What is this retreat?

What to Expect

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This ayahuasca retreat in Peru in October 2026 combines two Shipibo-led Ayahuasca ceremonies with a Huachuma / San Pedro ceremony led by an experienced and initiated facilitator. Held at El Encanto de Chullachaqui near Iquitos, Peru. Maximum 12 participants. Private jungle tambos with private bathrooms.

This is not a casual encounter with plant medicine. And it is not a rush through the forest.

In seven days at El Encanto de Chullachaqui — the jungle home of Shipibo curandero Maestro Don Miguel — you will work with two of the most respected healing traditions in South America. Ayahuasca, held in the Shipibo way, will invite you inward — into the roots of what is asking to be seen, healed, or understood. Huachuma / San Pedro, the great heart medicine of the Andes, will then open and illuminate what moved in the night, bringing it into the light of the day.

This retreat is designed for those who are ready to go deep, but cannot yet commit to a longer dieta. It holds the same Shipibo lineage, the same center, the same curandero team, and the same depth of care as our longer retreats — in a format that fits seven days of your life

 

AYA Healing Retreats is as featured in Forbes Australia. Our safety standards are developed in partnership with ICEERS (International Centre for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service).



Why Choose This 7-Day Retreat?

The plant medicine world has many options. What makes this one worth your time, your preparation, and your trust?

  • Authentic Shipibo Lineage with Maestro Don Miguel

    The Ayahuasca ceremonies in this retreat are led by Maestro Don Miguel — a Shipibo curandero born into the tradition. His lineage was passed to him by his grandfather, a respected community healer. His icaros carry that transmission. This is not a curated "shamanic experience" — it is the real thing, held with the same integrity that has guided hundreds of guests through AYA Healing Retreats' longer programs.

  • Two Sacred Medicines in One Complete Journey

    Very few retreats offer both Ayahuasca and Huachuma / San Pedro in a single well-held container. When sequenced with care — as they are in this retreat — the two medicines form a coherent arc: the depth and inner work of Ayahuasca followed by the heart opening and grounding of Huachuma. Amazonian medicine and Andean medicine. Together, in one week.

  • Small Group. Private Tambos. Deep Amazon Jungle.

    With a maximum of 12 participants, every person receives genuine attention from the team and the maestro. You sleep in your own private tambo — a jungle bungalow with a private bathroom, shower, double bed, a private deck, and a hammock — surrounded by the sounds and rhythms of the Amazon at El Encanto de Chullachaqui.

  • Safety and Support at Every Step

    AYA Healing Retreats does not fill seats. Every participant goes through a thorough application and screening process. Our safety standards are developed in partnership with ICEERS. Two English-speaking facilitators accompany the group throughout the retreat alongside the Shipibo maestro team. Pre-retreat preparation and post-retreat integration support are included.

  • Serious Healing. Accessible Format.

    Seven days is enough time to do real, meaningful work — if the container is designed well. This retreat is designed to give you two Ayahuasca ceremonies with proper rest and integration between each, a Huachuma ceremony to close and ground the process, and the full support of workshops, plant treatments, and facilitation. It is a serious retreat. It is simply shorter.

  • Trauma-Informed & Culturally Rooted

    We honor the Shipibo tradition while integrating modern, trauma-informed practices. All elements are held in a safe, inclusive, and grounded space.

A Different Doorway— Not a Shortened Dieta

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Let us be clear from the beginning: this retreat is not a shortened version of our 11-day Ayahuasca and Master Plant Dieta retreat  or our deeper Shamanic Initiation path.

The 11-day dieta is a deep, extended immersion into one plant tradition. Participants receive a personalized Master Plant Dieta — a process of working with a specific plant teacher over many days, alongside five Ayahuasca ceremonies. It requires longer commitment, deeper restriction, and is designed for those who are ready for that particular call.

This 7-day retreat is a different journey entirely. It does not include a Master Plant Dieta or individualized plant treatments. Instead, it brings together two traditions — Amazonian and Andean — in a single, purposeful week. The depth comes not from duration but from intentionality: every element of this retreat, from the icaros workshop with Don Miguel to the Huachuma ceremony at the jungle’s edge, is designed to serve a complete healing arc.

This retreat is complete in itself. It is not a preparation for something else, though many who complete it feel called to continue on the dieta path. It is a different doorway into healing — one that is more accessible in terms of time, while preserving the integrity, safety, and Shipibo-rooted care that defines everything AYA Healing Retreats offers.



Availability: Reserve Your Spot Today

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Our retreats fill quickly due to limited space, ensuring a personalized and intimate experience.

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Our Full Package Ayahuasca Retreat Prices

$ 1850.00

Pioneer Pass

Limited to the first 4 bookings

Availability

$ 1950.00

Advance Pass

Enjoy priority pricing when you book 40 days in advance.

Availability

$ 2050.00

Final Call

Last-minute opportunity to join at the standard rate.

Availability

$ 1450.00

Legacy Lane

for returning participants to deepen their transformative journey.

Availability

$ 1250.00

Sacred South

for Central & South American residents, honoring our shared heritage.

Availability

Meet the Healers

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Legendary Shipibo Healers, caring Facilitator

Don Miguel

Shipibo Curandero

Elio

Lead Facilitator

Marco

Huachuma Guide

Who This Retreat Is For

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This retreat may be right for you if:

  • You feel genuinely called to work with Ayahuasca and are ready to take the step — with care, preparation, and sincere intention
  • You feel drawn to Huachuma / San Pedro and want to experience both Amazonian and Andean medicines in a single well-held container
  • You have limited time and cannot commit to an 11-day or 26-day dieta retreat, but you want a real, serious plant medicine experience — not a shortened version of the deeper path, but a complete journey in its own right
  • You are new to Ayahuasca and want your first experience to be held by an experienced Shipibo curandero in an authentic jungle setting, with full support before, during, and after
  • You are new to Huachuma / San Pedro and want to work with this medicine for the first time in a structured, facilitated container
  • You are seeking clarity, emotional release, reconnection, spiritual reset, grounding, heart opening, life direction, or inner guidance — and you understand that plant medicine can open space for this work, but does not replace your own engagement with the process
  • You are open to the Shipibo tradition and Andean medicine traditions, and approach them with respect and humility

The 7-Day Journey

The schedule below provides a clear sense of the week’s flow. While we follow this structure, the retreat is always guided by the needs of the group and the guidance of Maestro Don Miguel. Some flexibility is natural and welcome.

+ Day 1 — Arrival, Orientation & Intention Setting
October 24
11:30 amDeparture from Iquitos Airport and / or a designated meeting point in Iquitos. Our team receives you and travels with you to the center.
2:00 pmArrival and check-in at El Encanto de Chullachaqui. Orientation to the center, your tambo, and the rhythms of the jungle.
2:30 pmLunch.
4:00–6:00 pmGroup intention-setting workshop. We gather as a group to introduce ourselves, share what brought us here, and set our intentions for the week with care and honesty. This is an important moment — the container begins here.
6:00–7:00 pmDinner.
7:00–8:00 pmNoya Rao night walk. An evening immersion in the jungle at El Encanto de Chullachaqui — a living encounter with the forest at night, guided by our team.
9:00 pmSilence begins.
+ Day 2 — Individual Consultation & First Ayahuasca Ceremony
October 25
8:00–10:00 amBreakfast.
9:30 am–12:00 pmIndividual consultations with Maestro Don Miguel. Each participant meets privately with Don Miguel to share their intentions, health background, and what they are bringing into the work. This consultation is essential — it is how the maestro begins to know you and how the medicine work is personalized.
12:00–1:00 pmLunch.
3:30–5:30 pmCeremony guidelines and preparation session with the facilitation team. What to expect during the ceremony, how to work with the medicine, the protocols of the maloca, and how to support yourself and your fellow participants.
7:30 pm onwardsFirst Ayahuasca ceremony with Maestro Don Miguel. The maloca opens. The icaros begin. The medicine does its work.
+ Day 3 — Integration, Vapor Baths & Shipibo Teachings
October 26
8:30–10:30 amBreakfast (or fasting for those personally guided to continue).
10:30 am–12:00 pmGroup sharing and integration circle. A facilitated space to process and ground what arose in the first ceremony. Sharing with the group in a safe container deepens and clarifies the personal process.
12:00–2:00 pmLunch.
2:00–4:00 pmVapor baths. A traditional Amazonian purification — medicinal plants heated to produce a cleansing steam that supports the body's continued release and integration after ceremony.
4:00–5:30 pmLecture and workshop with Maestro Don Miguel. Don Miguel teaches on themes from the Shipibo cosmological and medicinal tradition — plant spirits, the nature of healing, the role of the curandero, and the world of the icaros.
6:30–7:30 pmDinner (or continued fasting if personally guided).
9:30 pmSilence.
+ Day 4 — Icaros, Purgative Support & Second Ayahuasca Ceremony
October 27
7:00–8:00 amOptional voluntary purgative plant support. For those who feel called to participate, a traditional purgative plant can support deep cleansing of the physical and energetic body before the second ceremony. Participation is always voluntary.
9:00–10:30 amBreakfast.
10:30 am–12:00 pmIcaros class with Maestro Don Miguel. Don Miguel teaches the healing songs of the Shipibo tradition. Participants are invited to listen, learn, and understand how the icaros work as a form of energetic medicine. One of the most intimate and memorable mornings of the week.
12:00–2:00 pmLunch.
2:00–3:30 pmVapor bath. Second purification session before the evening ceremony.
6:00–7:00 pmRest.
7:30 pm onwardsSecond Ayahuasca ceremony with Maestro Don Miguel. The second ceremony tends to go deeper. The body knows the medicine now. The process continues.
+ Day 5 — Huachuma / San Pedro Ceremony & Heart Integration
October 28
This day has its own rhythm. The Huachuma ceremony unfolds slowly through the daylight hours — there is no rush, no agenda, only presence.
10:00 amHuachuma / San Pedro ceremony opens. The medicine is received in a ceremonial space prepared by the Huachuma facilitator. The process is held with care and experience.
11:30 am onwardsGuided journey. As the medicine deepens, the group moves — into nature, into stillness, into their own process. The jungle is the container. The facilitator is present throughout.
4:00 pmReturn to stillness. A shared meal. The medicine begins its descent.
5:30 pmLove bath / flower bath. A traditional closing ceremony using flowers and medicinal plants — a blessing that cleanses, softens, and seals the work of the day.
6:30 pmClosing fire ceremony. A gentle close to a full and open day.
+ Day 6 — Integration, Cacao & Embodiment
October 29
8:30–9:30 amBreakfast.
10:30 am–12:00 pmIntegration group circle and workshop. Two Ayahuasca ceremonies and the Huachuma day are now complete. This morning we begin the essential work of integration — understanding what arose, what shifted, and how to carry it home. Facilitated by the team with depth and warmth.
12:00–1:30 pmLunch.
3:30 pmCacao ceremony and dance. Sacred cacao — offered as a heart medicine and an invitation to celebrate — opens a space for joy, movement, and embodiment. Dance is an ancient form of integration. This afternoon honors the body and the life returning to it.
6:30 pmDinner together.
+ Day 7 — Closing & Departure
October 30
8:00–9:00 amBreakfast.
9:00–10:00 amClosing circle and group photos. We close the container together — with gratitude, with honesty, and with a sense of what each person is carrying home. Farewells that matter.
10:30 amDeparture. Transport to Iquitos Airport and / or the designated drop-off point in Iquitos.
After departure, integration support continues. You do not leave the process behind when you leave the jungle.

El Encanto de Chullachaqui

The Heart of the Amazon

Hidden deep within the Peruvian Amazon, El Encanto de Chullachaqui is our sacred retreat center — a tranquil sanctuary surrounded by towering trees, healing plants, and the songs of the forest.

This is where every AYA Healing Retreat unfolds. Guided by Don Miguel and his Shipibo family, the space itself carries the vibration of generations of medicine work. The maloka stands as a bridge between worlds — a place of prayer, renewal, and connection to the spirit of the jungle.

Each path, each hut, each flame of the nightly fire invites you to slow down, breathe with the forest, and remember who you truly are.

Come and feel the spirit of Chullachaqui — where the Amazon still whispers ancient wisdom.

Integration & Preparation

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Before arriving, you’ll receive personalized guidance to prepare your body, mind and spirit. After the retreat, we offer continued support to help you integrate the insights and healing into your daily life.

Support: We’re Here to Help

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At AYA Healing Retreats, we believe in providing full support to ensure a seamless and transformative experience. If you have any questions or need guidance, our team is here for you every step of the way.

Comprehensive Support Before and After Your Journey with Us

Your transformative journey is fully supported with dedicated guidance before and after your retreat. Begin with a personalized preparation session, designed to help you mentally, emotionally, and physically prepare for the deep work ahead. This session provides essential tools, practices, and insights to ensure you step into the experience with clarity and readiness, allowing for a more profound and meaningful retreat.

After your retreat, continue your journey of integration with a one-hour personalized session, helping you ground and embody the experiences and insights gained. Using somatic-based approaches, this session supports you in applying your healing and transformation to everyday life, ensuring lasting impact and continued personal growth.

This holistic approach, from preparation to integration, ensures you feel fully supported at every stage of your journey.

How to Apply

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This retreat is for those ready to commit to their healing path with respect, humility and intention. To apply, click below and complete a short form. A team member will schedule a call to answer your questions and ensure this is the right fit.

  • 1. Pre-Apply by Filling Out the Initial Form

    Start your journey by submitting a brief pre-application form to help us get to know you.

  • 2. Complete the Full Application

    Once pre-approved, you’ll receive the full application to share more details about your intention and health background.

  • 3. Wait for a Response from Our Team

    Our team will review your application carefully and get in touch via email if any further information is needed.

  • 4. Receive the Payment Link

    Once accepted, we’ll send you a private payment link to securely reserve your space.

  • 5. Secure Your Spot

    Make your payment in full or choose a monthly payment plan to confirm your place in the retreat.

  • 6. Receive Your Welcome Pack

    We’ll send you a detailed welcome guide with all the key information to prepare for your experience.

  • 7. Join Our Telegram Community

    You’ll be invited to join our private Telegram group to connect with facilitators and fellow participants.

  • 8. Pre-Retreat Integration Call

    Our team will schedule a call to guide you through preparation and answer any remaining questions.

  • 9. Attend the Retreat

    Travel to our center with clarity and confidence. We’ll be there to receive you and guide the process.

  • 10. Post-Retreat Integration Support

    After your retreat, we’ll offer integration support so you can continue the healing journey with clarity and care.

  • 11. Stay Connected

    Remain part of our extended community and reach out anytime. We’re here to support your path.

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What Our Guests Say

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Hear directly from those who have walked this transformative journey with us. Their stories reflect the deep healing, spiritual awakening, and growth they experienced during our Ayahuasca retreat.

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Don Miguel

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Shipibo Curandero

AKA Senen Yoi - 'Speaking the Truth'

Don Miguel was born into a Shipibo community called Roaboya on the River Ucayali. When Don Miguel was a child, Angel Sanchez Vargas, his grandfather was the community’s curandero. Vargas was an expert in sacred plant medicines and was frequently called upon to heal and share his spiritual wisdom with members of Roaboya. The school built some years later was named after Vargas and Roaboya went on to be recognised as the first indigenous community 114 years ago. Don Miguel grew up surrounded by the Shipibo wisdom and possess intimate knowledge of the sacred plant medicines. At a very young age he began his apprenticeship as a curandero through plant dietas under the supportive guidance of his grandfather. Miguel is also a trained literature professor and thoroughly enjoys teaching the Shipibo language and culture. Since 2012, Don Miguel has spent the bulk of his time leading lectures, workshops, initiation courses and retreats. Don Miguel will lead our Ayahuasca ceremonies, circle discussions and be available for personal consultations whilst on retreat.

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Don Miguel

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Shipibo Curandero

AKA Senen Yoi - 'Speaking the Truth'

Don Miguel was born into a Shipibo community called Roaboya on the River Ucayali. When Don Miguel was a child, Angel Sanchez Vargas, his grandfather was the community’s curandero. Vargas was an expert in sacred plant medicines and was frequently called upon to heal and share his spiritual wisdom with members of Roaboya. The school built some years later was named after Vargas and Roaboya went on to be recognised as the first indigenous community 114 years ago. Don Miguel grew up surrounded by the Shipibo wisdom and possess intimate knowledge of the sacred plant medicines. At a very young age he began his apprenticeship as a curandero through plant dietas under the supportive guidance of his grandfather. Miguel is also a trained literature professor and thoroughly enjoys teaching the Shipibo language and culture. Since 2012, Don Miguel has spent the bulk of his time leading lectures, workshops, initiation courses and retreats. Don Miguel will lead our Ayahuasca ceremonies, circle discussions and be available for personal consultations whilst on retreat.

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Elio Geusa

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Founder - Lead Facilitator

Elio Geusa is the founder of AYA Healing Retreats and is a qualified Social Worker with over thirteen years of experience working both on national and international humanitarian projects, supporting adults experiencing mental health and intellectual disabilities, and refugee populations throughout Asia, Europe, and Australia.

Elio believes that loving and inspired action can create meaningful change in the world.

Elio has been devoted to the path of plant medicine and Ayahuasca since 2009 and began an apprenticeship under the guidance of Maestro, Vegetalista Manaco Manai. In his long time in Peru, he has continued to deepen his knowledge, experience, and understanding of the workings of the sacred plant medicines, studying the Shipibo traditions under the revered Mahua family and has undertaken numerous Master Plant Dietas with well-respected curanderos in the Peruvian Amazon.

This immersion in the sacred plant medicines of the indigenous peoples of Peru enabled Elio to experience deep and profound healing. He has overcome crippling anxiety and anger as a result of traumatic childhood experiences and healing that trauma imprints that were not possible through the Western medical paradigm. His renewed sense of self-worth, love, compassion, and empathy for himself enables him to extend those same qualities to others.

Elio founded AYA Healing Retreats because he is convinced of the healing potentialities of sacred plant medicines. Not only does he hope to share the indigenous wisdom of the ancient traditions of the Indigenous people of the Amazon, but he also hopes to make a bigger difference by investing profits from AYA Healing Retreats into humanitarian projects that create a more compassionate world.

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Elio Geusa

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Founder - Lead Facilitator

Elio Geusa is the founder of AYA Healing Retreats and is a qualified Social Worker with over thirteen years of experience working both on national and international humanitarian projects, supporting adults experiencing mental health and intellectual disabilities, and refugee populations throughout Asia, Europe, and Australia.

Elio believes that loving and inspired action can create meaningful change in the world.

Elio has been devoted to the path of plant medicine and Ayahuasca since 2009 and began an apprenticeship under the guidance of Maestro, Vegetalista Manaco Manai. In his long time in Peru, he has continued to deepen his knowledge, experience, and understanding of the workings of the sacred plant medicines, studying the Shipibo traditions under the revered Mahua family and has undertaken numerous Master Plant Dietas with well-respected curanderos in the Peruvian Amazon.

This immersion in the sacred plant medicines of the indigenous peoples of Peru enabled Elio to experience deep and profound healing. He has overcome crippling anxiety and anger as a result of traumatic childhood experiences and healing that trauma imprints that were not possible through the Western medical paradigm. His renewed sense of self-worth, love, compassion, and empathy for himself enables him to extend those same qualities to others.

Elio founded AYA Healing Retreats because he is convinced of the healing potentialities of sacred plant medicines. Not only does he hope to share the indigenous wisdom of the ancient traditions of the Indigenous people of the Amazon, but he also hopes to make a bigger difference by investing profits from AYA Healing Retreats into humanitarian projects that create a more compassionate world.

Marco

Facilitator

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Marco has a rich artistic background in commercial design and illustration, having worked in the advertising and publishing industries. For the past 14 years, he has dedicated himself to exploring and experiencing the ways of Amazonian vegetalismo and the traditions of the Peruvian Loreto region. From a young age, Marco has been deeply aware of his spiritual journey—a genuine interest that began with curiosity and grew into a lifelong fascination.

Strongly influenced by Western Esoteric traditions and his Catholic upbringing, Marco continuously sought deeper truths. This pursuit led him to the dhamma of the Theravada traditions of Southeast Asia. His spiritual path included extensive travels through China, eastern Tibet, India, Thailand, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.

To gain a more profound understanding of Buddhist traditions and their historical connections to pre-Himalayan influences, Marco gravitated toward the Tantric practices of Tibet. A pivotal moment came during a unique event in Himachal Pradesh, India, where he and fellow students were initiated into the Kalachakra Tantra by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Drawn by the rich culture and ancestral wisdom of Peru, Marco made it his permanent home in 1995. After living in Lima and exploring the coast and highlands, it was the majestic Amazon and its mysteries that truly captivated him. The symbolic confluence of the Amazon’s two great rivers mirrored his own spiritual journey into the unknown.

Marco’s first encounter with Ayahuasca in 2009 in Iquitos was transformative, quickly becoming a cornerstone of his practice. By mid-2010, he began dieting with Ernesto Garcia, which deepened his understanding of plant medicine and took his journey to another level.

Over the years, Marco has facilitated ceremonies at retreats such as Nature’s Hospital and Amaru Spirit. After a brief leave beginning in 2013, he returned to Iquitos in February 2017 to administer and facilitate at Gaia Tree retreats. Despite the two-year hiatus during the pandemic, Marco continued his personal work and resumed facilitation at Amaru Spirit in late 2021, staying there until the end of 2023.

Throughout his time facilitating retreats, Marco has worked closely with Shipibo maestros and developed a deep respect for their ways, though he humbly acknowledges there is always more to learn.

In 2024, Marco has focused on witnessing the global impact of plant medicine, facilitating retreats with his partner and continuing to deepen his understanding of this work.

For Marco, facilitation is about paying close attention to detail, practicing patience and respect, and being present in his own inner process. His approach centers on creating a safe, grounded space for others who, like him, are navigating their personal journeys toward growth and transformation.

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Marco

Facilitator

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Marco has a rich artistic background in commercial design and illustration, having worked in the advertising and publishing industries. For the past 14 years, he has dedicated himself to exploring and experiencing the ways of Amazonian vegetalismo and the traditions of the Peruvian Loreto region. From a young age, Marco has been deeply aware of his spiritual journey—a genuine interest that began with curiosity and grew into a lifelong fascination.

Strongly influenced by Western Esoteric traditions and his Catholic upbringing, Marco continuously sought deeper truths. This pursuit led him to the dhamma of the Theravada traditions of Southeast Asia. His spiritual path included extensive travels through China, eastern Tibet, India, Thailand, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.

To gain a more profound understanding of Buddhist traditions and their historical connections to pre-Himalayan influences, Marco gravitated toward the Tantric practices of Tibet. A pivotal moment came during a unique event in Himachal Pradesh, India, where he and fellow students were initiated into the Kalachakra Tantra by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Drawn by the rich culture and ancestral wisdom of Peru, Marco made it his permanent home in 1995. After living in Lima and exploring the coast and highlands, it was the majestic Amazon and its mysteries that truly captivated him. The symbolic confluence of the Amazon’s two great rivers mirrored his own spiritual journey into the unknown.

Marco’s first encounter with Ayahuasca in 2009 in Iquitos was transformative, quickly becoming a cornerstone of his practice. By mid-2010, he began dieting with Ernesto Garcia, which deepened his understanding of plant medicine and took his journey to another level.

Over the years, Marco has facilitated ceremonies at retreats such as Nature’s Hospital and Amaru Spirit. After a brief leave beginning in 2013, he returned to Iquitos in February 2017 to administer and facilitate at Gaia Tree retreats. Despite the two-year hiatus during the pandemic, Marco continued his personal work and resumed facilitation at Amaru Spirit in late 2021, staying there until the end of 2023.

Throughout his time facilitating retreats, Marco has worked closely with Shipibo maestros and developed a deep respect for their ways, though he humbly acknowledges there is always more to learn.

In 2024, Marco has focused on witnessing the global impact of plant medicine, facilitating retreats with his partner and continuing to deepen his understanding of this work.

For Marco, facilitation is about paying close attention to detail, practicing patience and respect, and being present in his own inner process. His approach centers on creating a safe, grounded space for others who, like him, are navigating their personal journeys toward growth and transformation.

Not Included

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  • Personal accommodation in Iquitos before/after the retreat
  • Your airfares
  • Your travel insurance
  • Your Peruvian visa (if necessary)
  • Personal expenses and meals in Iquitos before/after the retreat
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Atira Tan

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Trauma Specialist - Mentor

Hailing from her native Singapore, has over 15 years of experience healing trauma through yoga, mindfulness, art, and counseling. Atira holds a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from La Trobe University, Melbourne, and has been featured on TEDx. She is also the founder of Art to Healing and the international Yogathon event, Yoga for Freedom. Her work is dedicated to trauma recovery, supporting individuals and communities through therapeutic and healing practices.

Atira has worked extensively throughout Asia and Australia, spearheading programs that empower women and girls who have survived sexual abuse and exploitation in the sex trafficking industry. Since 2004, she has designed and implemented trauma-informed art therapy, somatic healing, and mindfulness programs for vulnerable populations, partnering with international organizations to bring these modalities to refugee camps in Burma, war zones in Cambodia, the brothels of Kathmandu, post-earthquake recovery efforts in Nepal, and remote Aboriginal communities in Australia.

Mentorship at AYA Healing Retreats

Atira now serves as Mentor for Facilitators and Practitioners at AYA Healing Retreats, playing a pivotal role in the development and training of trauma-informed facilitators and healers. Through structured mentorship, supervision, and guidance, she ensures that the AYA Healing team maintains the highest ethical, professional, and trauma-sensitive standards in their work with plant medicine. Her mentorship program provides practitioners with ongoing support, reflective practices, and skills refinement, fostering a safe and integrity-driven healing environment for all participants.

In addition, she has trained extensively in trauma recovery approaches, including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Neuroaffective Touch, and Polyvagal Theory, and is currently training as a Womb Surround Facilitator.

As the Founder and Clinical Director of Art to Healing, Atira has developed groundbreaking trauma recovery programs for sex-trafficked survivors in Asia, pioneering research on the efficacy of Somatic Experiencing, Creative Art Therapies, and Reproductive Health Education in empowering BIPOC survivors of gender-based violence and complex trauma. She also co-developed and delivered the first-ever Somatic Experiencing Trauma Resolution training for sex-trafficked survivors in collaboration with SETI and Lotus Circle International.

Atira is deeply committed to fostering transformative healing experiences, integrating cutting-edge trauma therapies with ancient wisdom traditions to support practitioners, facilitators, and participants on their healing paths.

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Atira Tan

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Trauma Specialist - Mentor

Hailing from her native Singapore, has over 15 years of experience healing trauma through yoga, mindfulness, art, and counseling. Atira holds a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from La Trobe University, Melbourne, and has been featured on TEDx. She is also the founder of Art to Healing and the international Yogathon event, Yoga for Freedom. Her work is dedicated to trauma recovery, supporting individuals and communities through therapeutic and healing practices.

Atira has worked extensively throughout Asia and Australia, spearheading programs that empower women and girls who have survived sexual abuse and exploitation in the sex trafficking industry. Since 2004, she has designed and implemented trauma-informed art therapy, somatic healing, and mindfulness programs for vulnerable populations, partnering with international organizations to bring these modalities to refugee camps in Burma, war zones in Cambodia, the brothels of Kathmandu, post-earthquake recovery efforts in Nepal, and remote Aboriginal communities in Australia.

Mentorship at AYA Healing Retreats

Atira now serves as Mentor for Facilitators and Practitioners at AYA Healing Retreats, playing a pivotal role in the development and training of trauma-informed facilitators and healers. Through structured mentorship, supervision, and guidance, she ensures that the AYA Healing team maintains the highest ethical, professional, and trauma-sensitive standards in their work with plant medicine. Her mentorship program provides practitioners with ongoing support, reflective practices, and skills refinement, fostering a safe and integrity-driven healing environment for all participants.

In addition, she has trained extensively in trauma recovery approaches, including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Neuroaffective Touch, and Polyvagal Theory, and is currently training as a Womb Surround Facilitator.

As the Founder and Clinical Director of Art to Healing, Atira has developed groundbreaking trauma recovery programs for sex-trafficked survivors in Asia, pioneering research on the efficacy of Somatic Experiencing, Creative Art Therapies, and Reproductive Health Education in empowering BIPOC survivors of gender-based violence and complex trauma. She also co-developed and delivered the first-ever Somatic Experiencing Trauma Resolution training for sex-trafficked survivors in collaboration with SETI and Lotus Circle International.

Atira is deeply committed to fostering transformative healing experiences, integrating cutting-edge trauma therapies with ancient wisdom traditions to support practitioners, facilitators, and participants on their healing paths.