FAQ

SITTING PLANT HEALING CEREMONIES FOR THE FIRST TIME?

It’s normal to feel a bit apprehensive. Let’s embrace this in our positive light, as an attitude of healthy respect for the healing journey. It’s best to avoid reading, watching, listening to other people’s experience where perceptions or expectations are likely to be created.

CAN I PARTICIPATE IF I AM TAKING MEDICATIONS?

If you are taking any kind of pharmaceutical medication such as SSRI’s (antidepressants) antihypertensives (blood pressure medication) anti-convulsants or antihistamines or if you have any mental, emotional or physical conditions that we should be aware of, please advise us well in advance, so we can assist you in making a decision about your ceremony preparation.

WHAT IS THE FOOD LIKE?

Food will be prepared by our wonderful chef and is a ceremony dieta which is vegan. We will be having breakfast & lunch followed by fasting on ceremony days in preparation for ceremony. If you have any questions on this or have any special dietary requirements that we need to be aware of, please let us know in advance.

WHERE WILL I BE STAYING?

You will be staying with Naturalma at the Hide, the guest accommodation for all formats of the Huni Kawa Shamanic School will be in cozy dormitories (There are two dormitories and if possible we try to keep men and women separate. There are limited options for private accommodation, please contact us if you need more privacy).
Find more info and photos of the Hide here.

WHICH LANGUAGES DO THE SHAMANS SPEAK?

Beija Flor, Pajé Rua Busé and Txana Sian all speak Portuguese as well as their tribal language Hâtxa Kuin. Siriani speaks English, Farsi, Portuguese, French, Spanish & some Italian.

HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE CEREMONIES?

Preparing for your healing journey will help you to lay the groundwork for your experience. It demonstrates respect for the process and commitment to your healing and also prepares your body to receive the medicine, allowing your healing process to unfold more effectively.

From three (3) days before arrival we advise:

  • No alcohol or other recreational chemicals
  • No coffee or other stimulants such as black tea or green tea
  • No dairy, no meat
  • No sex (including self-pleasure)
  • No salt, no sugar (including sweet fruits)
  • Keep your words positive and kind. Do not involve yourself in low vibe conversations
  • Remove or limit your intake of media, keep your entertainment light, funny and easygoing
  • Do not deliberately expose yourself to media or any situation that doesn’t make you feel good
  • Drink plenty of water

WHAT TO BRING?

  • Comfortable clothing that works for hot & cold. (Days here can be really warm when sunny but it can get cold at night.)
  • White or light-coloured, comfortable clothes for ceremony. It is very important to be comfortable & warm when journeying, so you are encouraged to bring any items that make you feel comfortable eg. scarf, shawl, blanket etc.
  • When packing clothes please also ensure to dress moderately with clothes that are not too exposing.
  • Items that you feel are helpful for you, eg. Eye mask, ear plugs (these are for sleep-use not ceremony use), hot water bottle etc.
  • Journal
  • Your own instruments (if you wish to bring them). You will have the opportunity to learn musical healing prayers called “Mimawas” (more commonly known as “Icaros”) during your stay with us.
  • Medication if applicable
  • Personal belongings you’d normally bring if you were on a journey for a couple of days.
  • Your own toiletries. As you will be home in the beauty of nature, we kindly request using organic products for your personal hygiene.

Please ask us if you’d like more clarity on what to bring.

HOW WILL MY TICKET SUPPORT THE HUNI KUIN TRIBE?

The Huni Kawa Shamanic School is involved in many projects to help the tribe. The energy exchange generated through the work abroad will go to:

  • Enabeling kids to go to school
  • Surgeries
  • Rebuilding the houses of the tribe
  • Building water posts for the tribes that can’t get clean water
  • Creating a medical clinic on the land
  • Creating a central school for the kids to receive education
  • Buying boats so the kids can go to school
  • Veterinary clinic to take care of and neuter the animals
  • Selling the art from the families, encouraging them to hold the culture
  • Each year giving an opportunity to another member of the tribe to travel with us to strengthen the culture

HOW TO GET HERE?

Please find directions here.

ARE THERE ANY TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS IN PORTUGAL?

Regulations can change, please find the most up to date information here.

DO I NEED A VISA TO ENTER PORTUGAL?

You will need to apply for a Schengen Visa if you are from one of the following countries.
It is your own responsibility to ensure that you fulfill the entry requirements.

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