Sacred Offerings and Spiritual Practices of the Andes

Despachos, Sacred Offerings and Spiritual Practices of the Andes

April 21-24, 2015. Dodgeville, WI

A master class taught by Peruvian Altomisayoq, Adolfo Ttito Condori

Translation with Ana Larramendi

Save $150 if you register by February 20, 2015!

The principal of AYNI is central to the spiritual practices of the Andes. Ayni means reciprocity; Harmonious Exchange or the exchange of spiritual energy to feed and maintain balance and harmony with self, community and the land. Ayni is not unlike the Native American term, “Giveaway”. The belief that we do not take something without giving something in return. Sacrifice and giveaway are a part of being in right relationship with the Spirits, which, in turn, supports our spiritual practice.

Join us for a delightful opportunity to study with Adolfo and learn a broad range sacred offerings that are commonly used to support daily life in the Peruvian Andes. In Peru, despachos (sacred mandala offerings) are traditionally offered for a wide range of different purposes, such as: Fertility for the land and good crops, harmony and balance in one’s life, protection, health and wellness, and many other blessings and prayers. Adolfo will share with us stories and lore of different types of despachos, then teach us how to construct several useful types of despachos with detailed demonstrations so we can create them ourselves. These will include 1. A healing despacho, 2. An Ayni despacho and 3. A Collective despacho that can be used for different purposes. Within each despacho are different levels and functions that will be described as well. In this class we will learn; the symbolic meanings of the different ingredients and how to adapt them with what is available here. How the order, design and assembly create different levels and functions, and when to burn a despacho, bury a despacho or offer the despacho to a natural body of water depending on its purpose.

In Addition, we will learn about making apachetas (stone cairns) and willka apachetas (constructed offerings that include tree branches and flowers) at sacred sites to enhance communion and support from the spirits of place.

Since our class spans over Earth Day (April 22^nd) we will take a field trip to a nearby group of effigy mounds and make our own individual K’intu Misa offerings for the Pachamama (Mother Earth) at this spectacular sacred site which is over 1000 years old.

With Adolfo’s expert guidance, this class will enrich your ability to make mindful and sacred offerings for many different purposes. This is a rare opportunity to work with an indigenous Altomisayoq from Peru and have a lot of fun too!

Prerequisites: This class is open to people of many different spiritual practices, you do not need to have a mesa or be a student of Andean Cosmology to find these teachings useful and apply them in your own life. We will help construct a collective energy to offer to the Spirits on behalf of Humanity.

Dates & Times: Begins Tuesday, April 21, at 10:00am. Class ends on Friday, April 24, at 12:00noon.

This residential includes dormitory-style sleeping quarters and delicious meals with vegetarian options.

Cost: (Save an extra $75 if you take both classes! Includes Friday night lodging-Apr. 24)

Super-Early registration postmarked by Feb. 20: $1075 ($2075 for both classes)

Early registration postmarked by Mar. 20: $1150

Full price after March 20: $1225

Includes instruction, all meals, and 3 nights lodging. $400 reserves your space.

Last day for registration is April 17, 2015. Payment can be made with check, PayPal, VISA or MC.

Space is limited so please register early.

Registration:  Fill out a registration sheet and mail it with either a full payment or $400 deposit made out to:

The Hollow Bone, 1225 E. Dayton St. Madison, WI. 53703

Upon receipt of your registration and deposit an equipment list and map with directions will be sent to you.

Questions? Please contact Ana Larramendi: 608-255-4333, email: coyote@thehollowbone.com

Registration for Adolfo’s classes: 1. Sacred Offerings. 2. Healer’s Mesa 

Participant Name: _________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

City ________________________________ State __________ Zip__________

Phone: ____________________________E-mail: ________________________

Are you a mesa carrier? Circle one:  Yes   No   Just starting

Please circle your food preference:  Omnivorous, no red meat, vegetarian, vegan.

There will be a gluten-free option available, please inquire.

We will try to accommodate everyone, however if you have special diet restrictions you may wish to supplement meals with some of your own food. If you have a specific food allergy, please mention it here.

Mail Registration to:

The Hollow Bone, 1225 E. Dayton St. Madison, WI 53703

For credit card processing call Ana Larramendi 608-255-4333

Registration deadlines: Extra early by Feb. 20. Early by Mar. 20. Full price after Mar. 20

I am signing up for: (Check & circle one)

1. Sacred Offerings, April 21-24, 2015: $1075/$1150/$1225 ________

2. The Healer’s Mesa, April 25-28, 2015: $1075/$1150/$1225 ________

3. Both trainings: April 21-28, 2015: $2075/$2150/$2225:_________

4. I wish to arrive the night before class starts (April 20 or 24): Add $48_______

(This price [$48] includes lodging with full breakfast)

Prices include instruction, all meals, and lodging. A $400 deposit reserves your space for 1 or both classes. The reduced rates apply to early registrations postmarked by Feb. 20^th or Mar. 20^th 2015. 

Last day for registering is April 17^th, 2015 

Final payment is due at registration and check-in time for your class.

Make checks payable to: The Hollow Bone.

Deposit Paid: _________Balance Due: ___________

Method of Payment: Check, PayPal, VISA, MC (please call Ana for credit card deposits)

Contact Person: Ana Larramendi, Phone: 608-255-4333, coyote@thehollowbone.com

Workshop Location: Bethel Horizons Retreat Center, Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

A one-hour drive west of Madison, adjoining Governor Dodge State Park.

Once your deposit and registration information is received you will be sent a supply list, a map with directions and a recommended clothing list. Dorm rooms have 4-8 beds to a room, I try to put no more than 2 people per room. Please specify on the back of this sheet if there is anyone you wish to room with. Lodging at Bethel will be available the night before each class for an extra $48, which includes breakfast. We cannot guarantee private rooms. However, for privacy, if you wish to stay at a nearby hotel, a lodging discount is available, please inquire.

If you are flying in from out of state please fly into the Dane Country Regional Airport in Madison, WI (MSN) which is 1 hour away from the retreat center. Your flight should arrive no later than: 8:30am April 21^st, or 11:00am April 25^th 2015(depending on the class) and depart no earlier than 3:00pm April 24^th or 5:30pm April 28^th2015-depending on the class). Please contact Ana to coordinate your travel plans and transportation to and from the airport. Shuttle costs between the airport and Bethel Horizons are an additional expense

Cancellation policy: A full refund will be paid for cancellations up till March 20, 2015. Afterwards cancellations will be charged a $100.00 processing fee between March 21 and April 1, 2015. No refunds will be made for cancellations after April 1, 2015.

If the workshop is cancelled, CHW, Ltd (The Hollow Bone) will refund your workshop payments. However, we are not liable for lost airfares/reservations and other expenses incurred by you for the workshop.