San Pedro Ceremonies | Sacred Cactus Medicine Retreats

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In the span of a day, San Pedro unfolds a lifetime of experiences

San Pedro is a psychedelic cactus species native to the Andes mountains of Peru that has been traditionally used for its psychoactive properties by indigenous cultures in shamanic rituals and spiritual ceremonies for thousands of years offering transformative experiences by consuming the cactus itself. Helping humans heal physically, emotionally, energetically and connect with their divine nature and true purpose in this life.

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Anyone who seeks out San Pedro will certainly encounter an endless source of invaluable wisdom

"A single San Pedro ceremony feels like a millennia of therapy, dissolving ordinary perception boundaries. It unveils an interconnectedness with nature, reminding you of your integral part in the cosmic symphony".

In essence, San Pedro brings clarity to life, cutting through the muddiness caused by generational trauma, emotional baggage, and modern stresses. Approached with respect and an open heart, it imparts universal teachings that transcend illusions of separation.

San Pedro allows us to perceive a world without filters, fostering gratitude for life's sacred interplay. The experience becomes a guiding star, illuminating the path to greater understanding, compassion, and self-realization.

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During the San Pedro ceremonies, I felt a deep connection to myself and the world around me. The medicine guided me through layers I didn’t even know were there, and the space made it possible to fully surrender and be held. It was challenging, humbling, and profoundly healing all at once.

SANTIAGO MORALES

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What to expect?

Each ceremony is unique, adapting to where participants are in their journey, offering visionary, physical, or energetic experiences—often a synergy of all. Downloads of information, healing, and understanding manifest in various forms. This ceremony provides a unique opportunity for individuals to connect more deeply with themselves, their loved ones, and their inner purpose in this lifetime.

Upon entering the ceremonial space, you'll be embraced by a welcoming atmosphere designed for comfort and safety. We will open the ceremony with our prayers and intentions. Before ingesting San Pedro, Mathis will provide thoughtful guidance, addressing any questions or concerns to ensure you feel fully prepared. The intentional ingestion process involves a blessing with mapacho, a tobacco known for its protective energy, to honor the sacred nature of the medicine. Throughout the ceremony, live shamanic medicine music from around the world serves as a guiding vehicle through various stages of your spiritual exploration.

"The amount of therapy I would have had to receive to realize what I did in a single day with San Pedro is astounding"

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Aria Reynolds

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"San Pedro allowed me for the first time in my life to observe the world, myself and everyone around me without my mind. The clarity and vibrance that I experienced was breathtaking. I was blown away at the influence my mind had over my ability see things as they are. The experience left me with so much gratitude. It was like the veil was lifted and a lifetime of mind-illusions vanished."

Isabella Harper

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San Pedro works uniquely for each individual, offering visionary experiences, emotional releases, or energetic shifts, often leading to a profound sense of interconnectedness.

Embodying the wisdom of the "Grandfather" energy of San Pedro, our ceremonies provide gentle guidance and support, allowing participants to explore their inner selves at a manageable pace.

As the effects gradually subside, the ceremony transitions into an integration phase, where participants reflect, share insights, and honor the collective journey in a closing circle. Post-ceremony support is offered to guide the integration of newfound insights into daily life.

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Who is it for?

Individuals willing to open their hearts and minds for a deeper connection with consciousness.

Those seeking spiritual growth, understanding, connection, healing, transformation, growth, guidance, and clarity in their lives.

Particularly beneficial for treating those looking for positive therapeutic outcomes, as San Pedro's intelligence can address the root causes of many illnesses and disorders.

Anxiety and depression disorders

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Autoimmune disorders

Addiction

Eating disorders

Chronic pain

Inflammation

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Is it safe?

San Pedro is safe to ingest. Avoid antidepressants, especially those with SSRI's, for at least 2 weeks before Reconnect. San Pedro can be destabilizing for individuals with a history of psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or serious mental health concerns—discuss with your facilitator and doctor if needed. San Pedro is non-addictive, and comprehensive guidelines will be provided in preparation for Reconnect.

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Why San Pedro?

San Pedro often opens up the heart which leads to a profound sense of presence. When we are deeply present, we free up attention where the magic of perceiving subtleties arises.

The medicine opens up a world of opportunities, seemingly hidden from us, where we can choose to navigate at our own pace. The playful energy of San Pedro gives us a nudge into it's playground of exploration. An opportunity to experience the blissful nature of "being" with out restrictions from the mind.

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Contrasting with the Grandmotherly feminine energy of Ayahuasca, San Pedro embodies the Grandfather masculine energy.

Often mistaken for aggression, it is, in reality, a masculine energy steeped in wisdom. The Grandfather imparts teachings slowly and gently, allowing participants to explore their inner workings at a manageable pace. This approach fosters a sense of freedom to make mistakes along the way, as past participants have experienced.

Following an experience with San Pedro, individuals often undergo a transformative shift, forever altered by the realization of the vastness surrounding them. This heightened awareness instills a deep connection to both Mother Nature and the Cosmos.