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About this Retreat
Roman Hanis has been working closely with the indigenous Peruvian cultures in the Amazonian rainforest and Andean mountains since 2001. During this time he has devoted this life to learning the ancient healing ways of these cultures while seeking possibilities for creating ecological sources of sustenance for local populations and working to preserve the rainforest and its spiritual heritage of sacred medicinal plants.
Seeing the vital role that ancient cultural practices can play in today’s world, Roman honors and shares their value and wisdom through his work in community projects, healing retreats and educational workshops in both Peru and the U.S.
He is a certified Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner in Peru, and studied the fundamentals of TCM and acupuncture as an apprentice under the director of the Open International Institute of Oriental Medicine, Myriam Hacker, in Iquitos, Peru.
In 2002, Roman was fortunate enough to be cured of a terminal genetic illness , Crohn’s disease. In 2004, he was pledged as a healer-curandero by the Whitoto and Yahua tribes and has served the international community as a medicine man ever since. He has also practiced physical trauma rehabilitation, medical massage therapy and Eastern bodywork, having earned his degree from New York’s Swedish Institute of Health. With these tools and concentrated efforts, he has been able to help numerous individuals overcome many health issues and pathologies on physical, mental and spiritual levels.
Robin Lyons has been a strength and conditioning coach for over 23 years coaching all types of individuals from elite athletes to weekend warriors and stay at home moms. Her extensive background in competitive sport, human physiology and holistic practices has crafted her coaching philosophy to address the why behind the prescription.
"I believe every individual innately wants to live their highest potential. To do this they must first identify what is limiting their wellbeing, health, and function. The "why" behind what they do needs to go beyond external motivation. Facing oneself and taking full responsibility will provide the internal drive to walk a path that is aligned with their highest values and purpose.”
Robin’s coaching philosophy is that every athlete is unique, and therefore every athlete needs to be coached in a way which is suitable for them. Meeting each athlete where they are currently allows for long-term success. Robin works with individuals who want to evolve as individuals through learning more about themselves, their body and emotions.
Details of this retreat
Beyond Ayahuasca book: The Practical Trilogy + Bonus Practice
Our wholehearted gift to our friends around the world who by buying the book are supporting the Indigenous Yahua nation ancestral school development in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.
After registering please send a screenshot of your book purchase proof to our email Info@Paititi-Institute.org
This experiential course is a living extension of the Beyond Ayahuasca book—a pathway where ancient wisdom becomes embodied truth. You’ll be guided through three core Indigenous practices rooted in the sacred traditions shared in the book: Primordial Breathwork, Alchemy of Immortality Qigong/Andean Art of Being, and Ancestral Remembrance Meditation. These practices are portals into ancestral knowledge and deep inner transformation.
Alongside these, Robin Lyons offers a powerful bonus practice—an integration of movement, presence, and inspiration—designed to help you weave this wisdom into the fabric of your everyday life. Her unique gift for sparking aliveness meets Roman Hanis’s deep transmissions of ancestral wisdom, creating a synergy that invites both awakening and grounded embodiment.
Together, these offerings support personal healing and collective evolution—while also directly empowering the Yahua Nation’s efforts to protect and pass on their sacred traditions through the Amazonian Ancestral School.
Walk the path. Embody the wisdom. Support the Earth’s guardians.
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🌬 Primordial Breathwork™
Rooted in the sacred lineages of the Amazonian Yanomami nation, this breathwork practice is a gateway to the subconscious and the spirit world. You will be guided to awaken the seven elemental centers within, unlocking emotional healing, expanded awareness, and deep clarity. This is not just a breath practice—it is an ancestral ceremony of remembrance through your own body and breath.
Purpose: Reconnect with your true nature and clear emotional blockages by aligning your breath with the primordial elements of life.
🌿 Alchemy of Immortality Qigong / Andean Art of Being
This ancient energy cultivation practice harmonizes body, mind, and spirit by awakening the three primary energy centers—lower (vitality), middle (emotions), and upper (spiritual insight). Adapted to integrate Indigenous Amazonian and Eastern wisdom, this Qigong guides you to restore balance and vitality, while cultivating the inner qualities of presence, clarity, and compassion.
Purpose: Activate life-force energy and embody spiritual presence through conscious movement and internal alchemy.
🌀 Ancestral Remembrance Meditation
A sacred practice revealed in Beyond Ayahuasca, this guided meditation is an invitation to reconnect with the spirit of your lineage and the original wisdom encoded in your being. Through stillness and visionary awareness, you will open to direct communion with ancestral guidance, restoring the soul threads that have been lost or forgotten.
Purpose: Remember your roots, awaken ancient memory, and restore spiritual continuity with the Earth and your ancestors.
🔥 Bonus Practice: Embodied Integration with Robin Lyons
This exclusive bonus offering brings all three core practices into a unified whole. Robin’s unique gift lies in her ability to translate deep wisdom into embodied, joyful presence. Her movement-based integration practice anchors your transformation into daily life—so the sacred isn’t left on the cushion, but walks with you in every moment.
Purpose: Ground your healing journey in everyday reality and awaken the aliveness that brings the sacred into all you do.
About the Learning Platform:
This course is held through an interactive online learning platform called Sutra. It has been adapted from a live course we held via Zoom with additional, in-depth resources and instructions added to support each person through a more interactive and immersive journey. At the end of the course material all participants will be invited to engage their insights within a community forum of those who have also completed the course.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the purpose of this course?
This course is designed for those who wish to embody a more genuine sense of being, empowered to work with all circumstances of life. Are you ready to no longer be a passive passenger and take responsibility for designing your life with a creative, joyful and caring perspective in all situations?
What does transformation entail?
Transformation starts with a shift in perspective. We may hold concepts or ideas that are not supportive of our wellbeing. On this heroic path the conceptual frame of engaging with the world is transformed through a complete paradigm shift.
Who is this course for?
This course is particularly helpful for anyone at a crossroad in life who wishes to get to the root of life’s essence. This work can enhance and deepen your embodiment and connection to the essence of any spiritual approach already engaged with.
For those who have had profound mind altering experiences and/or are immersed in ceremony work, this course is a profound integration tool to support understanding your experiences more deeply and applying them to each moment. See what your life is really about.
What are the benefits of this online format?
We love working with people in person, however through the years we’ve found a gap between the retreats and everyday life which can be hard to bridge. One of the purposes of this course is to offer a tool to fill this gap. Unlike a retreat where we step out of our habitual environment, this course is brought into your everyday environment.
When does the course begin?
The course is self-paced, so you can get started as soon as you enroll and go at your own pace.
How long will the discussion boards be available?
The discussion board will become available for your engagement once you complete the course work. Access is unlimited.
Can I still take this course without a desktop/laptop computer (for example, if I only have an iPad)?
Yes, you can access this course using the Sutra mobil app called "Sutra Spaces" on your phone or using your internet browser on a tablet.
What if I have technical difficulties with the course?
Our course hosts at Sutra are available for technical support if issues arise.
***All information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here or elsewhere.
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