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PREPARATION

CEREMONIAL TIME: 7 DAYS
3 DAYS BEFORE - RETREAT TIME - 3 DAYS AFTER

The preparation/integration time is a blessed opportunity of self-communion. It will be the moment to communicate intimately with your oneself by listening to your soul's invitation for a better life. The 3 days before/after the retreat requires observation, health practices and a well balance diet.

During this period of time you can experience sensations from the retreat working through you mentally and emotionally.

PREPARATION GOALS
(1) CHOOSE PATIENCE OVER CONTROL
(2) PRACTICE A PASSIVE STATE OF RECEIVING AND TRUST
(3) CHOOSE OPEN HEART OVER EXPECTATIONS
(4) PREPARE YOUR BODY FOR THE PURIFICATION

AVOID AT LEAST 1 WEEK BEFORE THE RETREAT

> Absolutely no alcohol, drugs or substances that effects your consciousness. 

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RECOMMENDED PREPARATION 3 DAYS BEFORE

- Take your time to connect with health practices like: relaxing music, meditation, and silence;

- Identify the best practices to bring your mind to a passive state of receiving;

- Choose mild physical practices;

- Spend time in Nature;

- Moderate use of the internet;

- Avoid as much as possible: challenging spaces and conflicting people;

- Important to abstain from sexual activity for an energetic balance.

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RETREAT DAY: rest as much as possible, silence & unplugged from the phone.

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RECOMMENDED DIET

For safety matters, don’t engage in a rigorous diet or fasting before the retreat.

Please eat well balanced meals with mild salt, especially, on the day of the retreat.

Thank you!

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AT LEAST 3 DAYS BEFORE THE RETREAT: vegetables, grains, roots, greens, fruits.
Avoid: meat, cocoa, chocolate, processed food, spicy meals, greasy food.
Avoid or reduce consumption: caffeine and dairy.

RETREAT DAY: Balanced meal well cooked without spices:

vegetables, grains, greens, fruits and roots like yuca, yam or potatoes.

WHAT TO BRING

> ARRIVAL TIME: 7pm [You will have plenty time to get settled in].

> DRIVE SLOW 15mph on the s gravel road to respect our sweet neighbors. VERY IMPORTANT !!

​> PARKING LOT: please park your car only INSIDE our parking lot right by our orange traffic cones. Our red gate is on your LEFT by the end of the road.

> OVERNIGHT: you are welcome to rest as much you need in our ceremonial space or, during summertime, bring your camp gear to set up your tent on our Ogun Yê campground.

> REVISIT OUR CODE OF CONDUCT

 

>< SOMATREE FOREST ><

Come prepared to experience a camping style weekend on an off-grid raw land

surrounded by amazing trees.

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BRING TO THE RETREAT

> FIREWOOD: we REALLY appreciate if you can contribute to our sacred fire;

> YOUR LOVELY NEST: [2 feet wide] to feel comfortable and warm: blankets, pillows, things to sit on (like mattress pad or yoga met);

> EXTRA LAYERS OF WARM CLOTHES & BEDDING: night-time could be YES VERY COLD in the Forest! Please bring EXTRA comfortable layers of warm clothes, rain gear, and blankets;

> EXTRA CLOTHES: just in case you need it;

> BUCKET: very important [SMALLER than 5gal];

> LIGHTS: it is very important to bring headlamp or flashlight because we have limited light coverage.

> DRINKABLE WATER: we recommend to bring water. Our water is fine because it comes from a well, but sometimes we can experience algae in the water;

> PERSONAL SACRED OBJECT: to charge on the altar;

ALSO:

> FOOD: please bring food for the morning and, if it is possible, some extra for our potluck.

> FOOD STORAGE: bring a cooler to store and protect your food from the animals. If you would prefer, you can bring ice because we don't have a fridge available;

> FOOD UTENSILS: bring your own utensils (bowl, silver, cup, plate, etc).

> GARBAGE: bring your own bag and pack out ALL your garbage. DON'T leave buckets or anything behind. You can dispose of food compost anywhere off trail in the woods.

INTEGRATION

The participants always describe an afterward sensation of happiness, clarity, profound love for family, oneness with Nature, and deep connection with forgiveness. It occurs especially after a comfortable night of sleeping and eating a balanced meal.

We recommend to keep following after the retreat at least some of the recommendations for 3 days. It will be beneficial with the aim of prolonging the profound effects on the well-being and integrating deep insights received.​

Remember to take your time accomplishing regular tasks and ground the energy by bringing your attention to the body sensations. You can gently bring your awareness to your senses and increase your perception around the way you see the colors of Nature, the different feelings on your skin, the taste of a good meal and the happiness in your heart. Mindful practices are fundamental to listen and decode the deep messages that will come after the retreat. Some of those practices could be: meditation, positive affirmations, spiritual studies, therapeutic assistance, quiet reflection, and moderate internet use.

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Spending time with the community and dear friends is also a very important practice.

You are welcome to reach out with us and receive an orientation to decode messages from experienced people. We also offer a diversity of e-courses, musical workshops, and spiritual mentorship that are very beneficial as part of the integration process.

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