The Heart of Our Practice
At Two Birds Church, sacred ceremonies are the living center of our spiritual path. Rooted in the Amazonian tradition of Ayahuasca and carried forward with care and modern awareness, our ceremonies are designed as spaces of truth, healing, and transformation.
Ayahuasca is our sacrament and teacher. She does not heal us directly but serves as a compassionate mirror, reflecting what must be faced, released, or embraced. Each ceremony is an invitation to step into deep self-responsibility: to sit with yourself honestly, lean into discomfort, and discover freedom and love on the other side.
Each ceremony night typically lasts at least six hours, creating the depth and spaciousness needed for a profound journey.
Facilitators and Sacred Space
Our ceremonies are facilitated by James and Christina, partners in life and in service. James brings over a decade of experience with traditional Ayahuasca practices, while Christina enriches the space with music and deep empathy. Together, they hold a safe and balanced container, reflecting both strength and compassion, masculine and feminine.
Our ceremonies are inspired by Shipibo traditions yet blended with our own grounded practices. While we honor the darkness, silence, and soundscapes that have guided generations in the Amazon, we also incorporate English-language songs, psychological awareness, and modern approaches to self-reflection. This integration creates a bridge between the ancient and the present, allowing the medicine to meet us exactly where we are.
Ceremonies are held in complete darkness within our Maloka. Each participant has their own mat, serving as a personal sanctuary for the night. Silence is observed, allowing the natural sounds of release and the flow of music to shape the journey.
Ordeal Medicine: Facing What Arises
We call Ayahuasca an ordeal medicine because her teaching often comes by asking us to sit with what we most want to avoid. Some visions may appear as shadows, figures, or even entities, but in our tradition they are not treated as literal beings. They are reflections of the inner landscape—fears, wounds, or suppressed emotions rising to be seen. Healing comes not from fighting them, but from facing them with honesty and allowing them to release.
This is not a space for escape, entertainment, or distraction. It is a space for honesty. Release may come through purging, tears, laughter, or stillness—all are welcomed as sacred expressions of healing and transformation.
Music and Silence
Music is the heartbeat of the ceremony. Christina and James weave together traditional icaros, English songs, and healing music from diverse traditions, creating a sound journey that carries participants through their inner landscapes. Instruments such as bowls, drums, flutes, and chimes are chosen with intention—sometimes gentle, sometimes challenging—to help emotions surface and move.
Equally important are the moments of silence, when the darkness and stillness themselves become teachers. These quiet intervals are not indefinite; like the rhythm of night and dawn, silence gives way to song, guiding us through cycles of surrender and renewal. In silence, the inner voice can be heard most clearly, offering profound insight and clarity.
The Divine Within
While ceremonies are deeply psychological, they are also profoundly spiritual. Ayahuasca helps us remember that the divine—what some call God, Spirit, or Self—is not outside but within.
This connection is not theoretical but experiential: many participants encounter love, unity, and God’s presence as a direct lived reality. By facing our shadows and letting go of old patterns, we uncover the wholeness that has always been present. This is the sacred gift of Ayahuasca—the discovery that the real magic is not in the medicine itself, but in the truth and love revealed within us.
Safety and Preparation
Two Birds Church takes our duty of care seriously. Every ceremony is guided by trained facilitators, conducted in a safe, sober environment, and supported by strict protocols for medical screening, secure handling of the sacrament, and emergency readiness.
Because Ayahuasca is powerful, all members must complete the Sacred Ceremony Preparation Course before attending. This course provides detailed guidance on:
- Dietary preparation
- What to bring and how to prepare
- Safety expectations and consent
- Integration practices after ceremony
✨ Our ceremonies are the sacred ground where truth, love, and courage meet. They invite each participant to walk the path of authenticity, to face fear with openness, and to awaken to the divine light within.