Spiritual Retreats with Shaman Brant Secunda
Journey to places of power and revitalize your soul through the teachings of Brant Secunda guided by the ancient Huichol Indian traditions. Since 1979, the Dance of the Deer Foundation has brought together thousands of inspired open-minded individuals on spiritual retreats around the globe. Immersed in these places of power, they have found inspiration for their lives, reawakened and strengthened their connection to the spirit of nature.
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Brant grew up in New Jersey, found his way to the Huichol Sierra and completed an arduous 12-year apprenticeship.
Brant Secunda's StoryWhat Our Shamanic Retreats Offer
Each one of our shamanic retreats offers a chance to achieve balance and personal spiritual growth. Leave the clutter of your daily life and clear your mind to allow space for thoughts that can dramatically change the quality of your life for the better.
List of Shamanic RetreatsAmazing Places of Power
Shamanism is an ancient healing tradition and a way of connecting with the spirits of nature and embracing the power of the natural world. Ceremony, sacred dance and shamanic journeys to places of power in nature are all essential aspects of shamanism.
Shamanic Journeys to Places of PowerWho Should Join Us
People from all walks of life participate in our spiritual retreats. These spiritual retreats create a welcoming and safe environment, which allows everyone to open his or her hearts to the essence of life.
Read Other's Shamanic ExperiencesThe Path of LifeMay 1, 2010
Huichol Shamanism has opened my life, and my children's life, to the world of nature in a manner that I could never have imagined. I always wanted to find a path that gave me an ancient indigenous method to honor nature and the elemental powers, to teach me how to live as a human being on Mother Earth. Continue Reading..
Reflections of a Journey InMay 1, 2010
Once again; prayer, song, dancing and the beautiful Dance of the Deer community arising. I settled into the depth of the land, the Huichol tradition and the majesty of that healing mountain. Brant’s teachings, the daily exercise, healthy food, the kind and loving people touched me deeply. Continue Reading..
Impacts of ShamanismApril 30, 2010
This may sound pretty ethereal, but the practice and tools that create these incredible feelings are so grounded and easy to do that they may sound too simplistic to be profound in their effect. Let me try one out for you. Go watch a sunset! Sounds easy doesn’t it. It is! Continue Reading..
"We have a responsibility as human beings to nurture the earth, to think positively and to pray and perform ceremonies for the balance and harmony of our earth mother."
"The four directions are your spiritual address. Always know where you are. Always know where the sun will rise and the sun will set. And always remember your heart is in the center, as the fifth direction."
- Brant Secunda