IAKP Training
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