Hapé (pronounced ha-peh), also known as Rapé or Rapeh, is a sacred ancestral preparation carried by native peoples of the Amazon Basin for generations.

Each blend is a finely ground ceremonial offering, traditionally made from forest botanicals and sacred ashes, crafted with prayer and intention.

It is used to support grounding, mindfulness, and connection to spirit, honoring ancient traditions that align heart, breath, and earth.

At Collective Journey Art, we use the word Hapé to honor its true essence and origins.

Guided by lineage and devotion, our work continues this living tradition — in collective spirit with native communities of the South; sharing each blend as an offering of remembrance, balance, and gratitude.

1. Begin with Intention

Ask yourself with honesty and care:

Why am I connecting with Hapé at this moment?

What am I truly seeking from this sacred Amazonian offering?

• Grounding and Centering
  
• Energetic Renewal
  
• Mental Focus
  
• Emotional Balance
  
• Deeper Connection
  
• Daily Spiritual Alignment
  

Your intention creates the energetic container for your experience.

Each blend carries its own vibration; some are gentle and grounding, others more activating or clarifying.

Feel into what resonates with your current season and inner landscape.

2. Understand the Tradition

Before choosing, take time to learn:

Where does this particular blend come from?

Who prepares it and can they speak clearly about its origin and purpose?

With growing awareness of Hapé, many now enter this sacred field without ancestral connection or understanding, leading to misalignment or commercial exploitation.

Please remember: there are no “factories” for Hapé in the forest.

It is traditionally crafted by hand; in prayer, in rhythm, in respect.

Be discerning. Ask:

• How do you source and share your Hapé?
  
• Who are the makers, and are they known personally?
  
• How is it prepared — with wooden or stone tools, as is traditional or machine used?
  
• What is your own relationship and experience with this offering?
  

If answers feel unclear or commercialized, pause. Authenticity carries the vibration of truth; it can be felt.

Choose based on spirit and source, not trend.

3. Listen to Your Body and Spirit

True discernment is not only intellectual; it’s energetic.

When you read about a blend or hold it in your hands:

• Do you feel warmth or resistance?
  
• Does your heart open, or your body pull away?
  

Your body and spirit recognize alignment before your mind does. Trust them.

4. Seek Trusted Stewards

Avoid gimmicks, flashy names, or “exclusive” or "limited" editions.

Hapé is a sacred forest preparation; not a trend.

This offering works with subtle energy and deep awareness.

It deserves reverence, not marketing hype.

Follow your intuition. Feel the auric energy behind the person or brand.

Integrity is quiet, steady, and clear.

5. Start Simple, Go Deep

You don’t need to explore every blend at once.

Begin with one or two that truly resonate.

Develop a relationship with each — approach with reverence, patience, and gratitude.

Remember

Discernment is a sacred form of respect.

It protects you.

It protects the tribes.

It protects the plants and our Mother Earth.

And it honors the ancestors who have carried this sacred forest tradition for generations.

Aho.

No matter which technique you practice, remember:

it is not only the breath that matters; it is the intention behind it.

Every breath is a prayer.

Every act of service is a dialogue between you and the spirit of the forest.

The breath you choose reflects your purpose: clarity, grounding, renewal, transformation, connection.

When you serve or receive Hapé, you are not simply moving powder: you are engaging with a sacred ancestral offering that carries wisdom beyond words.

Through the breath, you unite with the rhythm of spirit, calling on the forest’s guidance and surrendering to your inner unfolding.

May your breath be clear.
May your path be sacred.

Su-Ata, Hapé Practitioner

Important Safety Note

Hapé should always be shared with care using a proper applicator:

• Use a Kuripe for personal ceremony
• Use a Tepi when serving another

Because Hapé is a finely prepared blend of traditional forest botanicals and ashes, it is not meant for inhalation into the lungs.

It should be directed gently toward the upper nasal cavity, where its essence can be received safely and respectfully.

The Sacred Art of Breath

Serving Hapé is more than an act of offering; it is a spiritual transmission.

Your breath becomes the bridge for ancestral wisdom, guiding the blend through body and spirit with reverence.

Below are traditional breath patterns inspired by the teachings of our elders and Su-Ata’s thirteen years of ceremonial practice with hapé.

Each one carries its own rhythm and energetic purpose, reminding us that Hapé is not merely a preparation, but a messenger of spirit.

1. The Deer Breath : Breath of Power

A foundational and steady breath that invokes inner strength and grounding.

• Inhale deeply into the belly, centering into your inner power.
  
• Exhale in one smooth, confident motion.
  
• At the end of the exhale, briefly seal the throat to direct the final air flow, anchoring the offering.
  
  This breath supports focus, protection, and rooted presence.
  

2. The Hummingbird Breath : Breath of Precision

Graceful and precise, used when gentle clarity is needed.

• Inhale lightly, tuning to the subtle energy of the moment.
  
• Exhale in a slow, even stream, like the flutter of a hummingbird’s wings.
  
  Encourages calm awareness, sensitivity, and heart-centered focus.
  

3. The Serpent Breath: Breath of Transformation

A breath for release and renewal.

• Inhale with full awareness, inviting transformation.
  
• Exhale in a long, fluid wave, like a serpent gliding across earth.
  
  Supports emotional release, energetic clearing, and inner growth.
  

4. The Humming Breath : Breath of Sound

Combines vibration and breath to harmonize body, mind, and spirit.

• Inhale deeply through the nose.
  
• Exhale with a soft hum that resonates through chest and sinuses.
  
  Cultivates peace, balance, and meditative connection.
  

5. The Eagle (or Condor) Breath : Breath of Vision

Expansive and activating, this breath invites higher awareness.

• Inhale fully, visualizing yourself rising beyond limitation.
  
• Exhale with strength and upward direction, offering clarity and vision.
  
  Used for reflection, prayer, and times of spiritual insight.
  

Closing Reflection

True mastery of Hapé begins with the breath with intention, humility, and respect.

Each breath is a thread between the seen and unseen, a reminder that the sacred always begins within.

Aho.

How to Self-Serve Hapé Ceremonially

(A Ritual Framework for Personal Practice : to be adapted into your own rituals and traditions)

Working with Hapé is a sacred act ; one that calls for intention, presence, and reverence.

This is not about “using” a substance; it is about entering into a prayerful relationship with the spirit of the forest.

Below is a four-step ceremonial framework to support your connection with Hapé in a respectful, mindful way.

1. Preparing Your Space & Intention

• Find Your Seat: Choose a quiet space where you can sit close to the earth, grounded and relaxed. Keep your posture upright and open.

• Prepare the Offering: Place a small, intentional amount of Hapé in your palm; the portion for your first serving.

• Scoop with Presence: Use the edge of your kuripe (V-shaped self-applicator) to gather the blend gently.

• Center Yourself: Pause. Take a few slow breaths. Let your thoughts settle and your heart articulate a clear, sincere intention.

2. The Sacred Breath

• Three Centering Breaths:

1️⃣ Inhale deeply and exhale toward Mother Earth : grounding.

2️⃣ Inhale again and exhale toward Father Sky : gratitude and surrender.

3️⃣ Inhale fully a third time, drawing the kuripe close to your heart center.

Serve with Grace:

• Hold your breath softly. Place the short end of the kuripe to your lips and the long end to your first nostril.
  
• With a balanced, mindful exhalation, direct the blend upward with presence ; not forceful, not timid, simply intentional.

3. Two-Part Journey

First Side – Letting Go:

This first breath represents release : letting go of what no longer serves.

Exhale through the mouth, maintaining gentle mouth-breathing throughout the rest of the practice.

Second Side – Inviting Renewal:

The second breath welcomes in clarity, creativity, and balance.

Exhale slowly and fully, clearing the kuripe with your final breath.

Remain still, breathing gently through the mouth for a few minutes.

4. Receiving & Integration

You are now in the quiet embrace of the forest’s wisdom.

Allow the intentions and prayers within the blend to unfold within you : without resistance.

Stay seated and meditative for 10–15 minutes.

Avoid strong exhalation or blowing during this time; simply wipe softly if needed.

When you feel natural release or inner movement, breathe gently and close the circle in gratitude.

Be still.
Be grateful.
Be present in the ceremony.

Aho Mitakuye Oyasin — “To all my relations,” a Lakota prayer calling for unity and harmony.

While Hapé is traditionally shared in ceremony, it may also accompany a personal moment of grounding, mindfulness, or prayer.

Below is a simplified framework for connecting with it respectfully.

1. Find Stillness

Sit comfortably on the floor or ground.

Keep your posture upright but relaxed to support presence and focus.

2. Prepare with Intention

Place a small, intentional amount of your blend in your palm.

Gather it using the long edge of your kuripe (V-shaped self-applicator).

Pause. Take a full breath and bring the kuripe to your heart, silently inviting clarity and guidance.

3. The Sacred Breath

When ready, offer the blend through balanced breath ; neither forceful nor timid.

The focus is on intention, not pressure.

Each side represents balance: release and renewal.

4. Rest and Integrate

Remain seated in stillness for 10–15 minutes.

Keep gentle mouth-breathing and simply wipe softly if needed.

Wait until your body feels naturally settled before concluding.

This time of quiet reflection allows integration and gratitude.

Important Safety Note!

Hapé should always be shared using a proper applicator:

• Kuripe for personal connection
  
• Tepi when offering to another
  

Because the blend is made of finely prepared forest botanicals and ashes, it is not intended for inhalation into the lungs.

It should be guided gently toward the upper nasal passage, where it is received safely and respectfully.

Aho Mitakuye Oyasin — “To all my relations,” a Lakota prayer for unity and harmony.

Receiving Hapé is an act of balance, humility, and presence; a meeting of breath and prayer.

Whether shared in ceremony or in quiet personal practice, it calls for deep respect and clear intention.

1. Prepare Your Space

Find a comfortable seated position close to the earth.

Keep your posture upright yet relaxed, allowing the breath to flow naturally.

2. Prepare with Intention

If connecting on your own, place a small, intentional portion of Hapé in your palm; your ceremonial measure.

Using the long side of your kuripe (V-shaped self-applicator), gather the blend mindfully.

Take a full breath and bring the kuripe to your heart, inviting presence and inner guidance.

3. The First Offering: Letting Go

With your breath steady, align the applicator gently and mindfully.

Whether offering to yourself or receiving from another, keep the motion centered and balanced.

The first breath represents release: the clearing of what no longer serves, making space for renewal.

4. The Second Offering : Balance and Renewal

Soon after, repeat for the second side to create harmony between both channels of breath and energy.

This second offering symbolizes clarity, awakening, and balance.

5. The Breath of Integration

Afterward, breathe gently through the mouth, allowing your body to soften and settle.

If you experience intensity, focus on slow, calm exhalations: this centers your energy and invites peace.

6. Rest in Stillness

Remain seated and quiet for 10–15 minutes.

Keep mouth-breathing softly; simply wipe if needed.

When you feel natural ease or fluidity, you may conclude the practice in gratitude.

Stay grounded.
Stay humble.
Stay connected to your breath — it is the bridge between worlds.

Important Safety Note

Hapé should always be shared with care using a proper ceremonial tool:

• Kuripe for personal connection
  
• Tepi when offering to another
  

Because this blend is crafted from finely prepared forest botanicals and ashes, it is not meant for inhalation into the lungs.

It is gently guided toward the upper passage, where its essence can be received respectfully and safely.

Aho Mitakuye Oyasin

“To all my relations” : a Lakota prayer honoring unity and harmony among all beings.

Let Your Body Lead the Rhythm

There is no fixed rule for connecting with Hapé.

In traditional forest lineages, it is used according to need : sometimes daily, sometimes only in ceremony.

The most important guide is always your own intuition and body awareness.

Listen closely:

If your energy feels scattered, your breath tight, or your thoughts clouded: perhaps the forest is inviting you to return to presence.

Other times, the most sacred act is simply to rest.

How Hapé Supports You

Hapé harmonizes body, mind, and spirit when approached with intention.

It may support:

• Mental clarity and centered focus
  
• Emotional grounding and calm
  
• Energetic renewal and balance
  
• Deepened meditation and spiritual alignment
  

It is not about effects : it is about relationship.

Through reverent use, Hapé helps you remember stillness, awareness, and connection to source.

🌀 Daily, Ceremonial & Ritual Connection

In many Amazonian traditions, Hapé accompanies moments of prayer, meditation, or transition.

It may be part of daily grounding or used to open and close sacred space.

What matters is not frequency, but presence.

Ask yourself:

“Am I approaching this offering consciously, or by habit?”

Let your practice remain sacred, not automatic.

Do not become programmed : become present.

Aho.

Finding Your Rhythm

There are no strict limitations beyond your own comfort.

Some connect with Hapé daily; others weekly or only during ceremonial periods.

Your body will tell you -- listen gently.

Stay aware of your physical balance and comfort.

If your nose feels dry or sensitive, rest and care for it with natural moisture or traditional nasya oil.

Gentle Guidance

• For grounding or clarity: connect a few times a week in small portions
  
• For deeper energetic reflection: allow spacious time between sessions
  
• When unsure: pause, breathe, and listen — the forest will speak through intuition
  

You are not following a schedule : you are nurturing a relationship.

Let your body lead.

Let the breath guide.

Let the forest teach.

A Pathway to Prayer and Spiritual Alignment

Hapé is more than a preparation: it is also a ritual of return.

A return to prayer, to presence, and to the wisdom of the body in harmony with the spirit of the Earth.

In sacred moments, singing icaros, mantras, or prayers can deepen this connection.

Sound becomes vibration : a bridge between the seen and unseen -- allowing the energy of the forest to move more freely through your awareness.

Even in silence, Hapé naturally invites meditation.

It quiets the mind, softens inner tension, and opens pathways of stillness and receptivity.

At times, this alignment may also bring spontaneous release ; gentle shaking, tears, laughter, or emotional movement.

These are not disturbances but expressions of energetic renewal, the body’s way of returning to balance and flow.

Each experience is unique, guided by intention and the intelligence of the heart.

The path is one of listening, surrender, and presence : a sacred dialogue between breath and spirit.

Every breath with Hapé is a reminder that prayer is not spoken; it is lived. Aho!

Su-Ata

Begin by asking yourself:
Why am I working with hapé medicine right now?
What am I truly seeking from this sacred tool?
- Grounding
- Clearing / Energetic Reset
- Focus
- Emotional Balance
- Trauma Release
- Connection to Source
- Daily Spiritual Alignment

Your intention creates the energetic container. Some blends are calming and soothing, others more
activating. Feel into their energetic signature - do you need something mild, medium, or robust?

Where does this blend come from?

Who is offering it - and can they answer your questions clearly? Ask them for their plant medicine experience or simply their background and be comfortable with their auric energy.
Sadly, the rising popularity of hapé has led to corrupted sourcing while also attracting a lot of ineligable or non-aligned practitioners. Many groups now enter the field
without ancestral connection or proper training.

Also large distributors may claim 'direct tribal sourcing'
but often produce blends in factory-like setups without prayer or sacred intent.

Please remember: there are no hapé factories among the tribes in the Amazon. Ask: - What tribe, region, or lineage made this hapé?
- How was it prepared?
- Wooden or stone mortar and pestle? These are traditional and safe, if they cannot answer such questions opt out.
- Metal grinders? Avoid these - they can leave toxic residues in such tiny particles.
If the answer is unclear - do not buy it.
Choose based on spirit and source, not trend.

Avoid any plastic, treated cardboard and metal containers as these materials can be toxicant for this sacred hapé medicine. Prefer airtight caps and non porous materials, glass containers with no plastic caps or lids are the safest and also keeps the potency of the medicine for much longer time.