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OUR MISSION

Nestled in the heart of Oregon, Sacred Waters Sanctuary is a community dedicated to the transformative power of love, healing, and spiritual growth. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where individuals can access sacred plant medicine, personalized spiritual guidance programs, and meditation, guiding them toward peace, purpose, and spiritual awakening.

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While we strive to make our healing ceremonies accessible to everyone, our scholarships are limited and offered to about 30% of participants, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Through a blend of ancient wisdom and modern support, we provide transformative experiences to foster a more balanced, harmonious, and compassionate world.

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Join us on this journey of love, healing, and spiritual transformation as we work together to create a more connected and enlightened future.

"Psychedelics are not just tools for healing; they are sacred technologies that reconnect us with the Earth, each other, and ourselves. We must honor their origins and preserve their spiritual integrity."
– Rick Doblin, Founder and Executive Director of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies)

Our 
Work

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2023 Annual Report: Our Impact and Growth

2023 was a transformative year for Sacred Waters Sanctuary. Together, we’ve touched hundreds of lives, built a thriving community, and achieved so much more. Dive into our Annual Report to see the impact we’ve made together.

Impact Stories

The true power of our work is reflected in the lives we’ve touched. Here are just a few stories from individuals whose paths have been forever altered by their experiences at Sacred Waters Sanctuary, thanks to the help of our generous donors.

Our Team

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Sacred Waters Reverend | Journey & Integration Guide

MEET OUR FOUNDER

MY NAME IS ARIA NAIDOO AND I BELIEVE THAT SACRED ENTHEOGENIC PLANTS ARE EMERGING AT THIS TIME TO BRING ABOUT MAJOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE WORLD.

I WALKED AWAY FROM A FORTUNE 50 EXECUTIVE CAREER IN TECHNOLOGY WHEN I FINALLY AWAKENED TO THE REALITY THAT MORE MONEY AND STATUS WAS NOT MAKING ME ANY HAPPIER, AND THE WORK I WAS DOING WAS CAUSING MORE HARM THAN GOOD TO THE PLANET.

I FELT DEPRESSED AND DISCONNECTED FROM MY SOUL'S PURPOSE. 

IN MY YOUTH, I HAD BEEN PASSIONATE ABOUT SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE. I PRACTICED MEDITATION, YOGA AND LEARNED ABOUT THE DHAMMA (TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA), YET I  LOST THIS PATH IN THE BURNOUT CYCLES OF CORPORATE LIFE.

IN THE MIDST OF A "DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL", I FOUND MYSELF IN A SACRED ACACIA CEREMONY. THIS EXPERIENCE HUMBLED ME AND SET ME ON A JOURNEY OF SPIRITUAL DISCOVERY THAT TOOK ME TO PERU. THIS REAWAKENED MY PASSION FOR SINGING AND RECONNECTED MY SOUL WITH ITS PURPOSE: TO BE A GUIDING LIGHT FOR THOSE SEARCHING FOR MEANING AND FREEDOM.

I WENT BACK HOME TO SOUTH AFRICA TO BRING THE GIFT OF AYAHUASCA TO MY MOTHER AND AUNTY, WHO BOTH SUFFER FROM SEVERE PTSD AND TREATMENT-RESISTANT CONDITIONS. THIS BROUGHT MUCH HEALING TO OUR FAMILY.

IN ADDITION TO LEADING CEREMONIES AT SACRED WATERS SINCE EARLY 2022 AND PRODUCING MEDITATION MUSIC, I WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS TO HELP THEM PREPARE FOR AND INTEGRATE AFTER DEEP JOURNEYS, SPECIALIZING IN SPIRITUALITY, PARTS WORK, MEDITATION, SOMATIC EXPERIENCING, TRAUMA HEALING AND NERVOUS SYSTEM RESETS.

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Our Core Beliefs

Our Core Beliefs:

1. Nature-based Spirituality

We believe that there are many paths to the waterfall. We are a syncretic spiritual organization, drawing inspiration from Peruvian shamanism, Hinduism and Buddhism, and teach a nature-based approach to spirituality, honoring the beauty and wisdom of Mother Earth and Father Sky, our elemental nature and our ability to transcend and progress on the spiritual path through mediation, prayer, and devotion in any language.

2. Divine Plants

We believe in the spiritual essence possessed by each plant, animal, and element such as rivers, mountains, fires, winds etc. We believe our Sacraments are Divine Plants which are gifts from Mother Earth that allows us to commune with nature in new and beautiful ways, and receive spiritual guidance and healing. We believe that it is our birthright to commune with and receive guidance from the plants of the Earth, and share this wisdom for our collective healing and thriving as a human species.

3. Sacred Waters

In this moment in history, the world is burning and asking us for help. Our inner worlds are a reflection of this global crisis. The Waters are sacred healers and protectors and can be called upon through prayer and song. The Sacred Waters teach us to be softer, easeful, and flow vs. resist and suffer. This nurturing, nourishing and cleansing energy holds the key to helping us surrender to what we cannot control, living more easeful and joyful lives, whilst being conduits for divine healing and love in the world. 

4. Higher Self Connection

One of the most important lessons given to us by our Sacrament is the ability to perceive ourselves, our lives, our pasts and our journeys, through the eyes of our Higher Selves. Our Higher Self is the wise, ancient and knowing part of us that is eternal. Through our Higher Self, we are able to gain spiritual wisdom, remember what we incarnated for, and navigate through the obstacles that have been holding us back from fulfilling our soul's purpose. 

5. Divine Guidance

Our Sacrament opens doorways of spiritual awareness that are beyond ordinary states of consciousness. In these spiritual realms, we believe that the Sacrament is present, as a divine consciousness, guiding our journey and protecting us spiritually. We perceive the Sacrament as an “ally” or “spirit guide” which has a benevolent character that is guided by our intentions, answers our questions and helps us become the best versions of ourselves, for the sake of our Dharma, our families and all of humanity. 

6. Consciousness Expansion

We believe that Sacred Entheogenic Plants are asking to be shared for the collective expansion of consciousness around the world. We have seen that when individuals connect with our Sacrament, they not only heal spiritual wounds, but they also begin to live their lives more consciously, making better decisions that impact the environment and other people. 

7. Culture and Sustainability

We are sensitive to the delicate cultural considerations related to sacred plant ceremonies. While our Ministers have been initiated in South American traditional lineages, we hold a container that is culturally diverse and inclusive of spiritual practices like mantra and yogic breathwork (pranayama), which have been shared around the world with joy for the collective spiritual advancement of the human race. Sacred Acacia is indigenous to Asia and does not have any cultural conflicts associate with it. Our Sacrament is sustainably grown and harvested in the United States from ethical sources. 

8. Sacred Balance

We do not see science and spirituality at odds with one another. Rather, we believe that both work synchronously for our advancement on the spiritual path. We hold space for deep connection with the mystical, whilst educating our community on neuroscience, somatic tools and mind-body practices.

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