Embark on a transformative journey through our comprehensive 12-month Facilitator Training Program, designed for a select group of five dedicated individuals. This mentorship experience aims to empower participants with the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to become adept facilitators in healing ceremonies, fostering both personal and professional growth.

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Joshua Tree, CA

2026 - 2027

EMBARK ON A TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVE 12-MONTH MEDICINE FACILITATOR TRAINING PROGRAM, DESIGNED FOR A SELECT GROUP OF FIVE DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS. THIS MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE AIMS TO EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO BECOME ADEPT FACILITATORS IN HEALING CEREMONIES, FOSTERING BOTH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.


If you have any questions, feel free to email us julia@kaviretreats.com

Why This Program?

Most programs provide information, and at best, you may have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers. This program is unique because you gain direct experience by actively participating in the ceremony as a co-facilitator. It is this direct experience that allows you not only to receive information but also to live through and apply the skills and knowledge acquired during the training.

- Private Ceremonies: Throughout the year, you will engage in four private ceremonies specifically crafted for our group, allowing for profound personal exploration and communal bonding. These sacred spaces create an environment for deep healing and connection, opportunity to co-facilitate.

- Personalized Vocal Training and Integration Work: Participants will benefit from monthly vocal training sessions conducted via Zoom. These sessions are tailored to enhance your vocal abilities and integration techniques, equipping you with essential tools for facilitation and healing.

- Involvement in Ceremonies: Gain hands-on experience by actively participating in all ceremonies hosted by me. You will have the opportunity to learn alongside experienced facilitators, rotating as a facilitator or guardian in group ceremonies (limited to two participants per ceremony). This involvement is vital for practical learning and understanding the art of facilitating healing experiences.

- Exclusive Course Access: Enjoy exclusive access to my pre-recorded courses on Vocal Healing and Icaro learning, which delve into the principles and practices that underpin effective healing methodologies. These resources will complement your training and provide additional insights into your development as a facilitator.

Where and when will the program take place?

The practical part of the program, the ceremonies, will be held at our unique retreat center, set on 10 gorgeous acres near Joshua Tree, complete with breathtaking mountain views! This off-the-grid treasure features a bohemian-style geodesic dome that comfortably fits up to 12 people. You’ll adore the spacious outdoor areas, including a cozy fire pit that’s perfect for gatherings and ceremonies. ( Open the video to get a complete visual perspective of our Temple.)

Since the program will be offered to only five participants, we will determine the start of the program and each subsequent meeting based on our schedules, which means we can be quite flexible in setting the times. We also understand that participants are already organizers of retreats and have busy schedules, so we will plan our ceremonies to avoid conflicts with participants' schedules. The approximate start of our program will be in April or May 2026.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

This program is suitable for those planning to conduct retreats and for those who already have experience and wish to deepen their knowledge. The program can also be beneficial and relevant for those who want to explore their relationship with medicine but are still undecided about whether they want to lead retreats in the future. In this case, the program may be valuable for personal growth through detoxification.

The Facilitator Training Program is designed to empower participants with essential skills and knowledge to create and hold sacred space during ceremonies involving medicinal plants. This year-long program combines hands-on experience, virtual learning, and individualized support to foster spiritual growth and effective facilitation.

Throughout the program, facilitators will learn how to navigate both personal and collective energies, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants. They will engage in experiential learning during private ceremonies, interactive Zoom sessions, and one-on-one mentorship, allowing them to cultivate their unique approach while addressing their specific needs and challenges.

Pillars of the Training Program

1. In-Person Ceremonial Experience:

- Participants will engage in exclusive ceremonies designed for facilitators-in-training.

- Practical learning on opening safe spaces, creating protective boundaries, and establishing spiritual territory.

- Formal discussions will follow each ceremony to reflect on experiences, rituals' purposes, and participant insights.

2. Virtual mentoring and Learning:

- Monthly Zoom calls will focus on foundational elements of self-space management and energy protection.

- Discussions on common pitfalls faced by new facilitators and strategies to navigate them.

- Emphasis on energy investment and protection from external projections and energetic challenges.

3. Practical Real-World Application:

- Facilitators will participate as guardians and helpers in live ceremonies, addressing real situations and challenges.

- Structured debriefs will assess the effectiveness of service and identify areas for improvement.

- Embedding practical experience into training to reinforce theoretical understanding.

4. Individualized Mentorship:

- One-on-one sessions tailored to each facilitator’s unique context, needs, and development goals.

- Support in refining personal service approaches, ensuring safety and efficacy throughout their journey.

- Guidance on integrating learned concepts into practice, emphasizing a personalized learning experience.

5. Rituals for Cleansing and Protection:

- Exposure to unique rituals, Icaros, and protective plant energies for self and group support during challenges.

- Emphasis on extraordinary skills necessary for effective facilitation and personal resilience.

- Assistance navigating profound experiences and teachings received from the medicine to enhance understanding and integration.

Program Structure

Each component will include structured protocols, written reminders, and potential homework assignments to reinforce learning and encourage accountability. Participants are not only expected to absorb information but also actively engage with their circumstances, ensuring they emerge prepared to hold space for others as well as themselves in challenging situations.

This comprehensive training aims to ensure that participants leave equipped with both the knowledge and experiential wisdom to facilitate with confidence and compassion, creating transformative experiences for themselves and their communities.

We will acquire knowledge and then transform that knowledge into practice. The most important part of this training is to transform knowledge into experience.

Meet your facilitator

Julia Quena Kavi

Julia has devoted over 11 years to the medicine path, profoundly impacting lives through her work. She has organized over a 100 retreats, creating transformative programs for addiction recovery and personal growth.

Julia is an award-winning professional opera singer and plays a symphony of instruments, including the piano, ukulele, guitar, drums, singing bowls, Mexican flute, harmonium, and ancient percussion, weaving sound into a healing tapestry.

As a certified sound therapist, tantra teacher, and clinical hypnotherapist, she combines her artistic talents with healing practices. Studying breathing techniques and cleansing rituals in Mexico, Julia deepens her connection to plant medicine in Peru. She holds sacred ceremonies honoring the Peruvian Shipibo lineage, where she received her spiritual name, Quena Kavi.

Learn more about Julia

INVESTMENT

WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER A SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE OF $12,000 PER PERSON FOR FULL PAYMENT MADE UPFRONT, PROVIDING A SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN YOUR JOURNEY TOWARDS BECOMING A SKILLED FACILITATOR. ALTERNATIVELY, A 12- MONTH PAYMENT PLAN IS AVAILABLE, REQUIRING AN INITIAL PAYMENT OF $1,111 FOLLOWED BY MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF $1,111 ( $13,332 TOTAL) SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: RECOGNIZING THAT FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS SHOULD NOT HINDER YOUR JOURNEY, WE OFFER SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS FOR THOSE WHO REQUIRE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. WE BELIEVE IN FOSTERING ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRAM, ENSURING THAT MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS CAN PARTICIPATE REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION.

All in-person training will take place at Julia's retreat center in Joshua Tree, as well as through Zoom sessions. The assisting ceremonies may be held at various locations, including Temecula, San Diego, and some areas in Colorado and Florida.