Medicine ceremony

Over the last 10 years, the ‘psychedelic retreat’ has entered the public consciousness. By now, you have almost certainly heard of them or know someone who has gone to one. They’re featured on Netflix

There is nothing which feels more meaningful to us, and the others who make the Paititi Institute home, than living in a sustainable community dedicated to personal transformation and healing of both inner and outer landscapes. Paititi Institute for the Preservation of Ecology and Indigenous Culture was founded in 2010 from a heart centered commitment […]

Support & Guidance from AYLLU You will be supported by our Ayllu Medicina leaders before, during, and after your plant medicine retreat. Aimé Bertot is a medicine man of the Sacred Fire of Itzachilatlan who leads our ceremonies with his wife, Hwaneetah. He is also a Vision Seeker, Sun Dancer, and Canupa Loader who has lived and learned from the elders in Ecuador for the past 24 years. His daughter was born in a sweat lodge - a true sign of his love and belief in the power of these…

This JUNE, we Connect with the HEART + MUSIC Take a journey to the center of your heart, a journey best taken with sacred music, traditions, and humble guides. Reconnect to your own rhythm by taking a pause and retreating into your inner world with the help of the master plant teachers, ancient purifying practices, and the medicine of music. On June 16-22, our final plant medicine retreat until November, we will celebrate the Equinox and focus on heart technology meditations, which will a...

Coming home after a plant medicine experience brings a veritable slurry of emotions, mind-scribble, body-talk - here’s sage advice on self-care practices that can make or break the aftermath.

Connect to the elements: Fire The fire is at the center of our plant medicine ceremonies, communities, homes, and your heart. He is a wise and ancient teacher, which is why we refer to him as Grandfather Fire or Abuelo Fuego. When you trust in the element of fire, he has the ability to transmute, and heal in miraculous and loving ways, also reflecting the light of your heart. Here are some ways to connect: - Gather around a fire One of the best ways to connect to the element of fire is...

Back to the FIRE Humans have long gathered around Grandfather fire (Abuelo Fuego) in communities, homes, and ceremonies. He helps generate willpower, grounds us, elevates our prayers, connects us to our masculine energy, and reflects the inner light of our hearts. Our Grandfather Fire is still the heart of many communities, ceremonies, and family homes, including at Ayllu Medicina plant medicine retreats. We are taking time to rejuvenate, visit family, and participate in and support our…

Support & Guidance from AYLLU You will be supported by our Ayllu Medicina leaders before, during, and after your plant medicine retreat. Aimé Bertot is a medicine man of the Sacred Fire of Itzachilatlan who leads our ceremonies with his wife, Hwaneetah. He is also a Vision Seeker, Sun Dancer, and Canupa Loader who has lived and learned from the elders in Ecuador for the past 24 years. His daughter was born in a sweat lodge - a true sign of his love and belief in the power of these…

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Don't call the ancient practice of sweat lodge ceremonies a spa trend — it's intended to purify your mind, body, and soul.