Ceremony
The Plant is the teacher. We, as facilitators, are the guides, following the wisdom imparted to us by our physical teachers.
Shaped by 30 years of exploration across anthropological, scientific, religious, and shamanic traditions, Nixiwaka’s approach to ceremony is rooted in lived experience. His work with the Traditional Healers of Africa, the Huni Kuin tribe, and the Santo Daime community form the living foundation of every ceremony he holds.
As an initiated Sangoma, registered with the Traditional Healers Association of South Africa, he brings an African essence into a ceremony that transcends any single tradition, authentic, alive, and shaped entirely by the wisdom received from those who came before.
Unlike approaches that reduce the Plant to its chemical constituents, the focus here is on the medicine as a whole, embracing its mystery, allowing it to unfold naturally.
Ceremonies are not scripted. Each one is shaped by the intuitive flow of the experience itself, guided by trust in the medicine and the needs of those present.
The songs, prayers, and practices come from real teachers in real traditions, Amazonian, African, and Red Path, woven together with care and respect.
Nixiwaka and Adam, before ceremony
Nixiwaka and Adam do not use pre-recorded music in ceremony. They believe in the potency of live sound, where songs and prayers arise in the moment, evoking visions and enriching each participant’s journey.
Their music is a distinctive blend of Amazonian and Red Path traditions, shaped over decades. Nixiwaka plays a unique array of hand-crafted instruments, while Adam brings guitar and soulful songs learned directly from indigenous tribes in Brazil.
“We do not use pre-recorded music, believing in the potency of the live experience, where our songs and prayers evoke visions and enrich the journey.”Nixiwaka
“We embrace the mystery, allowing it to unfold naturally, grounded in our unwavering trust in the medicine’s potency.”
The ceremony space, Costa Rica
Ceremonies are not fixed to a clock. They run for as long as the experience requires, typically between five and six hours.
Ceremonies are held in a carefully prepared ceremonial space in Costa Rica. Participants are welcomed into a safe, held, and sacred container.
All music is played live throughout the ceremony. No recordings. Songs and prayers arise intuitively in response to the medicine and the group.
First contact after ceremony is always free. Deeper integration support is available for those who need continued guidance.
If you are an approved member and have been invited to attend ceremony, please read the preparation guide and complete the pre-ceremony survey before your date.
“Authentic, alive, and shaped by the wisdom of those who came before.”