Earth & Essence
Earth + Essence / Ecopsychology + Amazonian Shamanism
Earth + Essence is an in-depth transformative program for inner awakening, based in the Indigenous practice of the “dieta.” This program involves the ritualized use of herbal remedies, 10 group classes, 1 weekend ceremonial retreat, and a toolbox of meditative and somatic practices shared during a potent 2 months of immersion in Traditional Amazonian healing and Jungian Psychology.
Ancient Eastern traditions called the Buddha “the Great Physician.” Why? Because the Buddha taught how to liberate the heart-mind through seeing through all the identifications and stories we have about ourselves.
We are shaped by ideas and structures that are given to us by others, which through time become our belief system. Diving into our inner world with the help and allyship of the plants opens a window to disintegrate that which constricts and oppresses us, to set ourselves free. In the process, we’ll come to know ourselves in depth, intimacy, and expansiveness you may never have known before.
In this in-depth program, we will explore the process of expanding our conscious awareness into both the challenges and gifts of our psycho-emotional selves. Through learning, experiential practices, and engagement with the plants, we will also access the transpersonal aspects of our being, the boundless capacities available within, and how we can strengthen and celebrate this in our daily lives.
In this class we balance “doing the inner work” and receiving healing and inspiration from the Inner Healer inside of each of us. Most powerfully, we do it in aligned community of others who care about living in Truth, Love, and Service.
You’re invited to join us for our upcoming group of Earth + Essence: Traditional Amazonian Medicine + Jungian Psychology.
How we work:
Through the combination of Traditional Healing + Jungian Psychology, we address the whole being. We come to find out developmental experiences imprint the “soul,” our relationships, and the lives we create.
Subtle Body + Soul healing through ceremony and Ashaninka-style ritual
Physical Healing through Yoga and techniques for Somatic Trauma Therapy
Psycho-emotional healing and education through Jungian Psychology + Dreamwork
Relational healing through group process work, focused integration applications
Eco-psychological healing through nature connection and systems-based kinship work
What is included
Program Elements:
Our 2-month container including 10 group classes including psycho-education, practice, and facilitated group process
4-6 week soft dieta: Connecting with Amazonian tree medicines
8 Live Weekly Classes: We’ll meet weekly to discuss and review given topics. A small amount of reading or video materials will be sent before and after sessions to supplement skill building. In session, we’ll discuss your personal practice and any blockages or questions you have. Please attend all sessions. Since we are a small group, our collective participation is vital to our process
2 additional Dreamwork Labs
3-day ceremonial weekend retreat
Weekly Small Practice Groups: Extra community-led meditation group to support your meditation practice. This is mainly a space for meditating with support, and conversation about the topics is welcome. These are optional and recommended.
Signal Community Chat: The Signal Group forum for sharing your experiences during the program as well as questions and resources.
Individual Sessions: Sessions can be held with one of the E+E therapists by request.
Schedule
Weekly Classes:
Feb 26th to April 9th Wednesdays 5-7 PM on Zoom
Dates: Feb 26, March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9th
Dream Lab:
Sundays March 9th, March 23rd, 5-7 PM PST on Zoom
Integration Calls:
April 30th 5-7 PM PST
Group Retreat + Ceremony:
3 days March 14-16th
Class Objectives:
A Process for Psychospiritual Awakening, and Ecological Connection, in Service to the Whole
Students will…
1. Be guided through an in-depth personal and communal process preparing for, participating in, and integrating a ceremony with the support of Amazonian herbal remedies, eco-psychology, and aligned community.
2. Learn skills for working with inner processes including somatic inquiry, shadow (unconscious) inquiry, engaged dreamwork, ceremony integration, and traditional yogic subtle body practices
3. Connect physically and spiritually to Gaia (Nature’s intelligence) as a resource and guide through the use of herbs and sacred plants
4. Study the frameworks traditional Amazonian healing alongside the insights of modern psychotherapy so we can use these tools responsibly and with love and effectiveness
Curriculum
Feb 26 / Week 1: Water / The Subconscious:
Community introductions and weaving
Framework of Traditional Amazonian Medicine + somatic psych as it relates to soul, shadow, and dream time
Beginning shadow journal and dream journal
Begin taking herbs
March 5 / Week 2: Fire / The Embodied Psyche and Nervous System:
Learning SATYA practice for self-regulation and somatic inquiry
Trauma, Psychic Structures, Imprints, and the Body
Learning the language of dreams to harvest their wisdom
March 9 / Dreamlab with Dr. Ido Cohen
March 12 / Week 3: Ritual Preparation:
Reviewing dream and shadow journals
Group process + Intention Setting
March 14-16th // Ceremony weekend
March 19th / Week 4: Ritual Integration: Embodying Self after Ceremony
Group process and meaning making
How can we embody the feeling of resource and strength of Self in the afterglow of the ceremony?
Understanding the process of change and integration within the psyche
March 23 / Dreamlab with Dr. Ido Cohen
March 26 / Week 5: Ritual Integration 2: Unwinding Structures of the Past
Group process and meaning making
What new awarenesses of past personality structures have emerged and what is changing and dissolving?
Understanding the process of releasing past habits and allow the new to emerge on its own.
Creating external supports for new ways of being.
April 2 / Week 6: Earth / The Eco-psychospiritual World
Overview of the eco-psycho-spiritual framework
Implementation: Integrating ceremony insights into the relational systems and structures of our lives
April 9 / Week 7: Air / Expanding into the world
Implementing the lessons through creative change in life
Setting “aims” for ongoing growth of the inner Self
Integration and Closing
April 30 / Week 8: Integration of the Integration
Checking in with implementation projects 3 weeks after the last class
Cost
In an effort to make spiritual development available to those who seek it, we offer a wide scale. We ask that you locate yourself in a way that makes the most sense to you or pick a contribution level in between Tiers.
Tier 1: $1600 / For those, for those who are in caretaking or service professions, non-profit, or are students, or are in financial hardship
Tier 2: $2200 / For most people, those who can cover basic expenses and invest in personal development
Tier 3: $3000 / For those who have wealth, who are able to take vacations for pleasure, invest their surplus, or who would like to support our work
BIPOC Scholarship: 50% off available for BIPOC community member. Please email us to Apply.
Payment plans also available.
Your Guides
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Jordana Ma
Traditional Healer, Counselor
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Ido Cohen, PsyD.
Clinical Psychologist
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Andre Clement
Ceremony Support
Join Us
This class is for:
Those who want to know the Self more deeply
Those who are ready for a deep and transformative process that can change how you live and relate
Those who are willing to participate in our group field through their presence
Those who love nature and communing with the plants
If you are interested, please apply below. New applicants will also be asked to do an introduction call with us to assess fit.
Space for Up to
8
Questions?
If you have questions about our program and if it may be a right fit for you, please email Ido and Jordana using the link below.