Facilitators and workshops

II Festival Of Shamanism & Ancestral Traditions
Message From Mother Earth. From Ancient Wisdom To New Consciousness
On 7 - 13 July 2025
"Here And Now" Center Poland

Arvick Baghramian

Workshops

The Transformative Magic of the Shamanic Journey
Working with the Spirits of Nature
Being Parents, Being Children
Living in Love with the Help of the Spirits
Working Shamanically with Addiction

Lectures

Soul Loss and Soul Retrieval: Healing Trauma Through Shamanic Work
Understanding the science of Shamanic Journeys and their healing power

About The Facilitator

Contemporary Shaman - Shaman Therapist, who has developed a unique system using shamanism in her therapeutic work, author of the book "The Magic of Shamanism".

She learned the basics of shamanism in the 1990s during workshops conducted by Jonathan Horwitz at the Scandinavian Center for the Study of Shamanism. She studied with Jonathan for many years and since then she has taught shamanism around the world. Since 2008, she has also studied intensively at the Michael Harner Foundation for Shamanic Studies in the USA. In her therapeutic practice, she uses shamanism, Reiki, conscious breathing, visualization and visual arts. She uses each of these techniques as needed to help those she works with discover their own potential, experience transformation, and regain health and personal power. However, she considers herself primarily a shamanic therapist, and while she regularly conducts workshops on Reiki, Conscious Breathing and Personal Totem Pole, in private practice she mainly relies on shamanism. Over the last 20 years, she has conducted workshops not only in Spain, where she currently lives, but also in the UK, USA, New Zealand and Poland. In addition to workshops, she also runs 2-year Shamanic Training Programs.

Workshops

1. The Transformative Magic of the Shamanic Journey

In this workshop participants will be introduced to the most fundamental and most powerful shamanic healing technique, the shamanic journey. Learning to enter into an altered state of consciousness through use of the rattle and the drum, participants will journey to meet with their guardian spirit. Participants that have already met their guardian spirit will be given the opportunity to go on an alternative journey.

This workshop will be given twice. people who wish to participate in the other workshops (especially love, addictions, parenting), and who do not have a guardian spirit are advised to attend this workshop first.

2. Working with the Spirits of Nature

Guided by the rattle, in this workshop participants will be introduced to the animistic nature of the shamanic world. They will learn about the unique messages that nature has to give us, and will practice active listening and communication with the spirits of nature that surround us.

3. Being Parents, Being Children

In this workshop we will be exploring the most unique, complex and important relationship in our lives: that between parents and children. We will look with a fresh eye on this relationship, considering both our relation to our parents and ancestors, and to our own children. By journeying to the spirit world, participants will explore core questions about being parents and being children, seeking healing, knowledge, and transformation from their spirit helpers.

4. Living in Love with the Help of the Spirits

What is love? How do we live it? And how do we bring it into our daily lives in ways that allow us to grow in ourselves and with others? In this workshop we consider these questions and help participants to receive direct teachings from their spirits on the great question of Love, and the ways in which they could bring love more actively into their daily lives. The workshop will combine shamanic journeying, ritual, and working with sacred objects.

5. Working Shamanically with Addiction

Addiction is a topic that haunts many people today, as the world we live in is increasingly and overwhelmingly designed to capture us and our attention in ways that limit our freedom and joy. In this workshop participants will begin working towards understanding their addictions as habits. After exploring some of the ways in which to change undesirable habits and cultivate desirable ones, participants will journey to the spirit world to seek direct teaching from their spirits to support them on this healing path.

Lectures

1. Soul Loss and Soul Retrieval: Healing Trauma Through Shamanic Work

Shamans believe that traumatic events can result in the partial loss of one’s soul. Soul loss, especially repeated one, can have a significant negative impact on our psychological, emotional, and physical wellbeing, affect our ability to deal with stress, and the ways we relate to others. To heal soul loss, the shaman embarks on a journey to retrieve the soul’s lost fragments and reincorporate them into the person’s body, a procedure known as soul retrieval. In this lecture we will look in detail at the concept of soul loss, the different type of trauma that can cause it, its effects on our health and wellbeing, and will explain – in both indigenous and psychological terms – the healing power of soul retrieval.

2. Understanding the science of Shamanic Journeys and their healing power

Shamanism is humanity’s oldest spiritual and healing practice, but contemporary scientific investigation continues to shed light on the possible mechanisms through which shamanic journeys actually heal. In this lecture we consider some of these mechanisms, synthesizing anthropological, psychological, and neuroscientific insights with our own clinical experience. We specifically explore in some detail new and surprising research on the Placebo Effect, which highlight the remarkable capacity of the human imagination to instigate change. We then bring all these insights together to shed light on the fantastic healing power of the shamanic journey.

Valerij Topoev

Workshops

Khakassian shamanism – practical and theoretical introduction: World Image. Shamanic States of Consciousness. Attributes of a shaman.
Types of Shamanic Journeys.
Shamanic methods of self-regulation – Space Cleansing. Removing external and internal blockages. Harmonizing the energy of the Elements.

Ceremony

Khakassian shamanic ceremony “Three Fires”

About The Facilitator

Valeriy Topoev is a well-known shaman and spiritual leader from the Republic of Khakassia in Siberia, considered one of the authorities and bearers of the traditional culture of the Khakassian people. In teaching, he uses an original method that is a combination of shamanic knowledge, psychology and shamanic psychotherapy methods.

Topoev actively popularizes shamanic traditions, practices and rituals of the Khakas and shares his knowledge of ancient rituals and sacred Khakas customs.

Workshops

1. Khakassian shamanism – practical and theoretical introduction: World Image. Shamanic States of Consciousness. Attributes of a shaman.

To work with Khakassian shamanism and understand the basic rules that govern it, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the beliefs of the Khakas and how they understand the Shamanic Worlds. Elements of this knowledge can be used for better communication with the Spirits, qualitative work with the Elements, both outside and inside us, in our bodies. This workshop assumes both a theoretical and practical introduction to this extensive topic.

1. The image of the world.

Many old ideas related to the shamanic Middle World have been preserved in the collective consciousness of the Khakas to this day. All ritual traditions of the Khakas go back to ancient beliefs, animistic ideas, which are related to the cult of Nature. The most developed are ideas about spirits - local rulers, spirits of mountains, waters, fire, etc.

The most revered spirit is the Lady of Fire - Ot Inej. It is through her that we can pass on food and gifts to the spirits of mountains, waters, etc. For example, in the taiga, before starting a hunt, men first feed the Lady of Fire. She has always supported hunting. With her help, you don't have to go far in search of animals to hunt.

The spirit of the mountain – Tag Eezі was considered one of the most powerful spirits of the Middle World. When turning to him for help, people knew that Tаg Eezі, like other spirits, would not fulfil the request for free. For the help provided, he should receive compensation in the form of a sacrifice. Such relations with spirits resulted from the belief that all supernatural beings were anthropomorphic not only in appearance, but also in their lifestyle and needs. They also wanted to receive good food, affectionate words, songs of praise, etc.

The Khakas performed the Sieek-Sieek ritual, which consisted of spraying ayran (the national milk drink) on the four corners of the world, which was equivalent to "feeding" the spirits.

In many mythological traditions, water is a substance originating from the underworld. As a being from the other world, Sugd Rezi can take the form of a monster and has a permanent connection with the lower world. It often takes the form of a naked woman. The water spirit carries a potential threat to people. In the Khakassian language, the source of water is called Chara sug (lit. "Black water"). This color designation emphasizes the origin of water from the lower world. The Khakasians considered water to be an inseparable element of their land, which was expressed in defining the concept of homeland with the term "Chir-sug" ("Earth-water"). In the mythological representations of the Khakasians, much attention was paid to the wind (chil). Chil Eezі (lit. "Lord of the Wind") was an anthropomorphic being, more often appearing in the form of a woman dressed in a white dress. The wind brings clouds from which precipitation falls. It also blows them away, directs them, etc. The characteristics of the wind are quite ambivalent. The universal logic of opposition created the opposition of the warm wind-breath, associated with life, and the cold wind, personifying cold. At the very top, in the highest of the worlds, lived Kuday Khan - he ruled over the warm breath. The lowest of the worlds was ruled by the ruler of cold breath Erlik Khan.

The western and northern winds were considered "bad". In autumn they brought bad weather: rain, snow, clouds obscuring the sun, winter. Winter, night, death of nature, timelessness. In traditional ideas - this is an equal phenomenon, only opposed to summer, life, prosperity.

Whirlpools (huyun) were considered representatives of the underworld, incarnations of the souls of the dead or shamans. It was believed that despite passing to the land of the dead, these souls do not always leave the living ones in peace. They circle the earth in the form of a whirlpool and can snatch the soul of the person they meet.

In the case of an encounter with a huyun, they spat three times in its direction and uttered the spell: "Hurai-Hurai!"

Sometimes on a windy day you can hear an unfamiliar voice calling a person, calling their name. This is "Chil Eezi", the wind that tries to take away the life force "hut". In this case, you have to shout your name three times and call him "come here", otherwise the soul "hut" will be in his hands.

2. Shamanic states of consciousness.

Shamans have the ability to enter into different states of consciousness at will. This ability is one of the characteristic features of their nature. Shamans can enter a trance, they easily have hypnosis and self-hypnosis. There is a lot of data confirming that self-hypnosis can be a powerful means of self-healing. During the performance of rituals, shamans put themselves into a state of trance, a special ecstasy that allows communication with the spirits and traveling to other worlds. A shaman in a state of trance was able to walk on coal, pierce various parts of the body without pain, and not feel cold in the freezing cold.

3. Attributes of a shaman: shaman's outfit, drum, Spirit of the Drum.

The shaman's outfit had many functions and meanings: protective, suggestive, an element of power, a shelter for spirits, etc. Thanks to the outfit, the shaman became unlike himself, becoming similar to animals, birds, mythical beings.

Some researchers of shamanism believe that the outfit itself symbolized a sacred bird. By putting it on, the shaman gained the ability to fly wherever he wanted... Pendants and fringes at the bottom, sleeves, and collar - these are the feathers of this bird.

Khakassian shamans identify the drum as a means of transport on which they fly or ride in the mountains. The drum itself often has images of the sacred mountain. Drums were made from the skins of wild animals – maral or mountain goat. The hoop was made of wood, a tree that was assigned to a given clan. Metal elements on the drum emphasize the connection with the otherworldly worlds. A bow with arrows or a spear were needed to fight hostile forces. Some drums had pendants in the form of shovels, axes and other items that the shaman needed on his journeys to different worlds.

The baton also has magical properties and serves as a "driver" for the means of transport. It is made from deer horn or wood. In the latter case, it is additionally covered with the skin from the leg of an elk or maral (Siberian deer).

An equally important attribute of the cult was the shaman's stick. Like the drum, it served as a kind of "means of transport" for traveling to the otherworldly world and symbolized the power and authority of the shaman, his important role in the religious life of the tribe, the community. There were horse, snake and human sticks. Shamans claimed that with the help of sticks one could heal the sick ones.

2. Types of Shamanic Journeys.

A shamanic journey is the most commonly used method of gaining shamanic knowledge and accessing various information.

There are several types of journeys:

1. Imaginary journey

Imagination is the ability of a person to invent, create new things and make them come true. Imagination allows one to visualize and present information, look for solutions and find one's bearings in difficult situations. The imagined type of Shamanic Journey also affects the suggestive and autosuggestive processes occurring in the body and field of the person being worked with.

2. Spirit hypnosis

Hypnosis is a psychophysical state induced by suggestion, which involves the subordination of the person who uses hypnosis. Figuratively, it is the power of influence, the impact of someone or something on the will and consciousness of another person.

In a hypnotic state, the shaman expands the boundaries of perception of reality. He sees, hears and smells the scents that are shown to him by the spirits, thanks to which the range of his senses and awareness is expanded. We will discuss and verify how and how spirits affect a person during a hypnotic journey.

3. The journey of "Sünè" (light trance)

Sünè is one of the components of consciousness, a part of the soul, capable of moving in space for various purposes. During the journey, it can take on various forms, for example, Khakassian shamans most often travelled in the form of a bird.

4. The journey of the "double Ciule" (deep trance)

Ciule is an etheric body in which all mental and psychic processes take place. The journey of Ciule is the hardest and deepest shamanic state. According to numerous witnesses, a shaman can remain in such a lethargic state for many days. The purpose of such a journey is initiation into other worlds, learning and gaining knowledge.

5. Mind journey (direct vision, clairvoyance)

Incomprehensible perception of phenomena, events and their causes – the“Third eye”.

Practical part

We will travel with the help of sünè. For this purpose, we visualize ourselves outside, as if we were looking through the back of the head, at the back of our head. In this position, we try to ‘push’ ourselves out of the body. We transform ourselves into a bird, preferably an eagle. We rise up. In the case of a real Shamanic Journey, there should be a feeling of bird flight, with a sharpened sense of sight, feeling changes in air temperature, wind, etc. The purpose of the journey may be to fly over the territory controlled by the shaman, assess and verify possible negative processes taking place in his territory.

Return: It is important to land, regain your form and return to the body. Shamanic health and safety is a continuous return to the initial form.

3. Shamanic methods of self-regulation – Space Cleansing. Removing external and internal blockages. Harmonizing the energy of the Elements.

1. Clearing space of obstacles. Khakassians still preserve customs and rituals associated with the belief in the spirits of the Middle World. In order to harmonize with space, various rituals are performed. This is expressed in giving gifts to spirits and making sacrifices, invoking guardian spirits and spirits of nature - spirits of mountains, water, fire and others.

For people, the Middle World was the most accessible to learn and understand. The Khakas, like other peoples, have never separated themselves from nature and the territory they occupy. The connection with their native land is so strong that during rituals they turn to the deities of the elements of nature much more often than to the gods from the highest worlds.

Rituals aimed at gaining the favor of patron spirits were performed by shamans. During the workshop, we will learn and practice gaining the favor of spirits that interfere with well-being.

2. Freeing ourselves from internal blockages. According to shamanic beliefs, everything, every phenomenon, has its own spirit. Therefore, if there are internal obstacles, blockages, then accordingly there are also spirits of these obstacles. The shaman's task is to notice these spirits and transfer them to their proper places, to another world.

We will learn techniques for giving gifts, making agreements, threats in action - visualizing various images related to the needs of spirits or visualizing objects that pose a threat to spirits, as well as forming protection against spirits that threaten our well-being.

3. Filling ourselves with the energy of different Elements. In the shamanic conceptualization of the world, life is organized through various connections between the elements. Life is impossible when we live in conflict with the elements, for example the wind. In shamanic beliefs, the elements are always ambivalent. Therefore, the main goal of shamanic practice is to harmonize the energy processes in the human mentality.

During the workshop, we will practice filling ourselves with different types of energy, visualizing the energies of different elements and traveling to the Places of Power associated with specific elements.

Ceremony

"THREE FIRES" CEREMONY

Ceremonies are an integral part of shamanic practice. Each ceremony develops a spirit that itself has the power to influence the environment and processes. Ceremonies have a strong influence on the harmonization of space, the self-organization of the personality and healing of the body.

The ceremony "Three Fires" refers to the ancient Khakassian tradition of freeing oneself from all problems of both health and emotional, material and energy nature. It is a kind of transition to a new world, a new chapter of life.

Three hearths (fireplaces) are used to conduct the ceremony and different spectra of fire are used.

Black spectrum - is directed at everything that destroys, absorbs, deconstructs and annihilates. It is a powerful energy compared in its properties to the energy of black holes. Working with black fire, we give will to the language, body, every part of the body that wants to be freed and every sound that needs to 'be given to the fire'. In this way, through the appropriate preparation of the space and the hearth (fireplace), as well as with the help of ritual dance, the participants of the ceremony give their problems to the black fire. In this part, it is helpful to have the support of other participants who can work, for example, with drums and energetically support those who are currently cleansing.

The remaining two fires are the so-called sacred fires. They are directed to the Upper World and on the line of these two fires stands the "guardian", one of the purified participants of the Ceremony. The guard transforms himself and his essence into the Holy Fire. He is completely neutral, not guided by emotions. He becomes the spirit of fire and is thus endowed with the sacred power of fire and sacred knowledge. His task is to let through those who have cleansed themselves sufficiently for a given moment and to support and direct those who need to dance a little longer by the black fire.

When a person "frees himself" and crosses the gate to a new luminous life, leaving his worries behind, in the field of the black fire, there is collective relief and co-joy.

The ceremony assumes the active participation of all participants, the possibility of changing roles and positions and the experience of working with both the black spectrum of fire and the fire of the Upper World. The effect of the ceremony is a sense of community, relief, lightness, reduction of tension in the body, emotional tension, healing and rejuvenation of the body.

Francoise Rambaud

WORKSHOPS

Shamanism of the New Energy Era
Contact with Nature and the Invisible World of Vibration and Energy – Shamanism of the New Energy Era.
New Era of Consciousness – Shamanism of the New Energy Era.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Awakened Shaman from France. She began her shamanic journey 30 years ago in Tibet, where she worked with many Tibetan masters. She developed all her senses with them through a deep experience of life to transcend her deepest illusions. She then worked with shamans in Peru and received many initiations during 15 years of intense work. She ran a Spiritual Center in France and an individual healing practice for over 10 years. In recent years, she has also experienced intensive work with shamans from the Egyptian desert.

WORKSHOPS

1. Shamanism of the New Energy Era

“There is no single specific topic in my workshops and that is why each meeting is adapted to the current group. And because each person is unique and at the same time creates a unique and perfect vibration, each workshop is completely different, because together as a group we create a uniquely wonderful Energy Field” [Francoise Rambaud]

We invite you to a shamanic-energetic workshop, during which we will discover what Shamanism of the New Energy Era is and how to introduce it into our daily lives. We will learn how to live a Full Conscious Life! How to become the Creator of your Reality. By contacting the Earth, relying on the power of Nature, getting to know your Inner side, we will discover what is most important. We will find the Power and Strength of Creation. We will undergo a deep transformation. We will learn how to change vibrations and maintain them at a high level. We will learn why our energy level affects so much the way our life looks like.

We will discover that Shamanism of the New Energy Era according to Francoise Rambaud is:

Connection with Nature.
Communication at a subtle level with everything that surrounds us.
Raising your own vibrations and that of the entire planet.
Connecting with the Essence.
Reaching your own nature and discovering your truth.
Cleansing on many levels.
Deep connection with yourself, other people and the world.
Crossing boundaries and leaving the comfort zone.

Message from Francoise Rambaud:

To wake up is to become aware of your creative power and to become responsible for your life. So free yourself from limiting beliefs, restore your true value and live in the present moment. Become aware of your true Essence. Deep within you hides an extraordinary Essence with unlimited possibilities.

Reconnect with that forgotten part of yourself, with your true Essence. The search for happiness becomes an inexorable search, a constant search. And the happiness you seek outside of yourself is already within you.

By choosing thoughts that make you feel better and by talking more about what you really want and less about what you really don't want – you will gently tune into the vibrational frequency of your Bigger Perspective.

Seeing the world through the eyes of the heart is truly the most spectacular way to look at life! Because from this vibrational point of view you are in agreement with – and at the same time you are in the process of attracting to yourself – only what you consider to be the best in your world.

To live consciously in the New Era of Consciousness, we must learn:

responsibility for ourselves, our lives and the Earth;
constant, daily raising and maintaining high energy;
wordless communication (going deep into ourselves and the spiritual world);
daily cleansing of the physical and energetic body;
respect for Nature, talking to it and listening to what it says to us;
opening the heart and communicating from the level of Love;
sensitivity, tenderness and gentleness towards ourselves and others (without judgment, remembering that everything around us is just our mirror);
understanding that since we ourselves create the reality around us and all the stories that surround us, we can also change them ourselves;
directing our energy only to what is most important!
trust in ourselves and relying on our inner knowledge and intuition.

2. Contact with Nature and the Invisible World of Vibration and Energy – Shamanism of the New Energy Age.

We invite you to a shamanic-energetic workshop, during which we will learn shamanic-energetic techniques of cleansing, healing and raising vibrations. We will dive deep into Inner Silence. We will connect with our True Essence, reach our own Nature, discover who we really are. We will learn what Shamanism of the New Energy Era is and how to introduce it into our daily lives.

“There is no one specific topic in my workshops and that is why each meeting is adapted to the current group. And because each person is unique and at the same time creates a unique and perfect vibration, each workshop is completely different, because together as a group we create a uniquely wonderful Energy Field” [Francoise Rambaud]

We will discover how to live a Full Conscious Life! How to become the Creator of your Reality. By contacting the Earth, relying on the power of Nature, getting to know our Inner side, we will discover what is most important. We will find the Power and Strength of Creation. We will undergo a deep transformation. We will learn how to change vibrations and maintain them at a high level. We will learn why our energy level affects so much the way our life looks like.

We will discover that Shamanism of the New Energy Era according to Francoise Rambaud is:

Connection with Nature.
Communication at a subtle level with everything that surrounds us.
Raising your own vibrations and that of the entire planet.
Connecting with the Essence.
Reaching your own nature and discovering your truth.
Cleansing on many levels.
Deep connection with yourself, other people and the world.
Crossing boundaries and leaving the comfort zone.

Message from Francoise Rambaud:

To live consciously in the New Era of Consciousness, we must learn:

responsibility for ourselves, our lives and the Earth;
constant, daily raising and maintaining high energy;
wordless communication (going deep into ourselves and the spiritual world);
daily cleansing of the physical and energetic body;
respect for Nature, talking to it and listening to what it says to us;
opening the heart and communicating from the level of Love;
sensitivity, tenderness and gentleness towards ourselves and others (without judgment, remembering that everything around us is just our mirror);
understanding that since we ourselves create the reality around us and all the stories that surround us, we can also change them ourselves;
directing our energy only to what is most important!
trust in ourselves and relying on our inner knowledge and intuition.

3. New Era of Consciousness – Shamanism of the New Energy Era.

We invite you to a shamanic-energetic workshop, during which we will learn how to live in the New Times, which have already arrived and to which we must now adapt our energy. How to take care of ourselves, our loved ones and the Earth. How to heal and transform what blocks the flow of Love. We will open our hearts to closeness and Love.

According to Francoise Rambaud, we now live in the New Times, in the New Energy Era, in the New Global Vibrations. These energies have already arrived and are now slowly settling into reality and our bodies. Hence so many difficulties in matter, physical and energetic symptoms, changes in life, diseases, etc. This really is a great time of Transformation and that is why together, for all of us, we must build new interpersonal relationships and create a new resonance on the planet. For the good of ourselves, our children and future generations.

"There is no single topic in my workshops and that is why each meeting is tailored to the current group. And because each person is unique and at the same time creates a unique and perfect vibration, each workshop is completely different, because together as a group we create a uniquely wonderful Energy Field" [Francoise Rambaud]

During the workshop we will discover what Shamanism of the New Energy Era is and how to introduce it into our daily lives. We will learn how to live a Full Conscious Life! How to become the Creator of your Reality. By contacting the Earth, relying on the power of Nature, getting to know your Inner side, we will discover what is most important. We will find the Power and Strength of Creation. We will undergo a deep transformation. We will learn how to change vibrations and maintain them at a high level. We will learn why our energy level affects so much the way our life looks like.

We will discover that Shamanism of the New Energy Era according to Francoise Rambaud is:

Connection with Nature.
Communication at a subtle level with everything that surrounds us.
Raising your own vibrations and that of the entire planet.
Connecting with the Essence.
Reaching your own nature and discovering your truth.
Cleansing on many levels.
Deep connection with yourself, other people and the world.
Crossing boundaries and leaving the comfort zone.

Message from Francoise Rambaud:

To live consciously in the New Era of Consciousness, we must learn:

responsibility for ourselves, our lives and the Earth;
constant, daily raising and maintaining high energy;
wordless communication (going deep into ourselves and the spiritual world);
daily cleansing of the physical and energetic body;
respect for Nature, talking to it and listening to what it says to us;
opening the heart and communicating from the level of Love;
sensitivity, tenderness and gentleness towards ourselves and others (without judgment, remembering that everything around us is just our mirror);
understanding that since we ourselves create the reality around us and all the stories that surround us, we can also change them ourselves;
directing our energy only to what is most important!
trust in ourselves and relying on our inner knowledge and intuition.

Amelia Kinkade

Workshops

Bridging Shamanic Wisdom And The Quantum Field: The Inner Workings Of The Universe Of Creation
Contacting Your Animal Spirit Guides
Shapeshifting Into Animals For Physical And Emotional Healing
Mediumship And Contacting Animals In Heaven

About The Facilitator

Amelia Kinkade is a fascinating teacher who combines the heritage and teachings of her Indian Ancestors from the Cherokee tribe, her mediumistic abilities in communicating with animals, Nature and the multidimensional worlds, and her passion in communicating the latest discoveries in quantum physics. Her comprehensive methods - connecting multidimensional worlds, love for animals, Mother Earth and our human clairvoyant potential - span all religions and spiritual traditions.

Workshops

1. BRIDGING SHAMANIC WISDOM AND THE QUANTUM FIELD: THE INNER WORKINGS OF THE UNIVERSE OF CREATION

Quantum Holography and the Zero Point Energy Field suggest that all living beings are able to communicate naturally, through the laws of nature.

Why? Because we are all just parts of one big organism. Human beings are cells in the body of God, and so is every animal, every plant and every star in the galaxy. If we are all simply puzzle pieces in one giant puzzle, doesn’t it make sense we should be able to communicate silently with each other?

Shamanic traditions throughout history, and every spiritual texts, from the Bible to the Bhagavad Gita, echo this knowledge of Oneness, as do Amelia’s native American Cherokee and Choctaw root, passed down in oral traditions for centuries. Armed with the latest discoveries in quantum physics, a new language emerges—The Language of Miracles—which offers a more scientific explanation of ancient wisdom.

In her book “The Language of Miracles” Amelia Kinkade defines “psychic communication” through the latest and most fascinating theories that may shorten the gap between quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity—and the gap between humans and animals.

In this experiential workshop, you will discover that you can actually EXPERIENCE Quantum Holography through the exchange of a quantum process in order to “read” photographs of animals and human souls on Earth and in Heaven. Come get connected with the Universe!

2. CONTACTING YOUR ANIMAL SPIRIT GUIDES

We all know the word “totem.” But what if this abstract idea of your soul’s connection to a wild animal soul is so real, your power animals can actually APPEAR to you and TALK? Is it possible to access higher dimensions and the Spirit Guides who reside there so that we can ask for help and get real practical answers for our day-to-day problems? And what if those Spirit Guides have paws and hooves as well as angel’s wings? Or maybe even fins?

Angels come in many shapes and sizes, and the most powerful wisdom may come from an ascended master who not only wears a halo but whiskers! In this experiential workshop, Amelia will lead you on a guided journey to call forth ancient wisdom from animal archetypes to assist you in every way possible!

Amelia will guide you into 5th Dimensional altered states where your brain waves match the Creator and All of His/Her creations, making it possible to perceive and converse with the very blue-prints of life on earth. As her mentor, Apollo Astronaut, Dr./Captain Edgar Mitchell, claimed, Ms. Kinkade can enter “Nature’s Mind.” Amelia will teach you that this ability is not unique to her, but that as creations of the Divine Creator, we ALL have access to deeper states of awareness where we can ask questions of our spirit guides and actually get answers! Come be surprised!

3. SHAPESHIFTING INTO ANIMALS FOR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALING

In Nature all wild animal babies learn by pretending to hunt or simulating situations where they gain access to their power and strength. All predators learn to hunt by pretending to hunt. This is embedded in the fabric of who we are as wild animals, because we humans, too, were once “wild.” Explored in great depth, this ability to mimic other animals can be so explosive, it has been the cornerstone of spiritual traditions where a priestess or shaman shape-shifted into a power animal in order to heal entire communities.

Amelia Kinkade has personally discovered that shapeshifting into an animal that is not sick, hurt, or damaged in any way can heal a human body in miraculous ways! Both physical and psychological negative patterns and conditions can be released with the assistance of animal magic!

In this outrageous wild and wonderful workshop, Amelia will use the rhythms of music and dance to help you let go of all inhibitions to see how far you can let go! Maybe there’s a lion inside you ready to roar, an eagle ready to soar, a dolphin ready to dance in the waves, and a world of wild animals ready to heal your body and mind! Let’s have some fun and learn that we aren’t trapped in our long-standing human limitations!

4. MEDIUMSHIP AND CONTACTING ANIMALS IN HEAVEN

Is there an animal or human in heaven that you would love to “talk” to? Are there messages you need to convey to tell them you still love them? Would you like to learn how to listen to beings who have transcended their physical bodies? Love never dies, and neither do we. Energy in the form of souls remains accessible long after physical “death.” No one can prove that more clearly than the animals who have left us for heaven. They can blast into 3D to teach us about the nature of life and death because their lifespans are shorter than hours. If you’re suffering the agony of losing someone you love, this workshop will help prove that you DO have the ability to be a “medium” and channel messages not only from your own animals, but from other people’s animals in order to bring them comfort from their guilt and grief.

At our most elemental, we are not a chemical reaction, but an energetic charge. Human beings and all living things are a calescence of energy in a field of energy connected to every other thing in the world. There is no ‘me’ and ‘not-me’ duality to our bodies in relation to the universe, but one underlying energy field. It is our brain, our heart, our memory—indeed, a blueprint of the world at all time. “’The field, as Einstein once succinctly put it, ‘is the only reality.’” Amelia will lead you into a guided journey where you have access to “The Field,” which is an ocean of electromagnetic energy that houses within it the history of every creature (and plant, stone, and body of water) that ever existed. In this dimension of 6D, the Akashic Records hold the memories of every living thing and remain constant in a library of records which is accessible through a deep meditative trance. Let your loved ones appear to you and prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that souls survive the grave and love transcends all space and time!

Anand Rudra

Workshops

Temazcal/ Sweat Lodge – Going to the of Mother’s Earth Womb. Discover your Tonal and Nahual
Mapache Tobacco Ceremony – The Spirit of Tobacco and the Awakening of the Snake. The Path of Healing & the Activation of the 3rd Eye
Mothers Earth Breathing. A Shamanic Drumming Journey to the Origin of the Heart
Fire & Stones in the Medicine Circle

CEREMONIES/ ADDITIONAL EVENTS

Shamanic Cacao Ceremony combined with Drum Journeys – Journey to Mother Earth (for everyone)
Sacred Tobacco Rape Ceremony – Transformation of the state of consciousness and seven layers of memories (for everyone)
Lucid Dreaming Ceremony – Twilight Journey (for everyone)

About The Facilitator

He grew up in a shamanic family in Mexico. He was directed by his father - a Mexican shaman and priest, and by his grandmother - a healer of the Mexican Yaqui Indians. From his youth he was interested in the spiritual and esoteric world. He studied shamanism, symbolism, rituals, tantra, tarot and sacred geometry. His knowledge combines academic knowledge, practical experience and ancient practices. The rituals include tribal traditions: Olmec, Aztec, Balinese, Dravidian, Siberian, Filipino and Mayan.

He is an international relations lawyer by profession; holds three master's degrees in North American Studies; Mexico-USA relations; Law and Economics of the European Union, as well as a PhD in European Union Security. For the last 15 years he has lived in Europe, where he conducted over 150 different workshops devoted to Shamanism and Tantra. He is a member of the Faculty of Connection University in the Netherlands and a certified teacher of Yoga Alliance, YACEP and the Arhanta Yoga School System. Founder of True Tantra School.

WORKSHOPS

1. Temazcal/ Sweat Lodge – Going to the of Mother’s Earth Womb. Discover your Tonal and Nahual

Temazcal / Sweat Lodge is an ancient ceremony of purification of body and soul and transformation of human destiny according to Mayan and Aztec tradition. It is a rite of passage, connection, healing and transformation. The word Temazcal comes from the Nahuatl word "temazcalli" and in the Aztec language means: Tetl = stone, Mazitli = hot; Calli = home. This ceremony was previously used by the indigenous Aztecs, Mayans, Toltecs and Zapotecs. Temazcal is a shamanic spiritual and healing practice - through the heat in the lodge and sweating, the body removes toxins, but the main goal is to establish contact with oneself, Spirit, Ancestors and the Elements.

The Temazcal not only involved the worship of a goddess, but it incorporated all the elements of the ancient cosmology, both in the manner of its construction and the way in which it is used; and most of these conceptions have been preserved in traditional thought and practice down to our own day. The Temazcal is a microcosm reproducing in itself the characteristics of the universe, the macrocosm. So we find in the Temazcal all elements of the different eras or cycles (known as suns) throught which, according to Aztec mythology, the world has passed and continues to pass: earth, wind, fire and water (we now live in the fifth 'sun') and through whose constant movement and life is manifest.

More, the Temazcal is oriented according to the cosmic directions: the fire which heats its stones is placed towards the east where our Father, the sun, the god called Tonatiuh, arises; he is the light or masculine element which comes and fertilizes the womb of the mother earth (the chamber of the Temazcal itself), and so life is conceived. The doorway through which the bathers enter and leave is oriented toward the south, "the pathway of the dead", which begins with birth and ends in death, to the right of the path of Sun. In this way, the ever present duality of traditional Mexican thought is manifested. Just as there are mother and father, sun and earth, hot and cold, so we are born and, in being born, we begin our path towards death.

Aztec cosmology presents us with several different levels of the heavens, and these are considered to be present in the different levels of temperatures found inside the Temazcal: the highest in the upper part of the chamber where the temperature is the lowest.

When we enter the Temazcal, according to this ancient doctrine, we return once again to our mother's womb, presided over by the great goddess, Tonantzin or Temazcaltoci, the great mother of both gods and humans. She is our beloved mother, concerned with the health of the children and she receives us into her womb - of which our own mother's womb is but a microcosmic manifestation - to cure us of physical and spiritual ills. The entrance way is low and small, and through it we enter a small, dark, warm and humid space, in this way recreating the uterus, cutting off the outside world and giving us a chance to look inside and find ourselves again. Our re-emergence through this narrow opening represents our rebirth from the darkness and silence of the womb. It is no wonder that the Spaniards were so shocked by what they found!

We will be experiencing from this point on five stages and 4 doors or Caltens to encounter with the writen destiny of each one of us. In each Caltec we will encounter with 4 elementals of the SupraNatura. Each one will give us information to burn out what we do not need or things that we want to transform from all the set time line of our beings in this cosmos.

In every Caltec the Atlachinolli (the sharaman) will facilitate two catlizers (medicine) of mother earth : essential oils and infutions. The caltecs will represent the evolution and the transformation of our cicle:

CE, OME, YEI & NAUI

Until we reach our rebirth on the Mahtlahtli.

Temazcal Ceremony Description:

During a Temazcal ceremony, participants sit inside a lodge and are led by a shaman/"temazcalero" through a series of rituals, chants, and prayers. The ceremony guide pours water onto hot stones inside the Temazcal, creating steam that raises the temperature and humidity inside the lodge. The lodge itself symbolizes the womb of Mother Earth, and participants undergo a transformation and spiritual rebirth.

The ceremony takes place in darkness, in a circular lodge built earlier from branches, covered with blankets, skins, leaves, and earth. The lodge is built according to the principles of the Four Directions, the Four Elements (Earth, Water, Air, and Fire), and the Four Worlds (Humans, Animals, Plants, and Minerals), with respect for all of Nature and Mother Earth. And the Temazcal Ceremony encompasses four levels of Being – the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual worlds.

Outside the lodge, a ceremonial fire is lit to heat stones. They are then moved to the centre of the lodge, symbolizing the Navel of Mother Earth, and water with herbs is poured over it, creating clouds of steam. Participants go through four rounds in the lodge, called Gates.

2. Mapache Tobacco Ceremony – The Spirit of Tobacco and the Awakening of the Snake. The Path of Healing & the Activation of the 3rd Eye

Tobacco is considered a master teacher plant, and the Amazonian tobacco Nicotina Rustica (often called Mapacho) is a stronger version of the tobacco we usually see in the west. It is strong and direct and has powerful healing qualities offering deep cleansing, grounding and clarity to the individual.

In traditions around the world, it's smoke is used as a way to clear, protect and carry intention. In ceremonies it is drunk as a strong brew prepared and prayed over by the Tobaquero (tobacco shaman). This medicine is not psychedelic and it primarily works in three ways: it deeply cleans the body of toxins, it powerfully clears negative energy and false beliefs, and it communicates via the intuitive/dreaming space.

When we open an intentional relationship with tobacco and drink it, it cleans us deeply and carries both the shaman's and our intentions for healing into our being, our body, our psyche.

THE CEREMONY

The ceremony is a traditional ceremony – I prepare the medicine for smoking and insufflation by the participants. Then we work on the participants using a chakapa (leaf rattle), and tobacco smoke to clear negative energies.

Then we open the skies to let the tabacco by the high spirit to talk from our own throats.

Why and When to Offer Tobacco

Offering tobacco in the form of a tobacco tie is a custom that is shared by many Indigenous people. Tobacco is offered for many reasons and in many different contexts.

It is appropriate when asking for assistance from an Indigenous elder, knowledge keeper or person to offer tobacco. When the person accepts the tobacco, they are agreeing to help in some way. Offering tobacco is a respectful way of asking for assistance and not as symbol of gratitude after help is provided.

When someone accepts tobacco they are agreeing to listen openly and without judgement and to support you as best they can.

It is appropriate to offer tobacco when asking for a song, an opening prayer, a teaching, Indigenous knowledge, or for advice. This should not replace remuneration or honoraria.

How to Make a Tobacco Tie

Acquire Tobacco: Finding traditional ceremonial tobacco is the best option, however it is okay to offer no additive loose tobacco. You can purchase traditional ceremonial tobacco online or loose tobacco from a tobacco store.
Obtain Cloth: Buy fabric to make your tobacco tie, preferably in colours such as red, yellow, white, green, purple or blue. You can purchase cotton cloth from a fabric store.
Preparing the Tobacco Offering: The person making the request should prepare the tobacco tie or pouch. As you prepare the offering, it is important to think about what you are requesting, and to have good thoughts while you prepare the tobacco tie.

Preparing the tobacco tie:

Cut your fabric in a square (4 inches by 4 inches)
Put a small amount of tobacco in the centre of the cloth
Fold all the ends of the cloth together
Tie the tobacco with a piece of yarn or twine; you can also cut a strip of the fabric to make a tie

Request, offer the tobacco tie or pouch by holding it in your left hand in front of you, state your request (be specific), and if the person accepts your request, place the tobacco in their hand.

3. Mothers Earth Breathing. A Shamanic Drumming Journey to the Origin of the Heart

This workshop is a Journey in the rhythm of the drum, which helps you reach the depths of your heart.

Sacred Breathwork allows you to experience something greater than yourself - it helps with healing, deep development and discovering your inner guide. Carl Jung, a famous psychologist, believed that true therapy is about establishing contact with something sacred and mysterious - this is what allows you to free yourself from suffering and find harmony in life.

In the shamanic traditions of North America, it is said that the heart is the place where sacred energy and true life force reside. Black Elk, the great healer of the Lakota, said: "The Great Spirit dwells in the heart of every being."

During the workshop, we will work with the heart - it is the key to connecting with our inner guide and healing energy. Shamans all over the world are learning how to transfer this power to support others in healing and development.

The basis of our work is the system of "Four Acts of Power", which will help you prepare to work with your breath and heart. We will also use Shamanic Journeys, which allow you to discover your own inner Guide - a figure who is a source of wisdom and guidance for your life.

Shamanic Journey is a method through which you can explore your own consciousness, meet archetypal figures (e.g. spiritual teachers, Power Animals) and experience new dimensions of reality. Many people meet their Spiritual Guides during breathing or discover important symbols that help them on their path of development.

During the workshop, we will learn through direct experience - practice, breathing, Shamanic Journeys and conversations that will help you better understand these experiences. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of shamanic techniques in a safe space, discover the depths of your own heart and open yourself to transformation.

4. Fire & Stones in the Medicine Circle

Fire is one of the elements associated with the wisdom of our Ancestors and is capable of transformation and transmutation. The stones are metaphors for us, sons and daughters of Mother Earth. Both in Mexican cosmogony have the power to ignite the primary source energy, which is the Source of Everything. Working with Fire and Stones will bring us a way to cleanse the physical, emotional and energetic body, and deepen the understanding with the soul. The workshop includes four different types of cleansing (limpias) from Mexico, which will help us reset the Soul Journey System.

CEREMONIES/ ADDITIONAL EVENTS

1. Shamanic Cacao Ceremony combined with Drum Journeys – Journey to Mother Earth (for everyone)

During the Cacao Ceremony we will take you on an Inner Journey to celebrate the womb of Mother Earth, as well as our Heart, which is connected to her rhythm. We will invite you to co-create a vibrational state of consciousness that will lead us to receive one of the most powerful healing gifts in the world – cacao, and this will open our hearts and awaken the energy of the second and first chakras. We will awaken the power of sound in the Heart and Womb to create new connections and transformative changes together. This will be a great ceremony of manifestation, changing our patterns and creating new paths in our lives.

Cacao has always been consumed ceremonially by the ancient Olmec, Zapotec, Mayan and Aztec peoples. It played a central role in the Mayan Creation Story (Popul Vuh). The purpose of this ancient ceremony is to create a deeper understanding and relationship with the spirit of the plant, Kukulcan (representing the Universal Kundalini Energy of Being) and your own Kunda energy. Kukulkan represents the life force in connection with consciousness. And the Cacao Ceremony awakens the Kunda energy, the primal life force and activates the pineal gland.

Cacao was traditionally used as the Food of the Gods and was considered by the Mayans and Aztecs as a sacred healing plant that aided in inner journeys to the spiritual worlds. They believed that cacao harmonized imbalances between the mind and heart, helped to fully open the heart, feel compassion and unconditional love. The Incas considered cacao to be the “drink of the gods,” hence the scientific name for the cacao tree, “Theobroma Cacao,” from the Greek words theo (god) and Broma (drink).

Cacao is considered a Sacred Medicine – a plant teacher that brings insights, valuable lessons and transformation. During the ceremony, you have control over your experience and can go as deep into yourself as you wish. Cacao is completely legal in every corner of the world.

Raw Cacao has many extremely valuable properties that support mental health and well-being. It reduces stress levels, improves awareness and focus. One of the main active ingredients in cocoa is theobromine, which, together with magnesium, has a soothing effect on the nervous system. It is a substance that stimulates heart activity and dilates blood vessels, relieves stress and depression, is released in the body during emotional euphoria and empathy.

2. Sacred Tobacco Rape Ceremony – Transformation of the state of consciousness and seven layers of memories (for everyone)

During the Rape Ceremony we will ask Mother Earth through the Spirit of Tobacco to work with the seven layers of memories we carry in our bodies so that they are transformed into new ones. Voice, movement and breath will be the tools to receive Rape so that at the end of the ceremony we can gain a different state of consciousness regarding our own lives.

Rape is the Sacred Tobacco (Nicotine Rustica) used by the indigenous people of the Amazon, combined with other medicinal plants and taken into the nose as a ground dust. Sacred Tobacco in the form of Rape is not a hallucinogen and is not a mind-altering substance.

In the Americas and Asia it is used as a medicine, spiritual protection and cleansing agent, but also as a bridge to communicate with the Spirits. It is considered one of the Sacred Plants that not only holds the essence of the 5 Elementals, but can also be experienced and practiced on the five planes of these Elements. It can be consumed raw (directly chewed); as an aqueous extract of tobacco essence (Matter and Water); as a cooked extract (Fire) that is inhaled through the nostrils and finally smoked (Fire and Air).

Rape comes from the native word Hapeh (Amazon), and Rape Medicine has been used by indigenous groups such as the Yawanawa, Noke Koi, and Huni Kuin for spiritual and healing purposes. Rapé connects us with the Spirit World and can be used to heal physical, emotional, and spiritual ailments. It opens the Third Eye and scans the body for blockages and energy imbalances. It is beneficial for opening the heart, grounding, and creating clarity – softening the ego and allowing you to listen to your higher self.

Preparing Rapé

Preparing Rape Medicine is a complex and sacred process that involves many steps.

First, the tobacco leaves are harvested and sun-dried. They are then ground into a fine powder and mixed with other ingredients such as ashes from sacred trees, herbs, and spices.

The ingredients and proportions of the mixture can vary depending on the healer and the intentions of the ceremony. Because Sacred Plants carry the energy of those who prepare and administer them, the location of purchase, the ceremony itself, and the person conducting it are all important.

Effects of Taking Sacred Tobacco in the Form of Rape.

When Rape tobacco is administered, it is blown into the nostrils using a bamboo, wooden, or bone pipe called a kuripe. The effects of Rape can vary from person to person and from dose to dose, but typically include a sense of grounding, clarity, and heightened awareness.

Tobacco causes the synapses in our brain to open up new communication pathways between the two hemispheres of our brain. Once initiated, communication between the brain and our physical body occurs in a different way, and the senses are heightened.

Many people feel a solid connection to the Earth and their inner wisdom. Rape is also known to have cleansing properties and can be used to clear sinuses and lungs. The strongest sensation occurs about three minutes after application.

Receiving Rape requires a relaxed but mindful approach. It is recommended that you sit comfortably with your spine straight and your heart open. Relax your face and close your throat with a quick inhale. After receiving Rape, open your mouth to relieve pressure in your ears. Set an intention or say a prayer and look into the eyes of the person serving you.

Your chakras, essence bodies and our conscious states of being can be activated during the session, so it is highly recommended that you sit with your spine straight and open so that the energy can flow from the root to the crown.

Physical Effects of the Rape Ceremony

Sneezing: The administration of Rapé through the nose can trigger sneezing in some individuals.
Increased Salivation: Some people may experience increased salivation after using Rapé.
Nausea: Nausea is a possible side effect and may result in vomiting.
Eye Irritation: Rapé can cause temporary eye irritation or watering because the fine powder is blown into the nostrils.
Dizziness: A feeling of dizziness or lightheadedness may occur, mainly in people who are not used to the effects of Rapé.

Psychological effects

Rapé can cause a sense of altered mental states or intense emotions. Some people may experience a release from trauma or mood changes.

Administering Rape

In most cases, the Rape Administerer starts with the left nostril, which is responsible for removing any negativity and energy blockages. Then they blow into the right nostril to open the heart and creativity.

But you can also choose whether you want to work with the left or right side; the first nostril activates the Rape in your body, and the one that actually works will be the second nostril.

It is important to approach Rapé with respect so that we understand its cultural and spiritual significance.

Ceremony and Celebration of Hape

Rapé enables connection with Spirit and helps us tap into our inner strength and sensitivity while softening our ego. Rapé is a Celebration of Life facilitated by sacred plant medicine, allowing us to connect with the Great Spirit.

Imagine entering the mystical Land of Rapé, where each plant is honoured as a sacred messenger, a prayer to the universe. It is like taking a cosmic journey with nature as your guide, and trust me, it is a journey worth taking.

To truly honour this Sacred Medicine, create an atmosphere around you suitable for a sacred adventure. Prepare the space as you see fit: burning incense, sparkling crystals, tribal rhythms filling the space, or Pacha Mama herself as the setting. Set the scene for a meditative and introspective experience of Rapé.

In establishing a cosmic dialogue between the universe, the Elements, the Ancestors, and the guardians, you must set up an altar to have a Sacred Space for the ceremony, and you must also prepare yourself. Find a moment of silence as a canvas for your intention. It could be a search for wisdom, a longing for physical or energetic healing, or a search for clarity amidst the chaos of life. Once you have refined your intention, send it out into the universe or whisper it to the Spirit World for guidance.

Now begins the Rapé Ceremony. Take a deep breath and hold it, like a sacred pause in the cosmic dance. The rapé enters your left nostril, a nod to the cycle of life and death. Then it moves to your right nostril, symbolizing rebirth, a cosmic turning.

Inhale and exhale gently through your mouth, settling into the here and now. Resist the urge to verbalize the ineffable experience; instead, focus on the thoughts and energies swirling within. Avoid drama and suffering—harness the power of knowledge, direct it into your heart, and feel the strength and grounding of a warrior wash over you like a cosmic reset button.

And that is it, Rapé as your cosmic compass, guiding you through the realms of intention, healing and rebirth. This is a journey for the adventurous soul!

Hape Medicine Ceremony: Setting Your Intention

Your mind, like a lush garden, flourishes when you surround it with care, love and dedication. To make it flourish, use the tools of positive affirmations, self-reflection and unwavering focus. Nurture your mental garden daily and you will witness its incredible growth.

You are your own shaman. Shamanism is a world full of the various tools of healing Hape ceremonies and sacred rituals – feathers, drums, sticks, tobacco, chants and more. The purpose of these tools is beautifully simple: to infuse them with your intention, transforming them into tools of empowered healing and manifestation. Imagine lighting incense, reciting a prayer or mantra, directing your intention, or treating Hapé as a creative act of using the present moment. These actions are your homage to the here and now, a deep appreciation of the wisdom of the plant and the journey of your spirit. They are your compass in achieving your goals, guiding you with respect and devotion. Shamanism (remember, it is you) is the art of taking an intention and weaving it into the fabric of being, the dance of the soul and spirit.

3. Lucid Dreaming Ceremony – Twilight Journey (for everyone)

After the evening Shamanic Cacao Ceremony combined with Drum Journeys, we will invite you to stay with us to awaken the power of Lucid Dreaming.

The Lucid Dreaming Twilight Journey ceremony will activate the powers of different states of consciousness in our dreams and strengthen our abilities to connect with different spheres of existence. Our dreams, Niaza meditation and the power of opening the senses – these three elements will be a framework for co-creating love and the joy of being Life! Be prepared to work with your higher consciousness and superconsciousness!

LUCID DREAMING

This is a state in which the dreamer is aware that they are in a dream and can influence its course to a greater or lesser extent. This phenomenon has been the subject of scientific research in the fields of psychology, neurobiology and cognitive science for years, and is also used in self-development, therapy and subconscious exploration practices.

Studies on lucid dreaming indicate that this state is associated with increased activity in the areas of the brain responsible for self-awareness and cognitive functions, especially the prefrontal cortex. During normal sleep, these areas are less active, which means that we do not question illogical or unrealistic events. In lucid dreaming, the brain “wakes up” to some extent, allowing us to retain our ability to think critically and make decisions.

Lucid dreaming allows us to interact with the dream world, which can lead to developing creativity, working through fears and traumas, and even improving skills through visualization and mental training. Techniques that support achieving this state include reality checks, keeping a dream journal, and mindfulness meditation.

Lucid dreaming is a space of unlimited possibilities for exploring different states of mind and multidimensional realities. By waking up inside a dream, you can gain conscious control over the dream. This allows you to work with emotions, discover yourself, and explore other dimensions.

Rocio Alarcon

WORKSHOPS

Master Plants and their role in everyday life – by preventing physical and emotional illness.
Healing spiritual illnesses through plant therapies and Amazonian tradition.

CEREMONIES

Limpia Ceremony – cleansing the body, mind and spirit with herbs and plants.
Amazonian Cacao Ceremony – Sacred Journey to the Heart

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Curandera, an extraordinary teacher and healer in the lineage of traditional healing from the Andes and Amazon rainforests of Ecuador. Ethnopharmacologist and ethnobotanist. She combines her scientific training with her curandero ancestral heritage to be able to bridge the knowledge gap between these two important worlds. She is the founder and director of the IAMOE Centre in Amazonia, Ecuador, which was created to protect the rainforest, preserve and promote ancestral knowledge and support local indigenous communication around the centre and throughout Ecuador. For many years she has been defending the legacy of the Great Amazon Rainforest for future generations.

WORKSHOPS

1. Master Plants and their role in everyday life – by preventing physical and emotional illness.

During this workshop, we will learn how the so-called Master Plants can support our physical and emotional health.

For thousands of years, humanity has used Master Plants as natural allies in maintaining health and harmony. In the traditions of indigenous cultures of the Amazon and Andes, these plants are considered wise teachers who help us not only in healing, but above all in preventing illness – both physical and emotional.

Dr. Rocio Alarcón, an ethnobotanist and healer, has been researching the role of these plants in health prevention and their effect on our body, mind and nervous system for years. Her research combines the knowledge of the Ancestors with modern science, revealing the extraordinary properties of medicinal plants.

Master Plants are not only medicines – they are also Guides and Teachers who can support our health on many levels. By integrating the knowledge of the Ancestors with modern science, we can consciously use their power, taking care of our body, mind and emotions.

The use of Master Plants dates back, according to archaeological research, over five thousand years in various American cultures. We will focus on South America, and specifically on Plants in Ecuador. Master Plants – these are plant species that have adapted to coexist with humans and have developed a relationship to benefit from them in both ways. They can penetrate humans to induce profound changes on a multidimensional level. They can induce energy changes in living beings. They create a vision of different dimensions, not just the physical dimension. They can remove energies from the subconscious, where our true memory is located. They work on an emotional level by removing various undesirable energy states. On a physical level by healing diseases. And on a spiritual level – through spiritual healing processes, thanks to which people can materialize their dreams and goals.

2. Healing spiritual diseases through plant therapies and Amazonian traditions.

Dr. Rocío Alarcón, an ethnobotanist and healer from Ecuador, combines traditional methods of treating spiritual diseases with modern scientific research.

Dr. Alarcón believes that spiritual diseases, often manifested in the form of stress, anxiety or depression, require a holistic approach. Based on her many years of experience with plants, she recommends working with Master Plants and the Limpia Cleansing Ceremony.

The Limpia ceremony is an herbal spiritual cleansing ritual that helps to remove negative energies, emotional blockages and traumas from the body and mind. During the ceremony, fresh aromatic plants, seeds and the energy of nature are used, which leads to the restoration of inner harmony and improvement of mental health.

In addition to the Limpia ceremony, she recommends working with medicinal plants, meditation and breathing techniques. Such practices not only cleanse the body of toxins, but also help to break negative thought patterns and emotional blockages, which leads to deep transformation and healing on a spiritual level.

In the Andes, various types of plants are also used to prepare a fan, which is used during prayer to cleanse the body of a person suffering from spiritual problems.

Dr. Alarcón emphasizes the importance of connecting with Nature and respecting the wisdom of the Ancestors in the healing process. In her opinion, understanding and implementing traditional healing methods gives the opportunity to achieve full health and balance in everyday life.

CEREMONIES

1. Limpia Ceremony – cleansing of the body, mind and spirit with herbs and plants.

Limpia Cleansing Ceremony – is an herbal ritual of cleansing the body, mind and spirit, known in many traditional cultures and used in curandero practice. Each curandero has their own way of performing Limpia, but the intention is always the same: cleansing the body, mind and aura of unwanted energies.

This ceremony is used to remove negative energies, emotional blockages and traumas from the body and mind. During the ceremony, fresh aromatic plants, seeds, flowers and the energy of Nature are used to restore inner harmony at all levels. Then, one works with the energies in and around us, as well as with the surrounding spirits and Nature.

The Limpia Ceremony will be led by Dr. Rocio Alarcon, a specialist in the art of healing with plants. Together with her we will discover the path of “Limpia” and return to ancient traditions to reconnect with the Kingdom of Plants.

It will be a unique opportunity to meet as a Circle of Light, under the energetic power of Mother Nature, in unity with the Plants. The purpose of this ceremony will be, in addition to cleansing, also to remove the low frequency forces that we generate and absorb when we live in stress and fear. Through a joint ceremony, we will unite into one energetic Source, becoming one spiritual being, full of love and courage. We will be able to move forward, getting rid of the vibrations of fear and its manifestations that disturb our bodies.

Amazonian Cacao Ceremony – Sacred Journey to the Heart

We invite you to a unique Cacao Ceremony led by Rocio Alarcon, an Ecuadorian healer and shaman, who will introduce us to the ancient traditions and rituals of her Ancestors.

In the culture of indigenous tribes of South America, cacao has been considered the “food of the Gods” and used in healing and spiritual ceremonies for centuries. Rituals passed down from generation to generation will teach us how to fully use the power of this plant, opening our hearts to love, harmony and deep inner transformation.

In the Ecuadorian tradition, the cacao ceremony is not just a moment of drinking the drink – it is an entire ritual, in which the intention, connection with the spirit of the plant and community that creates the space for transformation are important. It is a sacred time when we can hear ourselves anew, see our desires with greater clarity and gain insights that can change our lives.

Cacao is a divine plant, chosen to soothe the pain and sadness of the earth. Its bark, pulp and seeds are not only a source of food, but also a powerful medicine that brings joy and pleasure to humanity. Known to science as Theobroma cacao, this plant holds the key to our healing.

The Amazonian cacao we will be sharing comes directly from the heart of the forest at the Iamoe Center, where its ancient roots have flourished for thousands of years, surrounded by the powers of the spirits of the Amazon, the Jaguar and the Anaconda. This cacao is fresh, organic and 100% rich in theobromine, a natural alkaloid that helps transform sadness into happiness. In Ecuador, cacao unites families, holding people together regardless of age.

“If you work with cacao in a sacred space, you will be in your heart. You will be able to meet with the people around you, heart to heart. One of our favourite ways to facilitate this experience is to work with the breath as a catalyst. The cacao really activates the breath, and the breath activates the cacao. These two medicines become even more alive when they dance together.” Roccio Alarcon

“For us, cacao is not a ceremony, it’s our everyday way of connecting with the plant [...] It’s all part of this culture, this heritage. So we don’t have to think, ‘Okay, we have to go and do a ceremony now.’ It’s part of our everyday lives.”

While some of the earliest evidence of human interaction with cacao comes from Mesoamerica, Ecuador’s equatorial climate is also a paradise for cacao trees. Recent genetic studies suggest that the first cacao trees came from a region where the Amazon basin meets the Andes mountain range.

Cacao iconography can be found in 5,000-year-old pottery depicting “goddesses and gods offering black seeds to humanity.”

Cacao can connect us to our highest purpose in life; helping us remember who we really are and how we can reach our highest potential. Cacao enhances the properties of what is already within us, helping us release stagnant emotions, creating space for healing and celebration. It facilitates and strengthens the communication between our three brains, Har (stomach/womb), Heart and Mind, helping to restore our birthright to pleasure and happiness.

What will the ceremony bring you?

Opening the heart – cacao helps to break emotional blocks and feel greater love for yourself and others
Deeper connection with yourself – supports insight into our interior, clarity of thought and intuition
Connection with Nature and the Elements – the ceremony will take place in harmony with Mother Earth, teaching us to respect her gifts
Healing through music and singing – shamanic songs and sounds will help us open up our energy and strengthen the effects of cacao
Inner transformation – deep insights, release of emotions and a sense of new quality in life

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Juan Ortiz Bautista Maraakame

Workshops

How to use the supporting energies of Nature and the Cosmos according to the Wixarika tradition? (led together by: Juan Ortiz Bautista Maraakame, Jose Francisco del Olmo Diaz Aka Tako and Cristian Chable aka Caballo).

CEREMONY

Opening Ceremony of the Festival – Ritual of Harmony and Unity with Nature according to the Wixarika tradition (led together by: Juan Ortiz Bautista Maraakame, Jose Francisco del Olmo Diaz Aka Tako and Cristian Chable aka Caballo).

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Shaman, Spiritual Guide

He is an heir to the millennia-old Mexican Wixárika tradition. He was born in San Andres Coameata. He dedicated himself to the path of the mara'akame at the age of 13. At the age of 25 he began to travel and offer ceremonies. At 33 he was able to crystallise energy and give healing sessions combined with crystallisation. He has visited Europe twice in recent years.

He maintains the vision of sharing Hikuri medicine with the rest of the world and keeping these ancient traditions alive. The title of mara'akame (man of medicine and sacred prayers) was awarded to him through the elders of his community in Guadalupe.

Workshops

1. How to use the supporting energies of Nature and the Cosmos according to the Wixarika tradition? (led together by: Juan Ortiz Bautista Maraakame, Jose Francisco del Olmo Diaz Aka Tako and Cristian Chable aka Caballo).

During this unique workshop, Maraakame Juan Bautista, a master and spiritual guide from the Wixarika people, will introduce us to the mystical world of this ancient tradition, cultivated for thousands of years in the heart of Mexico. He will be accompanied by musician Jose Francisco del Olmo Diaz Aka Tako and dancer Cristian Chable aka Caballo.

The Wixarika community sees the world as a living organism, in which man is part of a great spiritual network, connecting the Earth, the Cosmos and all beings into a harmonious whole.

By the sacred fire – Grandfather Tetewari – we will open our hearts to the messages coming from the Most Powerful Spiritual Guides, Power Animals and Cosmic Guardians. We will learn the meaning of the symbols present in the sacred visions of the Wixarika and how they can support our own spiritual path.

In the second part of the workshop, we will move on to a practical experience of connecting with the energies of Nature and the Cosmos. In the Wixarika tradition, prayer chants and music open the door to a profound inner transformation. Maraakame will lead us through a ritual in which the sounds of traditional instruments – the drum, flute and ocarina – will introduce us to a state of profound connection with the Spirit of Nature.

The drum's pulse will reflect the heartbeat of Mother Earth, the sound of the flute will evoke the wind carrying ancient messages, and the ocarina, with its ethereal tone, will open the space for harmony and healing. These sounds, combined with prayer chants, will create a mystical aura conducive to spiritual synchronization and opening to the divine energies of the universe.

We invite you to immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom that has been guiding humanity towards unity, power and healing for centuries.

CEREMONY

1. FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY – Ritual of Harmony and Unity with Nature according to the Wixarika tradition

(led together by: Juan Ortiz Bautista Maraakame, Jose Francisco del Olmo Diaz Aka Tako and Cristian Chable aka Caballo).

The Opening Ceremony, inspired by the deeply rooted beliefs and traditions of the Wixarika, is a ritual of harmony and unity with Nature. It begins with the opening of the Four Directions, during which we invite the elements: Earth, Water, Fire and Air, as well as the Fifth Element – symbolizing the whole of existence, the center and balance in the Universe.

The ritual is led by a shaman from the Wixarika tradition, supported by indigenous Mexicans, who will also present dance and traditional songs of the fire dancers. Each direction and element is honoured through sacred gestures, prayers, and songs that call for harmony, guardian spirits, protection, and inspiration for the festival.

The ceremony creates a space of spiritual connection, inviting participants to experience a moment where tradition, nature, and humanity unite in one ritual.

About ceremonies and rituals in the Wixarika tradition:

In a traditional Wixarika ceremony, participants sit around Tatewari, the Grandfather Fire, all night long, listening to the music and songs of Maraakame, and opening themselves to the messages and healing of the Medicine Spirit. And the Ancestor practices maintain the balance between humans and the forces of Nature by honouring the relationship with these forces. The traditional path of Wixárika, being the path of the keeper of Sacred Knowledge, is a deep work with Medicine and seeing it as a teacher and master who guides humanity from personal healing to collective healing, as there are no boundaries between healing oneself and Nature. In this way we can heal the connection between humans and the Earth.

Since we are made up of the Elements of the natural world - Fire, Air, Water and Earth, it is for this reason that each of us is a miniature universe, a mirror for both the natural and spiritual worlds. All the knowledge and secrets of these two worlds are within us, and everything is perfectly arranged. Shamanism teaches us how to tune into these systems in order to gain understanding and live in harmony with the world of Nature and the spiritual world.

There are also ceremonies specific to the four seasons, the intention of which is to bring balance and harmony to each individual, the community and all of creation.

One of the most important ceremonies is the "Deer Dance". This ceremony offers people the opportunity to dance their prayers on the altar of Mother Earth. It is also a way to connect with the Spirit of the Deer, the most important of the power animals of the Wixárika. The deer is seen as an older brother, a guide that the shaman uses to navigate the spirit realm and in healing. In their mythology, the deer was taught by the gods and goddesses in ancient times. It was the first student of shamanism, the first to learn the secrets of the original shaman Tatewari – the Grandfather of Fire. This is why the deer is so highly revered and is an integral part of ceremonial practices.

The medicine of Kauyumari, the Blue Deer, is a spirit that guides the Wixáritari and offers itself as a gift to bring about transformation. In this rite, through which the Wixáritari connect with their Ancestors, receive their blessings, wisdom and guidance, so as to be guardians and protectors of our planet Earth.

Each year, the Wixárika people make a pilgrimage to the sacred Wirikuta Desert, the focal point of their religious rituals, to make offerings at sacred sites, honour their religion, collect sacred waters, celebrate around the fire, and connect with the wisdom they need in their daily lives.

Nofit Itzhak

Workshops

The Transformative Magic of the Shamanic Journey
Working with the Spirits of Nature
Being Parents, Being Children
Living in Love with the Help of the Spirits
Working Shamanically with Addiction

Lectures

Soul Loss and Soul Retrieval: Healing Trauma Through Shamanic Work
Understanding the science of Shamanic Journeys and their healing power)

About The Facilitator

Nofit Itzhak is a psychological anthropologist, holding a doctorate from the University of California in San Diego. She is a specialist in the anthropology of healing and of religion, and has practiced, researched, and written on shamanism and other therapeutic and healing practices for the past twenty years.

Workshops

1. The Transformative Magic of the Shamanic Journey

2. Working with the Spirits of Nature

3. Being Parents, Being Children

4. Living in Love with the Help of the Spirits

5. Working Shamanically with Addiction

Lectures

1. Soul Loss and Soul Retrieval: Healing Trauma Through Shamanic Work

2. Understanding the science of Shamanic Journeys and their healing power)

Cristian Chable Aka Caballo

Workshops

How to use the supporting energies of Nature and the Cosmos according to the Wixarika tradition? (led together by: Juan Ortiz Bautista Maraakame, Jose Francisco del Olmo Diaz Aka Tako and Cristian Chable aka Caballo).

CEREMONY

Opening Ceremony of the Festival – Ritual of Harmony and Unity with Nature according to the Wixarika tradition (led together by: Juan Ortiz Bautista Maraakame, Jose Francisco del Olmo Diaz Aka Tako and Cristian Chable aka Caballo).

About The Facilitator

Cristian Chablé aka Caballo is a dancer and artist born in Villahermosa, Mexico, enchanted by Mayan culture from a young age. He explored different art forms such as visual arts, music, theatre, dance and movement.

Workshops

1. How to use the supporting energies of Nature and the Cosmos according to the Wixarika tradition? (led together by: Juan Ortiz Bautista Maraakame, Jose Francisco del Olmo Diaz Aka Tako and Cristian Chable aka Caballo).

The Wixarika community sees the world as a living organism, in which man is part of a great spiritual network, connecting the Earth, the Cosmos and all beings into a harmonious whole.

We invite you to immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom that has been guiding humanity towards unity, power and healing for centuries.

CEREMONY

1. FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY – Ritual of Harmony and Unity with Nature according to the Wixarika tradition

(led together by: Juan Ortiz Bautista Maraakame, Jose Francisco del Olmo Diaz Aka Tako and Cristian Chable aka Caballo).

The ceremony creates a space of spiritual connection, inviting participants to experience a moment where tradition, nature, and humanity unite in one ritual.

About ceremonies and rituals in the Wixarika tradition:

There are also ceremonies specific to the four seasons, the intention of which is to bring balance and harmony to each individual, the community and all of creation.

Marcin Piątkowski

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

A Żerca (cleric) is a member of one of the Polish indigenous religious associations, which is the oldest religious association in Poland and continues the pre-Christian faith of the Slavs. Marcin specializes in ritual matters, ethics, philosophy, and history. He is a researcher; he explores the common features of polytheistic spirituality. He is also a political scientist and educator. Moreover, he holds a position as a lecturer at the Academy of Żercs. Additionally, he actively engages as a social activist, leading annual cycles of meetings focused on Slavic, Prussian, and Indo-European topics.

NATIONAL TRADITION IN POLAND

SEARCHING FOR SLAVIC ROOTS AND ANCESTRAL TRADITIONS IN POLAND – MEMORY RETRIEVAL

When we talk about shamanism, we usually imagine an Indian with a drum or a Siberian shaman in a bear fur, and shamanism itself appears to us as something alien, from another culture. So can we look for shamanic elements in our native Slavic culture? Could shamanism be something as close, intuitive and derived from the observation of Nature as any of our other native traditions? Have you ever heard at school about Slavic deities and their intermediaries – “zhrets” or “volkhvs”? About pagan healers, wise witches and whisperers?

Unfortunately, in Poland we have very little source materials about who, among the ancient Slavs, acted as intermediaries in their contacts with the invisible World of Spirits and Deities, about healers, about people endowed with powers, although we know that such people certainly existed.

Oral traditions have barely survived, and the advent of Christianity in the 10th century meant for the Slavs the conscious and forced destruction of all memories of pagan beliefs and the people who were their Guardians.

However, we know that the Slavs were strongly associated with the spiritual and magical sphere. It was used in everyday life, in rituals, fortune telling and healing. In each community, a person with innate abilities, e.g. clairvoyance or fortune telling was naturally identified. They often learned this art from previous generations.

The few available written sources – such as the medieval Powiest Wremiennych Liet or Latopis Nestor – state that among the Slavs there were two types of people authorized and prepared for contacts with the Underworld and the Spirits of Ancestors – Zhrets and Volkhvs. They were usually endowed with natural powers to contact the Supernatural Reality and chosen by local communities as intermediaries with the Otherworld. The scope of duties of zercas and volkhvs differed from each other, because they dealt with slightly different spheres of spiritual life and served different deities.

In the eastern part of the Slavic region, the name Volkhv was used primarily. In other areas, magic was mostly done by Zhrets. In turn, the term guszlar was developed only after Christianization and gradually replaced both the words Zhrets and Volkhv.

ZHRETS

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The Zhrets were involved in offering sacrifices to the ancient gods, divination and determining festivals. They possessed knowledge of the Other Dimensions, used supernatural powers and magic, but at the same time were priests. Their task was to mediate between the people and the gods; they were the ones who read the divine will and offered prayers on behalf of the people. For centuries, they were also the main source of resistance against Christianity.

The Zhrets were the guardians of ritual sites (e.g. sacred groves, temples and the treasuries attached to them), entitled to perform cultic functions there. Above all, they were sacrificial priests. Their name is closely linked to the word żertwa, which means burnt offering.

In addition, the Zhrets performed many practical functions in the community: they were involved in divination and divination, e.g. they predicted the harvest, set the dates of festivals, managed the preparations for their celebration, kept the eternal fire burning in the temples. They also matched couples and performed the rituals of the wedding rites known as Swaćba, conducted funeral rites and ritual feasts to honour the gods.

The Zhrets were also involved in non-cult functions, as court trials were held in the Sacred Groves guarded by the priests. It is likely that, as part of the ancient judiciary, the preyed were the ones appointed to pronounce judgment on behalf of the gods. They were held in high esteem and were heavily involved in the life of the local community.

They had a decisive voice in the resolution of conflicts, advised on family matters, but also on political matters. In the early Slavic community, they were the elite and played a major political role, often co-ruling with the village, the family elders and later the prince. They were also distinguished by their outward appearance, which was their trademark - they wore long, flowing, white robes and did not cut their hair.

Saxo Grammatik's description of the Harvest Festival on the island of Rügen testifies to the importance of the preachers: the preacher was the only one allowed to enter the temple of Swietowit, he transmitted his will and presided over all the rituals. And his words were believed without reservation, without questioning the divine will.

THE VOLKHOVS

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The Volkhovs helped ancient Slavic communities to contact other dimensions and were close to the shamans who appeared in other cultures. They were involved in divination and contact with the beyond was achieved through ecstatic dancing or with the help of plant intoxicants. They were regarded as seers or seers of the beyond. This special attitude to them was not only due to their amazing ability to fall into a trance, but also because they enjoyed widespread respect and recognition among the people due to their knowledge and practical skills. They were able to cure illnesses and heal. Their ecstatic states enabled them to foretell and summon spirits. Through these visions, they could foretell the future, plan crops and harvests, predict droughts, floods and other events that could harm people. It was said that they were gifted with the power to bring rain and that they could reverse ‘bad’ weather phenomena.

The vlach was also the guardian of oral tradition, which was associated with ancestor worship and the preservation of ancestral and tribal identity - usually ancient myths and stories were passed on by reciting or singing songs to the accompaniment of geese. Over the centuries, the same method of disseminating messages was later used by various wandering goose-steppers, lyricists or folk storytellers.

The Volkhov were associated with worshipping the pagan god Weles - ruler of the underworld and the world of the dead, but also the deity of forests, magic and magical ecstasy, bestower of wealth and protector of the arts, including poetry. They dressed in specific costumes - they would don wolf heads and furs for trance dancing, and in everyday life they often wore badger or bear skins, and wove bird feathers, bone ornaments or tree branches into their hair. The Volkhovs knew secrets inaccessible to others, were able to make contact with the Ancestors and performed various ceremonies and rituals.

Volkhov, volshebnik as a Ruthenian term, meant conjuring, but also falling into ecstasy, prolonged muttering or howling, which may have indicated the ability to shaman stoning, i.e. using a specific technique of throat singing.

In Pomerania, the word wochwianie was recorded, meaning practising magic, conjuring.

Yet another theory derives the origin of the word wołchw from the Germanic volva, meaning bard or bardess.

The Vlachs were held in high esteem among the people, although they had little influence on politics.

WORKSHOPS

1. The Living Fire Workshop – Slavic symbolism and the power of the Fire Element.

In Slavic spirituality and culture, Fire is a Living Being who needs food, space and breath to exist. Called the ‘Guest in the red cloak’, it is the mediator between our and the Ancestral worlds, helping us to contact the gods, being the portal for offerings and prayers. Fire being a masculine force, it transmutes matter into pure energy, transforms, purifies. Flame – its visual emanation – helps with spirituality.

During the workshop we will learn about the Slavic understanding of Fire and its symbolism on all levels. We will also discover the technique of lighting the Living Fire – each participant will be able to light the Living Fire with his or her own hands by flaming. At the end, participants will light the prepared torches themselves and participate in contemplation/ meditation in connection with the Living Fire.

The significance of fire in Slavic culture

- Symbolism of Fire

- The uniqueness of the meaning of Fire in Slavic culture.

- Fire as a Living Being

- Types of Fire

- Element of Fire

LECTURES

1. The Slavic Deities and Their Earthly Intermediaries with Humans, i.e. the Zhrets and Volkhvs.

During the lecture, we will learn about the origins and roles of the main deities in the spirituality of the Slavs, such as Mokosha – the Goddess of Nature and Mother Earth; Weles – the Ruler of the beyond, the underworld, the souls of the dead and Nav, the Ruler of Paradise; Perun – the god of heaven, lightning, thunder and war; Svetovit – the main four-faced deity and Lada – the goddess of war.

We will learn about Slavic cosmogonic myths and find out which beings were Gods and who were ‘only’ beings at a higher than human stage of cognition of the universe and self-perfection.

We will take a closer look in on approaches to the spirituality of the Slavs and discover who the native ‘Slavic shamans’ were, i.e. the Zhrets and Volkhvs, who contacted Gods and Deities.

We will learn that the Volkhovs helped the ancient Slavic communities to contact other dimensions, Gods and Spirits. They were involved in divination, and they gained contact with the beyond during ecstatic dancing or with the help of plant intoxicants. They possessed the ability to fall into trances and were able to cure illnesses and heal. Through visions, they could foretell the future, plan crops and harvests, predict droughts, floods and other events. They dressed in wolf or bear skins and wove bird feathers, bone ornaments or tree branches into their hair.

The Zhrets, on the other hand, were concerned with offering sacrifices to the ancient gods, divination and the determination of feast days. They possessed knowledge of the Other Dimensions, used supernatural powers and magic, but were also priests. Their job was to mediate between the people and the gods; they were the ones who read the divine will and offered prayers on behalf of the people. The Zhrets were also the guardians of ceremonial sites (e.g. Sacred Groves, temples, and the treasures that existed around them).

2. The construction of the World, the Underworld and the concept of the Journey of the Soul in the Slavs.

During the lecture, we will learn about the conception of the structure of the world according to Slavic spirituality –its tripartite division into Prav, Yav and Nav, i.e. the Upper, Middle and Lower Worlds. We will learn that the Slavs imagined the world as a Cosmic Tree, whose crown was the invisible magical land of Prav (the causal force), the trunk is Yav (the real earthly world), and in its roots lies Nav (the land of supernatural things, spirits and the place where the souls of the dead go).

We will also learn about the concept of the soul in the Slavs and its division, and the complex beliefs of the Slavs about the spirit and the soul, combining both elements of belief in reincarnation and belief in a place where all ancestral souls unite.

We will also explore the concept of the Wandering/Soul Journey and reincarnation in the Slavs.

CEREMONIES

1. The Slavic Deities and Their Earthly Intermediaries with Humans, i.e. the Zhrets and Volkhvs.

Kupala Night is an ancient Slavic feast celebrated during the longest days of the

of the year, at the time of the summer solstice, during the culmination of the energy of the Sun. It is a night filled with rituals associated with water, fire and herbs. It is a celebration of love, fertility, the Sun and the Moon, and Water and Fire have a special cleansing power.

Slavs associated Kupala Night with several rituals, such as collecting herbs and flowers and decorating people, animals and houses with them; weaving floral wreaths; bathing and dousing with water; sending garlands on water; lighting fires; dancing, singing and jumping over fire. Celebrations were usually held near water, on hills, and most rituals took place at night. Already at sunset, on high ground or near rivers, cleansing bonfires were lit, which usually burned until morning. A procession was led around the fire, dancing, singing songs and jumping over the bonfire: whoever jumped higher would be the luckier. Cleansing baths in rivers and lakes were then mandatory. Garlands were used for fortune-telling – if they floated on the water, it meant good luck and a long life or marriage. And late into the night, people feasted by the fire, exchanged garlands and searched for the magical fern flower.

Our Kupala Night Ceremony will begin with the lighting of the Living Fire and will be a rite dedicated to the Gods, but also to the Spirits and Ancestors of the place. After the rituals by the Fire, the Circle will be dissolved, and we will go together to the lake. There we will cast plant garlands on the water to foretell the future. We will then return to the centre to the feasting area, where we will light the Fire brought from the ritual. Jumping and dancing around the Fire will be for purification, but also to ensure our prosperity, protection from evil forces, good harvest and fertility. It will also be a time for Slavic divination.... not only of flowers. Another element of the festivities will be the ‘Water Ritual’ – purifying but also addressing the Spirits. And at midnight, the search for the Fern Flower will begin in the forest.

2. Rite in honour of Ancestors and Local Spirits in the Sacred Grove Nowe Kawkowo, built and established a year ago.

The aim of the ceremony is to honour the memory of the people who inhabited this land before us, as well as to establish direct contact with our close Ancestors – and to ask them for support, advice, care and protection.

During the ceremony, we will gather at a fixed place, from where, in the light of torches, we will walk to the Sacred Grove of Nowe Kawkowo (located on the grounds of the centre) to the sound of drums and horns. We will line up in a circle and light the Sacred Fire. We will perform rituals, including a special Dziady ritual in which we will use “kraboszki” – ceremonial masks that protect from unwanted beings and energies. During this ritual we will invoke our Ancestors and the Spirits that look after this place. We will be able to ask them for advice, as well as feed and water them. After the rite, we will stay on site, by the Fire, to contemplate and explore the energies of the Ancestors through spiritual contact and meditation.

Slavic Sacred Groves were some of the most important sacred sites of our Slavic ancestors and were built on hills, surrounded by ancient trees. They were dedicated to the Gods, Ancestral Spirits, the forces of Nature, as well as to all kinds of magical rituals. In the centre of the grove, there was a clearing, symbolically separating the mystical inside (sacrum) from the ordinary outside (profanum). It was here that the Sacred Fire was burned, rituals were performed, and vows were taken. Before entering its grounds, in many cases a proper purification procedure had to be performed so as not to bring upon oneself the wrath of the spirits that inhabited it. The sacred grove was governed by its own rules - there were special regulations and behaviours. It was forbidden to interfere with its appearance or disturb its peace and quiet by cutting down trees, grazing animals, hunting, killing people or even collecting undergrowth. After dark, not even the priests dared to cross the boundary of the sacred grove – this time was reserved exclusively for the spirits and souls of the ancestors, who then took exclusive possession of the entire area.

Jose Francisco Del Olmo Diaz Aka Tako

Workshops

How to use the supporting energies of Nature and the Cosmos according to the Wixarika tradition? (led together by: Juan Ortiz Bautista Maraakame, Jose Francisco del Olmo Diaz Aka Tako and Cristian Chable aka Caballo).

CEREMONY

Opening Ceremony of the Festival – Ritual of Harmony and Unity with Nature according to the Wixarika tradition (led together by: Juan Ortiz Bautista Maraakame, Jose Francisco del Olmo Diaz Aka Tako and Cristian Chable aka Caballo).

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Musician, singer, artist and Temazcal host. Born in Mexico, he grew up in Cuernavaco Morelos where he received his artistic education, starting with theatre and drama, then continuing his studies in music and fine arts.

Workshops

1. How to use the supporting energies of Nature and the Cosmos according to the Wixarika tradition? (led together by: Juan Ortiz Bautista Maraakame, Jose Francisco del Olmo Diaz Aka Tako and Cristian Chable aka Caballo).

The Wixarika community sees the world as a living organism, in which man is part of a great spiritual network, connecting the Earth, the Cosmos and all beings into a harmonious whole.

We invite you to immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom that has been guiding humanity towards unity, power and healing for centuries.

CEREMONY

1. FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY – Ritual of Harmony and Unity with Nature according to the Wixarika tradition

(led together by: Juan Ortiz Bautista Maraakame, Jose Francisco del Olmo Diaz Aka Tako and Cristian Chable aka Caballo).

The ceremony creates a space of spiritual connection, inviting participants to experience a moment where tradition, nature, and humanity unite in one ritual.

About ceremonies and rituals in the Wixarika tradition:

There are also ceremonies specific to the four seasons, the intention of which is to bring balance and harmony to each individual, the community and all of creation.

Iza Klempert (Nemokamai Wolfie)

MORNING EVENTS

At the Shamanic Festival, I will be opening the day every morning in the Circles of the Elements, which are located in the heart of the forest. Each day we will gather in a different Stone Circle to introduce ourselves to the energy of one of the Elements: Water, Fire, Earth, Air and Aether/Void. On the last day, we will go through the Integration of All Elements, in order to create a New Reality that is friendly to us and to Mother Nature.

Water Element
Fire Element
Earth Element
Air Element
Aether Element
Circle of Integration of the Elements

MASSAGES

I invite you to individual sessions and massages. I work shamanically with energies, emotions, body and consciousness. The sessions are individual, holistic, shamanic. Massages take place at free times between classes.

Shamanic Massage
Energy Massage
Release Massage
Relaxation Massage for Body and Spirit
Tantric-Shamanic Massage
Shamanic healing sessions

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

My name is Izabela Klempert, also known as Wolf - Nemokamai. My life is a journey into the depths of emotions, body and spirituality, which I share with women and men who wish to find inner balance and harmony with the natural rhythm of the universe.

I am the founder of the Wolf Workshop, a unique place where the heart meets the soul. I travel across Poland and the world, bringing with me the inspiration I draw from my inner flame. Every meeting I lead is an opportunity to discover our essence, vocation and harmonise with the forces of nature.

MORNING EVENTS

1. Water Elementr

We begin the day in the Water Circle, where we will open ourselves to the cleansing and soothing power of this element. We will work on releasing emotional blockages and introducing harmony. Water is the element of emotions, intuition and transformation. It symbolizes fluidity, purification and deep feelings. In shamanic practices, water energy can be explored through rituals related to emotional healing and gaining insights. Water also symbolizes flexibility, fluidity and changeability and the ability to change. Water is a key element for the earth. It is life-giving. Water is an element of extraordinary power and reminds us of the power of Nature.

2. Fire Element

In the Fire Circle we will focus on awakening our inner strength and passion. Fire ceremonies will help us gain courage and determination to take on the challenges of the day with power. Fire is the element of passion and energy. It brings light, warmth, but also has destructive power, which makes it a powerful tool in the process of healing and change. Many traditions associate fire with emotions such as love, passion and anger.

It is also often seen as a Gift of the Gods. It represents their Power, both physical and spiritual. Both in Nature and in mythology, fire is an element full of power, passion, creativity, transformation, but Fire both creates and destroys.

3. Earth Element

Meeting in the Earth Circle will allow us to ground ourselves and feel a deep connection with our planet. Through contact with the energy of the earth, we will gain stability and certainty, which will strengthen our inner balance. Earth is the foundation on which we stand, it is an Element symbolizing stability, security and abundance. In shamanic practices, the Earth is considered the Mother who feeds and supports us. You will learn grounding practices that help you feel more grounded and connected to the earth. Connecting with Nature and plants and animals at the same time promotes the healing of our Body and Spirit.

4. Air Element

A day in the Air Circle will be an opportunity to open up to new ideas and inspirations. Air ceremonies will strengthen our creativity and communication skills, bringing lightness and freedom. The Air element is a bridge between reality and the invisible realms of thoughts and emotions. Elusive, invisible, and yet omnipresent, it is a symbol of freedom, thought and communication. Its delicate and fleeting nature reminds us of the importance of breathing, listening and being open to new experiences. Since ancient times, it has been associated with divinity and spirituality. In many cultures, it was believed that air is the carrier of life, sound and words. In Eastern cultures, air was identified with prana - the life energy that circulates in our bodies. In the spiritual world, Air is a symbol of unlimited possibilities, freedom and connection with higher spheres of consciousness. Its invisible essence reminds us of the secrets that are waiting to be discovered beyond physical reality.

5. Ether/Void Element

Ether, often called the fifth essence, is an invisible force that permeates everything around us. It is the space in which our thoughts, emotions and intentions manifest. Aether is a symbol of connection, unity and spiritual growth. It is the Element that unites all the other Elements: Fire, Water, Earth and Air. It is a space where we can discover our inner Self. Aether also represents creativity and intuition. In the Aether Circle we will explore these aspects through rituals, meditation and creative expression. In the Aether Circle we are all equal and every voice is important. Open your Heart and Mind to a new experience.

6. Circle of Integration of the Elements

On this day we will unite the power of all the Elements: Fire, Water, Earth, Air and Aether. This will be a time of deep reflection, integration and celebration of our experiences from meeting all the Elements. You will be able to feel the full energy contained in these elements. This is a process in which we learn to harmonize the influences of all the Elements in our lives, because each Element brings something unique. Fire brings passion and transformation, water - emotions and intuition, earth - stability and grounded thinking, and ether - connects with the spiritual dimension.

In this Circle we will create harmony of these elements, which will allow us to discover inner balance. Here you will feel part of a larger whole, and at the same time discover your individuality.

I invite you to participate in these morning ceremonies, which will allow us to connect more deeply with Nature and start the day with energy and intention.

Małgorzata Romanowska

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

I run the "Soul Medicine" Shamanic Practice in Gdansk, Poland under the supervision of Arvick Baghramian, from whom I have been taking lessons since 2019. I also perform Reiki and BARS treatments. I have completed a 2-year Shamanic Training Program with Arvick Baghramian and assisted her in workshops and subsequent editions of the Program.

I provide an introduction to Shamanic Journeys to:

get answers to your questions,
to heal yourself, your relationships with loved ones, the outside world, money
Soul Recovery,
cleans from foreign energies
Divination (reading signs from crystals, fire - to get concrete answers and knowledge that is not available to us in ordinary reality).

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

Time approx. 1 hour, cost PLN 250 for an individual session

SOUL RETRIEVAL

Our soul is the essence of life force. Losing fragments of the soul leads to a loss of power and vitality. The more soul fragments a person loses, the weaker they become. Feelings of detachment from the environment or the people around us, even loved ones, and even alienation from oneself, living in a world of dreams and illusions, numbness, and lack of contact with our own emotions may arise. Memory loss can be a symptom of losing a soul fragment. From the perspective of shamanism, the most serious illnesses are consequences of soul loss. One of the most common reasons for soul loss is experiencing trauma, most often from childhood, but even momentary terror can be a cause. Sometimes we ourselves give up a part of ourselves to be accepted. Soul retrieval is one of the most powerful shamanic methods. The shaman embarks on a journey to the spiritual world to find the lost soul fragment and return it to the person. However, it is the spirit teacher who decides whether soul fragments need to be brought back. After soul retrieval, specific rituals supporting the integration of the recovered soul fragment with the body are necessary to avoid losing it again.

POWER ANIMAL RETRIEVAL

In shamanism, it is believed that animal spirits possess exceptionally powerful energy and specific characteristics are attributed to them. Power animals represent a person's inner strength and determine their life force. They are unique abilities, powers that we are born with or acquire with age. A person can have an unlimited number of power animals. Due to various experiences, we may lose our power. Retrieving a power animal may be necessary if we need more strength for something specific, such as greater concentration, better communication, courage, patience, or self-confidence. Sometimes retrieving a power animal is necessary for a person to have the strength to face a difficult situation.

RATTLE HEALING

The rattle spirit teacher works with the energetic and spiritual aspects of illness. With the help of the rattle, we can diagnose and then unblock and remove blocked energy in the body, something that shouldn't be there. Energetic blockage can be our own or someone else's energy. Blocked energy can be found in chakras, manifested by a sense of imbalance throughout the day. The rattle also clears energetic residue that we collect from others.

DIVINATION

Shamans have been using methods of reading signs for at least 10,000 years to help people get answers. We read signs to get answers to questions, ask for advice or solutions to problems, discover hidden knowledge that is normally unavailable to people, and even to interpret dreams. Divination is not fortune-telling. Divination helps us get answers to questions like WHERE? WHO?, WHY?, HOW?

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FESTIVALS 2025

II Festival Of Shamanism & Ancestral Traditions Message From Mother Earth. From Ancient Wisdom To New ConsciousnessOn 7 - 13 July 2025"Here And Now" Center Poland