He uses Amanita Muscaria? Seriously? While it is true that it has been used to put people in a state of delirium, for shamanic reasons, it is dangerous. I belong to the local mycological group and amanita muscaria destroys part of your liver EVERY time you use it. EVERY time. There was a study done in a Scandinavian country, can't remember which one off hand, where there was a village that men died in their 40's and women lived into their 80's. It was found that the men, starting at puberty, took amanita muscaria during rituals. By the time they readched their 40's, their livers were gone. The women never used it. And I am clear on the word delirium. That is what the toxin causes. This guy is stupid and he is harming people.
Below is the waiver Erick Gonzalez and his spiritual business Earth Peoples
United expect innocent participants to sign. Notice it instructs you to get traveller’s
accident insurance but fails to inform you that medical insurance does not cover
experimental sacred medicine events.
In fact if you are harmed by such an event and need medical attention , your
medical insurance will be void as there is no medical travel insurance that will
protect you for this kind of self harm or risk.
What kind of spiritual human would ask you to sign such a waiver and expect you
to feel cared for? What is the purpose of risking your health,mind and life
for the security of this business?
It even states how there is no medical help or psychotherapy care available to
you ,yet in their Ceremonial Guidelines you are asked to obey and follow “TaTa
Erick” and to seek help from the group.
At this event participants were poisoned by copious amounts of a thick brew of
amanita poisonous mushroom .”No one knew this was the sacred medicine of
choice prior to signing his waiver”.
Participant's fell into a toxic coma , next day they
were told that they were learning the soma way of the soma medicine.
Do not sign waivers like these and do not fall for spiritual businesses that cover
their own asses at the cost of their own followers!
Mayan Shamanism / TJU-EPU P.O. Box 96 Yreka, CA 96097
Phone: 530-459-3471 Fax: 530-459-3176 E-Mail: HeddiL@gmail.com
Please complete the following (write legibly) and Fax or email back to us.
THIS IS A LIABILITY WAIVER- PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
I hereby apply to participate as Member of the Self-Transformational Journey to Guatemala organized by Mayan Shamanism and/or TJU-EPU, and taking place November 16- Dec 5, 2009. Mayan Shamanism and/or TJU-EPU acts only in the capacity of tour sponsor and while exercising every possible precaution is not responsible for injury, damage, loss, additional expenses, accidental delay or other irregularities which may be caused either through willful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of the companies or individuals providing or engaged in transportation, accommodation, or other services related with the execution of this journey and/or any travel participants choose to do before or after the organized trip. Furthermore, Mayan Shamanism and/or TJU-EPU shall not be legally or financially responsible to any trip member in the event of cancellation of all or part of any trip due to acts of nature, government actions, civil unrest or hostilities, acts of terrorism, or for the default of any tour operator, travel supplier, process facilitator, speaker, medicine person, acts of God and any other events beyond their control. In addition, Mayan Shamanism and/or TJU-EPU reserves the right to modify or withdraw and tour arrangements deemed necessary for the best interest of the tour members. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person in the participation of any of the scheduled activities.
Mayan Shamanism and/or TJU-EPU recommends the purchase, by each tour member, of appropriate travel accident insurance, baggage insurance, tour operator/carrier default protection insurance, trip cancellation insurance, health and life insurance, and possible vaccinations when deemed necessary. Mayan Shamanism and/or TJU-EPU is not responsible for any of the above mentioned items.
I, ___________________________________________________ (full name), understand that this event is intended to offer participants deep inner transformation, significant personal input and spiritual insight, and is designed to provide an opportunity to activate and integrate emotions and feelings which might be intense in nature. I understand that I might experience deep emotions and unusual physical sensations during ceremonial and other altered state processes offered during this event.
I understand that nothing relating to psychotherapy or medical care will be provided to me by anyone connected with the organizing of this event. I understand that meditation, chanting, breathing processes, sacred medicine practices, and indigenous healing ceremonies and initiations are experimental in nature and that their effect (if any) on pre-existing or latent pathological mental, emotional, or physical conditions is unknown. I understand that no claims are made about any specific results that I might receive from this self-transformational event. I understand that this event is a self-selected improvement process and that all results that I get from this event are created by me and by no one else.If I have any concerns about the effect that this event might have on my physical, mental, or emotional condition, I understand that it is recommended that I consult a licensed physician or psychotherapist prior to participating in this event. By this application, I hereby assume all risk for any injuries or discomfort that I may sustain in the pursuit of the activities included in this event. I, on behalf of myself and my heirs, distributees, guardians, legal representatives and assigns, do hereby remise, release, and forever discharge Mayan Shamanism and/or TJU-EPU and any other facilitators of this event, their affiliated organizations, employees, and independent contractors, from any actions, claims, suits, damages, or judgments that may result from any injury (physical, mental, or emotional) or disturbance that I may sustain as a result of my participation in this event. I further agree to indemnify fully anyone who is sued on my behalf in connection with this event and to fully pay any legal fees they incur in connection with such lawsuit. My signature on the bottom of this LIABILITY WAIVER will confirm that I have carefully read and that I understand the nature of the self-transformational event described by this document.
NB “By accepting this waiver you may be waiving legal rights and claims. By signing you are assuring that you understand the extent of this waiver and accept its terms.”
Name: (please print)______________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________________________
Ceremonial Guidelines
1.
Tata Erick is our guide in Guatemala and we need to trust and follow any instructions he may give. 2. The Sacred Fire – around the Fire, you have entered Sacred Space and need to be conscious of:
Listen to, and follow the instructions of the spiritual leader. One should not make assumptions that the way it has been done in the past or the way it has been done in other ceremonies, is the way it will be done this time. Trust the spiritual leader and the process.
Only put the offerings you are given into the fire.
How you walk and step around the fire is important. Sink-in and feel the energies. It is not appropriate to kick at the Fire or disrespect it.
3. The Ceremony – Every action and word is a part of the ceremony. As we are laying the materials for the fire, we are making an offering to spirit and the whole process becomes an offering in which you are participating. During ceremony, if a request is made of you, do it well with beauty & love. If you choose to participate in ceremony, honor the sacred space and keep the circle strong by maintaining your presence until it completes.
4. Be on time. Do not make the Elders wait. Everyone serves the group by being attentive and focusing their energies so that things move in a sacred rhythm and flow.
5. Confidentiality. Respect others by keeping what they share about their personal affairs confidential.
6.
Take care of yourself and be responsible for your own well-being. Do not do anything that puts your emotional, physical or spiritual well-being at risk. Pace yourself and be your own monitor. Seek out someone from the designated support team, as needed. 7. Be in integrity. Be respectful of others and listen to all that is being offered. Communicate consciously and be aware of the impact your words and actions have on others. Be aware when others are speaking and do not interrupt.
8. Honor and respect our indigenous brothers, sisters and Elders. It is traditional that the Elders eat first. Around the sacred fire or meals, be attentive, consider offering your chair or serving a meal or beverage.
9. Let us know in advance if you are not able to hold these guidelines.
Matiox Chawe.
