Plant Medicine Immersion

Immersions – See upcoming schedule here.

The 3 day Plant Medicine Immersions are an opportunity to work with the master plant teachers of the Amazon in a safe and responsible way.

There is a relationship that unfolds with the plants and this relationship deepens the more the two of you meet. Although one ceremony can be extremely beneficial, bringing tremendous healing and insight, it is often difficult to fully let go and open to the medicine, especially if it is your first time. The 3 day format is offered to give yourself the necessary time to open and let go of any internal fear or resistance so the medicines can fully share their gifts with you.

Note: Please read through all information thoroughly before registering. Thank you.

Details

This summer, Immersions will be held in quiet, nature-immersed locations throughout Europe. They start on Friday afternoon and end, Monday morning. There will be 2 consecutive evenings in ceremony with the grandmother medicine, Ayahuasca (for healing, teachings, awakening & remembering) and the final day ceremony with the grandfather medicine, Huachuma (for grounding and integration). See schedule tab for more details.

No more than 12 participants are invited to create an intimate and personal experience. Understanding the importance of creating a safe, comfortable and loving space, every effort is made to make sure this is provided.

The Immersions are lead by Brother with support provided by his partners Inge, Gita and Guido. Brother has over 15 years experience holding retreats and 9 years of working with plant medicines while living in the Sacred Valley of Peru and more recently, the Netherlands. He is well versed in working with the situations and energies that arise within ceremony and facilitating a clear space that supports the healing and awakening process.

The ceremonies will be guided by mantras & medicine songs from different traditions, icaros from the jungle and silence; all with the intention of personal healing, awakening & transformation. The grandmother medicine comes from a family of brew makers in the Peruvian jungle. It is prayer filled with only the vine and chakruna. Nothing else mixed in. While the grandfather medicine comes from the Sacred Valley, high in the Peruvian Andes. Rapé and Sananga, medicines from the Yawanawa tribes of Brazil, will also be available and utilized throughout the Immersion.

Travel:

Depending on the location, you will be sent the travel details for that particular location once you are registrered.

Note: You may either enter your infomation below or contact us directly to inquire about the where abouts of the upcoming Immersions.

Cost:

The cost of each immersion varies due to the different venue expenses of each location. They range from 590 – 690€. This exchange is for all ceremonies and healing work throughout the weekend, 3 nights accommodation, food and transport to and from the nearest airport or train station if necessary. We do not charge for the medicine and there are no other required costs. Once your registration is accepted, a deposit will be requested to reserve your place.

Note: Although a financial exchange is necessary, we encourage you not to make it the reason you do or do not come to an Immersion. If you feel really strongly about attending and money is not currently flowing in your life, write to us and let us know. We will find a way.

Schedule

This is to give you an idea of the structure of the weekend. The immersions are not run by a schedule or times, but instead guided by the experience and what arises throughout. Please know that a meditative silence will be encouraged for the majority of the weekend.

Day 1

Around 2pm
– Arrive, settle in, meet other participants
– Rest for ceremony

Evening
– Sharing: Plant medicines, ways to work with them and tools for navigating your journey.
– Ceremony guidelines & instructions
– Ceremony with the Grandmother
– Food and rest for the evening

Day 2

Morning
– Flower bath
– Breakfast
– Individual or group session w/Brother

Afternoon
– Light lunch
– Contemplation, rest, walk in nature, etc.
– Sharing by Brother

Evening
– Ceremony with the Grandmother
– Rest for the evening

Day 3

Morning
– Flower Bath
– Ceremony with the Grandfather for grounding and integration.

Afternoon
– Fire Ceremony

Evening
– Dinner
– Integration / Final sharing
– Rest
– Leave the following morning.

Preparations

Preparations:

Read About Plant Medicines.

Connect deeply with your Intention/Motivation.

Practice the Awareness Meditation daily. (sent to you prior to Immersion)

Pre & Post Preparations – Physical Body
- The following recommendations are suggestions of The Fasting Path family, based on our own personal experiences and guidelines from the native Peruvian Ayahuasca tradition. We suggest you prepare yourself mentally for a 6 week journey, 4 weeks prior and two weeks after the Immersion.

4 weeks before and 2 weeks after:
- No red meat or pork
- No antidepressants, SSRI’s and mood stabilizers (please see the “Drugs to be Avoided” page and be sure to have informed us of any medications you may be taking)

1 week before and 1 week after:
- No dairy products (fresh, organic eggs are fine)
- No meat (fresh water, white fish is fine)
- No processed foods (bags, boxes or cans)
- No added sugars (small amounts of honey is ok)
- Minimal salt & spices
- No hot, spicy foods
- No fermented foods
- No fried foods
- No alcohol, caffeine or other street drugs (If you smoke marijuana or drink alcohol, please read our view of their effects on the “Drugs to be Avoided” page)
- No carbonated drinks (herbal teas and water is ideal)
- All other medications stopped
- Avoid non-tantric sex (including masturbation) to retain your vital energies.

Preparations – Mind & Spirit
- What makes working with plant medicines different than any other path of personal and spiritual development is that there is no external teacher. The immersion experience holds the potential to help us look at, question and transcend limiting beliefs adopted during our lives. However, the potential of the experience is limited by the mindset one brings. Having a humble heart and a clear mind, with a strong intention/motivation for working with the medicine directs the experience and lends to the depth and transformational power of your work together.

Note: Please take these preparations seriously. We want to do our best to help you get the most from your experience and to ensure the safety of yourself and that of the other participants as well. Let us know if you have any questions.

What to Bring

What to Bring

Please be sure to let us know if there is something on the list you are not able to bring.

Warm and comfortable clothing – Keep in mind that you will be sitting for 5 hours or more and your body temperature may shift from hot to cold throughout
Light, long sleeve pants and shirt in case mosquitos are present.
Walking shoes. May be rainy and muddy.
Water bottle (plastic or steel)
Small flashlight (red light if you can)
Notebook/journal and pen
Toiletries (as natural as possible)
Earplugs (optional)
Towel & wash cloth’
Bathing suit
Sleeping bag
Intentions without expectations.

NOTE: If you are driving to the retreat and are able/willing… extra blankets, pillows, cushions, sheepskins, etc will be much appreciated in helping to make space even more comfortable.

Please do not wear any make up, perfumes or colognes.

Once you know that you would like to attend an immersion, fill this questionnaire out to register. Please share openly and thoroughly with each of the questions so we may get to know you and your intentions for registering.

This form is designed to assist you in getting the most out of your work with the medicine. The information provided will be kept private.

If all of the questions are not answered, the form will not be received by us. You should see a “Thank you message” after sending. If you do not, then it did not go through.

Once your questionnaire is received, we will review it and reply to you within a few days. If an invitation is received, a deposit will then be requested in order to reserve your space. At this point, you are officially registered and detailed information will follow.

If you do not hear from us within 3 days, please contact us to confirm receipt of your registration.

Thank you.

Name (first and last)

Name to be addressed as

Immersion date/location

Is there an alternate Immersion you could attend if this one is full?

Home Address

Postal Code

City, Country

Phone Number

Email address

Age

Gender (M or F)

Height / Weight

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Do you take any pharmaceutical medications? If so, for what, how much and for how long?

Very important to let us know if you are taking any medications.

Are you allergic to anything or have special dietary needs?

Do you currently do any spiritual/contemplative practices (yoga, meditation, tai chi, etc) Please describe.

Have you ever worked w/ plant medicines? If so, please describe (where, when, overall experience).

Do you use any drugs recreationally, including alcohol & caffeine? Please explain.

Are you addicted to behaviours or thought patterns that you would like to let go of? Please explain.

Have you ever been diagnosed with a "disorder?" (bipolar, schizophrenic, ADHD, etc) Please explain.

How would you describe your spiritual beliefs?

What is your reason and motivation for wanting to attending the Immersion?

Would you say you "want to", "have to" or "feel called" to work with the medicine? Please explain.

Are you willing and able to commit to the recommended preparations?

Do you have any fears or concerns about the experience? If so, please explain.

Are you registering by yourself or with another/others?

How did you find The Fasting Path? (google, referral, etc)

Anything else that you would like us to know or you would like to ask?

Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: By clicking the SUBMIT button on the bottom you agree to the following terms :

I understand that this work will include the use of traditional healing plants. I agree that I always have a choice whether or not to participate, and I agree to take full responsibility for the choices I make involving this work, both during and after the retreat.

To the best of my knowledge, I have answered all the questions honestly and revealed any physical and psychological infirmities which would place me at risk to participate in any way within the ceremony activities. I understand that the facilitators reserve the right to deny my participation if they deem that it would be unsafe for me, or for others, or for any other important reason.

To maintain the safety, trust and respect for all participants, I agree to hold this work confidential. I will not reveal to anyone the identity of those who are participating in this retreat. This includes maintaining confidentiality for all facilitators, helpers, shamans or healers who are also participating in the ceremony.

I agree to participate with the purest intention of the heart, promoting the health and well-being of all participants.

In signing this release (Clicking the SUBMIT Form button), I acknowledge and represent that I have read and understand the above and sign voluntarily; I acknowledge this form as a full, adequate and complete release of liability.

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