Ayahuasca Initiation Retreat: 7 and 14-Day
This retreat is intended for those sincerely called to begin the path of healing through Amazonian shamanism and its sacred medicines. Over this first weeks, participants are offered a true introduction to the practice, guided with rigor by Master Arutam Ruymán and accompanied by our elder and grandmother, Rosa Jimpikit, a living bearer of oral wisdom.
The retreat includes at least three ayahuasca (Natem) ceremonies per week, as well as the preparation of sacred plants, dreaming by the waterfall, fasting, and daily practices that support discipline, understanding, and the capacity to walk this path. This is not a touristic experience or a casual visit—it is an invitation to begin the demanding work of deep transformation.
This retreat is open only to those who are truly committed. Each person will speak with our team beforehand to ensure that there is genuine alignment with the practice and the approach of the center.
Retreat Highlights




- At least 8 Traditional Ayahausca ceremonies
- Waterfall initiation ceremony with Tobacco
- 2 Natemamu ceremonies
- Learning to prepare the medicines following the ancient recipes
- Storytelling by Shuar elders
- Planting power plant medicines, act to help preserve master plants for future generations
- Daily meditation using Shuar Tobacco
- Purges with Piripri or Guayusa after ceremonies if needed
- Medicine plants bath cleansing
- Teachings about Shuar spirituality and life in the rainforest
- Craft making workshops of traditional shuar musical instruments and pottery with elders
- Special meals optimized to guarantee an excellent diet for ceremonies
Cost and Accommodation
We chose to build our houses deep in the jungle, surrounded by nature. This environment helps sustain our practices, supports inner focus throughout the day, and blesses our rest at night.
* Regarding of your chosen lodging you will always have your bed available in the ceremonial house to meditate and rest during your stay




Jea (Shuar House)
This is our traditional ceremonial space. Home and temple; the house is spacious, shared, and centered around a fire. Made entirely of palms, offering a profound experience of constant communion with the jungle.





Private Room
For those seeking more privacy, these rooms feature beautiful viewpoints and peaceful spaces for meditation, perfect for unwinding during the day or after ceremonies.
(Subject to availability)





Private hut
Nestled behind the river, our private wooden huts offer a peaceful retreat with enchanting sounds of the jungle. These huts are designed for a personal retreat experience.
(subject to availability)
Diets and Cares
In the path of spiritual growth and healing, the importance of maintaining a correct diet and proper care during ceremonies cannot be understated. Master Arutam Ruymán emphasizes the vital role these practices play in preparing our bodies and minds for deep transformation.
In the following three articles, we explore insights and recommendations from Ruymán on dietary choices and lifestyle considerations. Each article guides you in fostering harmony and receptivity for a deeper connection with the sacred work.
We encourage you to take these teachings to heart as you prepare for your retreat.
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