Tribe.net. Local Connections Asad http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/8d5d6723-365d-4394-a433-b484570a297f#13114d08-302e-4c24-8869-23dbbe4f7941 2009-06-24T00:32:08Z 2009-06-24T00:32:08Z

No tension whatsoever mi amigo! I often get some negative responses from people who have never been to Peru saying, " I can't afford to go to Peru and it costs thousands of dollars etc etc. So the reason I posted that @ the end is to just convey and get across that really you can afford this journey if it works for you. Also, you don't need to bring extra cash for shopping and what not, although I recommend it! No tension just wanted to be convey that for those who have a tainted view on going all the way to Peru to drink aya. Thanks for your concern though Steve :) Much love and hope some can join me!

Asad 2009-06-24T00:32:08Z Steve http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/8d5d6723-365d-4394-a433-b484570a297f#3f08e69c-9b92-40a1-a363-510de6783c79 2009-06-23T12:41:00Z 2009-06-23T12:41:00Z

>>>The point in going is to isolate yourself from all materialism ... All you really need is yourself and the mandatory funds<<< Is it just me, or is there some slight tension here? -- Steve http://singingtotheplants.blogspot.com/

Steve 2009-06-23T12:41:00Z Jav http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/8d5d6723-365d-4394-a433-b484570a297f#6344272f-fbc4-4689-b19b-a3c5c854e2f7 2009-06-23T12:37:06Z 2009-06-23T12:37:06Z

..........sigh............

Jav 2009-06-23T12:37:06Z Asad http://ayahuasca.tribe.net/thread/8d5d6723-365d-4394-a433-b484570a297f#42ba8e0e-4c7a-4685-afd4-1689cfe44a6c 2009-06-23T06:31:49Z 2009-06-23T06:31:49Z

Peru- A Journey into the Heart of the Amazon “Think Globally Act Locally” a 70's cliché that I heard from Dennis McKenna Every so often a person has the opportunity that is presented to them to leave behind everything and explore the world. This journey I will be embarking upon will take me into the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, wherein I will be networking with like minded souls in the fields of art, healing, music, and planetary sustainability. My intention is to also participate in ayahuasca ceremonies with native elders whom have a vast understanding of plant medicine and shamanic tools to release toxins and blockages from people. My journey will be a total of 17 days. The former 8 days will be at a conference on the outskirts of Iquitos, Peru. This Conference is the 5th year where Shamans, healers, and artists gather to share a collective understanding of the way of shamanism and it's influence and direct correlations between art and healing. So if you feel that YOU are ready to let go and have an experience that can only be directly felt in the jungle, Please do not hesitate to email me at: ayahuascakhan@gmail.com. All of the details and logistics are listed below: 5th International Shamanic Conference in Peru The dates for the 5th Conference: July 11th thru the 18th. It's from Saturday to Saturday night. LOGISTICS $612 if by check/money order or $627 by CC for the conference, including board at the soga-del alma or you can choose to stay at a hostel in Iquitos for a very cheap rate, but I am going to stay @ the Soga-del Alma just to connect with the people there. If we stay the Soga Del Alma it is included in the price. Around $35 per ceremonias includes up to at least 3 ayahuasca ceremonies in the 8 days. Here is the link to the 5th Annual Shamanic Conference with all the details: http://www.soga-del-alma.org/conferencesite.html Those of you who wish to meet for just the retreat in the Amazon River Basin can meet in Iquitos after the conference. The 1 week stay with Percy Garcia at his compound will be $500. You can bring this $500 with you and pay once we arrive. This is an amazing price for 8 days that includes food, transportation, lodging, and several ayahuasca ceremonies. Here is the link to the Healing Retreat Center: http://diosayahuascasana.multiply.com/journal/item/2 Dates for this above part of the journey are: July 19th-27th Flight Details I will be departing out of JFK on 7/10/09 @ 6:17 AM and arrive at LIM at 3:08 PM. We would depart Lima, Peru Monday 7/27 at 4:08 PM and arrive at JFK at 2:35 AM the same day. We can arrange a mutual friend or family member to pick us up from the airport. I just purchased my ticket a few months ago for $430, which is AMAZING! You must purchase tickets asap to get a good rate. You can contact: Alan Shoemaker @ sogadelalma@yaho.com to receive help in finding the cheapest rates. Also, you will need a roundtrip ticket from LIM-IQT, which he can also arrange for approximately $150. Depending on which part of the journey you will take with me, if you take the entire trip we can correlate the times for: Departing LIM on July 10th @ 5:05 PM arriving in IQT July 10th @ 6:50 PM Flight # LP376 AND Leaving IQT July 27th @ 7 AM arriving in LIM @ 8:40 AM Flight # LP 395 This will give us sufficient time to make our flight back home departing LIM @ 4:08 PM. Depending on which part of the trip you wish to join me on the prices will vary: 1) Conference: $612 plus $35 per aya ceremonies, potentially up to 3 ceremonies (optional) PLUS FLIGHT- roundtrip from US-Peru and roundtrip LIM-IQT, should be under $700 2) Conference & Retreat: $612 plus $500= $1100, with the ceremonies= $1200 plus flight. I would also plan on bringing a couple extra hundred dollars for purchasing art from local villagers and for anything else. This is completely optional. The point in going is to isolate yourself from all materialism and go deep within oneself to release any physiological, emotional, spiritual blockages that one has manifested since birth. All you really need is yourself and the mandatory funds required to make this journey possible. As far as health concerns, I personally do not recommend taking any shots or anything like that. If you are worried about Malaria, you shouldn't be. If you do contract a rare case of this disease they have the proper medication available on SIGHT. You are going to be surrounded by healers and people who have been doing this for many decades. I feel like I have covered all the details about this journey, if you still feel unsure about anything do not hesitate to contact me @ ayahuascakhan@gmail.com This website will answer any possible questions you have about ayahuasca:http://forums.ayahuasca.com/phpbb/index.php Much love and I hope to cross paths with you and embark on this journey together! Ciudate! -Asad

Asad 2009-06-23T06:31:49Z