
Shamanism Retreat: Keeping the Sacred Fire April 29th – May 2nd
Since ancient times, the sacred fire has represented the life force, transformation, consciousness, and the connection between the visible and invisible worlds. Keeping this flame alive means preserving our connection with nature, ancestral wisdom, and the deepest dimensions of our being.
Over these two days, we will immerse ourselves in the world of shamanic practices through ceremonies and rituals inspired by different ancestral traditions, experiencing a profound connection with the four elements and the forces of nature that exist both within and around us.
Through practices such as Shamanic Drumming Journey, Ritual Trance Dance, Temazcal, Cacao Dance, and other rituals, we will explore different states of consciousness, opening the way to inner discovery, transformation, and an expanded perception of reality.
These practices invite us to journey beyond the usual boundaries of the rational mind, exploring the symbolic, archetypal, and spiritual dimensions of human experience. The rhythm of the drum, the movement of the body, the breath, sound, and the power of the elements become pathways to reconnect with our inner wisdom and the natural world.
Shamanism reminds us that we are part of a living, interconnected reality, where wisdom can be found in the trees, in the movement of the winds, in the depths of the earth, in the flowing waters, and in the transformative power of fire. It is an invitation to rediscover a more conscious relationship with nature, our ancestors, and the cycles of life, death, and rebirth.
Above all, Keeping the Sacred Fire is an invitation to keep alive the flame of consciousness, authenticity, and connection with the sacred, recognizing that true transformation is reflected in the way we live, feel, and relate to the world.
About Facilitators
Rui Sebők Bizarro
After several years of learning in Portugal, Spain and other cultures as the Amazon jungle of Brazil, Peru, USA and India, has been touched by different teachers, masters and facilitators whom so much taught and facilitated his process of self-knowledge and transformation. His intention is to share what has been experienced all over these years and to contribute for the self-realization of the human being.
Founder of Projeto SimplesMente in 2006, a project focused on the realization of activities related to personal and transpersonal development.
He is living in Portugal, Tomar at Quinta de São José dos Montes since 2012 developing different areas such as Agro-Tourism, Glamping, Organic Farm, Natural Horse Riding and Holistic Center.
· Degree in Social Psychology and Work;
. Master in Psychology of Health and Community Intervention;
· Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator certified by Grof Transpersonal Training in New Mexico – USA
· Biodynamic Breathwork Facilitator certified by Biodynamic Breath & Trauma Release in Pune – India
· Ritual Trance Dance Facilitator certified by the International Trance Dance in Orval – Belgium
. Leader of A.U.M. (Awerness Understanding Meditation) certified by Osho Humaniversity School for Masters in the Netherlands
. Osho Active Meditations leader certified by Osho Meditation Facilitator Training in Pune – India
. Leader of Meditation in Silence
. Firewalking Instructor certified by Firewalk Instructor Training – Soul of Firewalk in Tomar Potugal
. Sweatlodge Instructor certified by Sweatlodge Keeper Training – Soul of Firewalk in Potugal
. Internationally Accredited Shamanic Practitioner Training
. Formado em Yoga em Kerala – India 500 hours
. Graduated from Rishikul Yogashala in Kerala 200 hours
. Author of Several Books (Holotropic Breathwork, Poetry, India)
Krisztina Sebők Bizarro
Collecting professional experiences as working in multinational companies responsible for Human Resources and Organization Development, her deep interest has gradually been turned towards Transpersonal Development.
Touched by the Sacred Medicines of the Amazon for some years, her intention became to follow the Shamanic Way of Life to realize her highest potential as a human being, to share and facilitate the opening of the doors of consciousness for those seeking self-realization.
. Bachelor Degree as Behavior Analyst
. Master Degree as Work and Organization Psychologist
. Enrolled in PhD in Cognitive Anthropology
. deepWORK instructor in Budapest
. bodyART instructor in Budapest
. Firewalking Instructor certified by Firewalk Instructor Training – Soul of Firewalk in Tomar Potugal
· Ritual Trance Dance Facilitator certified by the International Trance Dance in Mafra Portugal
. Sweatlodge Keeper certified by Firewalk Instructor Training – Soul of Firewalk in Ericeira Potugal.
TO BRING
Comfortable clothes
Swimwear (pool or river)
Blindfold (if you have one)
Blanket
Lamp
Sun screen
Bottle of water (to fill)
Drum and/or maraca (if you have one)
Prices of the Retreat
Prices of the Retreat (Wednesday 5pm till Sunday 5pm):
350€
This Price includes Retreat, Food and Camping
You need to do Pre-Registration of 100€
At all events organized by Projeto Simplesmente at Quinta São José dos Montes, we serve two vegan meals per day (Brunch + Dinner).
Local
Quinta São José dos Montes – Tomar
www.quintasaojosedosmontes.com
It is allowed to use the pool and the river
Contacts and Info
917 935 392
projetosimplesmente@gmail.com
https://projetosimplesmente.pt
Watch this video:
https://youtu.be/pzIu9v5NcXg
Reborn to a new inner journey!