Wachuma: Master Plant for Awareness

"WACHUMA: MASTER PLANT FOR AWARENESS"
III Conference on Shamanism
Iquitos-Peru, 2007

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Benefits of the Sweatlodge

The Sweatlodge is a powerful therapy for the treatment of many illnesses and pains, being either acute or chronic.

The physical benefits it provides: for problems related to rheumatism, prostate, arthritis, hepatitis, digestive system, blood circulation, lungs, bronchitis and glandular disorders such as thyroid. Due to its healing characteristics, it is the most efficient method to stimulate all internal organs, depurating the body, sweating great amounts of toxins accumulated due to pharmaceutical medicines and/or coming from the same food. We face serious problems due to contamination nowadays.

It helps in eliminating overweight, through sweat, therefore helps in treatments for obesity and premature aging of the skin.

It eliminates chronic physical and mental fatigue, digestive problems, relieves congestion of the lymphatic system and produces an outstanding improvement in the quality of life for people who suffer diabetes and hypertension.

This technique can be used to help women with problems such as: infertility, menstruation, spasms and colic, it stimulates the production of maternal milk and prevents surgery in the ovaries and the different parts of the body.

In brief, it is good for the following:

- Total Relaxation of the Muscular System
- Improvement of the Circulatory System
- Improvement of the Immune System
- Detoxification of the Body
- Dermatological System
- Respiratory System
- Nervous System

Healing Tools

The Andean Amazonian Harmonization and Energy Healing Therapies are carried out using different elements, received in spiritual ceremony and through a close relation with these elements coming from Mother Earth Pachamama. Among these harmonizing elements, we may find the following:

Condor Feathers

The Condor or Kuntur in Quechua, is the Spirit Animal which represents the Hanan Pacha (The World Above or Spiritual World) in the Andean Cosmovision. It symbolizes the liberation of sufferings, doubts, fears, trauma and limitations of the past, to be able to fly in freedom. It alleviates, clears and harmonizes the energies of the mind, body and heart. Powerful Condor feathers are used to cleanse the energetic field of the person, taking away all dense energies accumulated in the auric body.

Chacchas or Maracas (Rattles)

What is the first sound a baby listens to?..... Rattles! They harmonize and balance the energies in the human body through repetitive mantric rhythms, the points of energy of the Human Universe are aligned and unblocked through vibration, through sound. The rhythm varies, depending on the energy required by the person, in order to find balance, to heal, to relax.

Drum

So powerful, yet so simple. The drum has the extraordinary power to touch something deep and powerful within all. It awakens an aspect of ourselves that lies dormant until it hears an ancient calling through the rhythms of this healing vehicle. These sounds awaken our spirits and speak to our most primal and truest selves. Its beat reminds us of our own hearbeat. The drum can be a useful tool to quiet our inner voices and can help to unlock emotional blocks that maybe repressed or suppressed within.

Sacred Chant and Dance

The profound healing sound of music. Medicine songs and dance that master plants such as Wachuma and Ayawaska give to the initiated in this healing path and during the training of healers. The healing songs harmonize and bring spiritual flourishing, strength and cleansing, during a healing ceremony. Depending on the energy of the person, sounds and movement are channeled to cleanse and balance the person in all its bodies: physical, mental/emotional and spiritual, releasing blockages, realigning the bodies, restoring harmony and balance.

Healing with Hands

A natural way of healing, opening to the universal energies and channeling unconditional love, restoring our energy and balancing our energetic centers, healing in all levels: physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual. According to ancestral traditions, the hands are an extension of the heart, the soul inhabits the heart, therefore… the hands are healing instruments of the soul.

Massage

Always using our hands, channeling healing energy, massage is carried out on the areas where the person needs them most, to alleviate tension, to heal at emotional, psychological and spiritual levels, to release blockages. Sometimes, being touched with love and tenderness is only what we need to feel better, to feel cared for.

Tobacco

Its sacred spirit clears dense energies and low vibration and creates a protection around the person, to become more intuitive in regard to the energies moving around. Its strong spirit is a great Master.

Sacred Stones and Crystal Quartz

The Stone People are good medicine. They have healing and cleansing properties, opening our energy channels (chakras) and connecting us with the vibrations of our Mother Earth and of the Cosmos. They carry the most ancient information in the planet and they can give us many valuable and interesting messages, if we are open to connect with them.

Flower Essences & Essential Oils

Through Aromatherapy, the spirit connects with situations, people, places, previous experiences and helps in the process of harmonizing and cleansing.

WACHUMA: MASTER PLANT FOR AWARENESS

KNOWING THE SACRED PLANT

• Wachuma (Trichocereus Pachanoi)

- Wach: out of or another / Uma: head

• Sacred Use: it connects us directly with the Divine Wisdom
• Medicinal Use: it heals us and opens our consciousness for self-knowledge

HEALING METHODS

• Ceremonies

- Plant Ceremony
- Sweat Lodge Ceremony
- Hot springs

• Microdose

PREPARATION FOR THE ENCOUNTER

• Psychological and Emotional State

- Fears and Doubts
- Willingness and Courage
- Honesty

• Physical State

- Health
- Diet

WORKING PROCESS

• Intentions
• Respect
• Love
• Faith
• Integrity
• Acceptance
• Breathing

AFTER SACRED ENCOUNTER

• Self Expectations

- Digestion
- Patience

• Understanding

- Personal Growth
- Flowing with the Cosmic Energy

• Healer

o Guidance

A Magical Life

WHAT IS MAGIC?

The art of producing marvellous results by compelling the aid of spirits, or by using the secret forces of nature; enchantment; sorcery; a secret or mysterious power over the imagination or will.

KNOWING OURSELVES

• NOCCAN KANI: I Am who I Am
• Our Source of Creation
• Spirit, Physical Body, Mind, Feelings, Emotions, Sensations and Perceptions
• Our Chakras or Points of Energy
• Our Higher Selves

MAIN ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO BRING MAGIC INTO OUR LIVES
1. In our Thoughts: Everyone lives in their own dream

• Faith and Knowledge
• Honesty and Truth
• Confidence, there is nothing standing between us and fulfillment

2. In our Words: Our word is the power that we have to create, it is a gift that comes directly from Great Spirit

• Clarity
• Integrity
• Channelling the Universe’s Love

3. In our Actions: Take action without expecting reward

• Service
• Be Aware and Awake, Having Intent
• Breathing

FINDING OUR JOY, BEING HAPPY EVERY SINGLE DAY Life is an ongoing process of learning and growth Surrender to the Mystery of Life New Thought Pattern: ¨I Surrender to This Life¨

BEING PART OF THE MAGIC OF PACHAMAMA, OUR COSMIC MOTHER

• Return to the Natural Cycles of the Universe and Mother Earth
• Respect the Universal Law
• Cultivate Spirituality

LOVE IS THE ESSENCE OF ALL!