Rapé Ceremonies pronounced ‘hapeh’ – is a psychotropic shamanic snuff made from finely ground tobacco and a variety of other herbs. What is the purpose? The purpose of a Rapé ceremony is grounding and centering of the self it is very healing & a beautiful experience. It is recommended that your intentions are clearly set before beginning the ceremony.  The act of taking Rapé is considered sacred and a form of prayer by the indigenous Amazonian tribes who first introduced it to the rest of the world. How long does the Rapé last? The immediate effect of Rape´ is usually a couple of minutes.  The “afterglow”, once you’ve done the work and addressed your intentions, can last for several hours to a couple of days, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and with a new appreciation for your life and surroundings, more connected to your higher self and nature. Rapé is a sacred shamanic snuff medicine with profound healing effects. Rapé is made from different medicinal plants for different purposes – it opens the heart, mind and grounds the body. Rapé brings you to a place of acute attention and awareness. The mind becomes quieter, negativity clears our, and emotional tensions release. People often feel more grounded during the experience, allowing them to clear up confusions or discomfort about an issue they may have been experiencing. Focusing on the intention you set, you may easily find what you were looking for, be it a state of consciousness or an answer to a question. A release of toxins, mucus, and other unwanted things in the body, Rapé helps purify your system. This strengthens your immunity and especially helps with congestion problems.  Along with this, the body can release physical tensions, resulting in a relaxed, peaceful state. Rapé adherents believe this plant medicine boosts and cleanses their immune system while clearing the chakra points. People take the snuff when feeling low, ill or rundown, when suffering from stress and depression, and to restore the sinuses and respiratory system.