Rythmia
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Integration: Truths, Trust, and Safe Spaces
Integration following such a profound experience is crucial as it upheaves your perception of the world, your trauma, and your own being. The journey back to reality after my time at Rythmia wasn’t a straightforward path. It felt like navigating… Continue reading
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“The Heart of Healing- Rappe”
I had heard stories about Taita’s ceremony, stories that painted it as something extraordinary. But nothing could prepare me for what I was about to experience. Taita, unlike the other Shamans, performed the traditional Colombian Amazonian Ceremony, renowned for its… Continue reading
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“Ladies Night: Meeting Aya”
(The following is the actual entry from my journal) I was feeling really hopeful that tonight’s ceremony would be the one. I could just sense it deep down. So, I headed to the Maloca early, wanting to get my usual… Continue reading
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Rythmia-Day 2: “Tears, Laughter and Violent Purges”
The atmosphere was charged as we gathered at the Maloca, the heart of our Rythmia experience in Costa Rica. I noticed everyone lining up earlier than expected, so I quickly grabbed my things and joined them. Surprisingly, I felt a… Continue reading
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“Day One: Rythmia, Ayahuasca, and Breathwork”
The car accident felt like a push from the universe, guiding me towards Rythmia in Costa Rica. Despite feeling guilty and uncertain about spending a lot of money on myself, there was a deep-seated belief that this journey was meant… Continue reading
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