Voice of Light Retreat in Peru — October 1–11, 2027
11 days of Noya Rao dieta, vocal activation & traditional Shipibo ceremony — reclaim the healing power of your voice in the heart of the Amazon.
Early Bird: $2,700 USD — first four confirmed bookings · Full Price $3,050 USD
During the Voice of Light Retreat
Eleven days at El Encanto de Chullachaqui, held in deep connection with the spirit of Noya Rao — the Tree of Light — where plant medicine, dieta, and the healing power of your own voice meet.
Guided by Shipibo Healers
Work with respected Shipibo healers who carry deep ancestral knowledge of plant medicine and the sacred use of icaros — a container where sound, energy, and spirit meet.
Sacred Ceremonies
Five traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies in a safe, intentional setting — a space for deep listening, healing, and the emergence of your unique spiritual voice.
Vocal Activation & Personalized Healing
Explore your voice as a channel for healing through breathwork, chanting, and guided vocal practices, in a trauma-informed space. No singing experience required.
Master Plant Dieta: Noya Rao
A traditional dieta with Noya Rao, the Tree of Light. Through silence, intention, and song you cultivate a relationship with her spirit — one that may offer melodies, visions, or guidance.
Support Beyond the Medicine
Jungle walks, floral baths, personalized plant treatments, integrative practices, and space for rest — supporting body, mind, and spirit.
Trauma-Informed & Culturally Rooted
We honor the Shipibo tradition while integrating modern therapeutic principles — grounded, safe, respectful, and inclusive.
What to Expect
This unique retreat combines the sacred practice of Master Plant Dieta with vocal exploration and Ayahuasca ceremonies, all held in deep connection with the spirit of Noya Rao. Guided by an experienced vocal artist and musician, you'll be invited to explore your voice as a spiritual tool — through sound, vibration, and song — within the context of Shipibo plant medicine tradition.
For many of us, the voice has been silenced by shame or fear — conditioned to believe that we're "not good enough" to sing. This retreat offers a healing path to reclaim the power of your voice. Through mindful and embodied vocal practices, you'll gently dissolve limiting beliefs and reconnect with your authentic expression.
In modern Western culture, many are discouraged from singing beyond childhood. Yet singing remains one of the most direct and potent ways to transmute emotional blocks and open channels of communication with spirit. In Shipibo tradition, song is not just expression — it is a bridge between the human and plant worlds.
Within a traditional Master Plant Dieta, the student enters into sacred relationship with the plant spirit through sound. As the dieta deepens, the spirit may offer a melody — an icaro — as a form of communion. This melodic bond becomes the vessel through which healing, gratitude, prayer, and wisdom are exchanged.
To support your journey, you'll receive daily guidance through breathwork, chanting, vocal improvisation, and practices designed to open the voice. No singing experience is needed — just a willingness to listen, express, and explore the spiritual language of sound.
Noya Rao and the Healing Power of Sound
At the heart of this retreat lies the sacred Master Plant Dieta with Noya Rao, also known as the Tree of Light — a rare and revered plant in the Amazon. In Shipibo she is called "Camino a la Verdad", the Path of Truth. With only a few known living trees, Noya Rao holds a unique place in the cosmology of the forest, known for illuminating intuition, enhancing mental clarity, and deepening spiritual perception.
When paired with the practice of vocal expression and sound healing, the dieta becomes a multidimensional experience. Working with your voice as a sacred instrument amplifies the healing potential of the dieta, allowing insights to arise, emotions to move, and spiritual messages to come through in the form of melody.
This is more than a retreat — it is a return to the ancient ways of remembering. A path of self-discovery and transformation, guided by the subtle intelligence of plant medicine and the nurturing frequency of your own voice.
Is this retreat for you?
This retreat is for you if…
- You are ready for sustained inner work — not a quick fix — with the support of an experienced, trauma-informed team.
- You are navigating a life transition, or working with the weight of depression, anxiety, or old trauma, and want a safe, well-held container.
- You feel called to reclaim your voice and explore sound as a healing path — no singing experience is needed, only willingness.
- You feel drawn to a disciplined relationship with Noya Rao and the Shipibo tradition, whether it is your first retreat or a deepening.
It may not be appropriate if…
- You have certain psychiatric or heart conditions, or take medications (including many antidepressants) that are not compatible with Ayahuasca — our screening reviews this carefully with you.
- You are looking for a recreational experience, or cannot follow the dietary and behavioural requirements of a dieta.
- Our screening exists to protect you. If we believe now is not the right time, we will tell you honestly.
Traditional Amazonian medicine has long been used to support people living with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, chronic illness, digestive and nervous-system conditions, and many past participants describe meaningful shifts. These accounts reflect traditional knowledge and personal experience — not guaranteed medical outcomes. A retreat is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care.
Availability & Pricing
All prices are in US dollars and include the complete 11-day retreat package.
4 of 4 Early Bird places remaining. A place counts only once you are accepted after screening and your deposit or full payment is received — submitting an application does not reserve it.
| Rate | Price | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | $2,700 | The first four confirmed bookings for this date. |
| Full Price | $3,050 | Standard public price once Early Bird places are filled. |
| Returning Participant | $2,400 | For participants of a previous eligible AYA program. Verified by the AYA team; does not expire with Early Bird. |
| Sacred South | $2,100 | For Central & South American residents, honoring our shared heritage. Eligibility is reviewed and confirmed by the AYA team during application. |
Deposit: $550 USD to confirm your place after acceptance. Payment plans are available — try the simulator below.
Displaying a price does not guarantee acceptance: participation requires an application, health and medication screening, a conversation with our team, and formal acceptance. See our terms & conditions for cancellation and refund terms.
- Start: October 1, 2027 · End: October 11, 2027
- 11 days, private accommodation, 2–3 meals per day
- 5 Ayahuasca ceremonies + Noya Rao Master Plant Dieta
- Daily vocal activation, breathwork & icaros practice
- Plant baths, icaros, sacred tobacco
- Personalized plant treatments
- World-class safety standards
- Preparation & Integration 1h session before and after the retreat
Payment Plan Simulator
Monthly amount does not include the deposit (paid upfront). Returning Participant and Sacred South rates require verification by the AYA team. Your final payment schedule is confirmed with our office after acceptance, and the full balance must be paid before the start of the retreat.
What's Included
Included
- Five traditional Shipibo Ayahuasca ceremonies
- Noya Rao Master Plant Dieta, opened and closed by the curandera
- Daily vocal activation: breathwork, chanting & icaros practice
- Private accommodation for the full retreat
- All meals (2–3 per day), prepared to dieta requirements
- Plant baths, icaros, sacred tobacco & traditional treatments
- Personal consultations with the curandera
- Pre-retreat preparation session & post-retreat integration session
- Full translation from Spanish and Shipibo to English
- Ground transfer between Iquitos and the retreat center
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Accommodation in Iquitos before and after the retreat
- Travel insurance (required)
- Peruvian visa costs, where applicable
- Personal expenses and meals outside the retreat
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.
Healers, Guides & Facilitators
The facilitation team for this date will be confirmed and announced ahead of the retreat.
Maestra Olinda Nete Ave
Trained from the age of sixteen by her mother, a respected curandera, Maestra Olinda carries more than thirty years of plant medicine experience. She has dieted with Noya Rao, Chiric Sanango, Bobinsana, and many other master plants, and credits the plants themselves as her sole teachers.
To Be Announced
The lead facilitator for this date will be announced. All our facilitators work trauma-informed and accompany you before, during, and after ceremony.
To Be Announced
The vocal guide for this date will be announced ahead of the retreat — guiding breathwork, chanting, and the practices that open the voice.
El Encanto de Chullachaqui
Our retreat center rests in the rainforest outside Iquitos, in the Shipibo homeland — reached by river and a short walk into the jungle. You stay in private accommodation surrounded by the living forest, with the ceremony maloca, plant baths, and the family of the center around you.
Integration & Preparation
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
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 — with essential tools, practices, and insights so you step into the experience with clarity and readiness.
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.
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Questions before you apply?
Not sure whether this retreat, these dates, or this medicine path is right for you? Book a free exploratory call with our team — an honest conversation, not a sales call — or write to us any time.
Apply with: The Path to AYA
This retreat is for those ready to commit to their healing path with respect, humility and intention. Applying does not guarantee acceptance, and payment is only possible after acceptance.
- Pre-apply with the short form on this page, to help us get to know you.
- Complete the full application — as soon as you submit the short form, the full questionnaire opens right away, including your health and medication history.
- Speak with our team. We review every application carefully and schedule a call to make sure this is the right fit.
- Receive our honest assessment. If this retreat is right for you, you receive an acceptance and a private payment link.
- Confirm your place with the $550 deposit or full payment. Early Bird places are counted only at this step.
- Prepare with our guidelines and your personal preparation session.
- Travel to Iquitos — we handle the transfer to the center, the retreat itself, and your integration afterwards.
Application form
The short pre-application takes about two minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this retreat suitable for first-timers?
Yes. We support both newcomers and experienced participants with personalized guidance — what matters most is honest preparation and following the guidelines we send you before arrival.
Do I need singing experience for the voice work?
No singing experience is needed. The vocal practices — breathwork, chanting, and improvisation — are guided, trauma-informed, and open to every voice. All that is required is a willingness to listen, express, and explore.
What is the Noya Rao dieta?
Noya Rao, the Tree of Light, is a rare and revered master plant honored in the Shipibo tradition. During the retreat you enter a traditional dieta with her — a sacred process of connection through silence, intention, discipline, and song, opened and closed by the curandera.
Is this retreat safe if I take medication?
Some medications, including many antidepressants, are not compatible with Ayahuasca. Our screening includes a full health and medication review, and we will advise you honestly. Never stop a medication without the supervision of your prescribing doctor.
What if I need help integrating afterwards?
We offer group calls and personalized support post-retreat, including your one-to-one integration session.
Ready to take the first step?
Places for the Voice of Light Retreat, October 1–11, 2027, are limited, and the Early Bird rate applies only to the first four confirmed bookings. The first step is a conversation, not a payment.
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