A beautifully crafted weekend I will treasure for a long time

I participated in the The New Tribe, Old Eyes African Retreat weekend retreat and it turned out to be such a powerful gift to myself. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a transformational journey in a safe and beautiful setting.

Even before the retreat started, I reached out to Hymnj with some questions and the way he addressed my concerns made me feel very safe to go on such a powerful journey with him. And it turns out my gut feeling was absolutely right. Hymnj has a very powerful yet gentle presence, and can hold space for all feelings to surface. Moni and Mangaliso were also fantastic facilitators who both contributed to the safe space with their loving, kind and humble presence. Together the three of them created a safe container for the group and made each individual feel held and seen. The music the three of them shared with us during the ceremonies was also deeply moving and profound. It was such a gift to be held by it.

I really appreciated the design of the retreat, each element during the weekend felt curated and well thought through. If if you have the resources to join the full weekend retreat and the 18 days integration, I would really recommend participating in this well-crafted journey. Just show up and let go, and trust that you are in very capable hands. I would not have expected that the 18 days journey outside of the retreat would be so meaningful for me as it was. I kept on learning from everyone in my tribe and it also made me more aware of my own integration process and was helpful to make me feel accountable to the changes I realised I wanted to make in my life.

The plan medicine itself did not manifest itself in a transformational journey for me, for various reasons that all had to do with my own state of mind. But still, I will treasure this retreat for a long time as it opened up my eyes and gave me new perspectives on my life. If you are considering joining the Wake Circle and needed a final sign to go - let this be it!

Amelia

Transforming

Due to unmanageable life pressures I was forced to look at alternatives in order to cope and face the future. I was fortunate to attend a few medican journeys. The safe environment and professional conduct of the facilitators in combination with the plant medicines brought me in touch with my true self again, forced me to face some fears and truths and changed my life to a harmonious process filled with love and gratitude. Thank you Hymnj, Moni and Mangaliso. You are amazing! Haux Haux

Anton

Extraordinary

It’s hard to put into words how much of an incredible experience doing this was. Words I can think of are “magical” “transcendent” “powerful” but even those don’t feel like they do this experience justice. What a privilege and blessing that I could partake in this ceremony. The facilitators are extraordinary- from the food to the prayers and singing, to the silence and their ability to hold space. I cried, I laughed and I loved and was loved in return, and I got a glimpse of a joy I haven’t felt in a very long time. Thank you Hymn J, Moni, Mangaliso and Dave for giving so much of yourselves to us. And to the rest of the tribe for their courage and compassion. I will never forget this experience. Thank you.

Craig Lucas

Transformative Journeys: A Heartfelt Testimonial of My Ayahuasca Experience with Wake Circle

I would like to share my experience of the transformative ayahuasca retreat I attended this past weekend with Wake Circle. From the moment I arrived, I was enveloped in a warm and welcoming energy that set the tone for an incredible journey.

The guidance of our amazing Shaman, Hymn Jay, was nothing short of divine. His wisdom and presence created a sacred space that allowed us to delve deep into our souls. The facilitators, Moni and Mangaliso, were equally inspiring, providing support and encouragement that made each participant feel cherished and safe throughout the experience.

The music weaved into our journey was hauntingly beautiful, resonating with my heart and soul in ways I had never imagined. It acted as a powerful catalyst for healing, allowing me to connect with my inner self, the people and the universe around me.

My gratitude for this weekend and the beautiful tribe I met through this experience is immense. Each connection felt like a thread woven into the fabric of our shared experience, creating bonds that I will carry with me forever. Thank you, Wake Circle, for this profound opportunity to grow, heal, and connect. 🌿✨

Marise Perotti

Feeling is your Healing

I have been in quite some ceremonial spaces and what stood out with HYMNJ & his team is the total sense of safety and clarity throughout the whole ceremony. What unfolded for me was a gentle healing process, exactly what i needed. Grateful i am for the medicine music, the plant teachers and the land on which the ceremonies are held. Looking forward to visit, and to go deeper.

Dave Achula

Finding my Little Boy

This is to highly reccommend the beautifully safe space created by Hymjay and with the guidance of mother Ayahuasca and father San Pedro for me to do my work, shedding trauma and pain and allowing my defences not to be in my way of seeing and bring my little boy into my life.
Thankyou

David Epstein

Profound healing

Feeling immense gratitude to Hymnj and Jay for creating such a safe, powerful and beautiful container on Satuday. Your love and dedication to this critical work is seen and deeply appreciated.

To Mother Ayauasca, my doctor and healer, I have no words - my first journey was profoundly healing. After years of therapy, working with other medicines, even ketamine treatments, I have accessed a whole new level of healing. It feels like I have been washed clean of old, trapped trauma and emotions, of limiting beliefs and even societal expectations around my role as a woman in this world.

The medicine showed me how I have been fighting against life and being alive, and that I have never really embraced this messy, human life with all its suffering (and joys!) completely.

This is the start of my journey and I am so grateful to have found Wake Circle and this medicine. Thank you.

Sal

Lives changed

My husband and I have both been for multiple ceremonies with Hymnj and our lives have honestly changed! Especially for someone like myself that never understood this medicine and never wanted to even talk about things like this, to having an open mind and learning and talking before doing anything, to actually doing it and experiencing a life changing experience. No matter what or who you believe in and you’re thinking of doing a ceremony, my advice would be to talk to Hymnj or Nathan as much as you need before and experience it , it’s so incredible.
Our marriage is better, us as individuals are better. The space Hymnj holds is the safest space and I just felt so good about everything. I did my first group ceremony a few weeks ago and it was TOTALLY different with 3 facilitators and a group of people I didn’t know , I was so nervous and it was absolutely amazing, what a deep meaningful experience. Wow! Thank you for holding space for people who truly need to use this sacred medicine.. thank you thank you thank you!

Jenna

Purification

Thank you for this amazing journey and the most beautiful music that touched my soul very deeply! I came to ayahuasca ceremony with no big expectations, but with huge respect towards the Grandmother plant. My intention was to allow her to show me eveything that I needed to see and feel and just surrender to it. I ended up with silent mind, complete emptiness, so blessed, free, strong and thankful for the current life I have. With all the tears that came out of me I felt that my soul and body were heeled. I have always been slightly scared of these kind of medicine plants mainly because lack of experience and unkown. Although it was first time for me to participate at the ayahuasca ceremony, I felt so safe during the process which allowed me to go deep and get connection with my higher self. Also it was very powerful to journey with the group of people whoes energies were united in the room. I would highly recommend Wake Circle as a facilitator, just make sure You are ready for the journey and take time off before and after the ceremony to be with yourself.

Kristiina

My first experience

my first experience was not very profound, although I was delighted with the whole ceremony, the atmosphere of the people and, above all, the beautiful music, I felt a sense of fulfillment and connection with the whole world, I was in a place where peace flows through waterfalls between everyone and everything, I received a message saying that faith is something we have to hold on to, something that gives us hope and strength every day, my first and certainly not the last ceremony, see you in the future. Haux Haux

Patrick

Harmony in Transformation: A Journey of Resilience, Healing, and Growth

Reflecting on the entirety of my journey, chronicled through each check-in shared with this compassionate community, I see a narrative of profound transformation. From the initial moments of anticipation and uncertainty to the closing chapters of deep introspection and growth, my path has been marked by the discovery of newfound strength and resilience. Each step, each revelation, has emboldened me to confront challenges and release what no longer serves my highest good with unwavering courage. The ceremonies, under the gentle guidance of Hymj and his team, not only facilitated a deep dive into the core of my being but also illuminated the strength within me to face life's complexities head-on. A crucial part of this transformative ambiance was the beautiful, calming, and guiding music played during the ceremonies, which enveloped us in a cocoon of healing and introspection, further enhancing our journey.

This journey, encapsulated in heartfelt check-ins, has been an odyssey of shedding old layers and embracing a clearer, more authentic self. The music, the memories, the challenges, and the triumphs have woven a rich tapestry of experience, leaving me with a profound sense of clarity and purpose. The melodies, gentle and profound, have stayed with me, a soothing reminder of the journey and the spaces of healing and understanding they helped create. The support and insights gained have equipped me to navigate the ebb and flow of existence with grace and determination. As I stand at this juncture, looking back at the path traversed and ahead to the journey that continues to unfold, I am filled with gratitude for every moment of vulnerability, strength, and transformation. Moving forward, armed with the lessons learned and the connections made, I feel ready to embrace whatever lies ahead, carrying with me the melodies, the healing, and the unshakeable belief in the power of facing life's dance with an open heart and a grounded spirit.

Marius

The perfect place

This retreat was one the most beautiful experience in my life.

The facilitators are incredible. They arrived to create a beautiful space with music, people and the medecine.

If you are searching for a trustful place with trustful people in order to work on your self or to leave spécial expériences, you need to go here !

Thank you Nathan, Himnj, Simone and Mel for the place that you have created and for just being here.

I will definitely come back here one day!

Thanks for everything <3

Chloé Fagnet

New tribe old eye African retreat Jan24

The retreat hold by HymnJay, Nathan, Monie and Mel was one of the most beautiful weekend I have done in my life. Be sure that you can find a very safe, kind and compassionate space to let go of what is holding back. Everything was perfect, from the ceremonies, the shares between the group, the venue, the food. Thanks again to the whole team. You are truly helping people to change their lives

Caroline

Overflowing with gratitude

It's truly hard to put into words what the journey with Wake Circle meant to me and how they showed up for each and every member in the entire group.
What a heart opening, nurturing, heartbreaking (in the kind you need), blissed and blessed weekend of self discovery and connection with so many incredible people.
The healing is deep and the only thing I wish is that we could go back and spend more time with the people who held a mirror, space, and deep love. Thank you!! I'm still singing your hymns to keep me grounded and awake.

J Heyns

I am so grateful to WAKE (Heinrich, Nathan, Moni and Mel) for their authenticity and dedication to their work.

In one word ... Transformational!
In two words... Mind blowing!
In three... Go for it! 🙂

Participating in their retreats has shifted obstacles out of my path that I hadn't realised were hindering me and sent me on a loving; healing and deeply meaningful path ..I feel blessed and extremely grateful 🙏 💕

Sarah

In gratitude

I recently had the priviledge to be part of a Wake Cirle retreat. I had my reservations, like a I guess a lot of people may have before embarking on such an event.
I prepared myself for this journey as best I could. But not even my best imaginative efforts could match my experience over that weekend.
I am today a different person. I had such a profoundly healing experience. Honestly, words are falling short.

In my experience the fascilitators of this medicine journey was simply wonderful. They were able to meet me as I was without judgment, without expectation, without any pressure. They were gentle yet fierce. Kind yet powerful, and in my opinion very well equipped and qualified to walk alongside you during your process.
I felt supported and held throughout. I was able to go as deep as I needed to, simply because of their ability to create a safe and beautiful space.
I came away after this experience with the greatest repect and humility for the wisdom of these medicines. It is simply profound.
I can recommend the Wake Cirle retreats to anyone who has been called to work with the medicine.
Blessings to you all.

Heidi

It was time!

What a wonderful experience! Thank you to the facilitators Heinrich and Nathan for helping to create and keep a Divine space for us the participants to take part in this amazing healing journey. Thank you to the plant medicine and the lineage that brought healing.
Yes, I was really touched by this experience. It helped me realise what I already knew but just somehow couldn't bring into my reality...that I actually can act to get myself out of the rut that I was stuck in. The Ayahuasca journey took me through highs and lows which gave me the confidence to truly feel and realise that I know what to do to make life life again.
This journey revealed to me new insights into why my relationships are the way they are, and while I am still working to make them work, I gained a renewed sense of compassion and knowingness that evething will work out. Thank you so much!

Curt R

A space to go deeper

I have always been deeply committed to evolving and healing and finding plant medicine has opened a whole new chapter in my journey of self discovery.

Nathan and Heinrich are truly masters at what they do and hold a safe space for people as they heal and confront parts of themselves they buried long ago. I was able to push past my boundaries in their hands and so much as unlocked for me as a result since then. Looking forward to more sessions in the future to keep find more liberation and inner peace.

Catherine

A sacred time

I took the time to deepen into my conscious awareness. HymnJ and Nathan hold a special space of ceremony offering more than I imagined with music, singing, water and fire. I left the weekend feeling open and excited for my next life.

Staci

Vaal Retreat

This journey has been extraordinary. It started from the moment I decided to participate; an eagerness coupled with an awareness of the dieta; to the solo drive to the vaal which was effortless and surreal; to the first impressions of the retreat and its surroundings on the banks of the river; to the water, fire and medicinal ceremonies; to the circle of sharing.. it was truly extraordinary. The Ayahuasca, San Pedro and Hape` experinces were magical. The singing and instruments during the medicine ceremonies were truly other worldly; and the blissful drive home was a fitting end to the weekend.

The days following the retreat had its ups and downs, very much like normal life has its ups and downs... but there was something in the background of these ups and downs... it was a knowing borne from the wisdom of Mother Ayahuasca.

So behind the challenges of day to day living, up to the 21st day of circle close, the greatest comforting factors were the two important messages I got during the ceremony. One, that I need to take care of ME, so that I could realise or discover myself; and two, that no matter what, all anxiety and frustration on that road to self discovery where to be handled with understanding and love. I need to be patient and trusting of the process, and it will lead me to... ME!!

So that is what I take away from this entire experience. It's like I've been given that little pill called "fukitol", which will give me the knowing I desire, without the angst that I have been associating my journey with, previously. My old self has burned in that fire and the new me is slowly rising from the ashes and smoke. I am learning to BE, to live, and to create a new future for me from these ashes.


Oh..and another thing...I am finding my voice.. to speak out in situations where I would normally keep quiet.. so that misconceptions can be cleared and my standpoint is known.

So I would like to take this opportunity to thank each member of my tribe for traveling this path with me. Your sharing, and your challenges and your fighting spirits were an inspiration. Heartfelt appreciation to yhe facilitators; to Hymnj, for bringing up important realisations; and sincere gratitude to Nathan for the love he exuded even when he was suffering with pain and illness.

Thank you all once again, and I wish you all much love in every moment of every day of your lives.

And for those in search of something... who don't know... who are stuck or lost... this experience may help you find your way.

Haux haux

Imraan

Open Door Crack

This was a truly magical experience, beyond the medicines. Nathan and HymnJ created the most safe, loving and supportive space that was instrumental in allowing me to be truly open to the experience. The journey for me felt like a seeping into my soul. I was able to experience memories with new or deeper insight. I was able to gain insights into my inner blocks and ultimately gain a sense of self-acceptance and appreciation, which is a continuing journey. Part of the beauty of this experience was walking the journey with strangers who were having a completely different experience, yet we were bonded in our collective seeking. I would be remis not to mention the transfixing live music that accompanied the various voyages. I'm so deeply grateful for this experience and feel like this was just the beginning of an unfolding. Again, big thank you to HymnJ and Nathan! Haux Haux.

Sihle

Vaal Retreat

This journey has been extraordinary. It started from the moment I decided to participate; an eagerness coupled with an awareness of the dieta; to the solo drive to the vaal which was effortless and surreal; to the first impressions of the retreat and its surroundings on the banks of the river; to the water, fire and medicinal ceremonies; to the circle of sharing.. it was truly extraordinary. The Ayahuasca, San Pedro and Hape` experinces were magical. The singing and instruments during the medicine ceremonies were other worldly; and the blissful drive home was a fitting end to the weekend.

The days following the retreat had its ups and downs, very much like normal life has its ups and downs... but there was something in the background of these ups and downs... it was a knowing borne from the wisdom of Mother Ayahuasca.

So, behind the challenges of day to day living, up to the 21st day of circle close, the greatest comforting factors were the two important messages I got during the ceremony. One, that I need to take care of ME, so that I could realise or discover myself; and two, that no matter what, all anxiety and frustration on that road to self discovery where to be handled with understanding and love. I need to be patient and trusting of the process, and it will lead me to... ME!!

So that is what I take away from this entire experience. It's like I've been given that little pill call fukitol, which will give me the knowing I desire, without the angst that I have been associating my journey with, previously. My old self has burned in that fire and the new me is slowly rising from the ashes and smoke. I am learning to BE, to live, and to create a new future for me from these ashes.

Oh..and another thing...I am finding my voice.. to speak out in situations where I would normally keep quiet.. so that misconceptions can be cleared and my standpoint is known.

So I would like to take this opportunity to thank each member of my tribe for traveling this path with me. Your sharing, and your challenges and your fighting spirits were an inspiration. Heartfelt appreciation to the facilitators; to Hymnj, for bringing up important realisations; and sincere gratitude to Nathan for the love he exuded even when he was suffering with pain and illness.

Thank you all once again, and I wish you all much love in every moment of every day of your lives.

And for those in search of something... who don't know... who are stuck or lost... this experience may help you find your way.

Haux haux

Imraan

Releasing and Stepping into my Power.

I participated because I knew that I had traumas and intense, unresolved emotions stored on my System.

My experience, even though I was shaken to my core, was nonetheless powerful, illuminating and beautifully meaningful and beneficial.
The Ayahuasca Ceremony allowed and empowered me, during my integration period, to look at specific traumas and unresolved experiences head-on, with Presence and Courage so that it ultimately felt like they lost their hold over me.
I feel sublimely empowered and liberated.

Graham Martin

Incredibly held space

In my honest experience, I'd made the decision a long time ago that I would only ever do an ayahuasca journey in the Amazon, because I did not think I could trust anyone outside the original lineage to hold such an intense and vulnerable space.
I'd felt an extremely strong calling to the medicine at this particular time in my life, though, and knew my only option was to do it here. I was led to Wake Circle, and I can honestly say that Hymnj and Nathan are both such extraordinary facilitators. During ceremony, it's undoubtable that they not only know exactly what they're doing holding the space and making you feel absolutely safe and comfortable, but also guiding you into such deep and powerful states.
It truly is music that moves the medicine through your consciousness and body, and both Nathan and Hymnj invoke such a depth to the entire medicine journey with their songs and music. Hymnj's music took me to vulnerable, magical and emotional spaces and Nathan took the entire journey to raw intensities like nothing I have ever experienced.

I cannot forget my heartfelt gratitude to Madre Ayahuasca for all the healing she's graciously given me. It's been a few weeks since my ceremony and the healing and bliss is still unfolding in each moment. I have never felt clearer or closer to myself. I feel like I know my own heart, mind and body in a way I've never known them before. Padre San Pedro allowed me to release and let go of years of stored emotions and trauma in a way I could viscerally feel, and it was an unmistakable knowing that I'd just released what I needed to, to completely reframe my life.

I was in a space in my life where I felt so stagnant and like nothing could bring back my spark. After the medicine journey, I feel a renewed sense of hope and commitment to myself. I feel like I am actually able to do the small things, day by day that are going to make a difference in my life and I can actually clearly see how these things are changing my life, day by day.

Above all, having a community to come to and be witnessed by and to go through this journey with, is by far the best part about the process. It is so incredibly healing and I would highly highly assure anyone that is considering taking the leap, that they are in such safe hands with the Wake Circle team.

I am so grateful for everything this journey has brought me.

Haux Huax

Kiara

Madre ayahuasca showing me the painful past with love and warmth

My journey with Madre ayahuasca was beyond everything I’ve ever experienced before; it was the most healing journey I have ever had with plant medicine.
This is what happened:
I was lying on my back with both my hands on my chest, when a strong feminine presence (felt like a grandma) appeared next to me, put her hand on mine and told me (not in words) that she is here for me and will not leave my side. She took me by the hand with eternal warmth, love, understanding and care and said she is with me no matter what. So we went to revisit past traumas together. While I released and cried she was always by my side, assuring me she will not leave my side.
I felt like I was hugged and cared for by her in a love that I have never experienced before in my whole life.

What I will take from it is feeling protected, loved and safe; always.
It was such an intense healing experience, I am so glad I did it and eternally grateful for the Wake Circle, especially Heinrich and Jen. Thank you for holding space for us & helping us heal.

Lots of Love

Lena

Gratitude beyond words

Thank you to everyone from Wake Circle and the amazingly courageous souls that gave me space to journey with them.

I felt safe and protected though-out and made it easy for me to be venerable. We were guided by Heinrich and Jen and they facilitated a magical journey for me. The music and singing were so comforting and really allowed me to let go.

My experience was transcending and I am so grateful and humbled by the experience.

First of many 🙏🏻

Charnie

Mother Aya’s LoVe continues

I’m in full gratitude of my sacred experience in the wake circle. This is my second journey with Shaman Heinrich and each time I feel as though I unveiled another level of clarity into the spiritual world & shed another layer of ego dust. This Journey was different from the last, confirming that each time Mother Aya will reveal something different. I had only 1 cup this time and the journey took me on a roller coaster of reflective emotions, pain, revelations and enlightenment. Where my first experience I took 3 cups and the journey wasn’t quite a roller coaster, more like train ride but quite healing, bringing up things I was working on at that present moment. In my second experience I actually faced childhood trauma I didn’t realize I suppressed but needed to face and it makes since in how my relationships today have played out, and eye opening to where I need to fix them. The consciousness Mother Aya continues to help me see is TRUE SELF.
In my Journey I was called by the spirit to do Hapé and that definitely took me to the level I needed after my revelations, which took me thru my ego death and rebirth bringing me to a sense of peace. Of course I have continued the work to do, but I see when things come up for me now and align with the shift. Not only was there a part 1 and part 2 in my consumption during this journey but after the ceremony was over I requested the Sanaga eye drops for the morning. I found doing that the next day after closing the ceremony, it was like a real completion leaving me open and brand new like a new born baby seeing life for the first time again with different eyes. I felt like that then open me up to so much productivity and I became proactive in my paradigm shift.
Shaman Heinrich is so amazing in his guidance, in music, energy, and the space he honors and creates. I have referred several friends to come to him when ready especially as a first time experience. Years ago I was apart of another ceremony in Tulum that really turned into a hoax and a lesson learned, in comparison it to Shaman Heinrich I feel safe and know that we are in good hands. The food after is so delightful to the soul and you can feel it is made from LOVE. I look forward to many more experiences with him and even micro-dosing when I’m called too.

One thing I always tell my friends who want to begin this journey with Mother Aya is you have to be doing the internal healing work first. Watch how you think, journal, focus on self care and eat properly for what your body is calling and needing. Sometimes that just even begins with autophogy intermittent fasting so your body can heal, eating the dormant blood cells as waste, and allow your body to call on what it needs and doesn’t need. With that said prepare before and continue after as she is continuing the work inside and around you. Don’t look for her lessons or purpose, surrender to her lessons. Just be open to receive and prepare thru the space of gratitude to even have the opportunity to get closer and connected to the God in you.
Thank you Shaman Heinrich
I always enter your space in gratitude and leave filled in gratitude. Self LoVe is the Power to LoVing everyone else around us.

Tia Alexander

A journey of great love and pain... that resulted in a deeper healing than anything I've experienced.

I went in feeling open and courageous. Ready to face everything that had built up over my heart. On the first ayahuasca journey, I was met with great love and creative energy. Not what I expected. It opened me up... and connected me with my heart and empathy. At the end of the first evening... I felt a sense of ease that allowed me to be myself.

The following day... on san pedro, I was met with a similar feeling. Heightened creativity... and an ease of expression. But, what lurked in the background was a chip on my shoulder. So I decided to go deeper into the medicine. Everything was magnified. The feeling of not being good enough. The feeling of pining after others' approval. The feeling of not being man enough. The fear that I am unable to lead myself and to lead others. That sparked off a feeling of existential dread. Like I had no answers. Like I doubted everything I believed. Like I didn't know where to look for stability. Like I needed some sort of saviour. The inability to be anchored and present within myself and with others.

These were the burdens that I had been carrying around for a long time. And the San Pedro magnified them, so I was able to see them clearly.

I moved onto the ayahuasca medicine after that... still feeling the chip on my shoulder... still feeling a deep sense of motivation to conquer these demons in me. Ayahuasca nurtured me back to a sense of love. A sense of calm and ease.

The pain that I faced was an open wound that I had been ignoring. And it was getting infected. San Pedro showed that to me. And Ayahuasca showed how to heal it.

I left feeling like I had reconnected with myself. And feeling like I had the key to be able to return to my connection.

My relationships improved drastically. My heart felt more at-ease. And I was clear on the wounds within me that I needed to treat. I learnt to be at-ease with pain... and, therefore, to be open to love.

Thank you, Nathan and Heinrich... for providing the perfect container for me to be able to take the journey of healing.

Sameer Mohamed

With Glatitude

Glatitude = Glad + Gratitude. Heinrich and Nathan offer the most spectacular experience safely. The love is undeniable, the support leaves nothing to wish for, and the setting delightful. It was a unique experience and encouraging to embody who we truly are within. Everyone was able to be astoundingly vulnerable thanks to the hosts embracing everyone individually and as a group.
No judgments, instead, we all felt rather worthy. We felt held and safe journeying with the plant medicines in the most profoundly humble way.
It is incredible how close we all became during the weekend. Unconditional love, singing (lyrics), and instruments played by both Heinrich and Nathan were stunning and felt beyond the ceremony.
Nathan and Heinrich you are tops, through you and with you may many, many more come your way for the so need healing and revelations. You are a blessing.🙏🦋

Tânia Barroso

Am so grateful to Heinrich & Nathan for holding such a loving, safe and sacred space for us to truly dive deep and explore what the plant medicine had to teach us. It was a very emotional journey for me and their amazing facilitation made an incredible difference to my process. No pressure or judgement, just pure love and acceptance. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Joy

Profound and enlightening experience

I was anxious before attending the ceremony and didn’t know what to expect.
When I arrived and was greeted by Heinrich, I instantly felt at ease.
The experience was absolutely mind blowing and the most profound and enlightening experience I have ever had. I faced things from my past I didn’t even realise I was struggling with that have been affecting how I view life and how I feel / felt about myself.
I truly believe it’s an experience that changes you to your core, and something everyone should consider doing (the world would be a very different place if everyone decided to do this journey).
The music played and sung in the ceremony speaks directly to your heart and soul.
I couldn’t have chosen a better Shaman or group of people to share such a life altering experience with. The support and experience was a feeling of pure love.
I would recommend it to anyone and believe it is a step that propels you forward on your journey of growth and healing.

Bev

The best space to be safely and divinely held during one's journey

My experience has no doubt been amazing since went into my first ceremony where Nathan and Heinrich sang, chanted, guided and held the space beautifully in 2016. I do a ceremony with them once a year ever since. With a warmingly welcome and informative approach on arrival to a graceful and heartwarming checkout at the end... I cherish the human beings they are and what they contribute through it all. Much love and appreciation, Heinrich and Nathan! Haux haux

Faith

A war within

I did my first ayahuasca ceremony with Heinrich and wake circle this month. I can only express gratitude. The ceremony was beautiful and Heinrich knows what he is doing. I dont think anything could have preparec me for the demons I had to face.... I can only describe it as a war within but at the end of it, I was exhausted, yet very calm and peaceful. I will most definitely do this again and I wouldn't want to do it with anyone but the wake circle team, Heinrich in particular.

Stephan

I am finally the real me...

I cannot thank wake circle enough for my profound life changing experience.
The tribe has aloud me to find my peace, my power and so much more within this world we exist in. It’s has done remarkable wonders for my manic depressive disorder, crippling anxiety & trauma..
I have learned so many coping mechanisms to help me deal with my daily life struggles as well as my relationships.
I am more open and honest with myself as well as others and willing to experience life fully...
My mind is clear and my heart is open thanks to this weekend.. My life has changed completely, thank you thank you thank you...

The layout of the weekend blew me away, even just the group work by itself has helped me in so many ways, where you can be venerable, speak your truth within a tribe that support your every word as well as have one on ones with our facilitators..

The medicines take you to the depths within yourself that you where not aware existed and then guide you even deeper..
You are completely free to choose whether you want to partake in it or not, there is absolutely no pushing or forcing to do anything you are not comfortable with, but the facilitators held such a powerful, safe and supported space for me that I tried every single medicine they have very carefully prepared & planned for us throughout the weekend, I truly came out of the weekend a changed soul, for this I am eternally grateful.

I can not imagine how much work and love must go into these weekends, but it really shows how it has become their passionate purpose to help guide us to the best versions of ourselves and make the world a better place...

For someone that has gone to the amazon to have Mother Ayahuasca journeys there and as beautiful and spectacular that experience was, I actually found Wake Circle to be a lot more relatable to our world, our facilitators have walked many miles in our shoes, have dealt with our pains and have experienced or understand our traumas, this made me feel so understood, supported, safe and held my entire journey..
Their Icaros to guide you through your journey will blow you away too, you can truly feel the love in what must have taken great effort, time and true commitment in putting together, so many melodies and instruments to hold your space so so safe.

On top of everything the venue and accommodation was spectacular, clean and comfortable... With food prepared by the tribe with the greatest of care, effort & love to keep you nourished for all your inner work..
Everything you need for your journey towards true peace is all taken care of with the greatest of love..

My psyche will forever be so grateful Wake Circle. Thank you thank you thank you...
See you again soon for another celebration of life for i am finally really alive!!!
All the love

Melri

Out of This World

Went through quite a hectic few months and if I didnt found out about this I would have probably did something stupid and just spiral down even more but that didnt happen because I for once found a space where I felt I belonged and the love that was radiating from everyone is not something Im use to. Nathan and Heinrich are just next level amazing with how they looked after us and the music that they played was OUT OF THIS WORLD amazingly beautiful. The retreat touched me so deeply. I met new family a new tribe a breath of fresh air to live life with love and work on becoming that best version of myself and to connect with my higer self. I will be forever greatful! Haux Haux

Wynand

Reconnecting with life

My name is Joshua.

I came to Wake circle feeling very confused and tense in my life. I was looking for answers in my life. There was so much that I was battling with myself. I felt so disconnected from everyone, myself and life. I felt numb. It wasnt getting any better.

Thanks to Heinrich and Nathan for holding such an incredible space for healing filled with Love and wisdom. Was I able to unfold myself and reconnect with myself, nature and life. I was able to gain clarity and truth through these plant medicines. Giving me the courage to process everything that came up for me. And to accept and Love myself for the beautiful person I am. And to really shed light on my own darkness. I found guidance within myself. And have found the courage to implement these things. I am learning how to be intimate with myself again. So Grateful for my journey.

I really encourage those that feel they have the calling and you are playing around with the idea to take the step to pursue your own journey through these medicines.
You will meet amazing people going through their own journey but there to share the same healing space with you. The chance to form a new bond with a new tribe. A chance to get in touch with yourself again.
Haux Haux

Joshua

All three of my experiences with Wake Circle have been unbelievably transformative. I was recommended by a friend who spoke very highly of her experience, and the care and consistent support that goes into every process is what makes this space so unique. The attention and intention behind every ceremony truly allowed me to sink deeply into questions and parts of myself that needed investigating… I could finally look at and explore themes that have run my life in the background. The support that both Heinrich and Nathan offered at points when I needed assistance was truly incredible… I felt incredibly safe to allow myself to unravel and DEAL. The way the weekends were structured also created so much safety and trust within the process. I felt completely guided and supported. I am so incredibly grateful to have come across Wake Circle… It’s practice and facilitators have served as beacons of light in my healing process over the past two years and counting. Thank you, thank you.

All three of my experiences with Wake Circle have been unbelievably transformative. I was recommended by a friend who spoke very highly of her experience. The care and attention to detail that goes into every weekend and ceremony is what makes this space so unique.

A special kind of peace.

It felt like I knew the other people attending the weekend from a long time ago. No one felt like strangers.
I felt at home 🙂 I could take the time to dig deep, to search my past for possible untreated wounds and then by the next medication session I received the healing already. I got to the solutions right as I uncovered the issues. I am not sure how I managed to experience all of that in only two days, it still baffles me. It felt like two weeks rather. I love it!

I got the help I needed and it happened at such a pace that I had the time to go deeper. I got to confront things about myself which I forgot about. Ancient little traumas that hindered my ability to breathe and love and receive love freely.

I was made aware of how certain childhood events still played a role in my life - while I thought they were not relevant anymore. Tiny things that still influenced my life after all these years - it all got dissolved and it feels great! The group was holding space in such a way that the sharing of my life's stories could happen naturally.

The music is divine! Meaningful, powerful, beautiful and I still sing along as it radiates with love and carries the same feelings back to me in my every day. I often wake up with one of the melodies in the morning.

I got diagnosed with bipolar mood disorder while I was studying medicine. Today, 15 years later, I finally found the medicine that works for me: Ayahuasca, Huachuma, Sananga, Rapé, Acacia/Syrian Tree of Life and the 'open heart, open mind' sharing of feelings in a safe space held securely in love.

The facilitators helped me to find a special kind of peace, a place I can now return to when I feel the need.

Last night I slept like a dream. I am sketching again and the flow is natural, now I am excited to finish all of my art from the past 20 years, I already started!

Thank you Wake Circle!

Schalk Theart

This is my Medicine!

My first immersive foray into the world of plant medicine occurred in Greyton at the loving Blue Hippo Farm - I honour this place deeply for it's holding and sacredness. I chose to do a 'weekend' retreat as I i) needed the time away (fuelled by an intense Soulmate breakup), and ii) didn't want it to be a toe-dipping experience of 'I wish I had done the weekend'. I had been researching Madre Ayahuasca for 6 years (doccies and all the 8000 comment threads) and 'happened' upon San Pedro in my tracings and wanting to master what Ayahuasca 'would be like'. I read about Hapé but didn't pay it much thread! I had no idea that these three teachers would converge for me - in a single weekend! People I have met throughout my life consider me a 'wordsmith'. I have helped shy grooms write soulful wedding speeches that win over their brides 'forever' and I have proofed and reviewed everything from academic to book writing to poetry; though, I am yet to be guided for how to capture these plant teachers in words. I am honestly left speechless - almost two months on. For me, it is a feeling - a deep inner knowing, forged through divine plant-to-human and divine human-to-plant, connection, cleansing, wisdom. At least that part is unmistakeable!

I wrote a laundry list of 3 notes on my handset until each of them were at capacity. But, my over-arching intention was that I was going "for all the love; all the healing; all the wisdom; and all the truth". I wanted to know and see EVERYTHING! I knew that everything I would be shown would be 'me' undoubtedly. Who else would be shown to me?! I went for my own healing and to sever that which holds me back from trusting myself and connecting with my ancestors and myself. I wanted to wipe my past clean and clear the slate and clean up my 'sh1t' so that I could move on to the next chapter in my life in wisdom and in truth and fully in my feminine. I sure was gifted that! And I am so so grateful!

The weekend as an 'entire' single process was so well paced, held, facilitated and accompanied by mesmerising soul-changing original music and icaros. Nathan and Heinrich are master facilitators, space-holders, music-makers. What I enjoyed most is that I was surprised by each check-in, check-out - nothing was predictable. They were ON the pulse and yet so sensitive, respectful, and holding of what was in the space - collectively or for an individual.

I felt heard, seen, loved, respected. I could hear, feel, love, and respect myself - even with 18 others in the same space - WHAT an experience!

Within each day scheduled, there were ample spaces to connect with self, others, or nature.

Each plant (teacher) and element ceremony was conducted with incredibly deep respect and felt reverence. The way each ceremony was held and executed was with deep kindness, sacredness, anticipation, freedom, and joy.

As with anything in life: what you put in, is what you get out. Do the dieta beforehand - do it with ALL your might! You will get THE MOST out of your plant teachers and the journeys they wish to take you on.

I had a BOWL of anxiety in my belly brewing for three weeks before the weekend. It had nothing to do with the weekend. But was a thorough indicator of how my mind was getting the better of me and how it was playing me. After the weekend all that anxiety - GONE!

From the 6 years of research I concluded: I should have done Ayahuasca for SIX consecutive years - TWICE each year! That's how amazing a teacher she is! San Pedro is a plant teacher I am still learning about. I love Hapé - it totally surprised me and shifted my journey immensely. After the Hapé was administered - I was told to "just keep falling".

The immersive weekend has given me the place to just keep falling into. I am falling into life. I am falling inlove with life - my own life - and falling into my own life with such love and respect. I am living my soul's song. I finally see myself. I finally value myself. I am happy and full of joy. I am elated to be in this place because I thought my life would never start or take off. The medicine has witnessed me and transormed me. Two months on, post 18 days integration firectly after the weekend - and I am still being transformed.

THE ABOVE are the GIFTS I got from working with the sacred medicines. I honour each of the plant medicine teachers as often as I remember.

It is unthinkable to me that God has GIVEN us these teachers right here on earth. And yet, I am living proof of their healing, their presence, and their transformative, sacred power!

My name means "A Promise of Unmerited Favour". Before the retreat weekend, it was something I 'understood' in my head. Now, it is something I BREATHE and EMBODY!

Honour the Earth. Respect her Medicine. Find yourself. Take nothing for granted. May Your Joy be Full. And may you keep falling into the highest of what is meant for you.

I give Thanks. Haux Haux.
Grace.

Grace

First Ayahuasca Ceremony

I cannot think of how to thank Nathan and Madre Ayahuasca for this experience! Words will never be able to describe the feeling of immense gratitude. The container was held with so much love and Nathan's presence was always felt, assisting me to go fully into the experience without any fear or anxiety. The medicine was powerful and with the medicine and shaman's assistance and guidance, I managed to release deep seated anger, work through grief and even had the opportunity to play and learn more on working with the energy-body.

Rudolph Oberholzer

Space to heal

From someone that struggles with religious PTSD aswell as bad experiences with psychedelics , I must say that Heinrich and Nathan made me feel really safe and allowed me to search my soul , probably the most life transforming experience I have ever had .

Haux Haux.

Christopher

First Ayahuasca experience

Being someone who has never participated or consumed psychedelics/plant medicine before, I went in with the intention to heal my subconscious mind and wounds.

Nathan’s reassurance and compassion made the process a lot easier for me. My experience was not easy, but the container that was created, held space for me to fall apart.

I faced aspects of myself that I thought I forgave and forgot about - that was the hardest part.

Once the ceremony was brought to a conclusion, I immediately felt lighter and at a higher vibration.

My experience in facing reality is easier and I would highly recommend this to anyone who is having a tough time with reality.

The Wake Circle consists of highly professional and gifted beings who know exactly what they are doing. They create a safe and loving atmosphere.

Anonymous

Offering the safety to explore

For some plant medicine is an easy choice, for me it took years of curiosity, reading and exploration to get to the point of feeling ready to respond to the call. When you make a choice so far outside of your comfort zone, you need many factors to be in place to truly feel held and safe. Nathan and Chris offered exactly that. From the moment I arrived and throughout the ceremony I felt everything was explained and prepared with so much thought and gentleness and I was allowed to be free to settle into the experience. It was exactly the tenderness, wisdom, and safety that I was hoping for. Thank you

Gill