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Come and experience a life changing journey in a safe environment at Ayni Retreat Center.
We offer 12, 8, 6 and 5 day retreats that include ceremonies with Ayahuasca and Huachuma (San Pedro). We also have a Temazcal ceremony, which is also called a Sweat Lodge.
Safety of our guests is our #1 priority. You will be fully supported before, during and after a retreat by experienced staff to facilitate your transformation and answer any questions you may have. Our Shamans and Healers are experienced with these medicines and are also available to talk to you, before and/or after ceremonies if you wish.
Ayni is a word that comes from the indigenous Andean language “quichua”. It means reciprocity, solidarity, cooperation and mutual support. The Shaman and Staff are committed to the meaning of this word in order to facilitate an experience for you that changes your life for the better.
The housing is a collection of patrimonial (heritage) buildings which are authentic and antique. The buildings were built in 1557. This truly adds to the experience because it feels as if you’ve gone back in time.
Retreats
- 12 Day Retreat
6 ceremonies: 2 Ayahuasca, 2 San Pedro and 2 Sweat Lodges with two extra, optional Ayahuasca ceremonies. - 8 Day Retreat
4 ceremonies: 1 Ayahuasca, 1 San Pedro and 2 Sweat Lodges with one extra, optional Ayahuasca ceremony. - 6 Day Retreat
3 ceremonies: 1 Ayahuasca, 1 San Pedro and 1 Sweat Lodge. - 5 Day Retreat
2 ceremonies: 1 Ayahuasca, 1 San Pedro with two extra, optional Ayahuasca ceremonies.
There is a day in between all the ceremonies so that you can rest and integrate your experience.
There are also several meetings before you participate in the first ceremony to prepare you for the experience with these sacred medicines. Regular meetings happen during a retreat to support you as well.
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August 7, 2019 at 3:17 pmThis was in the most beautiful place, and I was so well taken care of. It was truly an experience of a life time. The rooms were spacious and clean. The grounds were breath-taking and the staff were so accommodating. I would definitely recommend it.
Dalarian9
August 7, 2019 at 2:51 pmIf youre looking for a real healing and transformation experience, you MUST choose AYNI. Led by responsable and well prepared people this magical place is located in a calm and beautifull cottage near Cuenca city.
!!!WIDELY RECOMENDED!!!
MattW
August 7, 2019 at 12:31 pmIf you are looking for a safe environment to try medicine, Ayni is the perfect option. It was the first ayahuasca experience for me so I didn’t know what to expect!! The ceremony itself was outstanding and the chaman with his staff were excellent and very helpful, they are very experienced. I highly recommend!!
Andrea EC
July 5, 2019 at 8:36 amUn lugar donde encontré la Magia, viví experiencias inolvidables que abrieron mi corazón, mente y percepción al mundo. Súper acogedor, en una construcción de muchos años y con mucha historia. Los dirigentes y compañeros de ceremonia son excelentes y con mucha experiencia, me guiaron antes, durante y después de las ceremonias de las que salí completamente renovada y feliz. Aho! Buen camino!
—In English—
A place where I found Magic, I lived unforgettable experiences that opened my heart, mind and perception to the world. Super cozy, in a construction of many years and with a lot of history. The leaders and ceremony partners are excellent and experienced, they guided me before, during and after the ceremonies from which I left completely renewed and happy. Aho! Good journey!
Daniel87
July 4, 2019 at 1:18 pmLa localidad en la cual está el centro AYNI es un lugar realmente mágico y muy bonito muy cerca de la ciudad de Cuenca y del pueblo de Paute ,los facilitadores de las ceremonias son gente con muchísima experiencia y muy seria para la realización de las mismas , su conocimiento del tema se hace evidente e inspira confianza y seguridad. Realmente recomendable en todo sentido. Es una experiencia Única e indescriptible.
—In English—
The town where the AYNI center is is a really magical and very beautiful place very close to the city of Cuenca and the town of Paute, the facilitators of the ceremonies are people with a lot of experience and very serious for the realization of them, his knowledge of the subject becomes evident and inspires confidence and security. Really recommended in every way. It is a unique and indescribable experience.