hapé ceremony

what is Hapé?

Hapé is a sacred shamanic medicine used by tribes of the Amazon as well as other South American indigenous cultures for thousands of years. It is a snuff made of various tree ashes, combined with fine tobacco. The latter is not the common type used in cigarettes, but rather Nicotina Rustica which is highly potent. The resulting powder is highly refined.

When applied and served in a manner that honors the tradition it is coming from, Hapé is a powerful medicine. It can provide insight, guidance, protection, cleansing and healing. It is a holy sacrament, not a substance, and thus should be treated accordingly. When working with Hapé, we work with the Hapé SPIRIT. Each blend has a different spirit associated with it.

In a Hapé ceremony, we first honor the spirit of smoke (Defuma,) and then conduct an opening prayer handled by the facilitator. The participants are asked to have an intention in mind before receiving the Hapé which is served individually. The snuff is then administered by a special blow pipe called Tepi, one nostril at a time. Instructions as to the process are provided during the ceremony.

The experience of Hapé is quite powerful and can last anything from a few minutes to several hours and days.

what are the benefits of Hapé?

• releases physical, emotional and spiritual dis-ease

• opens up your intuition and decalcifying the pineal glad 

• realignes and balances your energy

• connects you with your heart, developing self forgiveness and forgiving others

• helps you feel grounded and rooted

• connects you to your hire self so you may set and manifest your intentions

Is it legal?

Hapé is legal in the USA i.e. it does not contain any hallucinatory agents. It is a mean to focus the mind, release energies that do not serve us, and much, much more.

other frequently asked questions about hapé

Q : Can I take Hapé when I am on medication or antidepressants? Which do you recommend?

A : Yes, Hapé is still safe to use while taking pharmaceuticals. This medicine can help greatly in supporting your journey into releasing antidepressants in your life. I honor your courage to do this and I know you will be met with great strength and support by the medicine

Q  : Do all of your Hapés contain mapacho/tobacco? What are the ingredients ?

A : Yes. The recipes are each tribe's secret. However, all contain sacred tree ashes and many different amazonian plants.

Q : Can I use Hapé when I'm pregnant or breast feeding?

A : Yes all our hapés are safe to use while pregnant and breastfeeding.

Q: Which Hapéwould you recommend for Depression? Anxiety? Insomnia?

A : All of our hapés are great for depression and anxiety

Q : How often can I administer Hapé ?

A : I encourage everyone to trust your own inner guidance.

Q: Which Hapé is best for grounding into the body?

A : Hapé in general will help you ground. This is one of its many benefits

Hapé is a great way to start your day in a prayerful way with the power of intention. It is also a great way to end your day after absorbing others energies and to clear your energy field.

If you are trying to release an addiction use as often as you need as long as you are coming to the medicine in a respectful, prayerful way. This makes the world of a difference. This is taking your healing into your own hands.

Q : Does Hapé have any negative side effects?

A : There are no negative side effects .

Over the past few years Sarah has been working with several types of Hapé Spirits.

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