Instructions for Self-Administering Hapé using a Kuripe:

Instructions for Self-Administering Hapé (Rapé – Rapeh) using a Kuripe:

By Burak UGURLU

1. Choose a suitable location for taking your hapé.
2. Set your intention for the experience by focusing on what information or guidance you hope to receive from the plant medicine.
3. Recite your hapé chant or prayer while measuring out the desired amount of hapé on the palm of your non-dominant hand.
4. Load half of the hapé onto the nose end of the Kuripe, and tap the V-shaped end on a hard surface to remove any trapped hapé or air pockets.
5. Take a deep breath, place the mouth end of the Kuripe in your mouth and insert the nose end into one nostril.
6. Lean forward slightly, close your eyes and blow the hapé into your nostril.
7. Take a moment to evaluate the effects of the first dose. Adjust the amount for the second dose as needed.
8. Repeat steps 4-7 for the second nostril.
9. After experiencing the hapé, you can move the energy through your body by placing your fingers on the top of your nose, moving them up your forehead, and running them along the top and sides of your head. Brush the energy down the back of your head, along your shoulders, and release it into the air. You can also snap your fingers to clear any old or negative energy within your energy field.
10. Connect with nature and your higher self by grounding yourself in the present moment and feeling the connection to the healing plants in the medicine. Lean forward to prevent any backflow.