Brendan Dean

I was trained to serve kambo in Denmark in 2021, in the tradition of the Matses tribe from Peru. I have been working with kambo for five years and serving it for two, in Denmark, Peru, USA, and Costa Rica. I still sit with the medicine frequently in order to maintain and deepen my relationship with the frog. Aside from the practical teachings of how to apply the medicine and conduct the ceremony safely, I have learned the importance of being calm, clear, and grounded to deliver the medicine. My intention is to be a safe and clear channel, to be available but not in the way. Afterall, the ceremony is not about me; it’s about you! I begin our session with a discussion of intentions and a brief meditation and breathing exercises to focus our energy. I open with a prayer and song to invite the kambo spirit into the space, and after that I may or may not play additional music, depending on the environment we are in. The sound of nature, peace and quiet is also a very powerful container. Whenever possible, I prefer to serve kambo outdoors, with a toilet nearby. I will use the smoke of sage and palo santo and the sound of a rattle or drum to aid you in your process, but generally speaking I interfere as little as possible. I am there to monitor your physical well-being and to help you feel safe, but the work kambo requires of you is yours alone. And you are more capable than you know! Read More