SACRED CEREMONIES
Doorways to Healing & Transformation
Each ceremony offers a unique path to healing, guided with reverence for the sacred medicines and deep respect for the indigenous traditions from which they come.
Huachuma Ceremony
San Pedro Cactus Medicine
Huachuma, also known as San Pedro, is a sacred cactus medicine that has been used for thousands of years in the Andes for healing and spiritual awakening. Known as the "heart-opening" medicine, Huachuma facilitates a gentle yet profound journey into expanded consciousness.
Duration
8-12 hours
Location
Bear Mountain, NY & NJ
Group Size
Small intimate groups
Benefits
What to Expect
The Huachuma experience is often described as gentle and heart-centered. Unlike some other plant medicines, it allows participants to remain grounded and present while accessing profound states of awareness. The ceremony typically takes place during the day, often in nature, allowing for deep connection with the earth and sky.
Ayahuasca Ceremony
The Vine of the Soul
Ayahuasca is a powerful plant medicine from the Amazon rainforest, traditionally used by indigenous peoples for healing, divination, and spiritual connection. Known as "the vine of the soul," Ayahuasca offers deep journeys into the subconscious mind and spiritual realms.
Duration
6-8 hours
Location
Teaneck, New Jersey
Group Size
Small intimate groups
Benefits
What to Expect
Ayahuasca ceremonies are held at night in a sacred ceremonial space. The experience can include vivid visions, emotional release, and profound insights. Our ceremonies are held with traditional icaros (sacred songs) and careful attention to each participant's journey.
Pachakuti Mesa Tradition
Sacred Altar Practice
The Pachakuti Mesa is a powerful shamanic practice rooted in Peruvian curanderismo. "Pachakuti" means "world reversal" or "transformation," and the Mesa is a sacred altar used for healing, divination, and spiritual development. This tradition bridges ancient wisdom with modern healing needs.
Duration
3-4 hours
Location
New Jersey
Group Size
Individual or small groups
Benefits
What to Expect
Mesa sessions involve working with a sacred altar configured with power objects and ceremonial items. Through ritual, prayer, and energy work, participants access healing and transformation. This practice can be done individually or in group settings.
Despacho Ceremony
Sacred Andean Offering
The Despacho is a beautiful Andean ceremony of gratitude and offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the Apus (mountain spirits). This ancient practice creates a visual prayer through the careful arrangement of sacred items, expressing gratitude and asking for blessings.
Duration
2-3 hours
Location
New Jersey
Group Size
Individual or groups
Benefits
What to Expect
During a Despacho ceremony, participants help create a beautiful mandala-like offering using flowers, coca leaves, seeds, and other sacred items. Each element is placed with intention and prayer. The completed Despacho is then offered to the fire, earth, or water to carry the prayers to the spirits.
Temazcal Ceremony
Sacred Sweat Lodge Purification
The Temazcal, meaning "house of heat," is an ancient Mesoamerican sweat lodge ceremony used for purification, healing, and spiritual rebirth. This sacred practice represents entering the womb of Mother Earth, where participants undergo a powerful process of physical detoxification, emotional release, and spiritual renewal through the four elements: earth, water, fire, and air.
Duration
2-3 hours
Location
Teaneck, New Jersey
Group Size
Small intimate groups
Benefits
What to Expect
The ceremony takes place inside a dome-shaped lodge where volcanic stones heated in a sacred fire are brought in during four rounds, or "doors," each representing a cardinal direction and element. Water infused with medicinal herbs is poured over the stones, creating purifying steam. Through prayer, song, and deep breathing, participants release toxins, emotions, and energetic blockages in a powerful process of renewal and rebirth.
PREPARATION
Preparing for Ceremony
Proper preparation is essential for a meaningful and safe ceremonial experience. When you reach out to inquire about a ceremony, we will provide detailed guidance on dietary restrictions, mental preparation, and what to bring.
Generally, preparation includes a clean diet for several days before ceremony, avoiding certain substances and medications, setting clear intentions, and creating space in your life for integration afterward.
We are committed to your safety and wellbeing. All participants will have a conversation with Oswal before attending ceremony to ensure the experience is appropriate for their situation.
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