Hisham says, "If it wasn't for Tata Mundo I would have almost quit in the middle of the 10 days. Whilst I felt I got everything I needed after the second ceremony, my 'ego' (for lack of a better word) told me I had enough as the experience was intense and at times frightening." See more
Tolo says, "Dear Friends, As a meditation teacher, I never expected to be called to plant medicine, but after experiencing Arkana, my perspective has profoundly shifted. I've gained a deep respect and reverence for the medicine, which has transformed my life." See more
Roberto says, "This Experience with This staff is deep and professional. The cerimony are intensive. The music is great. The job is well done. The medicine is high quality. " See more
Nicole says, "I attended the 7 day retreat offered in February 2024. I traveled a great distance to attend this retreat, from the midwestern part of the United States. This was my first experience with ayahuasca and I am so glad I followed my intuition." See more
Meredith says, "I’ve been to Caya Shobo 3 times in the last year and a half - and I would not personally choose to go anywhere else. In my experience, the maestros at Caya Shobo aren’t only the sweetest and good-hearted people, but also incredibly gifted and powerful at what they do." See more
Jason says, "It is a good place for charge your energy, great shaman and great staff make you feel as in family" See more
Sean says, "There is nothing quite like living off the land. Nothing like being a part of a tribe. Nothing like letting go of your attachments to experience what it is like to reconnect with spirit." See more
Francesco says, "I found the Garden of Peace online when searching for a place in Peru for Ayahuasca. I chose them without any referrals or recommendations and I'm glad I found them." See more
Anonymous says, "I really suggest Amoraleza, if you are in Europe and like to reconnect with the real fundamentals of life. This experience was mind blowing and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the process." See more
Chris says, "What an amazing experience! Dear wonderful team at Willkamayu retreat, thank you for a truly authentic encounter. I’ve been on a couple of different journey evenings now and nothing comes close to what I experienced here! I was blown away, as the vine moved through every corner of my body (like a serpent!) each vein, cell and limb was activated… Mother Ayahuasca searches for the depths of the darkness we store in our bodies." See more
Bruce says, "Don Ronor is a humble, down-to-earth, gentle spirit that has devoted his life to helping other people. After the first ceremony, he had a personal consultation with each of the participants to learn about their ailments so he could come up with a specific herbal treatment plan we each needed to follow throughout the 10-day retreat." See more
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