The Magic of Maya Medicine: Traditional Healing, Spiritual Baths & Herbal Wisdom with Rosita Arvigo

In this episode we venture into the captivating realm of traditional Mayan healing, Maya abdominal massage and spiritual “lustration” baths with our esteemed guest, Rosita Arvigo. For thirteen years Rosita apprenticed with the late Maya H’Men (Shaman) Don Elijio Panti of Belize. With her extensive background as a Doctor of Naprapathy, ethnobotanist, healer, and author, we unravel the wonders of Maya medicine which can address not only physical but also spiritual ailments. Our journey takes us from Mexico to Belize, as Rosita recounts her experiences and discoveries alongside Don Elijio, a master of traditional medicine. Unveiling deep-rooted wisdom and practices such as the role of harmonic resonance and the critical importance of collecting medicinal plants with honor, we delve into an ancient world that holds great relevance in our modern times. Rosita shares how she developed Arvigo Maya Abdominal Therapy, which can be supportive to many reproductive and digestive ailments – including uterine prolapse, infertility, menstrual conditions and IBS amongst others. In closing, Rosita imparts sage advice on how she maintains her own health and wellness, from the significance of diet, the power of forgiveness and the importance of maintaining emotional equilibrium.

Rosita is the author of several books including “Rainforest Remedies: One Hundred Healing Herbs of Belize” and “Sastun: My Apprenticeship with a Maya Healer”. She is also the founder of The Arvigo Institute and the well known Arvigo Maya Abdominal Therapy. Living in Belize for the past thirty-five years, she works to preserve the traditional plant-based remedies, healing techniques, and spiritual practices of the Maya. She has been instrumental in cataloguing and preserving thousands of healing plants and trees of Belize through her work with Dr. Michael Balick of The New York Botanical Garden and the Belize Ethnobotany Project which ran from 1987-1996.

www.rositaarvigo.com
www.abdominaltherapycollective.com