From Birth to Belonging

From Birth to Belonging

A Kogi Midwife on Women, Relationships and Living in Harmony
Kogi
16 lessons
59 mins
Wisdom Plan or higher
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Pregnancy & Birth, Relationships & Intimacy

This course offers an intimate look into the world of Kogi women through the eyes of Marnacia, a respected midwife from the village of Awiaka. Through her teachings, we discover how the Kogi nurture life from pregnancy to partnership, raising children in harmony with nature and honoring women as the foundation of community.
From sacred roles in family and society to practices around childbirth, breastfeeding, conflict resolution, and emotional balance, the lessons share a vision of life rooted in connection, respect, and spiritual alignment.
This is not a guide for imitation, but a gentle invitation to reflect on your own relationships, responsibilities, and rhythms of life. It is a call to remember what it means to truly belong.

Lessons
Description

This course offers an intimate look into the world of Kogi women through the eyes of Marnacia, a respected midwife from the village of Awiaka. Through her teachings, we discover how the Kogi nurture life from pregnancy to partnership, raising children in harmony with nature and honoring women as the foundation of community.
From sacred roles in family and society to practices around childbirth, breastfeeding, conflict resolution, and emotional balance, the lessons share a vision of life rooted in connection, respect, and spiritual alignment.
This is not a guide for imitation, but a gentle invitation to reflect on your own relationships, responsibilities, and rhythms of life. It is a call to remember what it means to truly belong.

Learnings
  • Understand the sacred role of women in Kogi culture
  • Learn how the Kogi raise children in harmony with family and nature
  • Discover how relationships are guided by spiritual alignment
  • Learn how intimacy and discretion support emotional well-being
  • Understand how women support each other without rivalry or competition
  • See how community conflicts are resolved through dialogue and spiritual guidance
  • Reflect on belonging as a way of living in balance with self and others
Speakers
Partera Marnacia

A very famous midwife that is know all ofter the Sierra Nevada. She lives in Awiaka but is often called to other villages as many consider her the best midwife in the whole valley.

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