Iskra's Herbal Alchemy spreads awareness and knowledge of traditional plant medicines, supported by performance-rituals and embodiment dance practice.
Branka Zgonjanin (aka Iskra Bela) is Amsterdam based artist-shaman, eclectic herbalist and teacher-activist. As an artist, she collaborates closely with plant world and creates artworks which are hybrids of contemporary dance, performance-ritual and deep ecology. As a herbalist, Branka grows permaculture medicinal plants garden in Amsterdam and makes remedies, healing cosmetics, natural healing lubricants, Yoni steam blends, etc, which she offers under brand “Iskra’s Herbal Alchemy”. Branka presents her herbal work and ceremonies at festivals, such as Gardens of Babylon, Landjuweel, Georgie's Wundergarten, Tantric Bliss festival, Intimacy festival, Natural High, etc. As a teacher-activist, she is a on a mission to teach as many people as possible the traditional knowledge of plants.
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Iskra is super knowledgeable, passionate and practical about plants, herbs, and natural remedies. It was a pleasure to participate in this workshop and go home with a handful of fresh herbs and some wonderful home made balms and tinctures.
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I had such amazing time at Branka’s microdosing dance journey! I loved a lot the whole atmosphere, created with a lot of respect and knowledge about the properties used. There was a clear simple introduction and a nice flow into a journey through vocal and movement practices. The music (by dj Samaya) was wonderful! And beautiful presence of Branka filled the space with magic vibes!..
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I really loved this womb to heart connection ritual. Branka set a beautiful space. It felt like entering a safe, warm & cozy bath.
I felt so empowered during the breast massage part. It made me realize even more that women are so incredible & beautiful.
It was my first time doing a yoni steam & I loved doing it with all the other women in one room. I brought a silky skirt with me & that was not the best idea. Because it fell in the water a few times. Next time I will bring a thicker skirt for the steam.
I also really loved the drum part at the end. I really felt that Branka was intuitively channeling how and when she needed to activate different parts in my body & soul. I cried afterwards, which was the yummiest release I had in a while.
Overall I would totally recommend going to Branka. She is an amazing woman with so much knowledge about plant (medicine) & the woman body. Especially if you did a yoni steam before. I can imagine this is a nice variation to the practice, since it is not done in a chair. I didn’t mind that it was a bit more challenging, because that brought me a lot too. But perhaps some others would want to be more comfortable during this steam for the first time. But you can decide for yourself.
Thank you Branka for this wonderful evening! ❤️
My third time joining this ritual.
Branka, as always, creates a safe space for the group and for everyone as an individual.
When you enter her space, her medicinal garden and her cabin you immediately are in the here and now., the nervous system gets nourished and calmed.
Branca feels the energy of the room and gives the collective what is needed, so no ritual is the same.
Thank you Branca🙏🏼
You are essential❣️
Cindy
Er werd goede uitleg gegeven en er waren veel keuzemogelijkheden in wat je kon maken. Het was heel interactief en zij is heel kundig. Super!
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Lovely, safe, aligning, peaceful, energising.
Branka, thank you for forging “mycelium” and help rediscover the strength we already poccess.
You create magic❣️
Hele mooi natuurlijk samenzijn. Alles in flow.
Heartopening elixer, sharing, borstmassage en Yoni steaming alles met de prachtige, op iedere vrouw afgestemde producten door Branka zelf gemaakt.
Heerlijk gedanst in de kruidentuin van Branka en afgesloten met een potluck.
Het heeft mij weer meer connectie met mijn lichaam gebracht, liefde voor het lijf dat mij huist.
Ik heb het heel goed gevonden. Ik heb veel geleerd in die 2 uren. Ik ben dankbaar!
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