This is my second ceremony sitting with Oregon Yage Assembly, my third time sitting with the medicine overall. My last experience was also overwhelmingly beautiful but this ceremony really reflected the level of commitment this church has to bring healing, love and light to the world.

The facilitator Philip is extremely educated and his knowledge of the medicine and the history of the medicine provided a sense of respect that set the tone for each ceremony. I am fairly new to plant medicine, so each experience is very impactful for me. I say that to reflect the value of having someone who honors, and shows respect to the medicine by example.

Personally speaking I was shown through my journey some really difficult things. I was in a very vulnerable place and the facilitator Philip did a phenomenal job of holding space and allowing me to have my experience with the support needed to continue through my journey. I felt incredibly seen, heard, and supported despite going through a really difficult time. I felt so incredibly safe to dive deep into my experience. Entering this space as a new comer, I feel extremely blessed to have been introduced to Philip and this church.

The music is also extraordinary! Philip has a musical background, and is a very talented drummer, and guitarist. That combined with his knowledge and relationship with the medicine the Icaros are performed live, and that really allows the space to dive into the experience.

I am excited to see this community grow, and I am so thankful for the work Philip is doing! I will never forget this experience and I look forward to sitting again with this church 🙏