Shamanic Healing
Shamanic rituals are sacred portals for healing, transformation, and connection to Spirit. They invite participants to step into a space beyond the ordinary, release what no longer serves them, and receive guidance, clarity, and renewal.
At Nirvana Healing Arts, our in-person ceremonies are intentionally small and intimate, allowing each participant to go deeper and feel truly held. Every ceremony is guided by Carol, a medicine woman, modern-day shaman (Paqo), energy healer, and guide, who has been initiated into the Q’ero lineage of Inca shamans at Mt. Ausangate in Peru. Each ritual is conducted with the highest respect for the spirit of the plant medicines, Pachamama (Mother Earth), and the Apus (sacred mountain spirits of Peru).
The Hucha Rumi is an ancient shamanic cleansing practice rooted in the Andean healing traditions. The name means “heavy stone” in Quechua, and this sacred ritual uses two special river stones from sacred Inca sites in the Peruvian Andes. These stones are powerful allies, drawing out hucha—the dense, heavy energy we accumulate through stress, emotional pain, unhealthy attachments, or spiritual imbalance. By releasing what no longer serves us, we make space for sami—pure, light energy that flows from the higher realms.
This one-on-one healing technique is performed in nature, where the earth’s energy supports deep renewal and alignment. The sacred stones act as a bridge, helping to cleanse, restore harmony, and reconnect you with your natural state of balance.
As you let go of stagnant energy, you’ll open to clarity, peace, and vitality—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Benefits may include:
This ceremony is especially supportive for those who:
The Hucha Rumi Cleansing Ceremony offers a powerful energy reset—a chance to shed the old and receive the gift of light energy so you can step forward renewed and aligned.
The Despacho Ceremony is an ancient Andean ritual of gratitude, prayer, and connection with the natural and spiritual worlds. It is a sacred offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the Apus (mountain spirits), honoring the web of life that nourishes and sustains us.
A despacho is a carefully arranged bundle of symbolic offerings—such as seeds, flowers, herbs, sweets, and other natural elements—each carrying a specific meaning. As these offerings are placed with prayer and intention, they weave together gratitude, hopes, and blessings, creating a living mandala that becomes a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms.
This ceremony is especially powerful for times of beginnings, transitions, or celebration: starting a new project, entering a new phase of life, honoring a milestone, or seeking clarity and balance. At the conclusion, the despacho is traditionally burned or buried, releasing the prayers into the universe and inviting transformation, abundance, and harmony.
Benefits may include:
This ceremony is especially supportive for those who:
The Despacho Ceremony is a timeless practice rooted in the shamanic traditions of the Andes. For centuries, Andean healers have created these offerings to restore balance, give thanks, and open pathways for blessings to flow. Today, it remains a powerful ritual for transformation, empowerment, and connection.
Cacao, the “medicine of the heart,” is a sacred plant ally used in Andean shamanism. Beyond being a rich, nourishing beverage, cacao opens pathways for emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation.
At Nirvana Healing Arts, we use only the highest-quality wild cacao paste from Peru—never cacao powder. The authenticity and purity of this cacao preserve the plant’s medicinal properties, allowing its heart-opening and healing energy to fully support participants. The cacao is brewed with intention, infused with love and respect for the medicine, and guided by the energy of the facilitator, creating a safe, sacred container for transformation.
Spiritual & Emotional Benefits
Physical & Health Benefits
1. Rich in magnesium, iron, antioxidants, and flavonoids, supporting cardiovascular and nervous system health
2. Promotes relaxation and reduces stress naturally through endorphin release
3. Supports energy, focus, and emotional balance
4. Specifically beneficial for women:
Who Can Benefit
Transformational Benefits
Dosing
Rapé (ha-peh) is a sacred Amazonian snuff made from medicinal plants, tree ashes, and other botanical ingredients. Each indigenous tribe in the Amazon has its own traditional recipe, reflecting centuries of ancestral knowledge. At Nirvana Healing Arts, we offer many different types of rapé, each chosen for specific healing purposes, such as mental clarity, heart opening, spiritual awakening, or energetic alignment.
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Physical & Health Benefits
Who Can Benefit
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Ceremony Process
After each ceremony, participants are supported in integrating the experience and grounding the transformation. Guidance may include:
-Rest & Grounding - Gentle movement, quiet time, or nature walks
-Reflection & Nourishment - Journaling, herbal teas, and light meals
-Optional Support - Continued sessions or daily practices to anchor the healing journey
At Nirvana Healing Arts, every shamanic ceremony is held with authenticity, intention, and reverence. Through cacao, rapé, shamanic flower-and-feather cleansing, and despacho offerings, Carol guides participants in a safe, sacred space, bridging ancient Andean and Amazonian wisdom with modern healing practices.