Learn About Traditional Medicine

Take a course & learn about traditional medicine from experienced & knowledgeable practitioners. 

Course For Beginners

IMITHI YESINTU BEGINNERS COURSES 

This is a 5 day in-person course on the introduction to African traditional medicine. You can register to take the course in Joburg or in Durban. This course combines in-field classes (at the muthi market) and in-class practicals and presentations. Majority of the course activities will be in groups. This course will have special guest facilitators, namely, muthi market vendors and traditional healers. 

Some Of The Course Activities
  • A guided day tour at the muthi market 
  • Introduction to imithi yesuntu
  • Fundamentals of mixing imithi
  • Making imithi concoctions
  • Group presentations 
Course Dates

Due to the practical aspect of this course, only a batch of 50 participants can register at a time. Batches for the year 2023

    • The First Batch – January 
    • The Second Batch – February
    • The Third Batch – March
    • The Fourth Batch –  April
    • The Fifth Batch – May
    • The Sixth Batch – June

Intermediate Course

IMITHI YESINTU INTERMEDIATE COURSES 

This is a 5 day in-person course for individuals who have a basic understanding and knowledge of traditional medicines.  You can register to take the course in Joburg or in Durban. This course combines in-field classes (at the muthi market) and in-class practicals and presentations. Majority of the course activities will be in groups. This course will have special guest facilitators, namely, muthi market vendors and traditional healers with 5 years experience or more. 

Some Of The Course Activities
  • Two days at the muthi market 
  • Making imithi concoctions
  • Group presentations 
Course Dates

Due to the practical aspect of this course, only a batch of 50 participants can register at a time. Batches for the year 2023

    • The First Batch – January
    • The Second Batch – February
    • The Third Batch – March
    • The Fourth Batch – April
    • The Fifth Batch – May
    • The Sixth Batch – June

Advanced Course

IMITHI YESINTU BEGINNERS COURSES 

This is a 5 day in-person course with an above average understanding and knowledge of traditional medicines.   You can register to take the course in Joburg or in Durban. This course combines in-field classes (at the muthi market) and in-class practicals and presentations. Majority of the course activities will be in groups. This course will have special guest facilitators, namely, muthi market vendors and traditional healers with 10 years experience or more. 

Some Of The Course Activities
  • One day at the muthi market 
  • Practical demonstrations 
  • Individual presentations
  • Group presentations 
Course Dates

Due to the practical aspect of this course, only a batch of 50 participants can register at a time. Batches for the year 2023 

    • The First Batch – January
    • The Second Batch – February
    • The Third Batch – March
    • The Fourth Batch – April
    • The Fifth Batch – May
    • The Sixth Batch – June

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