San Pedro known as Wachuma the sacred cactus, used for thousands of years in the andes mountain by the curanderos (traditional doctor) for individual and communitarian healing purposes.
The plant helps us heal, grow, learn, awake to a spiritual reality, and reach broader states of consciousness. Provide us of a length to look and face the inner world and the reality around us from another perspective.
Wachuma
Dario Hampi Pakari
Traditional healer from Sumak Kawsay culture
Dario is a traditional healer and professional psychologist. For more than 15 years, he has traveled the world facilitating traditional sacred plant ceremonies. He founded The Fuoco Sacro associazione in Italy and is founder and director of SUMAK KAWSAY CHURCH – no profit foundation IDBV in Florida. He conducts ceremonies all around the world bringing talented artists together. His work is a bridge between modern science and ancient traditions.
Your retreat includes:
1 Wachuma
Ceremonies
1 Magic
Ceremonies
Meals
from the Chef
Facilitators
support throughout the retreat
Ethnic music
medicine people
Energetic practices
Yoga and functional movement
2 Integration
with psychologist
Community
INME
Physician On-Hand
consultation
Temazcal
Mexican ceremony
Venue
White Lotus Eco Spa
Lovely gronds and only 20 minutes from Shenandoah National Park. The quirky buildings and raised paths are whimsical. The room cozy with just the right amount of space and lots of natural light. Very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
Group practices and integration
This deep healing work is supported and held by an interweaving of practices and activities to create the safest and most loving environment for your journey.
This Practicing before the ceremony will help the body and mind to relax, as well as help you to let go of fear or expectation so that you are more open when receiving the plant medicine.
The beauty of plant medicine 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
17 NOVEMBER
• 16:00 Check-in and acquaintance
• 18:00 Introduction and preparation for the ceremony
• 20:00 – 05:00 Sacred ceremony
18 NOVEMBER
• 09:00 Light breakfast
• 16:00 Intention setting workshop with Dario
• 22:00 – 08:00 Sacred plant San Pedro ceremony
19 NOVEMBER
• 10:30 Celebratory Brunch
• Rest/check-out
• *All days additionally from 9:00 – 18:00
Massage from Christian
20 NOVEMBER
• Rest/check-out
(we strongly recommend to stay and rest to make sure your integrate your experience well)
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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