Ayahuasca Retreats
Each ayahuasca retreat at the Temple of the Way of Light features a balance of female and male healers from the indigenous Shipibo tribe. This incredible team of healers is highly experienced in practicing the ancient art of ayahuasca shamanism. Their ayahuasca ceremonies are supported by highly trained and knowledgeable Western facilitators, who act as a critical cultural bridge between the healers and our guests. Through meticulous planning and experience with thousands of guests, the Temple has developed a range of ayahuasca retreat programs in our beautiful jungle environment, about two hours by boat and trek from the Peruvian city of Iquitos.
23-Day Ayahuasca Retreat: Integration Intensive and Plant Dieta
The foundation of the Integration Intensive Ayahuasca Retreat and Plant Dieta is traditional Amazonian plant-spirit healing complemented by a comprehensive program of progressive therapeutic and Eastern psycho-spiritual practices to ensure effective processing and long-lasting integration. The first 13 days is the integration intensive portion, where the mastery of the Shipibo healers is paired with group processing and integration sessions in a variety of modalities. The final 10 days of the program will be a traditional, introductory plant dieta. Plants are given following diagnosis by the healers on a case-by-case basis to support the individual needs of each dietero. Seven ayahuasca ceremonies are spread throughout the duration of the program.
| Dates | Availability | Register |
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| February 4 - 26, 2020 | Almost full | Register Now |
| August 19 - September 10, 2020 | Open | Join waiting list |
| October 14 - November 5, 2020 | Open | Join waiting list |
23-Day Ayahuasca Retreat: Deep Immersion
Our Deep Immersion Retreats place an equal focus on both healing and integration. The 7 ayahuasca ceremonies are spread out over the duration of the program, enabling more time for processing, contemplation, and integration. The foundation is in traditional Amazonian plant-spirit healing complemented with progressive therapeutic and eastern psycho-spiritual practices to ensure effective and long lasting integration. Included are daily classes in yoga, meditation, and art therapy, among others, as well as individual and group processing sessions.
| Dates | Availability | Register |
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| March 3 - 25, 2020 | Almost full | Register Now |
| April 1 - 23, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| April 29 - May 21, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| May 27 - June 18, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| June 24 - July 16, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| July 22 - August 13, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| September 16 - October 8, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| November 11 - December 3, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
12-Day Ayahuasca Retreat
Our 12-Day Ayahuasca Retreats are comprised of 7 ceremonies, with 5 Shipibo healers and 2 experienced facilitators. The foundation is in traditional Amazonian plant-spirit healing complemented with progressive therapeutic and eastern psycho-spiritual practices to ensure effective and long lasting integration. These healing retreats are intense, typically with deep insights and profound restoration taking place in a short amount of time.
| Dates | Status | Register |
|---|---|---|
| February 4 - 15, 2020 | Full (wait list) | Join waiting list |
| March 3 - 14, 2020 | Full (wait list) | Join waiting list |
| April 29 - May 10, 2020 | Almost full | Register Now |
| May 27 - June 7, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| June 24 - July 5, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| July 22 - August 2, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| August 19 - 30, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| September 16 - 27, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| November 11 - 22, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| December 9 - 20, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
9-Day Ayahuasca Retreat
Our 9-Day Ayahuasca Retreats are comprised of 5 ceremonies with 5 Shipibo healers and 2 experienced facilitators. The foundation is in traditional Amazonian plant-spirit healing complemented with progressive therapeutic and eastern psycho-spiritual practices to ensure effective and long lasting integration. These healing retreats are intense, typically with deep insights and profound restoration taking place in a short amount of time.
| Dates | Availability | Register |
|---|---|---|
| March 17 - 25, 2020 | Full (wait list) | Join waiting list |
| April 15 - 23, 2020 | Almost full | Register Now |
| May 13 - 21, 2020 | Almost full | Register Now |
| June 10 - 18, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| July 8 - 16, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| September 2 - 10, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| September 30 - October 8, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| November 25 - December 3, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
9-Day Ayahuasca Retreat: Women’s Integration Intensive
For this retreat we will be working with exclusively female Shipibo Maestras, female facilitators, and female support staff in order to create a magical and profoundly healing container. As we process our experiences in ceremonies, we will focus as much as possible on female and feminine-specific issues and ideas, paving the way for you to go back into your life in a powerful and connected way. The program consists of of 5 ceremonies with 5 Shipibo healers and 2 experienced facilitators and is complemented with progressive therapeutic and eastern psycho-spiritual practices to ensure effective and long lasting integration.
| Dates | Availability | Register |
|---|---|---|
| February 18 - 26, 2020 | Full (wait list) | Join waiting list |
| August 5 - 13, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
14-Day Ayahuasca Retreat: Yoga, Meditation, and Self-Inquiry
Our Ayahuasca, Yoga, Meditation, and Self-Inquiry Retreats place an equal focus on both healing and integration. The 5 ayahuasca ceremonies are spread out over the duration of the program, enabling more time for processing, contemplation, and integration. The foundation is in traditional Amazonian plant-spirit healing complemented with progressive therapeutic and eastern psycho-spiritual practices to ensure effective and long lasting integration. Included are daily classes in yoga, meditation, and art therapy, among others, as well as individual and group processing sessions.
| Dates | Availability | Register |
|---|---|---|
| March 3 - 16, 2020 | Full (wait list) | Join waiting list |
| December 9 - 22, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
Traditional Plant Dietas at Niwe Rao Xobo
We are excited to be collaborating with Maestra Ynes and her family as they offer traditional plant dietas at their center in San Francisco, Peru, near Pucallpa, on the Ucayali river. For generations, the family of Ynez Sanchez –with her son, Jose, and daughters, Laura and Lila– has been carrying and practicing the medicine and wisdom of their ancestors. These dietas will also include the added service of our highly skilled and bilingual facilitators to bridge the linguistic and cultural gaps, provide additional tools for processing and integration, and create a synergistic space to maximize the benefits of your traditional Shipibo plant dieta.
**Prior experience with ayahuasca is strictly required.**
| Dates | Availability | Register |
|---|---|---|
| May 12 - 25, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| July 31 - August 13, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
| October 19 - November 1, 2020 | Open | Register Now |
