IBÁ ASHE
From
Escola do Pentagrama
When
Saturday, October 24 –
Friday, October 30
Where
Ilhabela, Sao Paulo, Brasil
Join us for a Medicine & Music study of Afro-Brazilian Cosmology Harmonizing with the Forces of Nature
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Iya Ju (Ifágbemisolà)
Iya Ju (Ifágbemisolà) is an Iyanifá and Umbanda Priestess whose work blends African-rooted spiritual traditions, Divine Magic, and forest medicines. She holds specialized initiations in Fire Alchemy through the Pena Branca College and Exu Alchemy through the Saraceni Institute.
As the founder of Escola do Pentagrama, Iya Ju focuses on making ancestral knowledge and mediumistic development more accessible, practical, and grounded in real spiritual autonomy. Her background in education and global content development informs her unique approach: combining deep theological study with hands-on spiritual guidance, using Afro-diasporic shamanic practices as tools for balance, healing, and personal growth.
RETREAT DETAILS
Step into a week of soulful immersion where rhythm, ritual, and nature converge. Iba Ashé invites you to explore Umbanda's living cosmology through drumming, sacred offerings, embodied dance, and healing ceremonies that open the heart and realign the spirit. Guided by experienced practitioners, you'll meet the Orixás, expressions of natural elements such as water, fire, earth, air, and sky. You will learn how these elemental forces shape love, health, justice, prosperity, and the deeper currents of daily life. Expect evocative ceremonies, hands-on workshops, and intimate teachings that blend ancestral wisdom with practical healing arts.
Retreat highlights:
- Four ceremonies: deep, transformational collective rituals
- Interactive workshops: music, prayer, offering-making, and healing practices
- Personalized guidance: small-group teaching and reflection
- Nature excursions: sacred walks, beach time, and guided contemplation in the tropical rainforest
- All-inclusive: nourishing meals and comfortable lodging
This is a sanctuary for seekers of medicine, music, and spiritual recalibration, whether you're new to Umbanda or continuing your path. Space is limited to preserve the integrity of the work.
THE SANCTUARY
A glimpse of Templo Do Ser & the Ilhabela rainforest
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transportation is provided to/from the resort from the Sao Paulo Airport
- 4 medicine ceremonies throughout the week
- Offerings to the Orixas & workshops
- Morning practices of Yoga, Chigong, meditation
- All meals, lodging, resort amenities, and transportation to/from the resort
Add ons: day excursions, massage, Chi Nei Tsang or Reiki energy healings
HOW TO REGISTER
Accommodations at Templo do Ser
Early Bird Rates (before June 20th)
Queen Suite: $5,000
Twin bed (2 beds per room): $2,500
Standard Rates (after June 21st)
Queen Suite: $6,000
Twin bed (2 beds per room): $3,000
- Send a 30% deposit or full payment to our wise account: https://wise.com/pay/me/marcoaurelioj1
- Send a screenshot of your payment to escoladopentagrama@gmail.com, include your full name
- Once you have sent your deposit (or full payment) and screenshot of your payment, then we'll respond with links to the Intake Form and Liability Waiver.
- We will be in touch to coordinate flights. Please do not book your flight without talking to us first
Refund Policy
- If we see that the participant may not be a good candidate based on the intake form and health information, we will refund their deposit
- 50% will be refunded if participants cancel at least one month prior to the retreat
- No refund will be given if cancelled under one month, unless the spot is able to be filled.
PREPARE YOUR TEMPLE
- State your intention - leading up to the retreat - for purification of your body, mind, heart, and spirit
- Ask for guidance, healing, enlightenment, and protection to come during this experience.
- Speak with a facilitator if you are on any medications.
AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE & AFTER
- Eat light nutritious meals, less fried or processed foods, low salt, sugar, and fat are ideal.
- No drugs
- Avoid alcohol consumption