In the Lakota language, Koda means "friend" or "ally"; it is a strong bond of friendship deep loyalty. Koda reflects the deep connection between individuals who share a community and way of life.
Journey into a sacred apprenticeship where you'll deepen your connection with inner wisdom, plant spirits, and nature's ancient rhythms. This transformative experience weaves together ceremony, medicine-making, and self-discovery, guiding you to walk in harmony with the natural world as both healer and nurturer.
At the core of this path lies humanity's timeless relationship with plants. You'll learn to attune to their wisdom and unique energies, crafting intentional remedies that bridge earth and spirit. This sacred practice forms the foundation of your journey, offering healing that extends from the physical realm to the depths of spirit and community.
Following the medicine wheel's guidance, you'll explore life's cycles and discover your place within them. Each phase strengthens your connection to your inner compass, teaching you to navigate life's transitions with purpose and grace. Through shared ceremonies, including Cacao Ceremonies, fire circles, and rites of passage, you'll release what no longer serves while embracing your soul's deepest callings.
The body itself becomes sacred ground through mindful movement, meditation, and breathwork. These practices anchor you in the present moment while awakening the ancient wisdom held within your being, teaching you to move through life with greater flow and harmony.
This apprenticeship flourishes within community, a circle where individuals gather to share, grow, and heal collectively. Here, you'll find a sanctuary for authentic expression and empowerment, where wisdom flows freely and joy abounds. Together, we'll revive ancient practices of connection, creating and thriving in sacred unity.
Step into Earth's rhythms, reclaim your bond with the plant realm, and awaken your inner healer. This apprenticeship offers a carefully woven tapestry of ritual, teaching, and sacred practice, honoring both the profound wisdom of plants and the power of ceremonial gathering.
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The apprenticeship will be held monthly for a full day in person with the other 1st year apprentices and one evening a month on Zoom with 1st and 2nd year apprentcies.
Our opening and closing weekend will be an immersion at the Hummingbird House from Friday through Sunday with KODA 1st and 2nd year students.
There will be reading and homework assignments in between our time together as well as surprise gatherings (those will be optional).
All Cacao ceremonies will be 15% off for the entirety of the apprenticeship.
See below for details of our time together so that you can be sure to work your schedule to accommodate our meeting times. As always please leave room for change as Spirit moves in its own way, all in perfect time.
This program can be paid upfront for $1444 or in three installments of $522 (first payment is due at acceptance of application, second payment will be due on 11/14, and third payment will be due 2/21.)
I am accepting two partial work trade opportunities at a first come first serve basis. If this is something you need, please email me directly to discuss if it is still available and what the trade involves to see if it is a good match.
Opening weekend retreat: March 6-8
Zoom Calls: 7pm-8pm on Wednesday nights
March 25
April 22
May 20
June 17
July 15
August 26
September 23
October 21
In person: 10am-4pm on Saturdays or Sundays
April 4
May 3
May 31
June 28
August 8
September 6
October 4
Closing Weekend Retreat: November 13-15
I look forward to a magical 9 months of working with you!