Friday
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Arrival + Check-In
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Opening Session + Ceremony
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60 max
3 days / 2 nights
No experience needed
Meet Your
Brant Secunda is an internationally acclaimed shaman, healer, and teacher in the indigenous Huichol tradition of Mexico. During an intensive 12-year apprenticeship, Brant became the adopted grandson and close companion of Don José Matsuwa, the renowned shaman who passed away in 1990 at the age of 110. Brant was chosen by Don José to take his place in helping to carry on Huichol Shamanism.
Recognized as a global thought leader and spiritual teacher, Brant has been a lecturer at the Mayo Clinic, the American Holistic Medical Association Conferences, and a faculty member of the Five Branches Institute of Chinese Medicine. He also co-founded the Humanistic Medicine Conference with the World Health Organization, the Peace University in Berlin, and is a founding member of the American Herbalist Guild.
Striving to bridge the worlds of fitness and spirituality, Brant co-authored the award-winning book Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You.
Program schedule + session details
Tips to ensure a great experience
The workshop is held at the Pajaro Dunes Conference Center, just south of Santa Cruz, CA along Monterey Bay.
Detailed directions will be provided upon registration.
If you plan on flying, the nearest airports are:
For assistance with air travel, please contact Peter Silberschatz at Travel Works – toll-free (800) 874-7207 or international +1 (415) 897-4405.
Shuttles from the airport are not included and we recommend using a Taxi or renting a car. If you would prefer to arrange for a roundtrip shuttle or sedan service, please contact Early Bird Airport Shuttle at (831) 462-3933.
This workshop does not include accommodations or meals.
Santa Cruz is a popular destination, so there are plenty of hotels and restaurants to choose from. Here is a short list of recommended accommodations:
Here is a list of items to bring:
No. This workshop is open to anyone, whether you are looking to take the first step on the shamanic path or if you’ve been studying with Brant for decades.
The workshop will begin on Friday (November 8, 2024) with check-in opening at 6:30 pm and the first session beginning at 7:00 pm.
The program will conclude on Sunday (November 10, 2024) at 4:00 pm.
No. This retreat will only be available for those attending in person. If you’re interested in joining a virtual program online, please take a look at our schedule of upcoming programs.
We greatly encourage everyone to join the workshop for the full time in order to gain the complete experience of the teachings and practices, while also helping maintain the energy of the collective group.
No, this program does not include any type of plant medicine. Although this is indeed an integral part of shamanic traditions, this program will focus on the use of drumming, rattling, chanting, and dance to achieve similar altered states of consciousness.
No, our programs do not provide any type of certification and are not designed to teach people to become shamans, as this requires years of complete dedication through a traditional shamanic apprenticeship. Instead, this retreat provides an opportunity to practice shamanism, learn the ancient exercises for spiritual developemnt, and celebrate life in sacred ceremony and ritual.
The practices of shamanism are ones that can be integrated into your everyday routine in order to empower yourself, your community, and all that lives on Mother Earth.
Yes, we welcome families and children at all our programs and love having all ages included in our circle. We offer a 50% discount for children ages 4-17 and infants under the age of 4 join free of charge.
Children (anyone under 18 years of age) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Purge yourself of negativity and learn to absorb positive energy from the natural world around you.
Share space with a community of like-minded people, unified in striving to better ourselves and empower our world.
Study ancient techniques to foster a deeper connection with nature –strengthening your innate relationship with Mother Earth.
Celebrate your life and harvest the light of the autumn season through sacred ceremony.
Utilize the vivid colors and symbols of authentic Huichol artwork to hone your personal vision.
Learn ancient chants to open the heart and shift your consciousness.
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