Sacred Grandfather Ceremony
with Manuel
Friday, June 27th to Saturday, June 28th, 9:30pm - 8:00am
Price: $200(cash only)
Website: http://www.terrainharmony.com
About Manuel
Manuel is a Naturotherapist, Ceremonial Leader Sun Dancer and Artist. Initiated in the paths of Native American Indian traditions guided by his teacher Don Domingo, he has been following trails of indigenous healing arts for 32 years. Manuel runs Sweat Lodges and Healing Ceremonies in many countries: Peru, Mexico, Canada, USA, Poland, Germany, England, etc.
About the Ceremony
The Grandfather Ceremony, often associated with the Native American Church, consists of a mix of native beliefs and practices. Manuel will be leading us the whole night into the Navajo and Huichol healing ceremony using Native American medicine and healing songs.
To prepare the body:
Because medicine detoxifies both the mind and body, it is best to be as clean as possible before you drink. A clean and healthy diet will help the medicine do its work. The less physical poison it needs to purge, the more work it can do with you on higher levels. Avoid processed foods, especially those with sugar and salt. Avoid fried, fatty, fermented and spicy foods. Avoid aged cheese and dairy products. Eat sparingly the few days prior to the ceremony, and try to stick with whole foods. Fruits and vegetables, brown rice and whole grains, fresh juices, and fish (cooked without oil) are recommended. Avoid also coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, or any other drugs (including prescription drugs, marijuana and all anti-depressants and psychotropics). As always, drink plenty of water and get good sleep. Avoid sex for three days in advance of the ceremony. Please fast the day of the ceremony. If you must eat, eat lightly before 12 pm on the day of the ceremony. In addition, drink only minimal amounts of water in the hours prior to the ceremony.
To prepare the mind:
For several days prior to the ceremony, avoid situations that generate negative emotions or stress. Practice calming the mind with meditation, journaling, yoga, t’ai chi, hot baths. Avoid television, bad movies, shopping malls...any of the myriad spiritual and psychic toxins of mass culture. Bring to a close any work that remains unfinished and, if possible, resolve conflicts in your relationships so that your mind can be as free of these burdens and distractions and possible. Most people find that clearly setting intentions is extremely helpful. Consider carefully what you hope to learn from the experience. What are the problem areas of your life you’d like to work on? What kind of knowledge and healing are you seeking? Think honestly about your purpose for inviting medicine into you. Your intentions will help to guide you through the experience and can deepen and enrich your learning.
Come and Experience this Magical night!
Admission is $200
(cash only; will be collected at the door)
Event Info:
Sacred Vine Ceremony
Friday, June 27
9:30 PM to 8 AM
@ Atmananda Yoga (formerly known as Centerpoint Yoga Studios)
324 Laffayette St. 7TH Floor
(between Houston and Bleecker)
N/R/W at Prince Street
B/D/F/V at Broadway-Lafayette
6 at Bleecker Street
