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Treehouse Lodging. Female led ceremonies. Small group retreats with personal attention. Flexible Pricing. 1500 Acres of Virgin Amazon Rainforest. Volunteering.
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We work with the principle of ‘Where Attention goes, Energy flows’ through a deeply intentional work in ceremony we introduce our guests to new tools of self-healing and transformation.
Keeping our retreat groups exceptionally small ( 6 people), allows us to provide personal attention to each of our guests and to keep the atmosphere of a small family house in the deep forest.
We hold a gentle space for processing traumas and re-programming of psychic patterns that no longer serve. At Canto Luz we also provide space for shamanic plant dietas for the ones who are ready to embrace serious inner work and encounter plant allies.
Your commitment and work during your retreat at Canto Luz will be a step in a life long process of working with your Higher Self.
Our goals are for long lasting changes in our guests? lives and their accomplishments become the source of pride for Canto Luz.
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Canto Luz Centre for Conservation and Cultural Preservation is a registered not for profit organization dedicated to working with local indigenous communities, supporting preservation of their cultures, healing modalities and environment. Our goal is to help to preserve the biggest tropical rainforest in the world by restoring the balance between the modern man and his surroundings, by reconnecting ourselves to our hearts through the traditional shamanic work of the Amazon.
Our home is located in the middle of primal rainforest full of animals and birds and we offer unique tree house living as a way to re-connect with nature. We offer flexible pricing on our Ayahuasca retreats, shamanic plant dietas and work exchange opportunities.
Canto Luz offers various options for accommodation and can host between 6 and 12 people at a time in our 3 double occupancy treehouses or the ground level 4-bedroom house. We are also available to host any guest retreats that might benefit from the rainforest setting. All our houses are completely misquito-proof and built with locally sourced lumber, often from salvaged wood and with focus on simplicity, sustainability and functionality.
Reyna Luz Edery Flores is a curandera with over 20 years of experience working with medicinal plants of the Amazon. Her strong leadership of the ceremony has a feeling of being embraced by a Mother. Reyna is famous for her beautiful singing and gentle, loving energy.
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August 14, 2014 at 12:00 amLanguage could not possibly articulate how much I loved Canto Luz. It was my first experience with ayahuasca and I feel so blessed that I chose such a safe and beautiful place created and run by women. Mariya and Reyna were excellent hosts and I can truly say I’ve never had more time to relax in my adult life. You are given a lot of space in the retreat in between the ceremonies which I really loved. The tree houses were incredible, the beds were the most comfortable I’ve had since I landed in Peru, the vegetarian food was tasty and plentiful. The outdoor shower was refreshing. Participating in the ceremonies in the jungle was so incredible and the ceremonies were small (which I understand is not the case at some retreats). Everything was thoughtfully run and organized….even the boat ride and hike in and out felt like an integral part of the experience. I have no comparison in regards to the ceremonies but the medicine was incredibly powerful for me and I still feel the love of the vine daily. I loved Reyna so much that I cannot imagine working with another shaman in the future. I cannot wait to go back to Canto Luz and cannot recommend the place highly enough. I felt surrounded by beauty, cared for and totally safe. This is one of the best gifts I have ever given myself.
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June 28, 2014 at 12:00 amMy time at Canto Luz in June 2014 was an amazing experience. Beautiful, embracing, rewarding, inspiring and life affirming. Of course everyone’s experience with the medicine is different but as you’re reading this, I guess a few things you should know about this centre and also the bear in mind if you are considering other options. In my opinion though, you should be looking no further!
I had worked with ayahuasca on a number of occasions before travelling to Canto Luz, so I had a good marker to compare it.
1) The medicine / the ayahuasca brew. You know some centres simply buy it from a market, others do cook but for limited time or mix with other plants (sometimes dangerous),
Canto Luz, cooks all their own and for a period of 7 days plus. This ensures a very high quality brew and ayahuasca heavy drink. They take great care, responsibility and love in handling what are very powerful and intelligent plants.
2) Curandera / shaman. If you haven’t drank before, you won’t know how important this is. However, to keep a safe & strong space you need experience and great skill. Canto Luz has Reyna and Mariya. This is unique in itself as it is a female led centre and considering ayahuasca is a feminine energy, I think this is great (for female visitors this is really reassuring and offers a very safe environment as well). Reyna is indigenous to Peru and is a vegetalista working with the medicine and plants for over 25yrs and Mariya who is western (the boss) has worked with ayahuasca for a decade. This balance also ensures you have the knowledge of the country, the culture but also western understanding. Forget language but some problems many of us face in the West literally don’t exist for people in the jungle.
3) The Ceremonies. Like I said above? you won’t know how important the ceremony is before drinking. They are held in a beautiful maloca in small groups (which is another massive plus compared to other places). A traditional ceremony is followed, with pre & post intention sharing, protection and complete darkness after drinking. The icaros are incredibly beautiful? Reyna’s powerful healing songs and Mariya more high energy singing create an amazing contrast and I could connect and communicate with some of the spirits they called upon. Finally, Reyna also gives each person a personal icaro with the ceremony in which you sit with her, this is the first time I have experienced this and all I can say is Wow – the sense and perception is astounding whether you need grounding, healing or to work through an issue.
4) General; Accommodation-tree houses? do I need to say anything else? / Food – all vegetarian and delicious? so good I’ll miss it / The staff ? all awesome and make you feel like family.Location – Near to Puerto Maldonado – a really friendly , chilled city. 3hrs away by car, boat, foot-really remote but also not that far away if you do need to move quickly. Mosquito’s-not as many or as aggressive as the north (Iquitos/ Pullcalpa) .
Any other advice? Well, if you can stay for a while ? do a dieta. One of the most powerful experiences of my life. Isolation, very strict diet and work with another plant medicine (advised by Reyna). The ayahuasca experience after will blow you away.
Much love and good luck with your choice and working with the medicine.
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May 25, 2014 at 12:00 amCanto Luz is a very special place, full of love and wonder. I felt very safe and comfortable with this place and all of the people. I was very impressed with the personalization and adaptability to each and every individual. The ceremonies were very powerful and productive, with much sanctity and much honesty. I appreciate a lot the style and process of the ceremonies, and was very grateful for the openness and clarity of how Mariya and Reyna operate. As long as you enter this experience ready to embrace life and accept the journey of opening your heart and mind, this place and these people will embrace you and accept your journey in exploring what has brought you to Canto Luz. I would recommend Canto Luz to anyone looking for a reliable and genuine traditional Ayahuasca experience where your money is going to a good cause and supporting positive interactions in this beautiful part of Peru. The tree houses are majestic, the forest is magical, the food is delectable, and the ceremonies are awe inspiring.
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Many places offer similar programs but what set these folks apart is their passion for living and sharing a spiritual, connected lifestyle. It’s about more than just offering a safe and traditional ayahuasca experience for tourists; this is clearly their commitment to being the change they wish to see in our community. I am incredibly lucky to have been in their midst and look forward to my return visit this year.