At Sapan Inka, our approach is holistic and integrative. We believe that honoring the traditional use of Ayahuasca medicine does not mean opposing the use of modern technology that is capable of optimizing the process of deep introspection and psycho-spiritual healing, especially when this technology is employed with respect and professionalism. In this regard, one of the most fascinating additions to our Ayahuasca retreats is the use of the Pandora Star Light, an innovative technology that facilitates access to expanded states of consciousness.
Pandora Star Light is not just any light; it is an advanced stroboscopic light system that uses specific flickering frequencies. When perceived through closed eyelids, these frequencies directly stimulate brainwaves. This stimulation seeks to activate the pineal gland, the well-known "third eye" of mysticism. It is posited that the use of the machine favors the internal production of DMT (Dimethyltryptamine). By stimulating this endogenous production, the light acts as a bridge that makes the organism more sensitive and prepared for the exogenous DMT contained in Ayahuasca.
At Sapan Inka, the use of the light is complementary to the Ayahuasca medicine. It is employed a few hours before the second Ayahuasca ceremony in a guided, private session that lasts 20 minutes. You lie down comfortably in a relaxing environment. We suggest you breathe deeply and relax, and you put on headphones. The lamp is placed about one meter in front of your face, and we ask you to close your eyes. Specially selected music is played to accompany the use of the light. As you perceive the light through your closed eyelids, your mind begins to create an unprecedented visual spectacle: a vivid kaleidoscope of colors, geometric patterns, and abstract shapes. It is an intense visual immersion, generated entirely by your own subconscious mind.
Participants in Sapan Inka retreats who take part in a Pandora Star Light session report significant benefits during the preparation stage before the second Ayahuasca ceremony. The immersion in the light promotes deep calm, reducing the anxiety and expectation that often precede the ceremony. The light quickly guides you into deep meditative states, a perfect prelude, facilitating introspection and emotional release before the medicine takes effect. Many feel that, thanks to this preliminary sensitization, the visions during the Ayahuasca ceremony are clearer, sharper, and profoundly meaningful. By working with the light, you are focusing your intention in a physical and energetic way, which reinforces your commitment to the healing process.
We use this technological device at Sapan Inka because our approach is holistic and integrative. We have designed specific protocols that ensure the technology is compatible with Ayahuasca medicine. It is crucial to remember: the light is never used during the Ayahuasca ceremonies; it is only part of the safe ceremonial preparation. The light can be used by almost all participants, with the strict exception of those who suffer from photosensitive epilepsy. In these cases, the use of the light could trigger a seizure. Therefore, the light must always be employed with the utmost responsibility and professionalism under the supervision of our guides.
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