HAPÉ - SHAMANIC SNUFF
Shamanic snuff, traditionally called rapé, is an ancestral physical and spiritual medicine of connection, a powerful alterer of consciousness / entheogen, which has the formidable power to open us to higher dimensions, and for this it is always used accompanied by a small ceremony of rape or ritual prior to the intake, in which we deposit a pure and luminous intention.
Hapé is blown with a reed into each nostril, balancing the two hemispheres of the brain, our feminine and masculine side, and then the heart, the centre of our bodies.
The blowing helps us to heal individualism, cleanses our perception, clearing the mind and opening the higher energetic channels, to connect with the higher part of our being.
Rapé is a powerful and ancient way to raise the prayer and connect with the divine. It should always be directed to a spiritual purpose, being concentrated, prayerful, seeking healing or spiritual connection.
We have different hapés we work with, including Bobinsana, Nukini, Kuntanawa and more. To begin with, we will cleanse you with Tobacco Mapacho, Salvia and Palo Santo. Depending on your level of experience and what our facilitator Mario & Carolina feel like is suitable for you, is the rapé that you'll then be blown.
You can always count on our guidance and support during the ceremony.
Duration of the ceremony: Between 30 minutes to 1 hour
TOBACCO MAPACHO
Tobacco is not generally regarded as a hallucinogen, but it has long been known to have played a central role in North and South American shamanism, both for trance states and for rituals of healing, protection and spiritual purification.
Sowa Nete works with tobacco mapacho in ceremonies, dietas and makes use of it in daily life.
It is worth noting that indigenous people ingest enormous quantities of tobacco, both smoked, drunk and in the form of snuff, but mostly in a sacred and ritual context, and paradoxically do not manifest compulsive consumption. Moreover, Amazonian tobacco is grown without chemical fertilisers or pesticides and contains none of the chemicals that are added to industrial cigarettes.
SANANGA
Sananga is a potent traditional medicine derived from the roots and bark of the Tabernaemontana sananho shrub, native to the Amazon rainforest. Among indigenous communities, Sananga holds a revered place in their healing and spiritual practices.
Preparation and Application: The preparation of Sananga involves crushing and soaking the roots and bark of the Tabernaemontana sananho plant in water, creating a highly concentrated eye drop solution. The medicine is then carefully administered into the eyes using a small dropper or a plant thorn.
Healing and Visionary Properties: Sananga is renowned for its holistic healing properties, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects. When applied to the eyes, it induces a burning sensation that is believed to purify and cleanse the energy field. Many indigenous communities consider Sananga as a tool to enhance visual perception, both in the physical and metaphysical realms. It is used to clear energetic blockages, promote clarity of vision, and stimulate a profound state of focus and awareness. Furthermore, Sananga is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and is applied to the eyes to address conditions such as eye infections, inflammation, and to promote overall eye health.
