Why This Retreat Is Different

What to Expect

line maste verde

Set in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, this 12-day Women’s Retreat is a sacred space to reconnect with your inner wisdom and awaken the Divine Feminine through the ancestral practices of Shipibo plant medicine. Guided by experienced female facilitators and plant allies, this immersive experience weaves together ceremony, silence, embodiment, and sisterhood.

Through traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies, master plant dieta, and feminine-centered healing practices—including womb work, sound, movement, and vocal activation—you’ll be held in a container designed to support emotional release, spiritual insight, and deep integration.

Whether you’re seeking healing, clarity, or a return to your authentic essence, this retreat invites you to listen deeply, soften into truth, and remember that your power lives within.

  • Guided by Shipibo Healers

    Work with experienced Shipibo maestras and maestros, who carry deep ancestral knowledge of plant medicine and healing songs (icaros). In this retreat, their guidance holds the space for emotional safety, connection, and spiritual clarity—supporting your process as a woman walking the sacred path of plant medicine.

  • Sacred Ceremonies in the Heart of the Amazon

    Participate in Ayahuasca ceremonies held in a safe, trauma-informed setting designed specifically for women. These ceremonies invite deep listening, emotional release, and intuitive connection, allowing you to soften into your heart and meet the sacred plant spirits with presence and trust.

  • Embodied Voice & Personalized Healing

    Awaken your voice as a channel for self-expression and healing. Through breathwork, movement, and gentle vocal activation, you’ll reconnect with your truth in a supportive space. No singing experience is needed—just a willingness to explore and be heard, with compassion and curiosity.

  • Master Plant Dieta: Noya Rao

    Enter a traditional Master Plant Dieta with Noya Rao, the luminous Tree of Light. Through silence, intention, and devotion, you’ll form a personal connection with her spirit—one that may offer dreams, melodies, or inner visions to support your emotional and spiritual transformation as a woman.

  • Support Beyond the Medicine

    This retreat also includes womb care, yoni steam baths, jungle walks, creative practices, and sacred rest. Our holistic approach honors both the body and the spirit, helping you integrate the teachings of the plants into your daily life while staying connected to your feminine essence.

  • Trauma-Informed & Culturally Rooted

    We honor the Shipibo tradition while integrating modern, trauma-informed practices for women’s healing. All elements are held in a safe, inclusive, and grounded space—allowing your feminine wisdom to unfold, supported by the plants and the nurturing power of sisterhood and song.

Your Healing Journey as a Woman

line maste verde

Your retreat includes 5 traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies, held in a sacred, trauma-informed space and gently guided by experienced Shipibo maestras and healers. Each ceremony offers personalized energetic support and is anchored in the spiritual presence of Noya Rao, the luminous Tree of Light—inviting you to open your heart, release what no longer serves, and receive healing through sound, vision, and feminine wisdom.

Beyond the ceremonies, you’ll enter into a powerful Master Plant Dieta—a sacred process of communion with the plant spirit through intention, stillness, and song. This dieta is designed to nurture your spiritual, emotional, and womb-centered transformation, allowing your authentic voice and feminine essence to emerge as a radiant bridge between your inner truth and the spirit world.

What's Included

line maste verde
The Dieta Experience
  • Participate in five fully supervised Ayahuasca ceremonies, tailored for deep healing and spiritual exploration.
  • Engage in a personalized Noya Rao Dieta guided by Maestra Juanita
  • Focus on defining your intentions with guidance, ensuring a journey with purpose and direction.
  • Benefit from the intimacy of a small group setting, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Receive personalized consultations and plant medicine treatments from Maestra Juanita, catering to your specific needs.
  • Preparation and integration sessions are provided to equip you for the journey ahead and to reflect on your experience afterward.
Embrace the Divine Feminine
  • Harmonize your body and spirit with sessions tailored to invoke the Divine Feminine.
  • Guided Meditations & Therapeutic Imagery
  • Explore the fluidity of your femininity through expressive movement.
  • Somatic Experiencing Workshop: Learn tools and practices to release trauma and embrace bodily wisdom.
  • Mindfulness and Conscious Breathing: Practice techniques to cultivate presence and deepen your connection to the Divine Feminine.
  • Cacao Ceremony: Open your heart with the sacred power of cacao, fostering love and communion.
  • Womb Healing, Yoni Steaming, and Yoni Art: Engage in ancient practices focused on the sacred feminine center for healing and creativity.
  • Womb Breathing Techniques
  • Sound Vibrational Journey.
  • Women’s Circle:Share and integrate Divine Feminine wisdom in a supportive sisterhood.
  • Healing The Mother Wound: Embark on a healing journey to reparent your inner child, addressing and nurturing deep-seated wounds.
  • Art Therapy Workshop
  • Craft a personal sacred space to honor your divine journey.
  • Connect with the Divine through the power of prayer and song, sharing and learning in a communal setting.
  • Self-Love Practices: Cultivate self-love and empowerment through dedicated practices and teachings.
  • Therapeutic Dynamics: Engage in dynamics designed to support your healing and empowerment as a woman.
Comfort and Accommodation
  • Enjoy daily nutritious meals served 2-3 times a day.
  • Reside in a private jungle bungalow, your home for the full 14 days, complete with 24-hour electricity powered by solar panels.
  • Stay connected with WiFi available on selected days, thoughtfully limited to preserve the tranquility of the retreat.
  • Drink clean, high-filtered water with a pH of 8.5, ensuring your hydration is as revitalizing as your journey.
  • Benefit from included laundry services and transportation to and from Iquitos.
Integration and Learning
  • Share and learn in dedicated Integration Groups.
  • Attend an Integration Workshop designed for deeper understanding.
  • Work with practitioners trained in Trauma-Informed Plant Medicine Facilitation before and after the retreat. 
  • Benefit from full translations from Spanish or Shipibo to English and private post-retreat integration sessions.
Other Activities
  • Explore the Amazon with guided hikes and learn about local flora and fauna.
  • Relax and swim in the nearby river.
  • Discover local crafts at the Shipibo market.
  • Powerful bone massage by Maestra Juana (on a small fee)
  • Express yourself with available musical instruments and art materials.
  • 12 Days Private Accomodation, 2-3 Meals Per Day at El Encanto De Chullachaqui
  • 5 Ayahuasca Ceremonies & Master Plant Dieta
  • Preparation and Integration sessions
  • Master Plant Dieta included
  • Transfer & meals included

Noya Rao dieta

line maste verde

Noya Rao which is otherwise known as “The Tree of Life” or “Camino a la Verdad” – The Path of Truth is a mythical plant, of which there are only three in the entire Amazon Basin. has belonged to and been used in sacred ceremony by the Mahua Shipibo traditions for centuries. In the Shipibo tradition dieting on the bark of the Noya Rao is believed to be essential in the path towards becoming a healer. The tree is believed to enhance one’s connection and relationships to the spirits indwelling in other sacred plants and to facilitate profound transformation in the individual. This dieta can lead to greater capacity for organised thought, clarity, highly activated intuitive capacities as well as helping to bring to light unconscious assumptions one may have about the world, leading the dietero to have the newfound courage necessary to change them.

What to Expect in this Women’s Master Plant Healing Retreat in Peru

Our Women’s Retreat is a unique immersion in the heart of the Amazon. Below you’ll find key highlights of your daily journey, ceremonies, and healing practices.

line maste verde

The Power of Sisterhood

In the tapestry of human tradition, women have long congregated to share wisdom, offer prayers, sing soulful melodies, and dance with abandon. These sacred assemblies forge a robust vessel of support and unity, dissolving any inclinations towards comparison and rivalry within the sisterhood. Instead, the emphasis is placed on mutual support through the myriad of life’s experiences – be it hardship, pain, joy, or celebration. This environment cultivates an unparalleled level of safety, empowering each woman to voice her deepest truths and to be fully acknowledged.

In today’s world, marked by vastly differing lifestyles, the profound connection and nurturing of female bonds in such depth have become rare. Recognizing the vital need for this ancient practice, we are devoted to rekindling the sacred ways of the Divine Feminine, encouraging women to weave their diverse gifts together. This collective endeavor aims to reignite the divine feminine spirit, acknowledging that while each woman holds incredible individual power, together, we embody a formidable force of love capable of healing across all realms of life.

Reconnecting to the Womb

The journey of reclaiming your feminine power commences at the heart of our sacred womb – the cradle of life itself. Engaging with Juanita and the sacred plants is an affirmation of your commitment to purify your temple body. This cleansing process extends beyond personal liberation, reaching back through your lineage to honor and heal the experiences of the women who have come before you, and paving a path of light for future generations.

This is a transformative period where you have the opportunity to harmonize the Throat-Heart-Womb nexus within the feminine essence. In doing so, your sensual energy is transmuted into a vibrant force for change, converting karma into dharma. When the divine feminine stands firm and balanced, the reclamation of power flows from the heart in a state of perfect harmony, purity, and equilibrium. From this sacred space, every song finds its voice, and every dance its rhythm, heralding the full expression of the divine feminine spirit.

Availability: Reserve Your Spot Today

line maste verde

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

Embark on your journey​

Our Full Package Ayahuasca Retreat Prices

$ 2700.00

Pioneer Pass

Limited to the first 4 bookings

Availability

$ 2900.00

Advance Pass

Enjoy priority pricing when you book 40 days in advance.

Availability

$ 3300.00

Final Call

Last-minute opportunity to join at the standard rate.

Availability

$ 2500.00

Legacy Lane

for returning participants to deepen their transformative journey.

Availability

$ 2300.00

Sacred South

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

Availability

Meet your Healer

line maste verde

Our retreat is guided by Maestra Olinda Nete Ave, a respected Shipibo healer from Pahoyan with over 30 years of experience. Trained from a young age by her mother in traditional Amazonian healing, Olinda has dieted with powerful master plants such as Noya Rao, Chiric Sanango, Bobinsana, and Chullachaqui Caspi. Her gentle yet powerful approach bridges ancestral wisdom with profound, plant-guided healing practices.

Maestra Olinda

Shipibo Curandera

Immersion in authentic tradition is at the heart of our work

Our retreats focus on education in the shamanic traditions of the Peruvian healers with classes and workshops on Icaros, Master Plants, and a variety of plant treatments. We are rooted in ancient traditions and we provide a fully immersive experience that includes much more than simply Ayahuasca plant medicine!

The holistic approach of traditional shamanic natural medicine is not only centered on Ayahuasca but also on personalized plant treatments.

Integration & Preparation

line maste verde

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

line maste verde

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

line maste verde

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.

What Our Guests Say

line maste verde

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.

Not Included

leaf
turtle
  • 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
maestra juanita, shipibo curandera, in traditional shipibo clothing, smoking a pipe

Maestra Juanita

ayahuasca vine

Shipibo Curandera

Maestra Juana was born into the Shipibo community of Pahoyan, one of the most powerful Shipibo healing lineages in the Peruvian Amazon. She is around 60 years old, however her exact age is unknown.She has been studying for more than 35 years under Maestra Manuela, Papa Gilberto and Papa Bejamin, who are all members of the highly-respected curandero family, the Mahua family. Juana began her dieta on the mythical Amazonian tree Noya Rao when she was just 20 years old and has dedicated her life to the path of healing ever since. Juana is also very learned in the workings of the human body, possessing an excellent knowledge of the bones and skeletal system. Juana specialises in bone massage and will be available on the Noya Rao retreat to provide our guests with this unique healing experience. We are delighted to have Juana’s expertise, depth of wisdom and fun loving spirit with us on the Noya Rao retreat.

maestra juanita, shipibo curandera, in traditional shipibo clothing, smoking a pipe

Maestra Juana

ayahuasca vine

Shipibo Curandera

Maestra Juana was born into the Shipibo community of Pahoyan, one of the most powerful Shipibo healing lineages in the Peruvian Amazon. She is around 60 years old, however her exact age is unknown.She has been studying for more than 35 years under Maestra Manuela, Papa Gilberto and Papa Bejamin, who are all members of the highly-respected curandero family, the Mahua family. Juana began her dieta on the mythical Amazonian tree Noya Rao when she was just 20 years old and has dedicated her life to the path of healing ever since. Juana is also very learned in the workings of the human body, possessing an excellent knowledge of the bones and skeletal system. Juana specialises in bone massage and will be available on the Noya Rao retreat to provide our guests with this unique healing experience. We are delighted to have Juana’s expertise, depth of wisdom and fun loving spirit with us on the Noya Rao retreat.

atira tan

Atira Tan

ayahuasca vine

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.

atira

Atira Tan

ayahuasca vine

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.