Integrative Plant Medicine Retreat Spain
– Holistic 9 Day Intensive Retreat –
at the Natural Park Sierra de Grazalema in Andalusia
11th – 19th of September 2021
(for a small group of max. 4 or 6 participants)
by Sanken Tsoma & Metsa Yaka
We want to invite you to the first retreat at our place in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park near the white village Zahara de la Sierra in Andalusia / Spain.
After a delay due to the last lockdown we can now prepare and open our space for this holistic 9 day retreat.
During this retreat we will share Sacred Plant Medicine ceremonies with you, guide you through process and integration work and also give you space to relax in a beautiful environment, surrounded by nature where you can just be.
For this we create a conscious, lovingly kept space where we go deeply within ourselves.
Together we will have three Plant Medicine ceremonies in Shipibo tradition, one Cacao & Breatwork ceremony, one Rapé ceremony, one one-day session with Larissa Simon “In the Mirror of the Horse”, lot of process and integration work sessions, a little river hike to a river basin of the stream Arroyo de Bocaleones and one closing ritual on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean.
You will also be able to enjoy the surroundings of Zahara de la Sierra with its beautiful lake, the refreshing stream of the Garganta Verde canyon, the stunning nature of the mountain range Sierra de Grazalema and the charming white village Zahara itself.
We will be a small and intimate group with 4 or maximum 6 participants (depending on the occupancy of the rooms).
As accommodation we offer a guest finca next to us with two bedrooms (available as single room or as double room for couples), furthermore a 4 meter bell tent for 1 person and a big camping tent for 1 oerson.
During the time you will be taken care of by our angel Cooking Aurelia.
We are very excited for this first retreat at our place and we are very happy to share our work at ths powerful and conscious place of transformation.
We are looking forward to welcome you… Sanken Tsoma & Metsa Yaka
Our Work & Program
* painted by Geenss Archenti Flores
Plant Medicine Ceremony
In these Plant Ceremonies you are connecting with sacred healing plants from the Peruvian Amanzon. By drinking the sacred and powerful medicine you enter the worlds of the Master Plants, which enable you to work on a deeper level of consciousness and experience profound healing, clearing and transformation on a physical, psychological, emotional, energetical and spiritual level. It is aswell about the transformation of old patterns and removing of blockages.
The medicine opens you up to your inner truth and connects you to the understanding and blessings of life.
Through the integration of the teachings and the wisdom of the plants, this can be the starting point to change your life and live it in full potential.
You will have the possibility to drink the Plant Medicine, but it´s not a have to. You can as well participate in ceremony without drinking the medicine. The work still will be done.
Cacao & Breathwork Ceremony
Cacao ceremonies are originated all the way back to Mayan and Aztec traditions in Central and South America. The spirit of Cacao was used for spiritual, medicinal and ceremonial purposes, inner awakening and creative guidance. The heart opening medicine can unlock euphoric states, release emotions and enabels you to connect to our higher self, our wisdom within, the loving energy in our body and will also silence the mind. Cacao has been used for centuries to heal the mental, physical and spiritual body.
Through deep, circulating breathing, we increase the oxygen supply in the brain and in the entire bloodstream. The neural network is stimulated and more hormones are released. Among other things, anandamides, also known as the “bliss hormone”. From the state of connectedness, emotions, stress and anxiety can be released, our own awareness and creativity are increased and we come into a feeling of inner peace, love and compassion. Deeper truths can show up.
“Our breathing is the direct connection to pure consciousness.”
* painted by Geenss Archenti Flores
Rapé & Sananga Ceremony
Rapé (pronounced Hapee) is a sacred and powerful plant medicine with deep healing, purifying and centering qualities which has been used for centuries by Brazilian indigenous tribes such as the Huni Kuin, Yawanawa and Nukini.
The Rapé is a powdered mixture made from finely ground Mapacho tobacco and ingredients or ash from various medicinal plants and it´s blown into the noise through a bamboo tube (Tepi). It cleans physically & energetically, it heals, opens the heart, centers the mind, clears the consciousness and cleans the pineal gland. Rapé is very good to focus and to maintain better concentration during meditation.
The Rapé ceremony is divided into three Rapé sharings with three different themes:
Spirit/mind – body – heart
In the last part of the ceremony the eye drops medicine Sananga is shared. Sananga, the so called “Queen of the forest“ is also a very powerful medicine made from the root and bark of the Tabernaemontana undulate shrub. Dripped into the eyes, which are the windows of the soul, it can thus heal on the physical as well as on the spiritual level.
In the Mirror of the Horse
We will spend a day at the finca San Pedro with Larissa Simon from the Horse Inspiration Academy.
The Horse Inspiration Academy has set itself the task of understanding spirituality in the mirror of living horses as an experiential, urban, modern and individual reality and thus integrating it into everyday life.
Through the reflection from the horse you can see the “whole picture” of yourself.
It’s about becoming present. And to meet both, your own light and your own shadow.
River Hike La Garganta Verde
To cool a bit down during the retreat and during all the process work and ceremonies, we will bring you on a mini hike through the fresh stream Arroyo de Bocaleones and a part of the canyon La Garganta Verde.
In this beautiful jungle like path we will take a bath in a river basin with some breathwork exercises and refresh us during the hot Andalusian Summer day.
Closing Beach Ceremony
On the end of our retreat we will have a trip to the Atlantic Ocean to celebrate our Closing Beach Ceremony.
There here we will go into our final process round.
We will share the last practices, taking a bath in the ocean for a salt water purification and making a beach ritual. And we will certainly not forget to relax, to enjoy and to celebrate life during this beach day.
Process and Integration Work
It´s all about the integration, to really embody and manifest the experienced into your daily life.
Integration happens when experiences you made on an energetical, emotional and physical level, are brought into consciousness.
We will support you during the whole retreat in the process work with different techniques and ways, so that you can work through your process with self empowerment. We will introduce you to techniques like breathwork, shadow work, emotional release, inner child work, inquiry work and guided meditations. With this tools you are enabled to explore your inner landscape more and more by working on your personal topics.
Vegan Nutrition with Cooking Aurelia
During the retreat you will be looked after by the vegan cook and nutritionist Cooking Aurelia, aka Dani, who will take care of our physical well-being with her delicious and healthy dishes.
As an additional offer, you can book a nutritional consultation with her:
What’s next after the retreat? How do I get nutritionally back into everyday life? Cooking Aurelia will be happy to create your personal nutrition plan, which extensively covers all the nutrients you need to integrate a plant-based diet into everyday life. All food intolerances can be taken into account.
Dani is looking forward to support you.
Additional investment for your nutritional consultation and personal nutrition plan:
€ 120, –
Post-Retreat Integration Session viá Zoom
To keep yo on track after the retreat and to support you in your integration process, we will have one Zoom group meeting some weeks after the retreat, where we open and hold the space to go into process again and to share our process of the last weeks or talk about questions if needed.
If you wish, it is as well possible to book furher individual Zoom sessions in case you need some more guidance to navigate through your daily life process.
If this would be interesting for you, please dont hesitate to ask us.
Content & Schedule
The 9 day retreat is an combination of
- 3 sacred Plant Medicine ceremonies according to the Shipibo-Conibo tradition
- 1 Cacao & Breathwork ceremony
- 1 Rapé & Sananga ceremony plus further Rapé sharings for cleansing, aligning and centering awareness
- 1 In the Mirror of the Horse session with Larissa Simon
- process and integration work like shadow work, emotional release, inner child work, inquiry work and guided meditations (depending on the needs)
- river hike trough the stream Arroyo de Bocaleones and the canyon La Garganta Verde
- final beach ceremony & celebration day at the ocean
- post-retreat integration session viá Zoom
The retreat is an cycle closed in itself.
This way the work is as effectively as possible and you can go deeper in your personal processes to intense your healing and transformation process and also to evolve and expand a strong group process.
Schedule:
- Saturday – arrival day with welcome dinner
- Sunday – preparation & Rapé ceremony
- Monday – 1st Plant Medicine ceremony in Shipibo tradition
- Tuesday – 2nd Plant Medicine ceremony in Shipibo tradition
- Wednesday – In The Mirror of the Horse session with Larissa Simon
- Thursday – Cacao & Breathwork ceremony
- Friday – 3rd Plant Medicine ceremony in Shipibo tradition
- Saturday – Final celebration day at the beach
- Sunday – departure day with closing breakfast
The ceremonies will be held in the evening or in the night. During the day we will do process and integration work. But you will have as well time to relax, to enjoy the nature and to have a swim in the lake or to take a sun bath the pool at the guest finca.
Arival & departure time:
- arrival is on Saturday, 11th of September in the afternoon
- departure is on Sunday, 19th of September after the breakfast
For whom is this Retreat?
⇒ If you are looking for personal and spiritual growth in your life, you want to step into your strength and your full potential and are ready to take responsibility for yourself, then you are welcome to join a group of people who are looking for change and transformation.
or…
⇒ If you are having a difficult time emotionally, mentally or energetically, you are currently challenged by life, you feel depressed or suffer from traumatic experiences and trauma, then this will be a held space for you to process emotions, to let go fears, to release blockages, to step out of suffering and to leave some of your burden behind you.
or…
⇒ If you have physical or mental health problems, chronic diseases or addictions, we will support you on your personal path of healing and help to bring awareness to the connection between body, mind and soul in order to bring everything more and more into balance.
or…
⇒ If you need a recalibration in life, a resest, a re-centering and a realignment to open up a new path or a new chapter in your life, we cannot recommend enough the work with sacred plant medicine and the inner work. Because this has the opportunity to bring a huge change in our lives.
So…….
If you recognize yourself in one of the specifications or you have other good reasons for it or your inner voice / your higher self tells you that this retreat is made for you, then trust your inner feeling and take the opportunity.
About us
The retreat will be held by Sanken Tsoma and Metsa Yaka. Both will share theire medicine with you and guide you through the ceremonies and your process.
On on retreat day we will visit the Finca San Pedro, where we will do a one day group session in the Miror with the Horse with Larissa Simon from the Horse Inspiration Academy.
And for your physical well-being and support in your nutritional planning Cooking Aurelia – Dani wil be there for you with her delicious vegan food.
Sanken Tsoma
I have been working intensively with plant medicines in a shamanic approach for 8 years. While studying various Master Plants in Master Plant Dietas and energy work, I was initiated into this type of work by maestros of the Shipibo and Inca traditions. My focus is always on personal and spiritual growth, expansion and inner and outer transformation. My purpous here is to share what I am learning to support people on their healing journey.
Metsa Yaka
For me as a passionate inquiry work practitioner, coming from the shamanic approach through the work with Ayahuasca and various Master Plants, as well from the work with the Horse Medicine, the intention is always, to get to the source of things to really transform in order to grow.
My work is not based on a technique, I let myself be guided and follow my intuition what is needed in the moment.
Larissa Simon
As a horse whisperer and mentor for communication and transformation, Larissa Simon helps horses and people to come into an experience that is carried by love, clarity and responsibility.
Cooking Aurelia
Dani is a vegan cook and nutritional advisor. Beside her passion for plant-based foods and for vegan cooking techniques she loves to support people in implementing a healthy and tasty plant-based diet in their lives.
The Venue
We invite you to our finca “Huerto de los Tardios”, which is located in the natural park Sierra de Grazalema near the white village Zahara de la Sierra.
This beautiful remote place is sorrounded by an impresive landscape of mountains, canyons, caves, rivers and vultures nesting places. In this self-sufficient environment you can reconnect with healthy nature and with yourself.
For the ceremonies we are planning to set up a tepee before the retreat starts.
Our finca
Mountain view
Front yard
Terrace
Our finca with pool area
Sierra de Grazalema
View on the property
Canyon La Garganta Verde
Zahara lake
Sunset
Accomodation & board
You will have three accommodation options:
- single room at the finca Casa Rural
- double room with a 1,40 m double bed (only for couples or family) at the finca Casa Rural
- 4 m bell tent for one person
- big camping tent for one person
You can choose the accommodation option with overnight stay at the guest finca Casa Rural, which is also located in the Sierra de Grazalema nature reserve, about 15 minutes’ walk from our retreat place.
The finca has 2 double rooms that can be booked either as single room or as double bed room for couples. The finca has a kitchen, WiFi, a swimming pool and a breathtaking view.
The white village Zahara de la Sierra can be reached in 20 minutes on foot and the beautiful lake of Zahara is also not far away.
Or you can choose the accommodation option with overnight stay in a beauiful shared 4 meter bell tent or in a big camping tent on our retreat place, located on a hill with a beautiful view.
Each tent has one bed and will accomodate one person.
You will be able to use the guest house Casa Rural during the day with its kitchen, living room, bath room, WiFi and swimmng pool).
If you would like to stay a bit longer, there might be a possibility to book some extra nights at the guets house Casa Rural (depending on availablity / with self-catering) or at other guest houses in the area.
Food:
You will receive a welcome dinner on the day of arrival (Saturday).
On the retreat days from Sunday till Saturday you will receive vagan meals of diet food (adjusted to the ceremonies), deliciously preapared by our Cooking Aurelia. Breakfast will be available in self service.
On the days of ceremonies we will fast from the afternoon.
On the day of departure (Sunday) we will have last breakfast together.
If you have any food intilerances or a special diet, please let us know in advance.
Bell tent
Enjoy a beautiful spot in nature
Camping tent
Guest finca Casa Rural
Pool Casa Rural
Salon Casa Rural
Sleeping room Casa Rural (right room)
Sleeping room Casa Rural (left room)
Preparation & Packing List
Preparation Diet
It is highly recommended (partly necessary) to make a special preparation diet before, during and after the retreat, to prepare you physically and mental for the retreat. This diet includes following topics:
Please abstain two weeks before and after the retreat from:
- pork and red meat
Please abstain one week before and after the retreat from:
- salt, spices, garlic, onion and sugar
- dairy products
- citrus and sour fruits (like lemons, oranges, mandarins, pineapple, kiwi, passion fruit, sour bears)
- oil and fat (including avocados and nuts)
- pills, medications, caffeine, alcohol and drugs of any kind (waiver urgently necessary!)
- sexual activities
- violent or aggressive movies or video games
Detailed information you will receive after your registration.
Medical guidelines
First priority is the safety and health of the participants.
To ensure this you have to fill out a questionnaire with questions about your mental and physical health as well as any medication to be taken.
In some cases with particular health conditions or specific medications it is not possible to to intake the plant medicine. Medications that are not compatible with the plant medicine has to be discontinued in advance and in consultation with a doctor (the required period depends on the particular preparation).
In case you take medications we will inform you after your registration about the compatibility of your medication.
It is as well possible to participate in the retreat without taking the plant medicine. The work still will be done.
Packing list
- a blanket and a pillow or a sleeping-bag for the ceremonies
- maybe notebook and pens if you want to write down something
- small flashlight or headlamp (for the ceremonies)
- comfortable clothes and thick socks
- light sneakers, barefoot shoes or neoprene shoes that can get wet for our river hike
- if you want, music instruments
Travel
Welcome to the Sierra de Grazalema
Flights:
If you come by plane, please book your flights to Seville or alternatively to Jerez de la Frontera or to Málaga.
The day of arrival at the retreat will be the 11th of September (afternoon or early evening) and the day of departure from the retreat will be the 19th of September (after breakfast).
To search for suitable flights, we recommend for example the flight search engine Skyscanner: https://www.skyscanner.com
Please take care of the travel regulations for Spain and back to your home country.
Travel regulations from your country to Spain you can check here: https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/
Buses:
From the city of your arrival you can take a bus to Algodonales or Villamartin, where we will pick you up and bring you to our retreat place. Th pickup from Algodonales or Villamartin is included.
> From Seville Airport you need to take a bus or a taxi to the Seville Prado San Sebastian bus station or the bus station Plaza de Armas. From there you have a bus connection to Algodonales or Villamartin (please note that on weekends buses from Seville to Algodonales are only available in the morning).
> From Jerez de la Frontera Airport you need to take a bus or a taxi to the Jerez main bus station. And from there you have a bus connection to Villamartin.
> From Málaga Airport you need to take a bus or a taxi to the Málaga main bus station. And from there you have a bus connection to Villamartin.
You can check your bus connecton here: https://www.checkmybus.com
(please note bus connections are only shown 2 weeks in advance)
Airport shuttle service:
We offer as well a shuttle service from the airport Seville or Jerez de la Frontera and back to the airport after the retreat.
Price airport shuttle service from Sevilla or Jerez de la Frontera: € 60,- one direction (can be shared if more participants will be picked up together)
Rental car:
You can also rent a car at the airport for the duration of the retreat. This gives you more flexibility if you want to go on an excursion on your own or if you want to stay some days longer.
You can find offers here, for example: https://www.doyouspain.com
Your Self Investment
Camping Tent
9 Day Intensive Retreat
incl. accommodation in a big camping tent
Saturday 11th of September till Sunday 19th of September 2021
– 1 spot available –
Bell Tent
9 Day Intensive Retreat
incl. accommodation in a 4 meter bell tent
Saturday 11th of September till Sunday 19th of September 2021
ALREADY FULLY BOOKED
Single Room
9 Day Intensive Retreat
incl. accommodation in a single room in the private guest house Casa Rural
Saturday 11th of September till Sunday 19th of September 2021
ALREADY FULLY BOOKED
Double Room
9 Day Intensive Retreat
incl. accommodation in a double room in the guest house Casa Rural (for couples only)
Saturday 11th of September till Sunday 19th of September 2021
ALREADY FULLY BOOKED
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Research Study & Membership
All our retreats and ceremonies serve as research studies in order to explore and evaluate the effect of the shared plants and practices as holistic healing techniques.
Our aim is to support the holistic healing of body mind and soul with alternative practices, to promote a balance in life and to support an alternative healthy lifestyle that is in harmony with our nature.
Our retreats, ceremonies and individual treatments do not replace any medical treatment.
To participate in our retreats / research studies, it is necessary for legal reasons to become a member of our association.
For this we also offer a free short-term membership. You can select your membership type later in the registration form.
