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Life is a Ceremony Podcast EP 25: Practical Meaning of Spiritual Purpose

posted by Cynthia Robinson on September 11th, 2023

In this episode Roman Hanis and Mindaugas Uzubalis discuss the practicality of spiritual purpose in everyday life. Topics Include: Generational trauma and repressed human qualities (shadow) Our role in consumerist world and how it impacts our true purpose Ignorance transformation to wisdom through recognition of our patterns. Download Transcript >> If you have a question […]


Life is a Ceremony Podcast EP 24: From Amazonia to the Himalayas – Ancestral Wisdom for Modern Critical Times

posted by Cynthia Robinson on March 6th, 2023

In this episode Roman Hanis discuss the origin and spiritual disciplines within the Amazonian, Andean and Tibetan indigenous traditions as well as their practical benefit in our modern world during this time of global crisis. Topics include: Unconditional Love & Practical Wisdom vs. Shamanic Tourism Union of complementary opposites in nature as the Mother Earth/Father […]


Essential Humanity, the Shared Human Heart, and Planetary Healing

posted by Cynthia Robinson on February 28th, 2023

Recently Roman Hanis sat with Gabe Crane and Rahul Deedwania from Woven Wings Live, a podcast focused on wisdom and tools for vibrant living, and talked about some of the core pilars that drive our work, essential humanity, the shared human heart and planetary healing. What is essential humanity? What do we all share in […]


Life is a Ceremony Podcast EP 23: The Practicality of Intercultural Bridges – How NOT to Be Mislead by Appearances

posted by Cynthia Robinson on February 13th, 2023

In this episode Roman Hanis and Elton Lee Abela discuss the practical application of meaning in one’s life while recognizing the essence beneath changing appearances. Topics include: Approaching the world today and finding meaning in what is happening while practically applying meaning to our lives Recognizing the essence beneath changing appearances Over romanticism of the […]


Life is a Ceremony Podcast Ep 22: Bridging World Wisdom Traditions – Discerning Medicine from Poison

posted by Cynthia Robinson on January 24th, 2023

In this episode Roman Hanis and Elton Lee Abela discuss creating discernment in one’s life to approach and truly honor the heritages of these ancient wisdom lineages. Topic include: • Creating intercultural bridges • How to prevent cultural clashes • Healers lacking proper initiation • Bringing about self awareness within cross cultural exchanges If you […]


Life is a Ceremony Podcast Ep 21: The Wisdom of Failure

posted by Cynthia Robinson on December 9th, 2022

In this episode Roman Hanis and Elton Lee Abela discuss the wisdom of failure and how failure is an essential key in one’s life to unlocking the greatest potential within. We will discuss further: How failure is essential, necessary, and unavoidable The importance of failure is allowing one to learn, grow, and recover from past […]


Life is a Ceremony Podcast Ep 20: Integration – A Coping Mechanisim or a Vehicle for Transformation?

posted by Cynthia Robinson on November 14th, 2022

In this episode Roman Hanis and Elton Lee Abela dive into the subject of integration and how it can be approached as a coping mechanism or a vehicle of Transformation. How can we approach integration with ingenuity of inner resolution rather than as an external instruction manual? Topics covered include: – Death as an inspiration […]


Humanity on the Brink of World Peace

posted by Roman Hanis on March 7th, 2022

“It is my conviction that there is no way to peace – peace is the way.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh   Our world is undergoing a precarious threshold at this point of human history. The more we discover new technologies and study the fabric of the universe at large, the less we know about what […]


Life is a Ceremony Podcast Ep 19: Fatherhood as an Evolutionary Path

posted by Cynthia Robinson on November 15th, 2021

In this episode Roman Hanis from the Paititi Institute and Simon Fyall from the Verity Foundation share meaning, humor and insights of Fatherhood as an evolutionary journey through their own life experiences. Topics include: Looking at fatherhood through a lens of consciousness transformation Finding personal authenticity within family life Exposed ways of clinging to comfort […]


Life is a Ceremony Podcast Ep 18: Ode to Simplicity

posted by Cynthia Robinson on June 15th, 2021

In this episode Roman Hanis and Elton Lee Abela discuss the journey of returning to the simplicity of being, rather than doing. To all the mind’s questions, the heart has answers that go beyond all the story lines, projections or expectations. The topics covered in this podcast are: Honoring the inner wellbeing and encouraging that […]


Life is a Ceremony Podcast Ep 17: The Nectar of Liberation

posted by Cynthia Robinson on May 15th, 2021

In this episode Roman Hanis discusses our true nature that goes beyond appearances into the timeless source of innocence and creativity. To remember the childlike nature of the beginner’s mind with self-parenting awareness allows for freedom from dis-empowering habits and awakening of our highest potential. Topics covered: Integrating innocence into society by investing in the […]


Free Permaculture Class: Tending our Inner Landscapes

posted by Cynthia Robinson on May 5th, 2021

We recently offered a Permaculture class through Sustainable Kashi. It was inspiring to connect with their amazing work, demonstrating a community with deep values in aligning the inner and outer landscapes. You can view the class here where Roman Hanis shares how Permaculture principles can be applied to the awakening of natural human potential in […]


A Recent Interview: “Paititi Institute, Sacred Science & Medicines, Esoteric Knowledge, & Healing”

posted by Cynthia Robinson on April 27th, 2021

A Co-founder of the Paititi Institute, Roman Hanis,  was recently interviewed by Jason Grechanik from the Universe Within Podcast. We appreciated the opportunity to connect with Jason and felt the conversation that unfolded into a depth of topics including Roman’s background and work, to ancient traditions, sacred plants medicines, learning, and healing. Enjoy the conversation! […]


Life is a Ceremony Podcast Ep 16: The Indigenous Prophecies for Our Time

posted by Cynthia Robinson on November 22nd, 2020

In this episode Roman Hanis is interviewed by Joanna Bullock of Heart Mountain Wellness. The topics covered were: the healing of ancestral trauma, understanding fragility, spiritual consumerism and awakening from the dream of separation via the evolutionary language of life. An essential link between the ancient psychological pandemic of Wetiko and its modern counterpart. About […]


Don’t Throw the Teacher Overboard

posted by Roman Hanis on November 10th, 2020

When I first became curious about an evolutionary path in my life I thought: “Who needs Gurus when I can just follow spiritual books and experiment with psychedelics?!” Then in 2001 I was fortunate enough to meet Andean healers, indigenous Amazonian elders and lineage holders of Tibetan Buddhism. Meeting these teachers and witnessing first hand […]


Life is a Ceremony Podcast Ep 15: Replacing Police Brutality with Compassion and Indigenous Wisdom

posted by Cynthia Robinson on October 31st, 2020

Roman Hanis was recently had a hope inspiring interview with psyD students, Rose Dawydiak-Rapagnani and Alan Lamb Ashbaugh, for their project “Envisioning Emergency Mental Health Services (EMHS): How Psychedelic Support Best Practices can Reduce Harm and Increase the Personal Value of Psychotic Experiences” They discussed how to address police brutality in the US by developing […]


What’s A Mask Without A Masquerade

posted by Roman Hanis on August 14th, 2020

With everyone wearing covid masks while out and about these days, it makes me contemplate the symbolic role masks play for each of us in the cognitive evolution of our species.  Image by Jondolar Schnurr Throughout human history, masks have been closely tied to theatrics and creative expression – the word persona originates from ancient […]


Covid-19 Relief for Remote Peruvian Villages: Food Deliveries Have Been A Success!

posted by Cynthia Robinson on July 30th, 2020

As many of you know, Paititi Institute is taking care of a 4000 acre reserve in a remote Peruvian region bordering the Manu National Reserve. Surrounding our reserve there are eight native communities – Hualla, Suyo, Mendosayoc, Ichio, Pukara, Churuyoc, Yurachmayo, and Cuchuyoc, with about 500 families in total and up to 10 people in […]


Life is a Ceremony Podcast Ep 14: Breathing Ancestral Wisdom Alive

posted by Cynthia Robinson on June 18th, 2020

In this episode Roman Hanis will discuss breathing ancestral wisdom alive. Topics covered include: Tuning into the spark of your passion and bringing that spark into the most essential state of well being for oneself and others, Awakening from the dream of separation, The original decolonization, And the way to create change through fierce and […]


Life is a Ceremony Podcast Ep 13: Eye Of The Storm

posted by Cynthia Robinson on May 28th, 2020

In this episode Roman Hanis and Emily Goughary will discuss how to discover the lucidity, objectivity and a bird’s eye view in the midst of turmoil. What can bring lasting fulfillment in our lives that no storm, whether physical or emotional can take away. Facing the circumstances and allowing the problems in our lives to […]