Emotional preparation and aftercare are vital for this intense experience. The ritual can evoke profound emotions and heightened states that may lead to a “high” or emotional release. After the workshop, participants are encouraged to ground themselves and plan for adequate support and rest. It is essential to have a trusted friend available or to create time for self-nurturing to process the experience. Emotions may feel overwhelming, and post-ritual grounding helps reintegrate into daily life. Be gentle with yourself and prioritize self-care in the hours and days following the ritual.

Eat a hearty meal before attending. We will supply snacks and fruits during the seminar as well as water. You are welcome to bring your own. For the ceremony you will need to be bare-chested (you may wear a bra or swimsuit if preferred). Kilts, skirts, sarongs, ceremonial pants and leather pants are appropriate for the lower body for all dancers. If you have them, bring a couple of floggers for the group exercises to raise energy prior to body piercing, preferably one soft and one heavy one.

If practical, leave scabs alone overnight and rinse the area gently with saline until they fall off naturally. While post-ritual marking is minimal, some light scarring can occur.

We host our annual Spirit + Flesh event on or around the first week in December.

Sign up for the Fakir Musafar Foundation announcements Google group (link above) to receive information about the event.