The Root Initiation
Byron Bay
Where you learn the reality of life, meet your soul, and learn who you truly are.
January 16th – January 19th 2025
The Root Initiation
Byron Bay
Where you learn the reality of life, meet your soul, and learn who you truly are.
January 16th – January 19th 2025
Corina Cope
“There are no words that can describe the breadth and depth of gratitude and appreciation I wish to express to you, Alaya, and your entire team for such a life-changing weekend. For many years I felt I was looking at the pieces of an amazing jigsaw puzzle but just couldn’t see what the picture was meant to be. You not only showed me the picture but enabled me to put all those fragmented pieces together. Without you all and this immensely special group of people, I was condemned to a life of fear and never knowing love. Miracles really do happen…”
Nadja Van Osch
“I was fortunate enough to experience the Golden Path Activation with Christof and Alaya. The ceremony was very intense and unlike anything I have ever experienced. Afterward, everything started shifting very quickly for me. It felt like my protective shell was removed so the authentic me could come out. I was purging past traumas, and from there, abundance finally started to flow into my life. It amazes me how profound the change can be after just one ceremony.”
Corina Cope
“There are no words that can describe the breadth and depth of gratitude and appreciation I wish to express to you, Alaya, and your entire team for such a life-changing weekend. For many years I felt I was looking at the pieces of an amazing jigsaw puzzle but just couldn’t see what the picture was meant to be. You not only showed me the picture but enabled me to put all those fragmented pieces together. Without you all and this immensely special group of people, I was condemned to a life of fear and never knowing love. Miracles really do happen…”
Nadja Van Osch
“I was fortunate enough to experience the Golden Path Activation with Christof and Alaya. The ceremony was very intense and unlike anything I have ever experienced. Afterward, everything started shifting very quickly for me. It felt like my protective shell was removed so the authentic me could come out. I was purging past traumas, and from there, abundance finally started to flow into my life. It amazes me how profound the change can be after just one ceremony.”
The starting point for your pathway of initiation with us resides in a Shamanic facilitated experience of an African rites of passage initiation.
It is one of the most potent spiritual ceremonies in the world and is a way to step into life, free of the core conditioning that shaped you as a child.
It is a true Rite of Passage, a “coming of age” ritual for women and men of all ages.
It offers without exception a true physical and spiritual test delivering completely changed people on the other side. Your life will always be compared to your life ‘before’ the Root, and your life ‘after’ the Root.
The starting point for your pathway of initiation with us resides in a Shamanic facilitated experience of an African rites of passage initiation.
It is one of the most potent spiritual ceremonies in the world and is a way to step into life, free of the core conditioning that shaped you as a child.
It is a true Rite of Passage, a “coming of age” ritual for women and men of all ages.
It offers without exception a true physical and spiritual test delivering completely changed people on the other side. Your life will always be compared to your life ‘before’ the Root, and your life ‘after’ the Root.
how does this initiation work?
The initiation works as a way to ensure integrity, alignment, and connection. It is a cleaning and clearing of your core wounds and biggest egoic deficiencies that have moved you away from your true self, and the quintessence of who you truly are at a soul level. It is this initiation where you learn the reality of life, meet your soul, and learn who you truly are.
We work with the spirit of a plant from Africa. It has profound mystical properties that allow direct connection to your own source consciousness without intermediaries. It has been called the ‘Tree of Knowledge’ in the bible and gives profound access to all sorts of pockets and places of consciousness. It grounds you deeply into this reality while giving you access all the way to the Godhead.
It allows your conscious mind to navigate your subconscious and unconscious minds. You can become the cosmonaut of your Innerspace and have revealed to you many things from your childhood that have been deeply buried and forgotten that have shaped your reality to this day. You will be able to access deeply buried unconscious and long-suppressed fears, and negative emotions you didn’t know existed but are affecting your life to this day.
The initiation takes you back to your formative years and deals with the childhood and ancestral conditioning you experienced growing up. It gives you the opportunity to reprogramme your childhood and elevate the conditions of your life.
There are only 12-14 spots, is one of them yours?
Do You Long To…
- Break free from childhood conditioning and connect with your true self?
- Step into a shamanic journey integrating ancestral healing?
- Experience a life-altering initiation that grounds you in reality while expanding your consciousness?
- Face a transformative spiritual and physical test that redefines your life?
If your answer is YES, you’re in the right place
There are only 12-14 spots, is one of them yours?
Do You Long To…
- Break free from childhood conditioning and connect with your true self?
- Step into a shamanic journey integrating ancestral healing?
- Experience a life-altering initiation that grounds you in reality while expanding your consciousness?
- Face a transformative spiritual and physical test that redefines your life?
If your answer is YES, you’re in the right place
why this is different from anything before?
It’s a deeply shamanic, African-rooted rites of passage.
It uses plant medicine to access subconscious and ancestral healing.
Personalized, with only 10-14 participants per intake.
This includes a journey of pre-initiation and aftercare for full integration.
schedule overview
Thursday, January 16th 2025: Orientation Day
Arrival: 12 pm at the retreat venue
Meals: none provide this day
Accommodation: Participants will need to arrange their own accommodation
Departure: 6 pm
Friday, January 17th: Ceremony Day 1
Arrival: 10.30 am at the retreat venue
Meals: Have breakfast before arrival
Accommodation: overnight stay
Saturday, January 18th: Ceremony Day 2
Meals: provided at the retreat venue
Accommodation: overnight stay
Sunday, January 19th: Integration Day
Meals: Breakfast provided
Accommodation: Participants will need to arrange their own accommodation
Departure: 4 pm from retreat venue
Futher information on location will be provided once you’ve secured your spot. If you have any questions prior to then, please contact support@christof.love
schedule overview
Thursday, January 16th 2025:
Orientation Day
Arrival: 12 pm at the retreat venue
Meals: none provide this day
Accommodation: Participants will need to arrange their own accommodation
Departure: 6 pm
Friday, January 17th:
Ceremony Day 1
Arrival: 10.30 am at the retreat venue
Meals: Have breakfast before arrival
Accommodation: overnight stay
Saturday, January 18th:
Ceremony Day 2
Meals: provided at the retreat venue
Accommodation: overnight stay
Sunday, January 19th:
Integration Day
Meals: Breakfast provided
Accommodation: Participants will need to arrange their own accommodation
Departure: 4 pm from retreat venue
Futher information on location will be provided once you’ve secured your spot. If you have any questions prior to then, please contact support@christof.love
magic of ewingsdale
A TRANQUIL BYRON BAY ESCAPE
Hidden down a quiet country lane, Bay Vista Retreat offers an authentic Byron Bay experience. Nestled on 115 acres of lush gardens and wildlife, it’s an ideal setting for reflection and rejuvenation.
Enjoy thoughtfully designed spaces, from the hand-carved fireplace to the expansive outdoor area, perfect for morning yoga or evening relaxation.
With a spacious kitchen, luxury accommodations, and serene surroundings, this retreat combines comfort with the natural beauty of Ewingsdale, just minutes from Byron’s beaches and local attractions.
magic of ewingsdale
A TRANQUIL BYRON BAY ESCAPE
Hidden down a quiet country lane, Bay Vista Retreat offers an authentic Byron Bay experience. Nestled on 115 acres of lush gardens and wildlife, it’s an ideal setting for reflection and rejuvenation.
Enjoy thoughtfully designed spaces, from the hand-carved fireplace to the expansive outdoor area, perfect for morning yoga or evening relaxation.
With a spacious kitchen, luxury accommodations, and serene surroundings, this retreat combines comfort with the natural beauty of Ewingsdale, just minutes from Byron’s beaches and local attractions.
the food
Throughout the retreat, guests will enjoy nourishing, simple meals designed to support their healing journey. Ingredients are sourced with care, ensuring fresh, whole foods that complement the body’s natural rhythms.
Healthy, mindful eating is at the heart of your experience.
the food
Throughout the retreat, guests will enjoy nourishing, simple meals designed to support their healing journey. Ingredients are sourced with care, ensuring fresh, whole foods that complement the body’s natural rhythms.
Healthy, mindful eating is at the heart of your experience.
what’s included in the root initiation retreat?
- Accommodation: 2-night stay at Retreat, surrounded by nature and tranquility.
- Meals: Nourishing, vegetarian-based meals provided throughout your stay.
- Personal Guidance: Private one-on-one interview with a full energetic scan to align your journey.
- Ceremonial Experience: Participate in powerful shamanic ceremonies focused on ‘death’ and ‘rebirth’.
- Integration Support: ceremony integration & processing circles to guide you through your transformation.
- Limited Spaces: Only 14 participants per retreat, ensuring an intimate, focused experience.
Secure your spot today and begin your transformative journey!
what’s included in the root initiation retreat?
- Accommodation: 2-night stay at Retreat, surrounded by nature and tranquility.
- Meals: Nourishing, vegetarian-based meals provided throughout your stay.
- Personal Guidance: Private one-on-one interview with a full energetic scan to align your journey.
- Ceremonial Experience: Participate in powerful shamanic ceremonies focused on ‘death’ and ‘rebirth’.
- Integration Support: ceremony integration & processing circles to guide you through your transformation.
- Limited Spaces: Only 14 participants per retreat, ensuring an intimate, focused experience.
Secure your spot today and begin your transformative journey!
what you need to know
Spaces are very limited, with high demand and a waitlist. To secure your spot, you must complete the application process.
After submission, we will review your application and respond within 72 hours with our decision.
If accepted, you will need to confirm your participation with a non-refundable deposit to hold your place.
what you need to know
Spaces are very limited, with high demand and a waitlist. To secure your spot, you must complete the application process.
After submission, we will review your application and respond within 72 hours with our decision.
If accepted, you will need to confirm your participation with a non-refundable deposit to hold your place.
Christof and Alaya Melchizedek
Leading The Root Initiation are husband and wife team, Christof and Alaya Melchizedek. Deep shamanic initiates, Christof and Alaya have 18 years experience between them in facilitating shamanic and psychedelic ceremonies.
They have a gift in translating ancient spiritual teachings in new and practical ways the western mind can apply, they are wisdom keepers for the sacred ascension sciences. They have trained for many years in several shamanic traditions, from lineages of Africa and the Amazon.
They have facilitated hundreds of sacred ceremonial initiations around the world. They can comprehend, translate, and propel people into accelerated states of transformation, and spiritual growth.
Christof and Alaya Melchizedek
Leading The Root Initiation are husband and wife team, Christof and Alaya Melchizedek. Deep shamanic initiates, Christof and Alaya have 18 years experience between them in facilitating shamanic and psychedelic ceremonies.
They have a gift in translating ancient spiritual teachings in new and practical ways the western mind can apply, they are wisdom keepers for the sacred ascension sciences. They have trained for many years in several shamanic traditions, from lineages of Africa and the Amazon.
They have facilitated hundreds of sacred ceremonial initiations around the world. They can comprehend, translate, and propel people into accelerated states of transformation, and spiritual growth.