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IAKP Training

Kambô Practitioner Training Program

IAKP Basic Practitioner Course

An intensive, practice-led pathway to become a safe, ethical Kambô practitioner — combining live practise, ceremony, and grounded theory in a supportive learning circle.

Program Overview

The IAKP Basic Practitioner Course is the opening step on a multi-year development path from beginner to advanced practitioner. The format is experiential and intensive: you’ll learn within sacred circles and supervised clinics, practicing the art of serving Kambô both for yourself and for others.

The curriculum honours traditional teachings alongside contemporary body-mapping approaches (meridians, chakras, auricular Kambô). While respectful ceremonial tools may be used, this is not a shamanic initiation; the emphasis is skilled service, safety, and ethics. Support continues beyond the course with community connection, opportunities to assist, and mentoring pathways.

Why Train within the IAKP Framework

Standards & Support

  • Clear Code of Practice, safety guidelines, and accountable culture
  • Mentorship pathways, peer forums, and ongoing updates
  • Ethical sourcing routes for tools and materials

Professional Pathway

  • Progression route beyond this basic training
  • Opportunities to assist experienced teachers
  • Connection to a global practitioner network

Quick Facts

Course Format

  • LengthTwo intensive weeks (13 teaching days + 1 rest day)
  • GroupSmall cohort, supervised clinics
  • FocusTechnique, safety, ceremony, ethics

Assessment

  • PracticalObserved application & facilitation
  • WrittenFoundations, safety, and protocols
  • OngoingFeedback and mentorship options

Prerequisites

  • Review Kambô contraindications and be fit to receive Kambô during training
  • Meaningful personal experience with Kambô and a genuine call to serve
  • Physical and emotional stability for an intensive, hands-on environment
  • Orientation toward service, humility, strong boundaries, and ethical conduct
  • Willingness to obtain basic first-aid training (or hold an equivalent)
  • Good-faith effort to attend/assist a circle with an experienced practitioner before training
  • Avoid Bufo or Iboga for at least eight weeks prior to training

If a participant is found not to meet prerequisites during the course, they may be asked to withdraw (at their own cost) to protect group safety and integrity.

Course Content

Foundations

  • Origins of Kambô; traditional & contemporary applications
  • Science, screening, contraindications, red flags, and first aid
  • The circle: consent, intake, facilitation, and aftercare
  • Rapé & Sananga: supportive roles and safe timing

Technique

  • Burns, points, placement, hygiene, and practical setup
  • Traditional, layering, intensive, and longer-term protocols
  • Meridians, chakras, Marma points; basics of auricular Kambô
  • Problem-solving and emergency response

Practitioner Development

  • Holding space, boundaries, and responsibilities
  • Working with prayer, song, rattle, and smoke appropriately
  • IAKP Code of Practice and practitioner ethics

Accommodation & Meals

Trainings are residential. Shared rooms/bathrooms may be used as needed. Three nourishing meals are provided daily; vegetarian is standard, with vegan and common dietary needs accommodated where possible (please advise in advance).

Terms & Booking

  • Course fees are all-inclusive for the residential training (tuition, materials, meals, and lodging)
  • A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place; spaces are limited and offered first-come, first-served
  • Transfer and cancellation policies will be confirmed during the application process

How to Apply

  • Confirm you meet the prerequisites and contraindications
  • Email info@kamboao.com with a brief introduction and intent to train
  • On acceptance, you’ll receive preparation notes (what to bring, travel guidance, daily rhythm) and payment details