Sonora, México. Comcáac Nation

First Sacred Journey Gathering / Spring 2024

First Sacred Journey Gathering / Spring 2024

Get ready for a journey within yourself and to the sacred land of the Comcáac Nation.

This journey is designed for you to deeply connect with the blessing of being alive, sharing in community, enjoying ancestral songs and dances, connecting with the desert, the stars, the magic of the indigenous community, and all their wisdom.

Itinerary

March 14-21

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  • Arrival in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. We'll stay at the Holiday Inn.

  • Departure from Hermosillo to Bahía de Kino at 11 am.

    Opening and group integration ceremony. Offering on the beach to express gratitude and introduce ourselves to the territory.

  • Camp at Sacred Territory of Punta Chueca

    XIV Intercultural Comcáac Encounter - Spring 2024 - 14th EDITION

    9:30 AM: We're starting the day in Bahía de Kino and heading to Punta Chueca.

    10:30 AM: Arriving at Punta Chueca, where the COMCÁAC FAMILY (SERI) is joining us to add their wisdom and presence to the retreat. We'll take some time to explore the crafts created by Comcáac women using natural materials from the desert and ocean – think necklaces, sage protection, bracelets, woven baskets, carved stones, and more. These women play a vital role in the community's economy.

    11:00 AM: Exploring Comcáac territory and heading to Playa Vikingo – an untouched beach that has embraced us with its love and wisdom for over 5 years. This is our camp spot. Once we're settled, we'll gather in a common area for introductions and activities, kicking off the 14th Comcaác Meet-Up in March 2024.

    12:30 PM: Starting the 14th Intercultural Comcaac Retreat with a Sacred Space Opening.

    1:00 PM: Time to get active with some Hatha Yoga led by Saydi Benitez.

    2:00 PM: Lunchtime – we'll meet up in the common area for food.

    5:00 PM: It's time to groove with Sina Fragoso's Dance of the 4 Elements.

    6:00 PM: Moving over to the common area for dinner.

    7:00 PM: Music and Harmony Ceremony to integrate our energies.

    7:30 PM: Grandfather René will share some Comcaác insights.

    8:00 PM: Prepare for the Temaskal Ceremony.

    10:00 PM: We're diving into an Amazonian Ceremony with Sacred Yagé Medicine, guided by Luis Cristales (Colombia) and Juan Coya Huarpe (Argentina). Those up for the ceremony will separate from the group to begin this ancient ritual.

  • 8:00 AM: Start the morning with some Hatha Yoga led by Saidy Benitez.

    8:30 AM: Setting up Canopies and waiting for instructions from Grandfather Pancho Barnet and Úrsula Sélfic to begin the Sacred Otac Ceremony (Bufo Alvarius).

    9:00 AM: Gathering back in the chill zone for breakfast.

    10:00 AM: Miriam López will guide us through the Ceremony of the 4 Elements.

    11:00 AM: Join Jose Luis Cortés, the plant expert from the University of Guanajuato and Founder of Herbotica Botica Herbolaria, for a tour to identify wild and native desert plants.

    12:30 PM: Time to unwind with some soothing sound therapy by Carmen Osete and Jesús Ceja, Music Therapists.

    FREE TIME

    2:00 PM: Get ready for a Water Blessing Ceremony – Spring Equinox style, Lakota Tradition, with Erika Bencomo and Daniela Alvarez.

    4:00 PM: Practice Moving Meditation led by Carmen Osete.

    5:00 PM: It's time to groove at the Medicine Music Festival, coordinated by Amrit Santokh:

    Amrit Santokh - Chihuahua

    Antiguo Naad - Guanajuato

    Veronica Paz Hermes - Tepoztlán

    Valentina Torres – Comcaác Community

    Perla Cardenchas – Chihuahua

    Luna Ursus - Alaska

    Bieno Jimenez - Chihuahua

    Guiné Sembéma – African Percussion and Dance - Mexico

    7:30 PM: Cacao Ceremony hosted by Coach Lula Dajlala and Jose Luis Cortés.

  • 8:30 AM: Breakfast

    9:00 AM: Energize your body with some Hatha Yoga led by Saydi Benitez.

    9:30 AM: Time for integration and purification, closing with calming sounds and voices.

    10:00 AM: Gather for a group photo.

    FREE TIME

    12:00 PM: Wrapping up the 14th Comcáac Meet-Up - Spring 2024.

    * During the Comcáac intercultural gathering, Ayahuasca and Bufo Alvarius (OTAC) will be shared. You must contemplate which medicine you wish to connect with, as you can only choose one of them

    NOTE: On Sunday, the amazing Comcáac women are taking charge of the food – cooking up some traditional community dishes. THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.

    Departure from Punta Chueca to Bahía de Kino

  • Rest on a beautiful beach on Bahía de Kino, an integration circle with meditation and rapé.

  • Sunrise watching and circle to close and give thanks for the sacred journey.

    Arrival to Hermosillo, Holiday Inn hotel. The check out is the 21st at 11:00

    End of our First Sacred Journey Gathering 2024

Meet your guides

  • Amrit Santokh Singh

    Amrit Santokh Singh

    Music therapist, Kundalini Yoga master, meditator, violinist, singer, Andean priest, and medicine musician. He pours his efforts into medicine music, crafting compositions with solfeggio frequencies and 432 Hz to resonate deep within our waters and cells. In his healing concert, you'll soak in the sounds of tubular bells, violin, guitar, and chants.

    He's journeyed with his music, leading yoga sessions, Maya tzolkin workshops, sweat lodges, and ancient ceremonies across various parts of Mexico, India, Guatemala, Peru, South Africa, and Spain.

  • Nerea

    I have developed as a massage therapist, yoga teacher, and visual artist. I enjoy paying special attention to developing communication with the body through breath. Whether in massage, yoga, or any creative process, we can recognize ourselves more deeply to achieve greater acceptance and gratitude for our blessed essence.

  • Lisa Ruckaber

    Originally from Vancouver, Canada, I first started my personal healing journey in 2020 while studying Spanish in Mexico. It was during this time that I discovered Sacred Medicine and its ability to heal and promote personal growth and clarity. My first ceremonies provided me a deep insight into my own physical maladies and complex-PTSD behaviors.

    The medicine inspired me to seek a deeper understanding and awareness of my traumas and other natural remedies for my healing. It was after discovering the power of Sacred Medicine that I relocated to Mexico permanently in 2021 and I have been studying trauma and addiction ever since.

  • Miriam López Aguilar

    Miriam López Aguilar

    Psychologist, somatic psychotherapist, facilitator in transpersonal development, medicine woman, moon dancer, and facilitator of the self-awareness tool Otac (Bufo Alvarius).

    Over the past years, I have deeply connected with various indigenous worldviews and cultures, their medicines, and traditions. It is an honor to walk upon this beautiful land and sow the seed of love, creating communal spaces to experience and discover ourselves in each moment of the present. Embracing and integrating our processes, and fostering a more compassionate, creative, and holistic vision.

What to bring

  • Lightweight clothing for warmth (it gets hot during the day)

  • Jacket or sweater (temperatures drop significantly at night)

  • Tent

  • Sleeping bag and blanket

  • Flashlight

  • Sunscreen

  • Water bottle

  • Swimsuit

  • Cash in local currency for purchasing crafts from the Comcáac community and extra expenses.

Dietary Information

Please let us know if you have any allergies, or if you are vegan or vegetarian.

Most meals are included, but there are days where you'll need to arrange your own due to logistical reasons.

The included meals will be balanced and nutritious, aiming to detoxify our bodies and prepare for the various medicines.

Included Meals

March 15: Breakfast included at the Holiday Inn, dinner in Bahía de Kino 

March 16: Breakfast in Bahía de Kino, lunch and dinner at the campsite.

March 17: Breakfast at the campsite

March 18: Breakfast at the campsite

March 19: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

March 20: Breakfast

March 21: Breakfast included at the Holiday Inn.

For cases where meals are not included, there will be affordable local food options available.

This vision sprouted from my initial meeting with the Comcáac Nation in 2019, through the Sonora tribe in Mexico, and my mentor Sina Fragoso (Coordinator of the "Intercultural Comcáac Encounter"). It's a cherished camp designed to connect with Punta Chueca's sacred land, the indigenous Comcáac community (Seri), their enchantment, and diverse activities to awaken our inner healing and co-create a fresh communal perspective.

This journey sowed the seed in my heart to extend this sacred haven to more souls, uniting prayers and spreading love, harmony, creativity, peace, art, and community. Sharing this profound realization and fulfilling dream is a true blessing for me.

-Miriam López Aguilar, Founder and Coordinator

How to reserve

Download and fill out your Medical Condition and Release Forms

Pay your Reservation or Total Payment through E-Transfer to:

Mexican account

Bank: Citibanamex 

Holder name: Miriam Lopez Aguilar

Code: 0021 8070 1757 2507 31

Card: 5204 1657 5198 0099

Account: 7017 0000 0572 5073

Send your form and payment receipt to sacredjourneymexico@gmail.com

Total cost for Sacred Journey is

2,222 CAD

Reservation with 1,111 CAD. Deadline: February 10th

Complete the payment of 1,111 CAD. Deadline: March 1st

*10% of your payment will go towards supporting projects of the Comca'ac Nation.

Flights are not included. 

The appointment is on March 14, 2024 at the Holiday Inn hotel, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. The address is Blvd Luis Donaldo Colosio No. 829 between Quintero Arce and Quiroga. (10 minutes from the airport)