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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

MatchMarley
April 11, 2019 at 6:48 pm

I was a lost suicidal gay man who struggled with meth addiction, eating disorders, anxiety and self-acceptance rooted in unresolved childhood sexual trauma. In a very beautiful way, Ayahuasca illuminated my darkness and despair with a light that allowed me to connect, see, feel, sort, understand, forgive and recover. It has been a long and difficult journey, but not a day goes by that I do not smile with gratitude and pride over for my life changing decision to work with Ayahuasca and allow the medicine to continue healing me (it is very true what they say about integration—I continue processing the experience with a supportive therapist and friends who have worked with the medicine). With tears in my eyes, I can genuinely say this: today I am connected, happy, and thriving. I am also profoundly grateful to the healers, facilitators, and retreats in the Amazon and Sacred Valley that led me to the present—a moment I previously never occupied. Arkana figures prominently among them. Arkana Sacred Valley is a beautiful, rooted, and established program to begin or continue an Ayahuasca journey. Honestly, it was not my first. My first was with another reputable program in the Amazon forest one year ago. I signed up for this past New Year’s retreat at Arkana Sacred Valley almost on blind faith because the timing, duration and location of the retreat worked with my travel schedule. I had concerns that Arkana would never live up to my first experience, but it did. I also had concerns that my experience at Arkana would contradict or confuse my first experience, but it did not. It was a profound and seemingly seamless continuation of my earlier journey, and there was so much about my experience with Arkana that made Arkana so special in its own right. The Sacred Valley location is truly serene and mystical, and I loved how Arkana offered field trips to take it all in. And the Arkana property along the rushing Urubamba River could not be a more perfect, beautiful and comfortable spot. I spent many wonderful hours sitting along that river wrapped in a Peruvian blanket I bought at the Cusco market reflecting on the Ayahuasca ceremonies that were exquisitely performed by the Shipibo healers, and assisted by the Arkana facilitators that created a beautiful and safe space. I loved that the ceremonies did not abruptly end when the healers ended their amazing icaros, but continued into the night with the guitars, harps and vocals of the facilitators that helped ease you back to physical reality. I also loved how Arkana thoughtfully and effectively incorporated the use of other medicines like Huachuma (San Pedro) and Sapo (Sonoran Desert Toad). There are many, but one moment that really captured the spirit and love of Arkana was when I came back into my body during the Sapo ceremony. What happened during that ceremony was truly profound (I cannot give it away) and I was very emotional after. I saw the owner Jose across the room and mouthed “thank you.” He smiled at me with all the goodness, warmth, and understanding in the world and mouthed back “you’re welcome.” I think about this often, and how lucky I was to be in the hands of people who really do care about healing others. I have to say it again—Thank You.
JokkeSommer
April 10, 2019 at 5:44 am

I did my first 4 Ayahuasca ceremonies at Arkana in the Amazon, which I am deeply thankful that I did! I was looking for the perfect center for almost two months prior to my trip, then my Shaman friend gave me the OK after showing him this place. This retreat is perfect for anyone who wants to get into Ayahuasca, either if you are a first timer or a long time Ayahuasca adventurer, this place is simply incredible. The food, the people working there and the Shamans. They are all incredible and they will make you feel safe and loved from when you first arrive. The Shamans are very powerful and their singing amazing! The Ayahuasca is also fairly strong there, as I did my preparations it was enough to breakthrough on a single cup. The facilities are great with comfortable rooms, a beautiful outdoor area and they even manage to provide wifi for some crazy reason. You would not think that is possible all the way out there. Of course, wifi is not really needed and should be used at a minimum while focusing on Aya, but for me that has work on the go wherever I travel, this was very helpful to me. If you’re looking for an amazing and safe place to do your Ayahuasca journeys, Arkana is definitely the place to go! I can not wait to go back and learn more from the people working there, as well as the plant 🙂
Manuel V
April 9, 2019 at 1:46 pm

I have no words strong enough to express my deepest gratitude for these 2 intense weeks at Arkana Sacred Valley. It definitely made me grow and changed my life. There is a before and an after Arkana’s experience. It opened an unexplored yet and exciting spiritual path.

The place is beautiful, at the feet of the sacred river and surrounded by mountains. The accommodation is really comfy. The amazing food, respecting the specific diet, is a self-service buffet. So you can eat until you feel fulfilled. You can also grab tea and fruits all day long.

The shamans are highly skilled, extremely experienced and reliable, and also truly caring.

All the facilitators are beautiful beings helping you through your ups and downs with an open heart, a lot of patience and compassion.
All the staff is helping you to realize your true potential, pruning the un-essential to reach the essence of your soul.
You can really feel that everyone there loves their job and is invested all heartedly in it.

I realized so many things during these 2 weeks. I could compare it to 10 years of psychotherapy. The process was sometimes really hard but I was able to deeply understand the causes of some of my blockages and set them free for good.

When I left Arkana, I was finally feeling my heart beating, like if it was the first time in my life. No more fortress around it! I felt so much lighter and at peace. I could finally see the beauty of life!

Three weeks later, I feel a huge difference in my life. I am at least 50% calmer and solve issues faster whenever they come, instead of flipping out every time I have challenging news. I feel more grounded too. My intuition is very sharp and my sensations as well. My tolerance to hear people complaining is extremely limited, even with my friends. I am careful to keep my energy and my connection with this planet Earth very alive. Somehow, I feel empowered, as so many unnecessary fears are now gone for good. The work I did there was huge and I definitely start seeing all the benefits. Even though it’s hard to put words on feelings, I enjoy life in a fuller way.

There is a part of my heart that will always stay with Arkana as it is my first Ayahuasca retreat. I now know I am not alone. We are all together and all connected.

I definitely recommend it. I know I will go back there again.
Sheliseann
April 5, 2019 at 7:29 pm

Going into the Amazon jungle for a week and experiencing the sacred medicine was seriously life-changing. It was honestly magical. The music of the rainforest, the all encompassing atmosphere, the feeling like I was on one big treehouse…just amazing.

It is so vastly different than being in California, even if I went to the mountains somewhere. It really pulls you out of your comfort zone in the best way possible. I had the amazing opportunity to go to both centers in the Amazon and Sacred Valley. The Amazon Arkana is very raw and real. You’re dealing with mosquitos and huge spiders, but the sound of the jungle is so special. If you want a down and dirty experience with the exotic feeling with monkeys and sloths, then the Amazon is meant for you. If you want a more soft, comforting, more modern experience, I would recommend Sacred Valley. I did really love the other medicines offered at Sacred valley such as San Pedro and Temascal that weren’t in the jungle. San Pedro was hilarious and such a fun experience!

Arkana is built to tear you open and allow for a rebirth of sorts. It pulls apart your heart, your emotional body, your spirituality, your fixed mentality and makes room for the truth of who you really are.

No one person had the same experience with the Ayahuasca but everyone did come out a new person. There were so many wonderful medicines and ceremonies and the best part is, all of them supported each other. Also the sound baths, flower baths, yoga, breath-work etc really brought it all together. It would be impossible not to change in some way even if you chose not to experience any of the medicine.

The facilitators were so wonderful and helpful. You can tell that they are all there out of love for others. I always felt safe and protected. As a woman in my late 20s it can be scary to go to another country on your own (well.. to the jungle in the middle of nowhere) and be put in such a vulnerable state with the medicine but I can tell you now, I always felt well taken care of and safe.

If Mother Ayahuasca has been calling to you, look no further. This is the place the go! You will not find a more authentic experience than this. They have truly thought of everything to make your journey well rounded and as peaceful as possible. Getting there can be a little daunting but I assure you, once you arrive, you will not worry about a single thing (except for maybe where your purge bucket is and the giant spiders haha).

I hope this has helped anyone looking for a life changing experience. You will not regret it.

Some things to be aware of:
– Honestly do the diet they lay out for you prior to coming and continue it after you leave. Your stomach will thank you.
– Wear loose comfortable clothes for ceremony. Things easy to remove in a hurry lol.
-This is the Amazon, there are bugs and giant spiders. Proceed with caution and you’ll be fine. BUG SPRAY IS ESSENTIAL. Seriously though. I would recommend essential oil bug spray. It seemed to work the best.
-When I went end of February it was very hot. Light layers, breathable fabrics, hats, sandals are best.
-Bring a mosquito net for your face when you do the jungle tour. Also, wear long loose pants and long sleeved loose top to avoid getting bit by mosquitos. Seriously.
-The medicine can be hard. Its important to trust the work and continue with faith. Your body might wig out and shake, you might puke your guts out, you might have no physical response at all. Every experience is valid and I promise you the medicine IS working.
-Be ready for big changes. You might get information that sets you on a new path. Be ready to accept it.
-Go in with an open heart and open mind. Everything you’ve been taught in traditional “life” will be ripped open and tested. Let go of everything you think you know and be ready to experience magic.
M.palacios
April 5, 2019 at 2:58 pm

Arakana was my first ayahuasca retreat, although I did not take the medicine due to an unexpected pregnancy, i still attended the ceremonies and it was the most transformational time of my life.
I will be returning to arkana to work with mother ayahuasca soon.
also, the atmosphere at arkana was just so pure and healing in itself. I have much love for my arkana family.