Ancestral medicine
Bufo
A short, intense session with one-to-one support, to return to what is essential. [to be confirmed]
What is bufo?
Bufo is the medicine obtained from the secretion of the Sonoran Desert toad (Incilius alvarius). It is inhaled, and the experience is short, just a few minutes, but very intense. [to be confirmed]
Those who experience it describe a sense of unity and deep silence. That is why here it is offered as an individual session, with a facilitator by your side the whole time and space to integrate afterwards. [to be confirmed]
What is bufo? Watch the video in your language
Watch on YouTube · [link to be confirmed]
What a session is like here
- An individual session, with a facilitator by your side from start to finish. [to be confirmed]
- In nature, by the water or in a circle in the forest.
- A conversation before and after, to prepare for and integrate the experience.
- It can be added to an ayahuasca retreat or lived as a single session.
Our medicine
A short experience, lived with presence
- 1:1supportA facilitator dedicated only to you throughout the session. [to be confirmed]
- 15–30minutes of experienceShort and intense, followed by quiet time to come back and rest. [to be confirmed]
- 1dayYou arrive, live the session, integrate and rest at the sanctuary. [to be confirmed]
Who it is for, and who it is not for
Telling you clearly when it is not for you is also a way of caring for you. Our highly trained team, with years of experience, reviews each case in the initial interview before confirming.
It is for you if…
- You are looking for a deep experience in a short time.
- You have already worked with other medicines and feel the call.
- You want to live it with individual, experienced support.
- You can set aside the whole day for the session and for rest.
- You are willing to prepare beforehand and to integrate what you live afterwards.
It needs assessment or is not advisable if…
- You take antidepressants or other medication: we talk about it in the initial interview before confirming.
- You have a heart condition or high blood pressure.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have a personal or family history of psychosis, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
- You have had alcohol or other substances in the preceding days.
[List to be validated with the center]
Your experience
Step by step, on the day of your session
Interview
We talk beforehand, review your case and prepare your intention.
Arrival
We welcome you at the sanctuary and you get to know the place of the session.
Session
With a facilitator by your side, in a quiet spot in nature.
Return
A calm time to come back into your body, with water, silence and rest.
Integration
We talk about what you lived and how to bring it into your daily life.
[Steps to be validated with the center]
Choose your experience
Bufo session
An individual session, on a date arranged with you. You can also add it to an ayahuasca retreat. [to be confirmed]
- Single session · 1 day
- 1 bufo session with one-to-one support
- Initial interview and integration
- Rest at the sanctuary
[price to be confirmed]
Book the session - Ayahuasca retreat · With bufo
- Add bufo to your 8-, 11- or 14-day retreat [to be confirmed]
- Ayahuasca ceremonies with live music
- Supported integration
Prices in US dollars. When you book, you’ll see the approximate amount in your currency.
Everything your session includes
We are with you before, during and after.
- Initial interview to get to know you and prepare the session
- The medicine and the session with a facilitator by your side the whole time
- Nature: a quiet spot by the water or in the forest
- A light meal vegetarian and organic, after the session [to be confirmed]
Not included: flights or lodging (you can add nights at the sanctuary). We arrange the transfer from Brasília with you [cost to be confirmed].
Testimonials
People who lived bufo here
Frequently asked questions
Can I do it if it’s my first experience with plant medicines?
[Answer to be written with the center]
Can I take part if I take medication?
[Answer to be written with the center: our team reviews your case in the initial interview, before confirming your booking]
How long does the session last?
[Answer to be written with the center]
Can I add it to a retreat?
[Answer to be written with the center]
How do I get there from Brasília?
[Answer to be written with the center: Brasília airport (BSB), arranged transfer and travel time, about 3.5 hours]
Bufo is calling you
Let’s talk about your session: the initial interview is the first step, and we are with you before, during and after.