Written Reviews
“The atmosphere is out of this world comforting and safe and the staff are so loving it was more than inspiring. The safe container the Temple provides is just phenomenal and noteworthy, I have not come across such a loving healing space before. The vision of the Temple is just such a blessing to humanity, thank you for birthing this into reality.” – Laura Calderon, July 2015
“If you want at least 20 years of psychotherapy, a complete reprogramming of your mind, your heart expanded like the Grinch after Christmas, all of your demons turned into allies, and then have all of this hooked up and integrated so that it just flows through you, then this is where you need to be. Core issues I’ve been trying to come to peace with for over 12 years through acupuncture, workshops, energy healing, meditation, yoga, massage, talk therapy, and more, were done and dealt with by the 2nd or 3rd ceremony. Just gone. It wasn’t easy and it wasn’t pretty, but it’s gone.” – Stephen Daniels, July 2015
“A haze of pseudo-self has been cleared away so that I am more comfortable and relaxed in knowing and being my true self. I feel more grounded and confident that in the future, my potential will no longer feel blocked.” – Paul Ormesher, August 2015
“In every ceremony an issue was addressed, starting from my childhood up to the present. Words cannot describe how healing was achieved with the help of the integrative practices so quickly.” – Michelle White, December 2014
“I am forever changed for the better. I feel so much lighter on so many levels, healing past trauma and physical disease. I never thought I could heal to this degree. The joy and completeness I feel is amazing.” – Kaitlin Procknow, March 2015
“Few words can express the gratitude felt, for the program, the staff, the Temple, and the process. It was challenging, uncomfortable, and so healing. The month made it possible to explore patters and beliefs while releasing them in such a gentle and supportive place. I couldn’t recommend this program enough. This is a place of deep spiritual process, it is truly a path to enlightenment here. I am filled with so much love and joy.” – Anonymous
“I never dreamed the hearing in my right ear would return after 42 years. Talk about a bonus! It’s also great being symptom-free from Lyme’s for the first time in 2 years. The health benefits have been amazing. I was able to face aspects of my life in and out of ceremonies in a safe place, enabling me to work through many fears for a future I was never able to look to before. I return home with a feeling of being cleansed physically and emotionally. I return home with a nice set of tools to allow me to continue this work on myself. I hope to have the opportunity to return again and again.” – Tess Yergin, July 2015
“I’ve struggled every day for 38 years with an eating disorder. It was my private and secret tormentor. Ayahuasca showed me that it was a cinch knot that I’d been putting on the line that only made the knot tighter. She pulled the other end. An end that I never saw. It was a quick-release knot. Suddenly, without struggle or torment, I was free!” – Sabrina Lorah, 2015
“My time at the Temple has been beautiful. I have felt terrifically well cared for, well nourished, and well accommodated. The staff has been very open and helpful. The classes were amazing, starting with a beautiful location in the grand malocas, the teachers have such wisdom to share and a great ability to get everyone involved and to step out of their comfort zone to forge new pathways and new ways of expressing ourselves. The Temple really achieves what it sets out to do, in creating a space where amazing healing can take place. I have truly transformed, watched others transform, and have learned skills that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Thank you all and I will be back!” – Bernie Opteynde, July 2015
“My experience was amazing and one I’ll never forget. This program is set up beautifully, to continually test ourselves and create positive life habits that can be used after the program to make us more conscious beings. Seeing the change that occurred in everyone here over the short time of a month is very inspiring. Constantly being introduced to new and challenging experiences created exponential growth in myself. There was always a strong sense of positive energy being exchanged all around the Temple.” – Kyle Myers, July 2015
“The Deep Immersion Retreat is one-of-a-kind. The staff is mature, compassionate, and serves as an information bridge from Shipibo to western culture. The integrative practice instructors are experts in their fields and provide great, safe, and well-rounded instruction. The program as a whole is probably the best option out there at the moment for first-time ayahuasca drinkers and folks that want an introduction to Shipibo culture. The healers are authentic, generous, and very powerful.” – Anonymous
“I can’t stress enough how important the integrative classes were and how much I needed them to process what I experienced in the ceremonies. I loved the group size and I am so grateful for how much we learned from each other. The food was absolutely delicious. I have learned so much and got so much more out of this Deep Immersion Program than I expected. I can’t thank you enough!” – Marina Beck, June 2015
“It was only coming here that has really made me feel comfortable with who I am, as different as I have been in the past, even knowing I was on the right path. Meeting all of the teachers and having the guidance and clarity from the medicine and the healers, I feel I have the confidence to go forward now with gusto to follow my bliss.” – Kimberley Kifun, June 2015
“I came to the Temple with no idea of what to do with my life, a heavy heart and confusion in my soul. What occurred was nothing less than sublime. My heart has opened—I have remembered who I am—who we are. Peace has settled over my mind and soul.” – Ahmed Agrama
“There is no price I can put on my experience at the Temple. It’s as if I have found a great treasure I have been looking for my entire life. I am in awe at the healing work that takes place here. It has truly brought faith and wonder back into my life as well as profound healing. The world needs the Temple of the Way of Light. Its mission, vision and ethos as well as the profound transformative work that takes place here, is a beacon of hope and love.” – Stuart Townsend
“What sets the Temple apart from other ayahuasca retreats is the level of love and support. This place is truly amazing.” – Scott Davies
“There really isn’t enough I can say about the Temple. Their vision for the future is truly an inspiration and model that much of the world would benefit by paying attention to. I will be taking my experience out into the world and I hope many more people have the opportunity to experience what I have.” – Matt Catley
“Waiting across the bridge were three wonderful little ladies dressed in bright coloured shirts and skirts that had patterns that look ancient. Their smiles and warm hugs were the beginning of a time I will never forget. By far this has been the most intense, hardest and most beautiful memorable time I have ever had.” – Ari Hansen
“The Temple of the Way of Light is a glimpse into our collective future. As a centre of holistic healing and harmonious community, it is both ancient and highly advanced.” – Khari Allen Lee
“The healers are the biggest inspiration I have ever seen, experienced or heard of in healing. Such dedication and pureness of power. I feel speechless about their work in a most profound way.” – Jessica Forman
“There are no words to describe this life changing experience. Physical ailments are now non-existent. Mental and emotional anguish has been removed. So much has been altered in my life in only 12 days. I feel at peace. I feel ready to face the world and make it a better place.” – Kit Sanders
“The experience was transformational, enlightening and grounding. The healers were professional, sacred, gracious, playful and highly attentive. Being at the Temple was a transformational experience on so many levels.” – Arlene Moore
“WOW! I wish more people would get the chance to experience what I have over this past workshop. It completely exceeded all my expectations in every possible way and I can’t begin to describe how eternally grateful I am for this experience of a lifetime.” – Susannah Harzmann
“I have attended ceremony at two other locations and neither even began to compare with my experience here. Plant spirit medicine at its best. I highly recommend the Temple for a spiritual experience of a lifetime.” – Vicki Penninger
“Temple of the way of Light has far outdone any expectations I could have imagine. The shamans here are truly amazing healers. Surgeons of the spirit world. They have helped restore my true essence and I am truly grateful. This place is the real deal!” – Travis Brown
“If you are looking for an adventure to add to your travels, or if you want to experiment with a different and exciting substance, do yourself a favor: DON´T COME HERE. However, if you are ready to go deeper into your own healing process and connect with something infinitely greater than yourself in an atmosphere of integrity, this might be your destination.” – C. Reynolds
“Having done other ayahuasca workshops in Peru, I came to the Temple with the intention to work with the Divine feminine and know the medicine on a deeper level and bring new people to the medicine. The Temple blew me away upon setting foot through the gateway. This place is truly magical.” – Jaymie Noble
“I can’t say enough good about the Temple and the work of the Maestras/Maestros. We met with Rak Razam last year, saw his movie Aya Awakenings and signed up for the Temple. We thought that we knew what we’d be getting into. His movie, although very good, doesn’t begin to address the amazing healing that goes on at the Temple.” – Gary Rush
“The people here are truly magical! Every ceremony was completely transformational. I experienced the best and worst times of my life all showing me my reflection and the messages of my life. Like an old star, I exploded, went into super nova, and from that nebula a new star was born. I walked in a weak old man and left a young vibrant boy!” – Sean Rush
“My six months at the Temple was easily the most profound experience of my life. The Temple provided a sacred, safe, supportive and nurturing space that enabled me to really deeply unfold, look at, understand and heal parts of myself that were previously inaccessible or too overwhelming to address.” – Robyn Schoen
“I couldn’t think of a better place to use the Medicine Ayahuasca. For those who are reserved about the idea of coming here please don’t be. The Temple of the Way of Light is a true healing center in the purest term.” – Angelo Bacriniotis
“It’s hard to put into words what the Temple has done for me. I decided to come here while battling depression and anxiety. A complete cleansing and transformation has occurred under the watch of powerful healers and a wonderfully supportive and loving staff. I can honestly say that this was one of the best decisions I have made in my entire life.” – Roxanne Moschetti
“From the very first moment I entered the retreat, I knew it was a special place. I can´t fault anything I have witnessed here—a magical and professionally run retreat.” – Chris Scrivens
“This has been the single most powerful experience of my life.” – Jason Tackett
“Coming to the Temple has been one of the greatest and most opening experiences of my life.” – Holly Escobar
“After hearing about other places in South America to experience Ayahuasca, the Temple must be the best and safest for first timers.” – Peter Thompson
“This experience was life changing for me. I realize that this decision is really one of the most important I have made towards my own personal growth and development.” – Nick (Niko) Kouris
“The experience was simply powerful and beyond what I had anticipated or imagined. I immediately felt the love and support that is consistently present in this gorgeous setting.” – Lisa Sawoya
“The Temple has found some of the most powerful, generous and loving healers while creating a safe and supportive environment in which they can work. I highly recommend the Temple as a place of healing and deepening your connection to the spirit.” – Anonymous
“My experience at the Temple of the Way of Light was beyond anything I can express in words, but I will try. The Temple is amazing, fantastic, life-changing, phenomenal, all-loving, non-judgmental, peaceful, humbling and friendly. The healers are the most hardworking and loving people I have ever had the privilege of meeting.” – Demitri Kondogeorgis
“To say that my 12 days at the Temple was life changing doesn´t do it justice. It truly has to be experienced to be believed.” – Ben Billa
“A unique journey through darkness, chaos and restlessness into light, calm, peace and acceptance to what is. Words seem limiting to describe this experience of invisible worlds revealing their existence. I am deeply grateful and feel blessed to have received such unconditional love.” – Jutta Laing
“I could not imagine a better place to work with this powerful medicine.” -Nick Boyd
“I could never have imagined how profound and absolutely extraordinary my experience at the Temple would be. From the moment I arrived I felt the magic of the special place. I have healed and evolved and feel like I have come out on the other side.” – Nikki Kelber
“I am so grateful to everyone at the Temple for such a profound and loving experience. I felt like I was coming home.” – Darrin Mortenson
“My stay at the Temple was beyond my expectations! I will never forget these days in all my life. I got what I came for and a lot more!” – Ali Ansari
“I arrived at the Temple lost and felt like a big cloud was following me. Within days I started changing completely. I am a new man today. This work is equivalent to 10, 15, 20 years of meditation, just downloaded in a few weeks. So powerful.” – Jamael Rahill
“Life changing! That’s all I can say.” – Niklas Albrecht
“Beyond words!!!! The level of support and love from the maestras and maestos was tremendously glorious.” – Tammy Foster-Dias
“I feel so much gratitude I don’t know where to begin. To think places like this exist! I have had a life changing experience. I was so lost and depressed when I first came. I see things in a totally different light now! So many people would really benefit from coming here.” – Lyndsey Sanner
“Every aspect of the Temple has been considered as a support to the healing process. The Temple has succeeded in proving to be a very safe and supportive environment.” – Frederick J. Osterhagen
“I came to the Temple physically, spiritually and emotionally depleted. The entire experience at the Temple fed and nourished my body, heart and soul.” – Kelly Alexander
“I will remember this place forever. The course has changed my perspective on life and I feel a connection to nature that is very deep and inspiring.” – Radiah Jaffer
“Blown away with the love, care and kindness. The Temple is a magical place.” – Jack Anderson
“The Temple of the Way of Light is the real deal.” – Jeff Bustard
“The most amazing experience of my life.” – Kate Patten
“Journeying to the Temple has been the most profound healing experience of my life. This is the true definition of unconditional love and support.” – Carley Dowell
“I highly recommend the Temple to anyone seeking a life changing, transformative and ultimately healing spiritual experience. It has left me with a refreshed attitude, greater levels of compassion, deep personal insights, human relation insights and a level of wholeness that I don’t think I’ve ever felt.” – Luke Williams
“Visiting the Temple was such a humbling experience, filled with beauty and nourishing care. I felt that the healers were of genuine integrity and really eager to help the visitors of the Temple expand.” – Jiveny Blair-West
“The name Temple of the Way of Light is highly appropriate. I think all in this group have definitely experienced “the Light”.” – Jo Eden
“My stay at the Temple was extraordinary! This is by far the best experience I’ve ever had with ayahuasca. I highly recommend the Temple to everyone. If you are looking for an authentic, loving, powerful experience, this is the place to go.” – Elizabeth Williams
“A transformational experience beyond words. I felt safe and supported by a team of caring, skilled and experienced staff who helped me open the door to the depths of my being and let go of the baggage I no longer needed.” – Stephen Fiyalko
“The most positive caring, love filled place I have ever been.” – Luke Szabo
“It was a perfect choice for my first ayahuasca experience. Gentle, loving, supportive energy pervades the grounds at the Temple and all those involved in the place.” – Kate Smith
“We cannot praise enough the work and attitude of the entire staff, healers, facilitators and volunteers. We highly recommend the Temple for anyone considering ayahuasca healing for any purpose.” – Alon and Yotam Warburg
“In one ceremony I received an insight that no amount of therapy or any other modality that I know of, could have given me this. A 40 year old wound, healed in one night. Miracles are possible in this space.” – Sid Robinson
“Although I tried to come without expectations, the Temple far exceeded those I did have. I truly could not imagine taking ayahuasca in any other setting as I don’t believe the experience could get any better than this!” – Kate Carman
“This ayahuasca experience at the Temple has surpassed all my expectations. This is truly a healing center. I’m leaving here with hope, gratitude and a clear plan to how to make changes in my life when I return home. I am profoundly grateful.” – Nancy Del Monaco
“I don’t think I could have made a better choice. If one’s intention is true healing and feels called to the ayahuasca path, then I highly recommend the Temple.” – Matthew Featherston
“The healers are absolutely amazing. I believe that this work is exactly what is needed for planetary healing and I am so grateful to the Shipibo people and their dedication to this work as well as the staff.” – Justin Forman
“I love the work you are doing here and I am truly grateful for the way in which the Temple, the jungle, the staff and the plants are transforming the world of consciousness and awakening of mankind, one workshop at a time.” – Erin Lonahan
“The Temple is such an eye opening, inspiring place. It is organized with great love and care.” – Serena Scaglioni
“I don’t think anybody could come here without having their life profoundly altered.” – Matthew Bosward
“My experience at the Temple went above and beyond anything I could have ever dreamt up. The magic of the shamans is truly of another world and dimension. And the energy of the staff is as beautiful as the jungle. I cannot wait to return to their heavenly realm.” – Rory Freedman
“I got more than I expected from the workshop. I experienced true healing from the Maestras and Maestros. I see them as very kind doctors/healers and the Temple as a hospital.” – Nikolay Novik
“The experience at the Temple has been a profoundly life changing experience. Words cannot quantify how compassionate the Maestras, Maestros, staff and volunteers & everyone involved have been to support my spiritual & emotional growth here.” – Daria Prysiaznisk
“Words cannot express my gratitude.The healers are without a doubt guides to wisdom, health and love. They were gentle and loving with boundless compassion. It changed the way I see the world, the way I see myself. My heart feels again what it had forgotten.” – Imad Salloum
“My experience was amazing!! This has been a life changing experience. The whole process has taught me so much about myself.” – Leanne James
“It’s difficult to say in a few words what these people and this place has done for me and what I realised I am able to do. You can’t be so loved and well cared and remain the same.” – Fulvia Giannunzio
“My time and experiences at the Temple have been magical and deeply healing. I feel like I have shed so much and equally gained so much insight into my life. I am forever grateful for this blessing of an experience and I hope that I will make my way back here again and again.” – Kristen Anderson
“The Temple is an incredibly powerful place. I have so much gratitude for everything I have been taught and for all the love I have been given.” – Bridget Ferguson
“The Temple of the Way of Light is an opportunity to completely change your life. The maestras/os are incredible with vast healing experience and knowledge, so loving, nurturing and truly invested in the wellbeing of all participants.” – Darshan
“Words cannot describe the shift in energy that’s taken place in my body since I have been here. Peace – finally!” – Dana Baggiani
