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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

heath8634
January 15, 2018 at 12:42 pm

I just came back from the New Years 10 Day Retreat and as promised, it was life changing. I chose Arkana through a friend’s referral and he was spot on with his recommendation. From the center to the facilitators to the shamans – everything was professional and 1st class. I ended up only participating in 2 of the 4 ceremonies for personal reasons, and the staff were kind, patient and understanding of my decision, though they encouraged me to continue. Also, the food was excellent :). I’m so excited to have learned so many tools I can continue to use as I integrate back into my daily life. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a change.
c13h12n2o
January 15, 2018 at 5:45 am

I am experienced with ayahuasca and chose Arkana Spiritual Center because it was one of if not the only center having a retreat over the holidays and New Years. I was also interested in trying Kambo which they also offered.

The kitchen staff which prepared our meals was very nice. The cleaning staff who made everything tidy as best can be, was excellent. The tour guides and boat operators where friendly and sharing. The facilitators were kind, caring, much needed and there for you. I would like to thank the manager Cece for all her help to make our experience comfortable and pleasant. The shamans were amazing including the Kambo shaman Johnny (our prayers go out to you for speedy recovery).

Several people in our group experienced breakthroughs, clarity and healing. Profound work can be done at Arkana as well as healing and I can recommend the center for its dedication to helping those in need.

A 5 star review is one that confirms brilliance. For those in our group whose lives were changed, 5 stars would not be enough. I gave 4 stars for a few factors worth commenting for future visitors. I gained clarity and knowledge from this retreat and will carry this with me into my days. There were a few items listed on their online itinerary for our retreat package that were not actually included. Such as a few meals and a few activities. If there is something of importance to you listed in an itinerary, contact Arkana to make sure its part of the retreat. There were times during the week when the group (or part of the group) did not know what was going on or what exactly was going to happen. Better communication is always possible and I feel this was ‘loose’ at times. The facility was special, built on stilts, one can walk everywhere at the center without touching the ground. I found during the ceremonies that even though I was in nature, I was somehow removed from it as I saw no green in the main Moloka and a few of the passage ways were screened (for good reason) making the view to the jungle veiled. I wanted to reconnect to nature and found it difficult during my stay.

I would like to thank everyone at Pulse and Arkana for their hospitality, care, knowledge and work. Many Blessings.

js
greglovell
January 14, 2018 at 10:10 am

I chose Arkana after exploring the web site and reading reviews – the same way you are. But it’s very difficult to explain the level of support and commitment that they offer in a review. From the Skype interview before travelling, to the sensitive and personal care I received at the centre, I am so grateful that I found Arkana. And that Arkana found me.

I stayed for 8 nights at the centre in the Sacred Valley over New Year 2018. Our group was relatively large – 16 in total – but we’ve become a healing family to one another. The bonds we grew in Urubamba, fostered by the Arkana team, will stay with me forever.

You can read about the practical process elsewhere, but Arkana is all about its people. The facilitators need a better title – they are spiritual guides, friends and confidantes. Shantanu, Kunti, Javier and Chandra pour their souls into the place. And the people who’ve found a home there – Mike and Chris when I was visiting – provide a vital link between the world you’ve come from and the one you’re heading towards.

A special mention for Diego – the inspirational shaman. He has a telepathic understanding of what you’re going through in ceremony and connects immediately to support you. The level to which he seems to feel what you’re going through is extraordinary.

I have written in detail about what brought me to Arkana and how I think it’s changed me at http://www.greglovell.co.uk/blog1/2018/1/10/an-ayahuasca-journey. In short, I would recommend Arkana without reservation. It’s a beautiful place doing beautiful things.
RebeccaM
January 7, 2018 at 8:19 pm

The most difficult but amazing experience of my life yet. To start the people working here are genuine healers. I honestly have never met people like that who radiate so much love. I was there for one week. I did four ceremonies of Aya. They were both beautiful and difficult experiences. Nothing that you will read online will prepare you for what your about to experience. I saw my future and went back to my childhood. I felt things I’ve never felt before. Suppressing everything through the years I felt like Aya let me release everything. Lastly the people I met here are friends for life. I would highly recommend this centre.
deewhenderson
December 30, 2017 at 11:26 pm

The people are incredible. The experience wonderful. The accomodations OK. Good for Peru—–<motel 6 by north american standards. Was a great experience overall.

Food was great–even for vegan—was good. I'm a meat eater—was challenging.

Staff was unusually dedicated to a positive client experience. I grew to love them. And they made me feel loved.