The Arvigo Institute, LLC PO Box 189, Antrim, NH 03440 603-588-2571 office@arvigotherapy.com Thank your for your registration for the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Certification Training to be held in San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize, Central America from March 4-11, 2013. Please read all the information in this document before contacting the office with questions. It contains all you need to know about attending the workshop. Certification Training Certification Training is our advanced class where we review and evaluate case studies completed by practitioners and refine body work techniques. Each individual is evaluated on their body work technique. In addition, peer review of case studies, practice development and further in-depth training and education are included in this advanced class. Class Schedule, Location, and Travel Information See Planning your Journey to Belize Located on pages 3-6 of this document. Documentation Requirements Documentation requirements to verify your eligibility for this class are specified in the accompanying document Admissions Policy for Arvigo Institute Classes. Please gather those and mail with your Class Checklist. General Information for Arvigo Institute Belize Classes All registrations are processed by the Arvigo Institute. Registration can be completed online at our website or by calling the Arvigo Institute office. Should we not be available to receive your call, personal and credit card information can be left on our secure voicemail or leave a number for us to return your call. A deposit of $450 per class is required to secure your registration. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Balances must be paid 45 days prior to the starting date of a class. No refund or transfer of funds is available for cancellations within 45 days of the first day of class. For cancellations made more than 45 days before the first day of class, a refund or transfer of funds to a different workshop is at your option and is limited to funds on account in excess of the $450 deposit. The Arvigo Institute reserves the right to cancel any class up to 14 days prior to the class start date. If the Institute cancels a class, all funds on deposit are either refunded or transferred to a future class at your option.
The Arvigo Institute is not responsible for costs incurred that were not paid directly to the Arvigo Institute. Such costs may include, but are not limited to, travel, lodging, etc. Plan your travel needs accordingly. Direct questions to the Institute office either by email at office@arvigotherapy.com or by phone at 603.588-2571 from 9am-2pm Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday. Note that while classes are in session, response from the office is limited so don t wait until a day or two before you leave to ask important questions about your trip! All informational documents required for this class must be received in the Arvigo Institute Office at the address above at least 30 days prior to the start of the class. Payment and Fee Information Class Tuition: $1350.00 USD Lodging & Meals: $ 650.00 USD Total: $2000.00 USD Class tuition includes the cost of the class and materials. Lodging & Meals Fee includes: 7 nights accommodation at the Macal River Camp All Belize taxes except for the departure tax at the airport All breakfasts and dinners at the camp Lunches and snacks at Rosita s home Round trip shuttle from the airport on arrival day and return on departure day Excursion day Note: The lodging and meals fee is all inclusive; there is no al a carte option available. If you are planning accommodations on your own, that is, not at the river camp, certain commuter fees apply. Contact the office for details. Make checks payable to The Arvigo Institute, LLC. The Institute accepts VISA, Mastercard, and Discover and requires the following information from the card: Card type Card number Expiration date Security code (The last three digits in the signature area on the back of the card) We look forward to working with you. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to support you in attending our class. Warm regards, Diane MacDonald, RN MSN, Arvigo Institute Program Coordinator
Planning Your Journey to Belize What s Belize like? Belize is a tropical, developing country in Central America. Although Belize has many modern conveniences, some things are quite different from developed countries. Prepare for a slower pace, and be mindful of not making assumptions particularly with regard to getting around and communicating. With a sense of humor and patience, your Belize trip should go without a hitch. What Identification do I need? All Americans MUST have a US Passport to leave or enter the US by air or sea! You will not be able to board your plane without one! It takes six weeks or more to get one so start the process now. You can apply at many US Post offices. Non-US citizens should consult with your Belize embassy or consulate. What Immunizations are required? Consult your local travelers clinics or health care provider. We recommend that your tetanus be updated. Since Belize is a low risk for malaria, prophylaxis medication for this is at your discretion. We only use bottled water and food sources are reliable. What airport should I fly into? Your flight destination should be the Philip Goldson International Airport in Belize City. The airport code is BZE. What day should I arrive? The arrival day is the first day of the class schedule (March 4, 2013), you should arrive by 3pm at the Belize airport. The shuttle, Angel Tours of San Ignacio, will leave Belize airport at 4pm for the 2 hour drive to Chaa Creek Camp where you can settle in and relax before dinner at 7pm. If you are unable to arrive in Belize in time to meet the shuttle on the arrival day, we recommend that you arrive the day before, lodge in Belize City for the night, and meet the shuttle at Belize airport the next day by 3pm. If you must fly in on the arrival day and can t meet the shuttle, we suggest that you arrange to stay in a hotel and arrange your own shuttle to Chaa Creek on the next day, planning to arrive at Chaa Creek by 9am so you will have sufficient time to get to class by 9:30. You can arrange your own transportation to Chaa Creek by contacting Angel directly at his mobile number 501-622-8472 or home number 501-824-3365 in Belize. You can also contact Katie Valk (see Extend my stay in Belize below) for help. If you have concerns when you find what flights are available to you, contact the office (603-588-2571 or office@arvigotherapy.com)
What is the departure day? The departure day is the last day of the class schedule (March 11 th, 2013). Plan a flight that leaves Belize after noon on that day. If you extend your stay, you can still take the shuttle with the group to the Belize airport and pursue your own plans from there. On departure day, the shuttle leaves Chaa Creek promptly at 8:00am. Departure Tax: Belize charges a departure tax at the airport when you leave. Some airlines include this in the ticket price. If not, you must pay when you depart. They accept cash or major credit cards. What if I want to extend my stay in Belize? Katie Valk, originally from NYC, is a travel agent with many years experience in Belize who is a personal friend of Rosita and has helped many others plan activities in Belize: Katie Valk Belize Trips info@belize-trips.com www.belize-trips.com US based Phone: 1-561-210-7015 Belize cell phone: 011-501-610-1923 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1108, Belize City, Belize If you make personal travel plans independent of attending the workshop, we strongly recommend that you consult Katie in advance to be sure your plans are compatible with traveling in Belize. Infrastructure and resources in Belize aren t what they are in the US; so if things don t go as you planned it could make for some difficulty. What money should I have with me? American currency is widely accepted. The official exchange rate is 2 Belize dollars to 1 USD. San Ignacio has a bank, but access to an ATM is limited and they are not always online. We suggest you carry about $200USD in cash for personal spending. Many hotels and some businesses will accept major credit cards (VISA and MC). Where will I be staying? Accommodations are at the casitas at Chaa Creek s Macal River Camp. The Casitas are screened cabins in the rainforest overlooking the Macal River a short walk from the Chaa Creek Lodge. Casitas are either 2 person or 4 person. There is a central bath facility which has hot showers and sinks. Toilets are next to the bath facility and are typical of campgrounds. Linens and towels are provided. For pictures go to www.chaacreek.com and click on camp casitas. If you have a roommate preference, let us know in advance so we can take that into consideration as we assign persons to casitas. If you require single accommodations, you will need to contact Chaa Creek directly to arrange housing at their lodge.
Can I bring friends or family with me? If your trip to Belize is primarily to attend the Arvigo workshop, we recommend against having family or friends along. We find that it can create a distraction for the person attending the workshop. If you want to include some vacation time with your trip, we suggest that you plan your vacation time to be before the workshop and see your travel companions off or extend your stay beyond the workshop and meet your travel companions afterwards. In particular we strongly recommend against bringing children to Belize unless you have another adult along to supervise them while you are in the workshop. We cannot accommodate children in the workshop and cannot provide childcare. If you are accompanied by a child and a problem develops, you will have to leave the workshop to address it, which may result in missing much and possibly not completing the workshop Where your circumstances require that you have a traveling companion(s) be aware that casitas are reserved for workshop participants. There are occasionally cases where we can accommodate them at the camp. Call the office for details. Alternatively, you may choose to arrange accommodations for you and your traveling companions at the Chaa Creek Lodge. Consult www.chaachreek.com to communicate with Chaa Creek directly. If you choose to stay at the lodge, you pay the Arvigo Institute for the workshop tuition and additional fees which apply to persons not staying at the river camp. What are the meals like at the river camp? Meals and snacks are provided. Food is mostly vegetarian, with some chicken and fish. Fruits are abundant, lots of mangos, papayas, etc. Drinking water is plentiful and safe. Breakfast and evening meals are served at the Macal River Camp. Breakfast varies with eggs, fruit, beans, etc. Evening meals are typically Belizian fare: chicken, fish, starches and vegetable. Lunch, usually vegetarian salads and fruits, is served at Rosita s home. If you have dietary restrictions, it will be necessary to identify them on the workshop checklist at the end of this document and submit it to the office 4 weeks in advance of the workshop. We do our best with what s available in Belize to accommodate individual needs, but there may be some we can t address and generally cannot accommodate last minute dietary requests. If you have any dietary concerns call the office (603-588-2571). Be aware that the cost of meals is not discounted if you bring your own food. What should I bring? Loose comfortable clothing, bathing suit (required for Spiritual Healing workshops), suntan lotion, wide brim hat, personal toiletries, a flashlight, a light jacket or sweater since nights may be cool and sturdy walking shoes should be considered a minimum. Inform us if you have any physical limitations since the trail from the casitas to Rosita s house is about a 20 minute walk and has some uphill sections. There is lots of wildlife about so you may want a camera, binoculars, notebook, etc. For swimming in the river, bring river shoes and a beach towel. Since the river is frequently traveled by locals, no nude swimming or sunbathing is allowed! The pool at the Chaa Creek Lodge is also open to persons staying at the river camp.
Will I have free time to explore during the workshop? Opportunities to explore during the workshop week are limited by the workshop schedule. We plan an excursion day in the middle of the week which may include activities such as canoeing the Macal River, visiting a local healer, a trip to Xunantunich for the afternoon, shopping in San Ignacio, etc. The actual itinerary for excursion days varies. Persons traveling with you may accompany us on the Excursion day for an additional fee of $100 per person. Register them with us at the time of your registration. What should I have for the Primicia Ceremony? The week concludes with a Primicia Ceremony and Celebration. The Primicia is an ancient ceremony celebrating the nine Maya Spirits! Wearing white is traditional with more formal clothes preferred such as skirt and blouse, dress, shirt and pants, etc. Bring a personal item that you wish to have blessed at the altar. This can be pictures of loved ones, amulets, etc,. Any persons traveling with you are welcome at the ceremony. Finally, it is our honor to work with you and support your journey to the Belize to attend this uniquely rewarding and enhancing workshop. Please contact us for additional information. We are available Monday through Friday between 9am and 2pm EST or by email. Do leave a message if one of us is not available to take your call.
Class Checklist Please complete, detach and mail by 30 days prior to the class to: The Arvigo Institute LLC PO Box 189, Antrim, NH 03440 Name: Flight Arrival at Goldson International Airport (BZE): Date: Carrier: Flight Number Arrival Time: Flight Departure from Goldson International Airport (BZE): Date: Carrier: Flight Number Arrival Time: I am driving/shuttle on my own and will arrive at Chaa Creek by 5pm on arrival day. Accomodations: I will be lodging at the Macal River Camp: We will assign you a roommate unless you have one: I will be arranging my own accommodations: If you stay at an alternate lodge, additional fees apply. Contact the office for details. NOTE: If you have dietary restrictions that we are not be able to accommodate, it will be necessary for you to bring supplementary food. Preferred diet: (circle) Regular (consumes meat, fish, etc) Vegetarian Gluten/Wheat Free Other: Professional Training Requirements: Consult the accompanying document. You will not be admitted to the workshop if these documents are not submitted in advance as required. Certification Training Requirements: Consult the accompanying document. You will not be admitted to the workshop if these documents are not submitted in advance as required. Final Payment completed