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Arkana Spiritual Center

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At Arkana, we create the space for you to get in touch with your truth, opening your path for deeper meaning and greater fulfillment in your life. We work with ancestral medicines such as Ayahuasca, San Pedro, Bufo Alvarius, Rapé , using the traditional practices of the indigenous cultures of the Peruvian Amazon. We currently operate two centers in Peru, one in the Peruvian Amazon and a second one in the Sacred Valley (close to Machu Picchu), and one in Mexico, the choice is yours.

With great respect for the plants and the knowledge and healing that comes with them, our lineage of Shipibo shamans set the stage for truly deep and profound healing. Awaken your inner power through their sacred and powerful icaros (healing songs), and discover your connection to all things by exploring some of the 2.2 million hectare Pacaya Samiria National Reserve which is our backyard. Nourish your body and soul with fresh, clean, delicious meals that promote your Ayahuasca experience, and integrate healthy habits into your routine with our yoga classes and extensive selection of gym equipment for all levels. We believe the health of physical body sets the foundation for the health of the energetic body – Often ignored in this type of spiritual work, we find this to be an important part of the healing process, so you can begin implementing the healthy habits that will carry this work with you into your life back home. Finally, relax your mind and spirit with sound baths, meditations, breathwave sessions, and OM circles, or simply enjoy the tranquil views of both sunrise and sunset from our front porch on the banks of the Ucayali River, surrounded by lush biodiversity and the mesmerizing sounds of the jungle.

Arkana’s exceptional team of highly-trained Shipibo Master Shamans represent an unbroken lineage of plant medicine work. With a combined history of over 70 years of experience working closely with Ayahuasca and other master plant teachers of the jungle, our compassionate healers lovingly share their teachings, healing songs (icaros), capabilities, and knowledge with integrity and honor. We strive to maintain the traditional practices passed down through thousands of years of indigenous Amazonian culture, in order to continue to promote the true purpose and nature of plant medicine work.

Experiencing the medicines with us is a transformative personal journey, and so much more. We also work closely with our local community, the Amazonian village of Libertad, to ensure that our Center can benefit and give back to the people who have so generously let us into their homes and hearts. We create employment opportunities, teach free English classes, provide a space for the ladies to sell their handmade crafts, and assist in construction projects, among other things. Our latest endeavor is outfitting the entire village with free solar panels, so every house can have light and electricity. When you join us, you are helping the rainforest and the Amazon communities that live here.

Guests that come to our Center often say they feel like “part of the family” with us – that’s no coincidence, as we are one big family at Arkana! The people that are with you throughout your experience can simply facilitate your own healing journey or become an integral part of it. Our experienced, loving, and professional team of caregivers welcomes you to join our tribe, where we strive to make you feel at home and at ease, supported and cared for with all the love and compassion that is at the core of the plant medicines and people we work with.

Ayahuasca is a powerful medicine that offers us the opportunity to understand our true nature, by shining a light onto our darkness, and holding a mirror up to our fears, negative thought patterns, and self-limiting beliefs. We provide the environment and expertise of a team of highly skilled, warm, compassionate Shamans and facilitators to guide you through the process of awakening, of choosing differently, healing, and expanding. It is a slow but steady path towards freedom – from fear, from illusion, from self-constructed boundaries – resulting in a lighter, brighter, more authentic self, and the full experience of love. It is our honor to help you on this most fulfilling of all journeys: the journey back home.

We look forward to having you with us!

Lots of Love,
The Team

Reviews (642)

4.9 out of 5

Overall 4.9

emsquared
November 1, 2016 at 8:24 am

I recently returned from a 7 day retreat with Pulse Tours at their Ayahuasca Adventure Center and I’m already looking to book a trip back next year. It was apparent to me within the first interactions with the shamans and facilitators that they all are genuinely kind souls, full of love and light, and absolutely have your best interests in their hearts. This became even more evident during and after our first ceremony as they helped to guide me through the process while making me feel safe, respected, and loved. These feelings continued to persist throughout my entire time at the Center. The Center itself is beautiful and peaceful and about 3 hours from Iquitos (by bus and boat), so I felt I could completely release all outside worries and give myself fully to the experience. It was easily one of the greatest experiences of my life and I would recommend to anyone who is ready to break open and explore the potential within themselves.
adventureseeker89
October 19, 2016 at 5:46 pm

I recently returned from a 7 day trip at the Ayahuasca Adventure Center. Prior to booking my trip with Pulse Tours, I was planning on going to another place near Cusco and then randomly stumbled across AAC while researching online. I’m glad I made the switch because I had a great experience. All the other ancillary activities (jungle excursions, hanging out with monkeys/ sloths, the gym were a big selling point for me as I wanted to do some ecotourism while out in Peru as well.

I have read that some people feel that these activities commercializes the ayahuasca experience and I would have to disagree. First off, the activities are optional and a couple people did opt to stay at the center. Secondly, they are a great way to further immerse yourself in nature and I felt were a great compliment to the plant medicine.

My only ‘complaint’ and this may not be specific to Ayahuasca Adventure Center is that I felt the medicine wasn’t that strong. Now, I am more than willing to admit that I could be a victim of my own expectations or due to a variety of personal reasons. Of the first 3 ceremonies, they were mainly visual and not as spiritual as I would’ve liked. The 4th ceremony I did break through to some degree and felt like I had made some progress on what I had set out to do.

Overall, I would recommend this center. The location is fantastic. The center is a spectacle in and of itself — an elevated labyrinth of connecting tree huts. And lastly the staff. They were wonderful and I’m very appreciative of everything they did, with special thanks to Dolan and Tamara.
tianadaphne
October 10, 2016 at 12:55 pm

I came for a week in October with my partner and a close friend for my first experience with Mama Ayahuasca here – and it was perfect in every way! Having done some homework beforehand, I will admit that I was nervous about about the intense experiences and unethical centres and shamans I’d read about.

However, it quickly became clear that everyone at the Ayahuasca Adventure Center knew what they were doing and were passionate about it. We were very well taken care of from start to finish and assured that we would be with experienced shipibo shamans who make their own brews to ensure quality control. I can’t even begin to put into words my experience of the ceremonies. Insightful and transcendental, I felt like my entire being had been turned inside out and cleansed by the shamans’ heartfelt icaros. I looked long and hard into the mirror to reconnect with my Self, and saw all the experiences that have shaped me for what they are. Now I understand why some people say that it is 10 years of psychotherapy in a session.

I have the utmost respect, love and gratitude for Wiler, Anjalita and Ernesto who allowed us to have a taste of their world and the power of the plant medicine. Special thanks to our facilitators Dolan and Tamara, who just always *knew* whenever anyone was having a hard time, and was immediately our their sides supporting, guiding and helping.

The Center itself is a tropical paradise, quaint wooden malokas and huts with thatched roofs connected by gangways. I found it to be well-equipped and designed to cater to my every need (There’s a gym, dining hall where meals are prepared for us, sufficient shared bathrooms and shower facilities). Built on raised stilts by the river in the middle of dense jungle undergrowth, you are as close to nature as you get. But it was always clean, and we were well protected from the mosquitoes by the series of nets set up everywhere. On a clear night, the milky way is visible. Even when it isn’t, we had an abundance of fireflies to enjoy. While it does get hot and humid in the day, the nights are cool and fresh, with the sounds of crickets, frogs and other critters to sing you to sleep.

I also love that the Center also supports the nearby village of Libertad, which is only a short walk away. We were able to interact with the locals and catch a glimpse into their lives, arts, and culture. Our local guides Falcon and Pecho took us on numerous excursions over the week, sharing their knowledge of the land, plants and animals with us. Pecho can spot a baby sloth high up in the trees while driving the boat!

All in all, I highly recommend Pulse Tours’ Ayahuasca Adventure Center. Based on my own observation, it was safe, respectiful and ethical. My gratitude to Melissa, Tatyana, Dan and all the other souls I crossed paths with at the Center for making my first experience such a magical, life-changing, soul-nourishing one. I’m going to bring my family here next time!
gvincent87
October 8, 2016 at 4:56 pm

We had an incredible and life-changing week with Dan, Tatyana and their amazing crew.

The shamans worked pure magic with their icaros, and the brew was transformation in a cup, and the amazing facilitators will be friends for life. The retreat centre is beautiful, the jungle is tranquil, and the nearby village of Libertad is filled with kind-hearted souls.

If you’re going to put yourself in the hands of Mother Ayahuasca, I recommend putting yourself in the hands of these guys.
Petert11
October 4, 2016 at 7:54 am

I just returned from a 2 week tour with Pulse, the first week in the jungle
with 4 ayahauasca ceremonies, and the second week in the Peruvian highlands
including a trip to Machu Picchu. All in all it was an amazing experience. At
60, I am considerably older than most of the people that will take this trip,
but age really doesn’t matter. The people in the group were mostly
intelligent, open minded, adventurous people, and we had great conversations
throughout. The time in the jungle was relaxing, and the ceremonies were
profound.The facilitators at the center were all dedicated to what they do,
and committed to making this a great experience for each person. I can
honestly say that this was a life changing experience, and I found a new sense
of direction there. Now, back home, I am trying to implement this vision into
my everyday life.

The second half of our trip, Dan, the owner served as our guide. Dan doesn’t
usually lead tours, but I am thankful that he led ours. He is not only a great
guy, but a focused leader with a real vision for where he wants to go, and how
he wants to make an impact on the world. He really believes in what he does. I
fell in love with the Highlands, and I know I will be back. This portion of
the trip was much more active, and I can’t imagine going to Peru and not
making time for Machu Picchu, it was truly magical, and this whole week
cemented my vision of where I need to be, and what I need to change in my
life. If you are curious and considering ayahuasca, do yourself a favor and go
with Pulse Tours.