Learn mandala weaving, and enjoy an amazing cultural and artistic experience in Teotitlán de Valle, Mexico

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  Descripción

  I can use some general help around my new home in Teotitlán de Valle. For now, my calendar is wide open for hosting. One guest at a time only, please.
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  Hello, my name is Jay, and I'm a 80 year old long time weaver of Ojos de Dios mandalas, and am well known amongst fellow yarn mandala weavers for introducing the modern version of this ancient art to Mexico and other places around the world. Google my full name, -ask me for it- , and hit "images" to see many examples of my work. I also founded a popular facebook page devoted to the art. Recently I'm much more focused on oil pastel drawings rather than mandala weaving.
  
  Evan so, I'd consider taking an apprentices to help with both internet teaching, and who wants to learn the weaving techniques themselves. Help with promoting my instructions is a real plus. I had apprentices when I lived in Asheville, North Carolina, who eventually took over my successful etsy shop. Also workawayers who simply want to cook meals and provide elderly companionship are encouraged to apply.
  
  I have many references from couchsurfers, where I have hosted over 100 travelers totally from 39 different countries, and have received only positive references.
  
  I am a non-smoker, and have zero tolerance for marijuana smoking or other related drugs in my apartment. I drink the occasional beer, but tolerate only limited drinking.
  
  Eating a healthy diet is important to me, and I like to eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. My meals are mostly vegetarian, but at times I eat fish or chicken. Actually, the amount of meat I eat fluctuates a lot, so you should have tolerance for my possible meat eating. I can not eat much of heavy starches or refined sugars: potatoes, wheat, white rice etc. Best for me is a high protein and whole grains with non-starchy vegetables. I walk most every day, and also do yoga and other workouts frequently. Sometimes though physical limitations put a serious halt to anything strenuous. Simple companionship is very meaningful to me
  
  My current residence has TEN dogs, so being a dog lover helps!
  In my new location, I'm definitely hosting only one workawayer at a time.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Proyectos artísticos

  Práctica de idiomas

  Compañía para ancianos

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Ayuda informática
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  Intereses

  

  Libros

  

  Artes escénicas

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Animales

  

  Historia

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Escritura

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Fotografía

  

  Idiomas

  

  Música

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Senderismo

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Naturaleza

  

  LGBT+

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Películas y televisión

  

  Cultura

  

  Mascotas

  

  Vegetariano o vegano
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Teotitlán is an amazing cultural and artistic experience. Also, you can learn from me, through learning the actual weaving of my Ojos de Dios yarn mandalas ..... a creative skill both meditative and delightful to give as gifts and possibly to sell as well.

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  Ayuda

  Fluency in Spanish is greatly desirable, as my own Spanish is minimal. so helping me learn very handy, as well as general help around the house, especially with cooking. Meals here tend to be simple and vegetarian, but at times I chicken or fish also. Often ready made foods from local vendors are also used, such as tamales or tacos.
  
  There is an opportunity here to learn both weaving of yarn mandalas and marketing them, as well as teaching others. I could use help with finding online students through social media.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Español: Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  I like English/Spanish language exchange.
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  Alojamiento

  I am currently living in an amazing apartment, with two other apartments on the property, which includes many plants, bird, and TEN dogs. I have a large spare bedroom, but am looking for an apartment mate, so that might change at any moment.

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  Algo más...

  Its an hour or more, including time waiting for busses, to get into Oaxaca City.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Very slow internet in my new home in Teotitlán de Valle. Amazingly though, even with speeds around 7mps, I can usually stream movies, or watch my fav NBA team, Denver Nuggets, play basketball live.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  limited parking nearby

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  Where I am living now has NINE dogs, any more pets might be a problem.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Uno

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