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Hapé Ceremonies

Hapé Plant Medicine Ceremonies Las Vegas
Hapé Plant Medicine Ceremonies Las Vegas
Plant Medicine Ceremony Las Vegas

Ceremonies & Sacred Meditations have been part of the human experience for tens of thousands of years. They are no less powerful today than they were when performed by our ancient ancestors, underneath the stars. These rites of passage and holy rituals satisfy our longing for spiritual communion, personal & collective healing, and a reverent, intimate understanding of our place within the primordial universe. To participate in such an experience is to dedicate oneself to the mysterious adventure of continual awakening.

The use of plant medicines is one of many ways to connect with your inner guidance and explore the vastness of human consciousness. I've worked with an array of entheogens over the course of my life, including Ayahuasca, Wachuma, Peyote, Hap
é, Psilocybin, Chiric Sanango, and Iboga. When used with integrity, reverence, and the proper guidance, these plant medicines can help you examine, heal, release, or integrate problematic perceptions and past traumas. They can also support you in re-aligning with your authentic self, dissolving egoic patterns, opening your heart, connecting with your intuition, gaining clarity on your soul’s purposes, and acknowledging or catalyzing important transitions in your life. Many people report feeling "lighter" inside after a plant medicine ceremony—or, with hapé specifically, they describe a "grounded clarity."

Unlike the more fantastical, vision-producing plant medicines, hapé (also known as rapé or hapeh) is not a psychedelic. It is a legal mixture of dried Amazonian plants—typically sacred tobacco combined with ashes from specific trees, vines, or flowers. Most of the hapés I offer are made with ashes from the bark of the medicinal Tsunu tree, known for its stabalizing and protective properties.

Ha
's energy is personified as masculine, benevolent, loving, and wise, and "grandfatherly". Indigenous tribes across South America use hapé to clear their energy, reconnect with the Earth, and center themselves. Hapé is a very embodied experience; you are unlikely to journey to alternative dimensions, dissolve into non-form, or see wild visions. Of course, if you are a seasoned meditator and/or have rich visions and out-of-body experiences naturally, you may have such an experience when receiving hapé. However, hapé mostly keeps you grounded in your physical body in a very Earthly, present, state of being. That is one of its great gifts: it helps you stay centered & clear. There is no risk of getting lost in a fireworks show of abstract, overwhelming imagery.

It's also less likely that the messages you receive will be mis-interpreted, because there is no
psychedelic 'shock and awe' during a hapé meditation. Many people find that the insights that arise during hapé ceremonies are easier to integrate than those from other  entheogensHapé is great at giving clear & actionable 'next step' guidance.

Having said all that, hapé can still kick your butt, and it is considered by many tribes to be an extraordinary healer. The Yawanawá of Amazonian Brazil regard hapé as one of their most powerful master plants—just as powerful as ayahuasca, but in a different way. The Yawanawá use hapé during ayahuasca ceremonies to restore balance and grounding, and to help participants avoid getting lost internally. The Yawa also frequently use hapé on its own, for clearing and clarity.

Hapé
 is a wonderful plant medicine to help you release and let go. During a hapé ceremony, you may suddenly begin to cry, sweat, or purge. All of this is normal. The medicine is energetically clearing your system, and submitting to the process is part of the healing. You may even become aware of what, exactly, is being cleared when you purge—anxiety, doubt, self-hate, ego, old attachments , trauma, etc. As the elders say: the medicine always gives you exactly what you need.

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Receiving Hapé
 
If you've never worked with hapé—welcome to this initiation. The medicines I work with are legal blends of plants from either the
Yawanawá, Huni Kuni, or Kuntanawa tribes of Amazonian Brazil. Most of these blends received directly from the trusted medicine-men and women who created them, or passed to me through close, respected friends. This is important because the energy of the shaman/pajé who prepares the hapé enters you when you receive the medicine, as does the energy of the person serving the hapé, the pipe used, and the plant spirits themselves.

One of the most humble & powerful pajés I've had the honor to work with is Peu
Yawanawá. You can see him in the photo below on the left (or top, if viewing on mobile). I brought back a strong supply of Peu's medicine last time I was in Brazil, so if you'd like to experience his medicine, you can. I also recently acquired an extraordinary hapé that carries the spirit of the Kanaro—the blue macaw—revered by the Yawa as a sacred messenger and bridge between worlds. This special blend was created by Shaneihu, one of Chief Biraci's sons, pictured below on the right (or bottom, if viewing on mobile).

Hapé Plant Medicine Ceremonies Las Vegas
Plant Medicine Ceremony Las Vegas

I recommend setting an intention—or planting a question in your soul—just before receiving hapé. Then, during your hapé meditation, the answer may reveal itself to you.

I serve hapé in a traditional fashion, using an eagle bone pipe (tepi) created by one of the first Yawa medicine women. In addition to the eagle bone, my tepi is also made with a jaguar tooth and a snake spine, so it carries strong jungle energy.

As I prepare the medicine in the pipe, close your eyes and center yourself, focusing on your breath & intention. You'll feel the pipe against your heart as I offer a blessing, and then against your forehead. Once I have pulled away, open your eyes, gently hold your breath, and guide the eagle bone tip into one of your nostrils.

Be sure you are between breaths (neither inhaling nor exhaling) once the tipi is in your nostril. If you inhale, the medicine won't be directed to the right place; if you exhale, the medicine will go into my mouth. Once you've held your breath, I'll blow the medicine into your system. After that, I'll remove the tipi, and you can breathe normally again.

As the medicine begins to move through you, I suggest not focusing on the initial physical sensation, which may include a mild burn in the back of your head or in the sinuses. Instead, bring your attention to the energy, feeling it moving up to your mind, clearing & opening. Sense it moving throughout your entire energetic system, creating space and releasing what's ready to be released.

You may need to spit into a tissue, blow your nose, cry, or purge (into a nearby bucket.) Don't try to hold it in; this may delay the healing process and lead to a queasy feeling. If you're receiving hapé in a group setting, don't feel bad about purging in front of the other participants. As much as your process is a personal experience, it is also a shared/collective healing, and everyone is there to support one another. If you need to use the restroom but feel light-headed, please ask for help you before trying to move.

At this time, we are working exclusively with small groups (3-8 people) of individuals who already know one another. Each of our group ceremonies is thoughtfully curated based on your group's specific needs—whether you’re gathering for a women’s circle, men’s group, family healing, couple’s work, initiation, celebration, blessings, shamanic work, or religious/spiritual ritual.

 There is something very special about the communal healing environment. The shared field of intention, presence, and transformation can amplify insight and deepen the experience. That said, not every in the group needs to receive hapé. We often hold ceremonies where some participants are served the medicine while others simply enjoy the meditation, songs, and healing energy. Please reach out for more details if you're curious!

Final logistical note: I strongly suggest fasting for at least four hours prior to your hapé meditation. Water is perfectly fine to drink, but food in the system can sometimes make the experience quite unpleasant. I also encourage you to refrain from alcohol, cannabis, and other substances for as many days as possible leading up to your ceremony. The clearer and cleaner you arrive, the deeper the medicine can move.

I have a powerful alliance with hapé, and I look forward to sharing the spirit of this healing plant medicine with you.

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Thank you for your interest! If you'd like more information on either of my two, private, year-long programs, please read through either the "Introduction to SOAR - The Initiation" page or the "Introduction to SOAR - The Big Heart Path" page and fill out the contact form at the bottom of either page. I look forward to connecting with you!

A gentle reminder: at this time, I'm not accepting new clients for drop-in sessions or The Initiation, but I am welcoming couples for The Big Heart Path. Jessica Foutz & I are also available for groups seeking Medicinal Sound, Hapé, and Shamanic Ceremonies. If you're not interested in either of those options but would like to be contacted for a future drop-in session, please reach out, and I’ll be in touch when space becomes available.

Thank you! I will be in touch with more information shortly. Until then, Many Blessings.

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