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Aya Healing Retreats

SHAMANIC INITIATION PERU

26 DAYS
  • Peru - Iquitos
  • November 9 - December 5, 2025
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Overview

Are you ready to step into your truth? This 26-day apprenticeship is a deep dive into the healing practices of the ancient Shipibo lineage through an intense Master Plant Dieta.  Immerse yourself in the world of plant healing, while under direct guidance from a renowned Shaman of Peru.

You will undertake an intensive dieta, with one or more Master Plants (in isolation), and establish a life-long connection to the spirits dwelling in the plants. This plays a critical role in the shamanic practice of working with Ayahuasca.

Learning the tradition through lectures, workshops, and sharing. However, periods of personal silence and self-reflection play a large role.

Program Highlights

Your Experience

The Dieta Experience
  • 10 fully supervised curated Ayahuasca Ceremonies
  • 1 or 2 Master Plant Dietas
  • Personalized consultations and individualized plant medicine treatment from Don Miguel
  • Full Training Program
Comfort and Accommodation
  • Breakfast Lunch Dinner (2-3 meals/day)
  • 26-Days accomodation in a private jungle Bungalow (a Tambo)
  • Washing and Laundering of clothing
  • Transportation from Iquitos (and back)
Spiritual Grounding
  • Purifying flower and vapour baths by the riverside
  • Icaros (chanting), chosen specifically for each ceremony by the Curandero
  • Mapacho and Pipe use + tools of navigating the Ayahuasca journeys
  • Fascinating group lectures that reveal the sacred traditions of the Shipibo traditions, language, and knowledge
  • Learning the Sacred Icaros and practice in ceremony
Integration and Learning
  • Dedicated Integration Groups with time for sharing
  • Integration workshop
  • Facilitators trained in Trauma Informed Plant Medicine Facilitation
  • Full translations from Spanish or Shipibo to English
  • Private follow-up integration sessions via Skype or WhatsApp
  • Access to our Private WhatsApp Group
Other Activities
  • Guided hikes through the epic Amazon rainforest, learning about local plant and wildlife
  • Swimming at the near river
  • Browse our Shipibo market, with textiles and goods made by local Shipibo woman
  • Musical Instruments, Art Materials

26 DAYS

November 9 - December 5, 2025
$ 5200
  • Star Date: 09/11/2025
  • End date: 05/12/2025
  • Preparation and Integration sessions
  • Master Plant Dieta included
  • Transfer & meals included
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Deposit: $550

Interested in our payment plan options? Speak to our program coordinator today or email info@ayahealingretreats.com

*Prices are in USD.

Experience

Discover Your Spiritual Guide: Choosing Your Master Plant

Embarking on a Master Plant dieta is a journey into the heart of the forest and the soul. The choice of which Master Plant to partner with is typically guided by the Maestro or Maestra, drawing on centuries of wisdom and insight. However, the call of a Master Plant can resonate deeply within you, emerging through dreams or visions, an ethereal invitation beckoning your spirit. At AYA Healing, we welcome you to explore connections with sacred plants like Noya Rao, Bobinsana, Chiric Sanango, Ayahuma, Marusa, and Chullachaqui.

The core mission of your Shamanic Initiation is to forge a bond with your chosen plant spirit, a relationship meant to endure a lifetime.

Like any deep and meaningful connection, the depth of this relationship is sculpted by the dedication and sincerity you bring to this union. Engaging wholeheartedly with your Plant Spirit, you immerse yourself in a spiritual dialogue, unlocking ancient wisdom and transformative energies. This journey is about uncovering truths and receiving insights, guiding you towards profound healing and understanding.

Upon the completion of your dieta, the spiritual safeguards are meticulously set in place by your curandero or teacher. This ceremonial act is crucial, ensuring the preservation of the transformative insights and healing you have achieved.

Who Should Embark on This Sacred Plant Dieta?

Our Shamanic Initiation Plant Dieta beckons to those drawn to the ancient paths of Shipibo Shamanism, whether you’re seasoned in the practice of Master Plants dietas or eager to begin this sacred journey. This training is an invitation to those prepared to commit to the profound, respecting the dietary and lifestyle strictures that frame this spiritual expedition.

The dieta is not just a retreat; it’s a pledge to transformation, requiring you to step away from everyday indulgences and distractions. This act of renunciation signals to the plant spirit your readiness for change, your openness to receive its powerful gifts of healing, guidance, and even new abilities. It’s a testament to your resolve, a declaration that you are ready to embark on a path of healing, growth, and profound spiritual discovery.


Embracing Authentic Traditions: The Heart of Our Retreats

Our retreats are deeply rooted in the rich shamanic traditions of Peruvian healers, offering a comprehensive journey beyond the realms of Ayahuasca plant medicine. Through workshops on Icaros, Master Plants, and various plant treatments, we provide an immersive educational experience grounded in ancient wisdom. Our holistic approach extends beyond Ayahuasca to include personalized treatments, embracing the full spectrum of traditional shamanic natural medicine. This ensures a transformative journey, not just through Ayahuasca, but through the profound healing power of nature’s offerings.

 

What's not included?

Schedule

SCHEDULE INITIATION PROGRAM

Embark on a transformative 26-day journey within the nurturing embrace of El Encanto de Chullachaqui under the guidance of Don Miguel from the Shipibo tribe and his family. This program invites you to walk the Shamanic path of the Shipibo people, engaging deeply with plant medicine for profound healing and self-discovery. Are you ready to explore the depths of your being and unlock new realms of understanding?

The Initiation Program is meticulously structured into three blocks, each crafted to provide an immersive learning experience in the rich traditions of the Shipibo culture and the Shamanic way.

Program Schedule:

Note: While we maintain a flexible approach to each day, allowing for the natural flow of individual and group energies, here’s what you can typically expect:

Team

Legendary Shipibo Healers, Caring Facilitators

Meet the team

AYA March 12 April 6 2025

Don Miguel

Shipibo Curandero

retreat facilitator Shika

Shika

Co-facilitator

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Mariri

Co-facilitator

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.

Availability

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Our Full Package Ayahuasca Retreat Prices

Pioneer Pass

Limited to the first 4 bookings $4900 USD

No spot left

Advance Pass

Enjoy priority pricing when you book 40 days in advance. $5200 USD

Available

Final Call

Last-minute opportunity to join at the standard rate $5900 USD

Available

Legacy Lane

For returning participants to deepen their transformative journey. $4500 USD

Available

Sacred South

For Central & South American residents, honoring our shared heritage. $4300 USD

Available

SHAMANIC INITIATION PERU

$ 5200
  • 26 Days Private Accomodation, 2-3 Meals Per Day
  • 10 Ayahuasca Ceremonies
  • 1 or 2 Master Plant Dieta
  • Preparation and Integration Sessions
  • Full Training Program
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Support

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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.

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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
  • Welcome and orientation to immerse you into our community and the healing journey ahead.
  • Personal consultations with Don Miguel to tailor your individual healing experience.
  • 5 Ayahuasca ceremonies to initiate the opening and cleansing of your spiritual pathways.
  • Beginning of your Master Plant dieta. 
  • Daily integrative activities tailored to enhance your healing process, including:
    • Icaros Classes: Dive deep into the heart of Shipibo healing with these sacred songs, learning their meanings and how they are used in ceremonies for healing and protection.
    • Workshops on working with Ayahuasca, exploring the ceremonial use, history, and preparation of this sacred medicine.
    • Practical workshops on the use of shamanic tools, including mapacho (sacred tobacco) and the ceremonial pipe.
    • A comprehensive workshop on how to become a facilitator, covering the essentials of leading and supporting Ayahuasca ceremonies.
  • Group sharing circles to foster community, understanding, and mutual support among participants.
  • Detailed workshops on Shipibo culture, offering insights into the traditions and practices of plant medicine.
  • Plant treatments, including the use of purgative plants and Mocura treatment, to cleanse the body and spirit.
  • Traditional saunas and purgative plant treatments to aid in the detoxification and cleansing process.
  • Fascinating group lectures on the Shipibo’s traditions, Master Plants, and their roles in the healing journey.

By integrating these elements into the first block, you’ll start your journey with a strong foundation in both the practical and spiritual aspects of the Shamanic path, preparing you for deeper exploration and connection in the subsequent phases.

  • A period of silence for reflection, focusing on inner healing and self-discovery.
  • Traditional Shipibo culinary experiences, with two meals a day to align with dietary cleanses.
  • Continued individual healing sessions and plant baths for deep detoxification.
  • Ongoing personal consultations with Don Miguel to guide your spiritual journey.
  • Expansive workshops aimed at understanding visions, deepening connections, and emotional healing.
  • Integration sessions featuring art therapy, journaling, and guided reflections.
  • Additional Icaros classes to deepen your understanding of sacred songs and their healing powers.

In Block Two, you delve deeper, aligning closely with your Master Plant dieta, fostering a profound bond with nature and spiritual realms, and preparing for the practical application of your learning.

  • 5 concluding Ayahuasca ceremonies to solidify your transformation and readiness for reintegration.
  • Practical application of Icaros within ceremonies to enhance your spiritual connection.
  • Hands-on experience in preparing Ayahuasca, plant treatments, and traditional Shipibo sauna.
  • Instruction in the preparation of spiritual baths, including the Love bath and Mocura.
  • A guided Plant Garden walk by Don Miguel, offering insights into the properties and preparations of various Master Plants.
  • A closing circle to share experiences, insights, and transformations.
  • Final individual consultations and blessings from Don Miguel, ensuring you’re supported for the journey ahead.
  • Integration planning sessions to develop strategies for incorporating your newfound knowledge and insights into everyday life.
  • Closing of your Master Plant Dieta; learning the meaning of the Arkana and Post Dieta. 
  • A farewell feast and celebration with the Shipibo family and fellow participants to honor the journey and the community built together.



Block Three transitions you from learning to application, emphasizing the practical aspects of the Shamanic path. Final Ayahuasca ceremonies and hands-on healing practices solidify your transformation. This phase prepares you for real-world integration, equipping you with tools and experiences to carry the healing and insights into your daily life, marking the beginning of a new chapter in your spiritual journey.

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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.

maestro dom miguel dressed in traditional Shipibo clothing

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.

retreat facilitator Shika

Shika

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Facilitator

I am Shika. I am born in Canada and ancestral roots from the Island of St.Lucia. My intention is bring souls home to self through the healing of plants, somatic healing, connecting with the wisdom of the elders, community and working with the elements. Also, helping other being connect with their unique gifts and share it with this world.

Started my jounrey as a public relations and marketing director at a young age. After going through physical trauma, my whole life got turned upside down and by body began to shut down. I then started to have more vivide dreams that I head before, but after the events that happened they felt more of a reality. Yet did I know, it was aya speaking me and healing me in my dreams. I spoke toa friend and eventraully found out the women I was dreaming of was, the grandmother medicine.

Then I decided to sit with aya and through that first experience and since then my life has been a jounrey of coming home to my self again and again and again. This brings me to the doors that opened and what has happened for the past 7+ years that brought me to guide souls back home too.

I am a breathwork facilitator trained by Sacred Breath Academy. I went through a 1.5 years training learning how to regulate the nervous system in a trauma informed way while helping souls integrate plant medicine ceremonies with breathwork.

I also support other plant medicines as well such as hape, flowers, herbs, sananga and mushrooms. After being able to heal my PTSD, endometroisis, candida, trauma, chronic pain, insomnia, addiction, depression and anxiety with these plants, it has brought me back to the ancient wisdom of my ancestors and and nature again and again. I am continuing my studies in Herbal medicine with Ecovercity and continuing to offer support to souls feeling called to work with the plants and their truth and divinity through 1:1 healing, retreats and the Earth Dhrama Program ( teaching souls to step into their dharma with the support of community, nature and the elements).

More about Shika Chica: www.shikachica.com

retreat facilitator Shika

Shika

ayahuasca vine

Facilitator

I am Shika. I am born in Canada and ancestral roots from the Island of St.Lucia. My intention is bring souls home to self through the healing of plants, somatic healing, connecting with the wisdom of the elders, community and working with the elements. Also, helping other being connect with their unique gifts and share it with this world.

Started my jounrey as a public relations and marketing director at a young age. After going through physical trauma, my whole life got turned upside down and by body began to shut down. I then started to have more vivide dreams that I head before, but after the events that happened they felt more of a reality. Yet did I know, it was aya speaking me and healing me in my dreams. I spoke toa friend and eventraully found out the women I was dreaming of was, the grandmother medicine.

Then I decided to sit with aya and through that first experience and since then my life has been a jounrey of coming home to my self again and again and again. This brings me to the doors that opened and what has happened for the past 7+ years that brought me to guide souls back home too.

I am a breathwork facilitator trained by Sacred Breath Academy. I went through a 1.5 years training learning how to regulate the nervous system in a trauma informed way while helping souls integrate plant medicine ceremonies with breathwork.

I also support other plant medicines as well such as hape, flowers, herbs, sananga and mushrooms. After being able to heal my PTSD, endometroisis, candida, trauma, chronic pain, insomnia, addiction, depression and anxiety with these plants, it has brought me back to the ancient wisdom of my ancestors and and nature again and again. I am continuing my studies in Herbal medicine with Ecovercity and continuing to offer support to souls feeling called to work with the plants and their truth and divinity through 1:1 healing, retreats and the Earth Dhrama Program ( teaching souls to step into their dharma with the support of community, nature and the elements).

More about Shika Chica: www.shikachica.com

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Mariri

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Lead Facilitator

Mariana Gutierrez (Mariri) is a trauma-informed plant medicine and kambo facilitator, sound healer, herbalist, yoga instructor, and sound engineer. She is passionate about guiding individuals in connecting to their voices as a powerful tool for healing and enhancing plant communication through improvisational, intentional, and somatic sounding.
She hosts and co-hosts various healing and wellness retreats assisting participants on their healing journeys by safely guiding them through expanded states of consciousness. Her ultimate goal is to help individuals tap into their empowered selves, find their true voices, and discover the healing power that lies within themselves.

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Mariri

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Lead Facilitator

Mariana Gutierrez (Mariri) is a trauma-informed plant medicine and kambo facilitator, sound healer, herbalist, yoga instructor, and sound engineer. She is passionate about guiding individuals in connecting to their voices as a powerful tool for healing and enhancing plant communication through improvisational, intentional, and somatic sounding.
She hosts and co-hosts various healing and wellness retreats assisting participants on their healing journeys by safely guiding them through expanded states of consciousness. Her ultimate goal is to help individuals tap into their empowered selves, find their true voices, and discover the healing power that lies within themselves.

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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.

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.