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Shangriballa

Portugal
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Description of the Retreat

Are you ready to embark on a profound spiritual journey that can transform your life? Look no further!

At Shangriballa, our Bufo Alvarius Retreat Centre, we offer a unique and transformative experience. We combine the power of the sacred Bufo Alvarius toad medicine with the wisdom of ancient teachings such as Advaita Vedanta and Ramana Maharshi.

Our Three-Stage Process: Preparation, Ceremony, and Integration

We understand that a truly transformative experience requires careful preparation, an immersive ceremony, and dedicated integration. Our three-stage process ensures that you receive the utmost support and guidance throughout your journey:

1. Preparation: We believe thorough preparation is essential for a safe and meaningful experience. Our experienced facilitators will guide you through a preparation process, including personalised consultations, educational resources, and practices to help you cultivate the right mindset and intentions. This process will be continued when you arrive for your retreat.
We serve Kambo the day before Bufo to help with the release process and prepare you to surrender better during your Bufo experience.

2. Ceremony: Under the guidance of our trained facilitators, you will participate in a powerful Bufo Alvarius ceremony. This sacred ceremony offers a profound opportunity to connect with the divine, gain deep insights into yourself and the nature of reality, and experience a profound shift in consciousness.

3. Integration: We recognise that true transformation happens after the ceremony. Our team provides ongoing support to help you integrate your experiences into your daily life. We offer integration workshops, one-on-one sessions, and access to a supportive community, ensuring that your journey extends beyond the retreat.

The Power of Unity Consciousness and Ancient Teachings

At Shangriballa, we firmly believe in the power of unity consciousness—the realization that we are all interconnected and part of a greater whole. To help facilitate this understanding, we draw upon the timeless teachings of Advaita Vedanta and Ramana Maharshi. These teachings provide a framework for understanding the nature of existence, the illusion of separation, and the path to self-realisation.

Why Choose Bufo Alvarius with our Unique Approach?

We believe an experience with Bufo Alvarius is best integrated with the teachings of Unity Consciousness. By incorporating these ancient wisdom traditions, Shangriballa offers a comprehensive and holistic approach that minimises confusion and maximises the transformative potential of your journey.

Here’s what sets us apart:

1. Experienced Facilitators: Our team of experienced facilitators has deep knowledge and expertise in Bufo Alvarius ceremonies, spiritual practices, and integration processes. You can trust that you will be in safe hands throughout your journey. We have up-to-date first aid certification and a defibrillator on site.

2. Personalized Approach: We understand that each individual’s journey is unique. That’s why we offer personalised consultations and tailor our support to meet your needs, ensuring you receive the guidance and care you require.

3. Beautiful Retreat Setting: Shangriballa is nestled in the serene landscapes of Central Portugal. Surrounded by nature’s beauty, it is the perfect environment to explore and deepen your spiritual experiences.

4. Supportive Community: Join a community of like-minded individuals committed to personal growth and spiritual exploration. Connect with fellow participants, share your experiences, and continue your journey together long after the retreat ends.

Are You Ready to Experience the Profound Power of Bufo Alvarius?

If you’re ready to embark on a life-changing spiritual journey, we invite you to join us at Shangriballa, the Bufo Alvarius Retreat Centre in Central Portugal. Our unique three-stage process, rooted in the teachings of Advaita Vedanta and Ramana Maharshi, offers a transformative experience that can help you unlock your true potential.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for self-discovery, growth and transformation.

Teacher/Teachings

Greetings, I am Lisa Silva, a Medicine Woman and Spiritual Healer dedicated to guiding individuals on their transformative journeys. My husband Miguel and I serve as retreat facilitators alongside a team of volunteers offering diverse healing modalities.

I am the creator of the Kambo Nadi treatment protocol that I now teach worldwide.

My path began in the heart of South Africa, where I immersed myself in the profound teachings of African Shamans, known as Sangomas. From a young age, I honed my skills as a spiritual healer under their guidance, gaining deep insights into their traditions, medicines, and ceremonies. My dear friend and mentor, Pinkie Adebisi, initiated me into the sacred realms of African traditions and the healing power of water.

I underwent a profound transformation following a personal healing journey with South American traditions. I embraced the use of Icaros, potent medicine songs from the Shipibo Kanibo tribe, which now infuse my ceremonies with their mystical energy. This fusion of African and Peruvian shamanism empowers individuals to embark on their healing journeys.

As a Master Kambo practitioner, I have assisted hundreds of individuals in overcoming physical, emotional, and spiritual blockages, drawing from a wealth of experience in many modalities. My academic journey includes a Doctorate in Homeopathy, and I am registered with the Complementary Medical Association (CMA).

My exploration of holistic therapies and plant medicines worldwide and my qualifications in various healing arts have shaped my unique healing approach. Ayahuasca journeys reinforced my commitment to working with plant and frog medicines, further enhancing my ability to effect profound shifts in people's lives fostering balance across the emotional, physical, and spiritual realms.

In my practice, I embrace the belief that it's not about teaching or preaching to someone but about reaching them on their inner journey towards healing and self-discovery. Together, we create the space for transformation, allowing individuals to find harmony in their Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Lives.

"It's not about teaching someone nor preaching to someone; it's about reaching someone."

 

Facilities

Comfortable Shared and Private rooms are available. Please check availability for private rooms with us before booking.

Private Room - Two shared bathrooms inhouse
Shared Room - Two shared bathrooms inhouse
Private ensuite double room

Timetable

Breakfast: 8:00 - Breakfast is skipped on ceremony days.
Lunch: 13:00
Dinner: 18:00

During your five-day stay, we offer:

Day One - Art Therapy and Intention Setting

Day Two: - 1 Kambo Session, Low Dose 5 Meditation with Sound Healing and Preparation.

Day Three - Bufo Ceremony and Integration Sharing with ecstatic move.

Day Four - Bufo Ceremony and Integration Workshops, Sharing

Day Five - Nature Integration and Workshops

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Food

Vegetarian or Vegan 

We cater for food allergies and intolerances 

Practical Information

We offer a shuttle service from Porto Airport that will collect at 13:00 on arrival day and drop off by 10 a.m. the morning of departure.

To travel by yourself, see the options below.

Location: Our closest town is Colmeal, just outside Gois. Loural Eco Village can be found on Google Maps.

By Car from Lisbon, Two and a half hours from Lisbon.
By Car from Porto; Just over a two-hour drive from Porto.

Public Transport: Public transport is very affordable in Portugal. You can take a train to Coimbra from Porto or Lisbon, which takes about an hour and a half, here, we are happy to collect you at a fee.

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