Individual Programs  <  Costa Rica
Natural Healing Course

You will learn about the basics of medicinal plants, how to identify them in their natural setting as well as their remedial properties. The goal of this course is to learn about healing remedies using the natural resources available to us, while being environmentally conscious.This course will also enable you to acquire techniques of massage and some nutrition concepts. There are three main sections.

Usually, the mornings are dedicated to the practice and the experimentation while the afternoons are reserved for teaching class. The students also havethe opportunity to take Spanish courses. The organization receives a maximum of six students per month, who are all lodged on the site, no experience is necessary, however you must have a good knowledge of English since classes are only given in this language.

Minimum stay : one month (starting on the first Monday of the month)
Maximum stay: 3 months
Age limits : 18 to 66 years old
Registration fee : $555 CAD + tax
Participation fee : $350 USD per month (this does not include food for dinner and during weekends) ($352 CAD)***
Registration deadline: 3 months before the departure date.
What's included:Pre-departure orientation session, course on natural healing, lodging and food (except for dinner and weekends)*
Language Requirements: English

Not included:
   · Plane ticket
   · Insurance
   · Passport
   · Vaccinations
   · Personal expenses / souvenirs
   · Exit tax

*** Exchange rate from Ma 18th, 2010. For the most recent exchange rates, please consult www.desjardins.com

*Our service includes: detailed and personalized support, plane ticket reservation, visa advice, information about vaccines, a pre-departure orientation day, a participant guide to help with the preparation of your trip, and a confirmation from our partner abroad. The placement is guaranteed or you will be one hundred percent reimbursed.

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