment process by gently tapping on key meridian points on the head, torso and hands. Traditional acupuncture needles are not necessary in this process.
English/Español |
(Manuals in English only) |
Prices are not negotiable |
1 Student–Q1000 |
2 Students–Q750 per student |
3 Students–Q700 per student |
4+ Students–Q600 per student |
Yoga course
Yoga Introduction to Oneness
This course gives a great introduction to Yoga: the history and philosophy of Yoga, a warm up routine, 12 Asanas (positions), the Sun Salute, the Moon Salute, Nadis, Chakras, Pranayama (breathing techniques), Meditation techniques, the health benefits, and an easy everyday practice routine.
Thai massage Course
Learn how to combine Acupressure, Palming, Energy Meridian Work and Yoga-Like Stretching using your hands, elbows, knees and feet into a relaxing and therapeutic Traditional Thai Massage.
Meridian Magic
Curious about those 14 energetic pathways running through your body? This course is a brief introduction to the Chinese Meridian system. Topics include: The location of your meridians, Yin and Yang energies, the physical and energetic associations linked to the meridians and its respective organ, meridian stretches, and how to use meridians to balance yourself and others.
Energy Harmonics
This is an excellent introduction to Kinesiology. Take this beginners class and be inspired to sign up for our Internationally Certified Touch For Health course or, just come and see what muscle testing is all about.
Course includes: a daily energy routine, basic switching exercises, muscle testing pre-checks, how to find and use an indicator muscle, muscle testing food sensitivities, muscle testing chakras and muscle testing the aura and other practical applications of simple muscle tests.