We invite you to join us for an 8-day Tantric Hatha Yoga and Ayahuasca Retreat from March 20 - 27, 2020.
This retreat will be held at the Tantraya Center, and is open to both new and past participants of Paul’s work. Our group will be small to maximize individual attention for each participant. This is a chance for deep individual work, with a strong emphasis on practices designed to awaken the full potential of the medicine inside of ceremony and support the integration of all aspects of our higher selves into our daily lives.
"We have drunk of Soma,
We have become immortal,
We have attained the light and have become One with the Gods" - Rg Veda
Since the beginning of recorded time, there has been a very natural relationship between entheogenic plants, and the great wisdom traditions of the world.
The first and greatest of these medicines, which gave birth to the great Yogic, Tantric and Vedic traditions of India was the mysterious and magically potent Soma...
Whilst the true identity of Soma remains unknown and academically controversial, we can make a strong case, based on textual analysis and personal experience, that this medicine was in fact a Harma/harmailine brew (most likely peganum harmala- Syrian rue) in combination with a DMT admixture. This is, of course, the very same alkaloidal content as the Amazonian Ayahuasca brew.
There is therefore a very natural and obvious relationship between the Yogic traditions of India, and Ayahuasca.
This incredible relationship is born out more fully experientially and personally in ceremony. Ayahuasca is Kundalini medicine. It seeks to work through the same psychic channels that are utilized in Hatha Yoga, Acupuncture, Qi gong, and other energy systems of the world. The medicine works by activating Maha Kundalini- the Evolutionary Energy that resides, mostly sleeping, within the human nervous system. Ayahuasca wakes Her up and with the awakening of the Kundalini complex, comes the awakening and full fruition of human Consciousness. Yoga was designed for this alone, and the medicine makes it possible.
Our Shaman, Paul Diamond, is initiated into a multitude of lineages, and offers an unprecedented degree of spiritual and energetic protection, based on over 20 years training in the world’s wisdom traditions. When travelling in the inter-dimensional realms, it is necessary to have an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Safety is paramount when dealing with the unseen. Participants will experience a field of love, and a safe intimate space conducive for Kundalini awakening, deep realizations and liberation.
In combination, Hatha Yoga practice and Ayahuasca seek to open, energise and activate all of the psychic channels, leading to Spiritual awakening and ultimately, liberation and enlightenment.
In this very special program we will learn, practice and study Hatha Yoga as taught within the Tantric and Yogic Traditions.
You will learn:
Asana (Yogic that stipulate the psychic channels that lead to Kundalini awakening)
Pranayama (powerful breathing exercises to strongly increase the flow of Internal Energy)
Mudras (yogic gestures that facilitate the flow of energy in the body)
Bandas (Yogic ‘locks’ that activate Kundalini Awakening)
Kriyas (Internal purification exercises)
There will be daily lectures, practice twice daily, Pujas (ritual invocation of Deity- we work with Kali, Shiv and Ganesha from the Tantric traditions), Three Ayahuasca ceremonies, Yogic Diet and nutrition, healing work and more!
Please join us for this powerful and deeply transformative retreat at the Tantraya Center in the Sacred Valley.
Total cost is $1500 (USD) and includes all activities, lodging, food and transportation to/from Cusco.
Retreat Schedule:
Day 1
3p. Arrival at Tantraya
5p. Dinner
7p. Fire Puja
Day 2
8a. Morning Yoga Practice
9:30a. Breakfast
12:30p. Metta Meditation
1:30p. Lunch
6p. Q + A
7p. Puja
8p. Ayahuasca Ceremony
Day 3
8a. Morning Yoga Practice
9:30a. Breakfast
10:30a. Sharing Circle
12:30p. Metta Meditation
1:30p. Lunch
7p. Dinner
Day 4
8a. Morning Yoga Practice
9:30a. Breakfast
12:30p. Metta Meditation
1:30p. Lunch
6p. Q + A
7p. Puja
8p. Ayahuasca Ceremony
Day 5
8a. Morning Yoga Practice
9:30a. Breakfast
10:30a. Sharing Circle
12:30p. Metta Meditation
1:30p. Lunch
7p. Dinner
Day 6
8a. Morning Yoga Practice
9:30a. Breakfast
12:30p. Metta Meditation
1:30p. Lunch
6p. Q + A
7p. Puja
8p. Ayahuasca Ceremony
Day 7
8a. Morning Yoga Practice
9:30a. Breakfast
10:30a. Sharing Circle
12:30p. Metta Meditation
1:30p. Lunch
7p. Dinner
Day 8
8a. Closing ceremony
9a. Breakfast
12p. Car to Cusco
OR
optional 3-day Sacred Site +
San Pedro extension
Many Blessings!