The Advanced Piercing Course is designed for experienced piercers who have completed the Basic Course, are thoroughly familiar and comfortable with the special techniques taught at Fakir Intensives and have at least one year (or more) of solid professional experience. In addition, those who wish to become students in this course must submit a detailed pre-enrollment questionnaire which is reviewed by the Fakir Intensive's faculty to insure compatibility with the high standards set for this advanced piercer training. Advanced students are expected to participate in seminars and contribute professional know-how to the class. Class is limited to eight students and prior attendance at a Fakir Basic is mandatory -- no exceptions.

SUBJECT MATTER COVERED: The Advanced Course emphasizes shamanic and ritualistic piercing with focus on the unseen forces that affect piercers and piercees -- attributes frequently forgotten in the mainstream piercing culture.The course incorporates seminar style instruction and includes such subjects as Shamanic Body Piercing (The Electro-Vibratory Body, Subtile Energies, Chakras and Orifices Related to Piercings, Making Ritual); Psychological Aspects of Body Piercing (Client Reaction/Manipulation); In-depth Piercing Anatomy (Skin: Structure & Healing, Scar/Keloid Issues); Health & Safety Issues Update; Laws; Industry/Scientific/Medical Data on Piercing Materials, Techniques & Jewelry; Advanced Techniques for all 24 Basic Piercing; Techniques for 20 more Advanced Piercings (like Ampallang, Apadravya, Dydoes, Pubic Mound, Surface-to-Surface, Ear Projects & Orbits, Daith, Monroe, Multiple Tongue/Nipple and Frenum, Fourchette, etc.). Workshop now includes basic instruction/techniques for hook pull rituals and suspensions. Students receive an Advanced Workbook, reference materials on special subjects and a Certificate of Attendance.

Next Advanced Piercing Course:
2012, Date to be Announced

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