Sacred Ceremony,
Held With Reverence
A living lineage carried from the Peruvian Amazon to our Arizona sanctuary, guided by experienced Shipibo-trained facilitators. We welcome those who feel sincerely called.
Rooted in a Living Tradition
A religious community carrying the Shipibo lineage of the Peruvian Amazon, gathered around sacred ceremony.
A Living Lineage
Guided by facilitators trained over years within the Shipibo tradition of the Peruvian Amazon.
Sacred Song & Ceremony
Ceremony held as it has been for generations — with live icaros and deep reverence for the medicine and the lineage that carries it.
A Religious Community
A religious community in the Shipibo tradition, operating within a clear legal framework.
A Shipibo plant medicine ceremony.
Earth Connection Community holds 4-night spiritual immersions, with three sacred ceremonies, in the Shipibo tradition — a living lineage from the Peruvian Amazon that has worked with sacred plant medicine for centuries. Ceremonies are held in small groups at our secluded Arizona sanctuary, guided by Kano Mai, a Shipibo-trained practitioner with over a decade of apprenticeship.
"If you're reading this and something in you already knows — you're in the right place."About Our Ceremonies
The facilitators and staff poured their love and attention into their work, making me feel welcomed and supported during my first encounter with the medicine.
Parker Slade
Community Member
It's a very special place. Personally for me it was the most beautiful and powerful experience. The container felt safe and supportive, the land is magical and alive.
Alfiya K
Community Member
Earth Connection Community holds a beautiful space for healing and connection to self, community, and source. The container is always well structured, thoughtful, and I feel held and safe.
Brody Johnson
Community Member
Deepen Your Understanding
Guides and articles on sacred ceremony, spiritual preparation, and integration — rooted in tradition and lived experience.
What Is a Sacred Ceremony?
Discover what happens during a sacred ceremony, from ancient traditions to the spiritual experience. A comprehensive guide from experienced ceremony facilitators.
Read GuideHow to Prepare for Ceremony
Learn how to prepare for ceremony with this comprehensive guide covering the traditional dieta, spiritual preparation, safety protocols, and what to expect.
Read GuideCeremony Integration
Learn how to integrate ceremony experiences through practical spiritual practices, community support, and ongoing guidance. Integration is where real growth happens.
Read GuideLed by Those Who Have Done the Work
Kano Mai is a shamanic practitioner with over a decade of apprenticeship within the Shipibo tradition in the Peruvian Amazon. Under the guidance of Maestro Enrique Lopez, he has mastered the ancient practice of plant medicine and sacred song — including the icaros that form the spine of every ceremony.
His journey from personal struggle to a life of service is the foundation of his work. He holds the ceremonial space with steadiness, skill, and deep reverence for the tradition he carries.
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Brett is the operational heart of Earth Connection Community, bringing executive-level professionalism to logistics, legal compliance, and the safety framework. A student of the Shipibo tradition under Kano Mai and Maestro Enrique Lopez, he has completed master plant diets with Noya Rao and Bobinsana.
His mission is to ensure that every participant moves through this experience with clarity, safety, and genuine spiritual purpose — from first inquiry through integration.
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For Seybrielle, the medicine path is a lifelong journey of coming home. As our lead angel support, she oversees the entire participant experience — from conducting intake screenings to guiding participants through their first steps of preparation — ensuring that every seeker enters the space with safety and intention.
With nearly a decade of experience and five years of intensive study within the Shipibo lineage (as guided by the Lopez family), Seybrielle brings a deeply grounded presence within the ceremony itself. Her work continues by bringing the journey full circle; as our Integration Support Specialist, she helps members connect to their own inner medicine and weave the wisdom of the sacrament back into the ceremony of life.
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Chonon Kate is a practitioner and apprentice within the Shipibo-Conibo lineage of the Peruvian Amazon, having studied directly with maestros in this living tradition since 2014. Her path includes the practice of sama — a disciplined initiatory process through which deep relationships with master plant spirits are cultivated and expressed in ceremony through sacred songs known as icaros.
A steady, warm presence in ceremony, Chonon Kate brings clear guidance and an open-hearted approach that allows participants to feel safe, seen, and supported throughout their process. Her years of devoted practice within the tradition ground every aspect of her work.
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