🍃8 Days transformative retreat in Peru

Retreat Highlights

• Day 1
• Arrival and Orientation
• Pickup from your hotel in Iquitos at 9:00 am .
• Transportation:
• Enjoy a scenic 2-hour car ride from Iquitos city to Nauta Port.
• Board a boat for a 1-hour journey along the Maranon River to the center .
• Around Noon: Arrival at the Flower of Life Ayahuasca Peru Center.
• Orientation and Lunch: Participate in an orientation session where you will introduce yourself and learn about the healing journey planned for the next 8 days.This will be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
• Afternoon :
• Take time to acclimate and relax before dinner.
• Join a guided walk to explore the grounds and familiarize yourself with the sacred maloca.
• Day 2
• Preparation for Ceremony
• Before breakfast, you will participate in a one-time vomitivo to cleanse your body both physically and energetically in preparation for the ceremony.
• In the afternoon, you will have consultations with the healers and facilitators.
• 4:00 PM: Experience your first steam bath with medicinal plants. Inhaling their properties will promote relaxation and cleansing, setting the stage for your first Ayahuasca ceremony.
• Following the steam bath, enjoy a floral bath with ruda and other Amazonian medicinal plants. This aromatherapy treatment fosters holistic healing for the mind, body, and spirit.
• The remainder of the afternoon is reserved for personal reflection and relaxation as you prepare for your first Ayahuasca Ceremony at: 7:00 PM.
• Day 3
• Continuation of Healing
• Daily plant remedies may be administered before breakfast, as prescribed by the healers. Alongside regular activities, ample time will be provided for relaxation and self-reflection.
• 4:00 PM: Enjoy your second steam bath with medicinal plants, followed by another floral bath.
• 7:00 PM Second Ayahuasca ceremony
• Day 4
• San Pedro Cactus Ceremony
• The day begins at 8:00 AM with a ceremony using the San Pedro cactus plant. During this time, you will embark on a jungle walk to explore the surrounding natural beauty.
• After the San Pedro ceremony, lunch will be served.
• The remainder of the day is for relaxation and self-reflection. Optional activities include a boat tour along the Maranon River for fishing, swimming with wild pink dolphins, bird watching, and seeking out the diverse wildlife that the beautiful Amazon has to offer.
• Day 5
• Exploration and Relaxation
• Use this day to relax, take a guided jungle walk, or explore the National Park Reserve Pacaya Samiria, one of the largest protected areas in the country, established in 1982 to protect its rich flora and fauna.
• 4:00 PM: Continue with your steam bath with medicinal plants and floral bath.
• 7:00 PM: Ayahuasca Ceremony 3.
• Day 6
• Closing Ceremony
• Follow the regular daily schedule and consult your facilitator for any additional activities or preferences.
• 4:00 PM: Enjoy your steam bath with medicinal plants and floral baths.
• Participate in the closing Ayahuasca ceremony, during which the maestros will perform an Arkana to seal the aura field and enhance all the work completed during the ceremonies.
• 7:00 PM: Ayahuasca Ceremony 4.
• Day 7
• Reintegration and Farewell
• Experience a second San Pedro ceremony.
• On the last full day, we will hold a discussion on reintegration and post-diet restrictions.
• There will be opportunities to take photos with the healers, and a small Shipibo market will be available for those wishing to purchase crafts made by the healers, such as tapestries, bags, rattles, and jewelry.
• Day 8
• Departure
• Breakfast will be served, followed by a departure via boat at 9:00 AM to return to Iquitos.
• You will be dropped off in Iquitos around noon.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Alfredo

Alfredo Picota Panduro

Biography of Maestro Alfredo Alfredo Picota Panduro was born in Canaan de Cachiyacu, situated in the lush Ucayali region of Loreto, Peru. As a descendant of the esteemed Maestra Ayahuasquera Celia Panduro Huayta, he is deeply rooted in the rich ancestral traditions of the Shipibo Ayahuasquero lineage. From an early age, Alfredo exhibited a profound understanding of the spiritual dimensions of medicinal plants, which has profoundly shaped his life’s work. Now at 40, Alfredo dedicates himself to sharing this invaluable ancestral wisdom with compassion and insight. He began leading Ayahuasca ceremonies at the age of 23, with the aim of deepening participants’ connections to the natural world and its myriad healing energies. His innate desire to help those in distress has fueled his commitment to his mission: to assist individuals grappling with mental, spiritual, and physical ailments, many of whom seek transformative healing experiences. In addition to his spiritual practices, Alfredo has undertaken extensive diets and fasts with master medicinal plants, further enriching his understanding and expertise. He holds a degree in Social Sciences from the Universidad Los Ángeles (ULADECH) in Chimbote, Peru, which complements his spiritual knowledge with academic rigor. Alfredo has dedicated years to dieting with Noa Rao, gaining specialized insights into the healing properties of master plants such as Shiric Sanango, Bobinsana, Ayahuma, and Noa Rao. His unwavering dedication to the healing potential of these plants has earned him great respect within his community, establishing him as a vital guide for those seeking holistic healing in Peru. With a blend of traditional wisdom and modern understanding, Maestro Alfredo Picota Panduro continues to illuminate the path toward wellness for many, bridging the gap between ancient practices and contemporary healing needs. Alfredo is a vital soul in the family of the Flower of Life Ayahuasca Healing Center. The dedication and love he offers are essential gifts on the spiritual journey.

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