The sacred science: shamanism, plant medicine and spiritual ceremonies
“The Sacred Science” follows eight people from all different walks of life, with varying physical and psychological ailments, as they embark on a one-month healing journey into the heart of the Amazon jungle. Working with traditional Shamanic healers, each participant takes an active role in his or her own recovery process – and using a combination of plant medicine and intense spiritual ceremonies and exercises, the barriers between physical health and mental well-being are blurred and eventually eliminated altogether.
Parkinson’s Disease, Breast Cancer, Diabetes, Depression…Despite remarkable advances in modern medicine, our society still struggles to effectively treat these and other common illnesses.
Witness the story of eight brave souls as they leave the developed world behind in search of deeper answers. Living in seclusion for one month in the heart of the Amazon jungle, these men and women take part in the powerful healing practices of Peru’s indigenous medicine men, working with centuries-old plant remedies and spiritual disciplines. In their most desperate hour, these patients are forced to confront not only their physical ailments, but their own spiritual and psychological barriers in the process. Five will return with real results, two will return disappointed, and one won’t come back at all. (read more here)
I bought the film via youtube since I have a TV that can watch film from youtube. You can also pre-order at Amazon
More on Plant Medicine
More on Shamanism ( the sacred science) here on Beyond Meds:
When it comes to understanding the psyche it’s often helpful to use many different models. These are posts that deal with it from a shamanic interpretation or similar.
● A woman’s journey through madness and mysticism
Multiple Worlds Anusuya StarBear: Madness Radio
What a Shaman Sees in A Mental Hospital
Introduction to the Shamanic Journey
Shaking Medicine with Bradford Keeney
Psychiatric drug withdrawal, kundalini and shamanic initiatory illness
Crash course in urban shamanism
The descent experience: metaphor for serious illness
Psychosis, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Story as a Vehicle of Healing
Spiritual awakening journey
Soul in Crisis: why cultural healing must replace the “mental illness” fiction
When we feel depressed, anxious, or distressed, are we mentally ill? Or are we spiritually confused?
Compassion and the true meaning of empathy
Why are the strengths and abilities of those who are sensitive called “mental illness?”
Schizophrenic or shamanic experience?
We have come to be danced
Spiritual aspects of psychosis and recovery
We are all shamans in training
An Intimate Walk through the Labyrinth of Madness and Mysticism
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