Introductions

Arica Introductory Program™

The Arica Introductory Program has the purpose of introducing the Arica School and a way to discover what is at the base of the human process. This introduction begins with “Ego, Mind and Sudden Enlightenment,” a video by Oscar Ichazo, the founder of the Arica School, followed by an examination of the Three Fundamental Questions: Why is there such sadness? Why does anger exist? Why is there fear?

For a deeper understanding, we then practice the Three Fundamental Forms Meditation and end with an introduction to the Arica Protoanalytical® Trainings.

Length: 2 hours • Prerequisites: None

The Arica Workshop™

The purpose of The Arica Workshop is to provide you with the experience of fourteen different aspects of the Arica theory, routine, and practice.

It also includes an introduction to three Arica group trainings: the Arica Fixations Training, the Doors of Compensation, and the Levels of Consciousness.

Other introductory exercises and meditations included are: Psychocalisthenics® (P–Cals®) exercises, breathing exercises, the Five Anatomical Cavities of the Body, Four Elements in Space Meditation, the Three Fundamental Questions, the Three Fundamental Forms Meditation, and visualization exercises.

Length: 2 hours • Prerequisites: None

Experience Arica™

These introductory programs provide a foundational understanding of the Arica School and direct experience with methods Oscar Ichazo developed for self-observation and inner transformation:

• Guided meditations from The Arica Daily Routine
• Fundamental teachings on consciousness and the human psyche
• Self-observation exercises
• Practices to generate Chi or vital energy in the body
• Readings from Oscar Ichazo’s work

These programs are presented by licensed Sponsors of the Arica Institute. Sessions run 75–120 minutes and are conducted online via Zoom. Many sessions are offered at no charge; some multi-session programs have a nominal fee. All provide an opportunity to experience authentic Arica practices and connect with the community.

You are welcome whether you have never meditated before or are an experienced meditator. There are no prerequisites.

Length of program: Varies