Shamanic Trance Ceremony

Guided by drum and voice, this sacred ceremony invites you into a deep process of healing, soul connection, and inner exploration. Led by Rua Inu Quetzal (Stéphane), it unfolds as a three-part journey designed to open space for transformation, presence, and subtle awareness.

Open and Let Yourself Go

Shamanic trance ceremonies are powerful rituals rooted in healing, transmutation, and wisdom. Through sound, especially the drum, and the voice, they create a pathway where the intelligence of the body, the inner self, and the soul can move together and reveal their own medicine and magic.

The ceremony is guided in three distinct phases. The first is more meditative, the second becomes more active through movement, and the final phase is more collective. It begins at sunset and ends during the night. The full experience lasts around 4 hours, though it may continue longer depending on the energy of the moment. If needed or desired, there is also the option to stay overnight at Finca Putumayo after the ceremony.

This offering is in service to the life within you and all around you. It is also an intimate dialogue with the subtle, a space that bridges the archaic and the modern, as well as different levels of consciousness.

There are many paths into trance, yet they all lead toward a similar threshold: a place where the mind and ego soften enough for soul, instinct, and awareness to expand. The invitation is simple — be open, let yourself go, and allow energy to move through you. By listening to what you feel and following it with trust, you create space for the alchemy of heart, body, soul, and spirit. In this altered state of consciousness, teachings may arise from the Spirits and higher dimensions of being.

How to Prepare for the Ceremony

These spaces are best entered as a seeker, not a conqueror. Approach the experience with humility, an open heart, and a respectful attitude as you step into your sacred temple. Please follow these guidelines for the ceremony:

• Wear comfortable white clothing and arrive freshly showered, without perfume.
• Bring water and something to cover your eyes, such as a blindfold, at least for the beginning of the ceremony.
• If you have one, you may bring your own drum or maraca, along with a small offering for the altar, such as a feather, stone, or flower, knowing it will be charged with the energy of the ceremony.
• You may choose to follow a light diet beforehand for 1, 2, or 3 days, depending on what feels possible for you. This means avoiding meat and alcohol, and reducing or eliminating sugar, salt, sex, screens, social media, and anything else that scatters your energy. Instead, focus on what is simple and essential, arriving as lightly as you can.

Wishing you ever more peace, love, and light.