San Pedro knew as Wachuma the sacred cactus, used in the Andes for healing purposes and re-connection with the mother earth (Pachamama).
The plant helps us heal, grow, learn, awaken to a spiritual reality, and helps us reach higher states of consciousness and understand the world by looking at it from another perspective.
Wachuma
Dario Hampi Pakari
Evening “White” Wachuma ceremony and Wachuma Power Walk to the top of the mountain.
This traditional ceremony will be led by Dario Hampi Pakari, a Medicine Man from the family Sacred Fire of Itzachilatlan, a community of traditional healers, committed to protect and present ancient healing practices in a respectful and genuine way.
In this tradition, in this ceremony, we pray sharing the Sacred plants from the Andes. During the night, accompanied by singing and drumming with traditional instruments, we (re)connect to Mother Earth, Father Sky, four elements and seven sacred directions. We call upon our ancestors and ancient spirits to help us raise the prayer for ourselves, our families and humanity.
Your retreat includes:
2 Wachuma
Ceremonies
5 Nights
in authentic villas
2 Integration
with psychologist
10 Organic meals
from the Chef
Physician On-Hand
consultation
Ethnic music
medicine people
3 Energetic practices
Yoga and functional movement
2 Temazcal
Mexican ceremony
Yoga
Body & Mind
Eco-friendly location
with spectacular views of Sicily
Community
INME
5 Facilitators
support throughout the retreat
Temazcal ceremonies
Sunset and sunrise sweat lodge ceremonies
The Temazkal is a indigenous sweat lodge ceremony, a ritual that has lasted for more than a thousand years!
The temazcal is a low round structure with a rather low entrance.
During the ritual, heated stones are brought into the bath, which is periodically poured with herbal infusions in the process.
Thanks to the properties of various healing herbs and high temperature of the volcanic stones the participants will be able to achieve a state that many describe as “rebirth”:
• calmness and clarity of mind
• detoxification of the physical and energetic bodies
The temazcal is a low round structure with a rather low entrance.
During the ritual, heated stones are brought into the bath, which is periodically poured with herbal infusions in the process.
Thanks to the properties of various healing herbs and high temperature of the volcanic stones the participants will be able to achieve a state that many describe as “rebirth”:
• calmness and clarity of mind
• detoxification of the physical and energetic bodies
Accomodation
You’ll get a special treat from an overnight stay in a carefully restored 19th-century farmhouse. The house is decorated in a rustic style, which makes the rooms cozy and comfortable.
You are in for a terrific vacation, with a full immersion in nature. An eco-friendly location with spectacular views of Sicily, a secluded atmosphere, and the best organization will make the retreat unforgettable!
Group practices and integration from the professionals
On this retreat you will have Yoga, Functional movement and energetic practices
This Practicing before ceremony will help the body and mind to relax, as well as to help you to let go of fear or expectation so that you are more open when receiving the plant medicine.
Practicing Functional movement and relaxation on the days following a ceremony are a great way to recover in a healthy and effective way.
The beauty of Wachuma ceremony is found in the teachings that are revealed to us. The meditative and self-reflective aspects of yoga and energetic practices can help you to bring these teachings in practical ways into your daily life.
This Practicing before ceremony will help the body and mind to relax, as well as to help you to let go of fear or expectation so that you are more open when receiving the plant medicine.
Practicing Functional movement and relaxation on the days following a ceremony are a great way to recover in a healthy and effective way.
The beauty of Wachuma ceremony is found in the teachings that are revealed to us. The meditative and self-reflective aspects of yoga and energetic practices can help you to bring these teachings in practical ways into your daily life.
Our team
INME Wellness is a team of indigenous healers, doctors, medical specialists, therapists, ancient traditions practitioners, and musicians that share one common mission — optimizing health of our retreat participants.
Program
19 JULY
• Arrival and team introduction
• Arrival and team introduction
20 JULY
• Functional movement
• Healing massage with Christian (optional)
• Evening “White” Wachuma ceremony
• Night Temazcal ceremony
• Sunrise prayer
21 JULY
• Therapeutic integration
• Healing massage with Christian (optional)
• Yoga
22 JULY
• Free-day at the beach Capo D’orlando
• Functional movement exercise
• Healing massage with Christian (optional)
23 JULY
• Temazcal ceremony
• Wachuma Power Walk to the top of the mountain
• Offering to the spirit of the mountain
• Sunrise prayer
• Walk back to the camp
• Dinner & Celebration
24 JULY
• Breakfast and checkout
Victoria Bonya
TV presenter, model, blogger
“I want to share my experience. Just yesterday I had my first San Pedro ceremony with Anastasia standing by. I want to say a huge thank you to her for the wonderful organization, for the wonderful place. It’s very important what kind of people you go through the ceremony with, how it’s all organized. I…
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Nadine Andre
Energy coach and mindfulness teacher
My trip to Italy for the ceremony with San Pedro was organized by @inmewellness Anastasia is a beautiful soul. How it feels when a person loves what she does! Her care and love were evident in everything, in every part of the retreat. The stunningly beautiful place on Lake Orta in Italy, the food, the…
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Yulia Derzhaltseva
So that’s why it is called a journey??? (“trip” on the slang.. but let’s be respectful). I have been to the places where you can’t just get by plane, where you don’t need to cross the borders or show your passport. Even the time have no power there. I have seen the legends. I discovered…
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Carrie Chojnowsky
Plants are my passion and my life’s work, I connect with them daily, for myself and for others They have carried me through every important journey and have always provided me with physical health and well being as well as emotional bandwidth for all of life’s stresses. However, there is a deeper healing available within…
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Zane Syringa
You’re looking for the keys, but there’s a facade. Shadow in the mirror. Drumming ignorance. You dive deeper, wider and higher. And let it flow. Without resistance. A sip of water and the joy is endless. Colored waves, nets and bonfire. Greetings to the sun so rhythmic. Everything is yours, but you give… Thank you…
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Dear Anastasia, We didn’t say goodbye to everyone, but we are sincerely grateful to all these beautiful people who were with us for those two magical days. Please give them this. Our lives will never be the same after these ceremonies. We had an incredible experience from which everything made sense to us. WE DO…
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FAQ
Is сeremonial plant safe?
сeremonial plant are absolutely safe as long as the following conditions are met:
– you undergo the ceremony with an authentic and experienced healer who prepares the medicine himself, observing traditions and rituals
– you have followed a specific diet for at least two weeks
– you refrain from alcohol, narcotics, and other psychoactive drugs, including antidepressants
Why follow a special diet?
Diet is an important element for successful interaction with the sacred world of Amazonia. Failure to follow the diet may reduce the effect of the healing plant during the ritual, so we advise you to follow the diet for at least two weeks.
Could there be unpredictable consequences?
If you have prepared for the ceremony according to our recommendations, all risks are reduced to zero. In addition, an experienced practitioner of alternative medicine is always present at our retreats to help you during your process.
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