Therapy with pyramids, UFU, aims to develop and/or unblock the subtle capacities of human beings, such as the art of love, intuition, telepathy and artistic potential, among others, as a way of proposing the union of peoples and religions, contributing to the establishment of peace and harmony on the planet. Those registered for this event can experience pyramid therapy in a spontaneous encounter where altered states of consciousness can be highly favourable.

Description of activities

It begins with a short talk on this therapy, presenting its history and features. Then participants begin to experiment with the practice (remain in a pyramid for 10 min.). When this is finished, each participant can make a report of his or her experience. The UFU group of attendants can also draw and write messages to the participants, seeking to interact intuitively (not rationally), following practical learning of pyramid therapy. These spontaneous forms of interaction can promote deep emotional experiences and alter states of consciousness.

Physical and psychological effects of the practice

Among the possible physical effects are physical relaxation, drowsiness or light sleep, and bodily sensations (tingling, lightness, weight, and light dizziness, among others).
Psychological effects can include a change of consciousness at different levels as well as the experience of intense emotions (including spontaneous crying and laughter). Mental relaxation, carelessness, or even states of ecstasy may also occur.

Note: These practices do not involve the ingestion of any substances.

Objective

To stimulate a connection with higher levels of self, facilitating physical, emotional, mental and spiritual reorganisation. To share a small sample of spontaneous ways of dealing with spirituality, without following any kind of dogma or doctrine, emphasising the importance of spontaneity, intuition and love.

3.Santo Daime (Portuguese, English, Spanish and other languages)

Santo Daime is a spiritual philosophy with the objective of achieving self-understanding and the experience of God or the Superior Inner Self. This sacred ritual context involves the ingestion of the native sacramental drink known as Ayuasca, renamed by Mestre Irineu as Santo Daime.
Ayuasca is an Amazonian ritual drink. Its history is unknown. It is probably of Incan origin. It is used by shamans in healing processes and also to provoke altered states of consciousness. It is a tea made from two plants, the Mariri (Banisteriopsi caapi) and the Chacrona (Psychotria viridis). Ayuasca is also called Iagé, Caapi, Camanpi or Dapá. Its main active agents are two alkaloids: Harmina and Harmalina.
The use of a native substance as a sacrament seems to have been a part of the main religious traditions of antiquity and offered a visionary foundation for many religions existing in the world today.
Santo Daime is an eclectic cult because it is heavily rooted in a syncretism of several cultural, folkloric, and religious elements. It is the first genuinely Brazilian religion, born out of the Amazon forest, founded on Christian principals and closely linked to shamanism. The musical aspect is very important to the proceedings of the ritual because no central figure exists in the ritual of Santo Daime to pass along knowledge to others. Singing, and playing maracas, drums and other instruments accompany the entire ritual, which, together with consecration of the drink, is guaranteed to produce a truly unique spiritual experience.

Description of the ritual

The work will take place at Céu do Paraná, which is called “concentration”. It consists of a few basic stages: a) some initial prayers, b) the Church leader opens the work of Santo Daime for all who are in the church (drinking the tea), c) 14 hymns are sung with people sitting, d) a text is read by the leader, and e) a period of approximately 45 minutes of concentration, where all people in the church remain silent “concentrating” their minds in positive spiritual work.
After the period of concentration comes the next stage f) the second call of the Santo Daime (drinking the tea again), followed by g) the opening of a hymn chosen for the work, and finally h) the spiritual work is closed by the leader with some prayers.

Definition of the beverage of Santo Daime

This is an entheogenic drink known as sacramental ahyauasca and was renamed as the Santo Daime Mestre. It is composed of two plants, a vine called “Jagube” (Banisteriopsis caapi) and a leaf called “Queen” (Psychotria viridis).

Physical and psychological effects that can be caused by this tea:

- Physical symptoms are less prominent, because it is primarily an entheogenic drink. Possibility of dilated pupils, excessive sweating, tachycardia, nausea and vomiting.
- Psychological symptoms: the impact of the use of its plants in the structuring of the psyche and human culture is far greater than anyone can imagine. Today, these plants are called entheogens, which means they are able to raise the inner experience of God. Psycho-active compounds produce a state of expanded awareness and spiritual context that generates an appropriate experience of mystical ecstasy .

Objective

To explore the connection with our inner being and a greater awareness of our higher self, and to receive valuable instruction for our spiritual life.

4.Aty Guarani (Brazilian shaman ritual involving singing, prayer and dancing)