8-Day Trauma-Informed Shipibo Ayahuasca Retreat in Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Retreat Highlights

• At Ananda Lodge we offer a one-of-a-kind immersive experience with Shipibo Master healers from Peru. Designed for intimacy, you will have the opportunity to meet one-to-one with the healers, engage with them over meals, and learn about their lineage and healing traditions. Over 8 days you will have 3 authentic Shipibo ceremonies, a traditional vomitivo for energetic cleansing, and receive 3 floral baths before each ceremony, something rarely offered.
• Designed for intimacy and deep work with the medicine, our immersions are limited to 8 participants allowing our team and healers to provide individualized care and support. Each guest will be provided their own private king-bedroom, ocean-view accommodations in our brand new eco-luxury retreat center, allowing time for rest and personal integration. On-site you will have one-to-one consultations with the healers, a team member who is dedicated to individually supporting you, and opportunities to deeply connect with the other guests.
• As a trauma-informed center, we honor that each individual comes with unique life experiences and that each individual carries their own unique healing wisdom. Our role at Ananda is to walk alongside with you as you embark on the courageous journey of transformation with plant medicine. We believe in empowering our participants with education and resources that support whole-being healing. Included in your immersion are 2 individual preparation sessions, 1 virtual group orientation session, 2 onsite personal navigation sessions, 2 post-retreat individual integration sessions, and 1 post-retreat virtual group integration session.
• In between ceremonies we provide opportunities to integrate through small group sharing's, art therapy, on-site healing services, a group sound journey, and movement practices. You will be nourished by our private chef team who are intimately attuned to the medicine space and providing you food that is high vibrational and delicious.
• Ayahuasca is a profound plant medicine that many individuals find supportive in their healing journey, addressing various aspects of well-being - physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. It's crucial to understand that this medicine is not meant for casual use, but rather approached with careful consideration and respect. For those who choose to work with Ayahuasca, it's generally recommended to do so in a ceremonial setting, guided by experienced facilitators who can provide a safe, supportive environment. However, it's important to recognize that everyone's path to healing is unique, and Ayahuasca may not be suitable for all individuals. We encourage thorough research, professional consultation, and prioritizing personal safety and comfort when considering any healing modality.
• Ceremonies Led by Respected Shipibo Masters
• Max 8 Participants
• Single King Bed Ocean-View Accommodations
• Honoring Authentic Sacred Traditions
• Medicinal Plant Ceremonies for Holistic Healing
• Supportive Integration for Personal Growth & Healing
• Safe Space for Self-Exploration and Transformation
• Nurturing Community Connection
• Serene Environment Promoting Comfort and Ease
• Yoga and Meditation Classes to Rejuvenate Mind and Body
• Enriching Workshops to Deepen Your Experience
• Nourishing Meals Showcasing Local Costa Rican Flavors and Traditions
• All-Inclusive Package (Taxes, Fees, and More as Detailed on Main Retreat Page)

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Orfelinda

Kimberly

Rachael

Shannon

Orfelinda Sanancino Cauper

Ananda Lodge is honored to welcome master healer Orfelinda Sanancino Cauper from Pullcalpa, Peru. Her name in Shipibo is Bawan Kater. Orfelinda is a gentle and loving maestra who began drinking ayahuasca at age 20. Orfelinda chose the path of a healer as that was the path of her grandfather. As a young child she watched him cure many sick people in their village and became very drawn to the plants and to the medicine. At the age of 10 she told her grandfather she wanted to be a master healer. He told her the path was not easy and that in order to follow this path she would need to do many years of plant medicine dietas. Orfelinda has completed many year-long dietas to become a master healer. She is known for her deep medicine songs, her compassionate and loving spirit, and for her reverence to the plants and ayahuasca medicine. She is excited to join us at Ananda Lodge to share her medicine traditions and wisdom.

Kimberly Ocana

Kimberly Ocana

As an empathic medicine woman, Kimberly brings 20 years of experience in healing, coaching, and working with plants. Experiencing the depths of corporate burnout, she turned to ancient healing traditions and plant medicine for soul reconnection and transformation.

Guided by indigenous wisdom, she learned to listen to nature’s whispers and harness its healing energies and now is a trauma-informed plant medicine coach, certified sound healing therapist, and has continued her studies with the Shipibo-Konibo tribe of the Peruvian Amazon. 

Rachael Babette

Rachael is an advocate of sacred plant medicines, an energy healer, a creator of sacred containers, and a holder of safe spaces. In 2017, she began her personal journey with plant medicine and a therapist to start healing herself.

Rachael is passionate about guiding sacred circles where participants experience healing and growth through the ancient medicine of cacao and also loves to work with small groups to support them in experiencing the connective gift of psilocybin medicine. She has expanded her expertise as a healer, acquiring certifications as an integration coach, yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, cacao facilitator, and is currently on a journey of discovery with the 13 Moon Mystery School's Enter the Mystery program.

With reverence for each person's healing potential, Rachael supports self-discovery and personal growth. She invites you to join her on a transformative journey towards wholeness and alignment.

Shannon Davies

Shannon is unwavering in her commitment to creating safe, integral, trauma-informed alliances with individuals on their healing journeys. She enjoys exploring the intersection where science meets the sacred, weaving the wisdom of earth medicine traditions with contemporary modalities into her work. Shannon is a Certified Hakomi Somatic Coach and Plant Medicine Integration Provider specializing in Somatic Trauma Coaching. With over 25 years of experience working with Ayahuasca, she emphasizes safety and ethics in plant medicine retreats and ceremonies. Her approach empowers individuals to reconnect with their inner wisdom, address profound wounds, and renegotiate trauma imprints.

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