Our Path
At Flower of life Ayahuasca Healing Center, we hold a sacred space for those who feel called to turn inward, heal the heart, and remember who they truly are. Our purpose is to support deep processes of transformation, guiding each person along a path of reconnection with their inner truth, the wisdom of nature, and the calling of the soul.
We are located three hours from Iquitos, in a remote and blessed corner of the Peruvian Amazon near the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Surrounded by the vastness of the jungle, the songs of birds, and the living energy of the river, our center offers the ideal setting to release the noise of the outside world and enter into communion with the unseen, the natural, and the sacred.
We offer medicinal plant diet retreats of 5, 8, and 14 days, as well as a 28-day transformational program and a six-week course in Sacred Shamanism and Curanderismo. Each of these paths has been created with love, respect, and deep intention to support authentic processes of healing, learning, and spiritual awakening.
During their stay, participants may take part in Ayahuasca and San Pedro ceremonies guided by Shipibo healers from the Amazon, as well as Kambo sessions and master plant diets. Our programs also include floral aromatherapy baths, medicinal plant steam baths, daily herbal remedies, and jungle excursions, all thoughtfully woven together to nourish the body, cleanse the spirit, and open the heart.
Flower of life Ayahuasca healing center was founded and is lovingly held by a Peruvian woman who deeply believes in the healing power of medicinal plants and in the ancestral wisdom that lives within the jungle. From this feminine, loving, and protective vision, a safe, intimate, and welcoming space has been created where each visitor can feel held, cared for, and truly supported.
The Medicine
Our Ayahuasca is prepared exclusively with the Ayahuasca vine and Chacruna leaf, honoring the purity and tradition of this sacred medicine. Each preparation is made with respect, prayer, and intention, with the understanding that this is not simply a plant medicine, but a living consciousness that teaches, reveals, and transforms.
As one of the few Ayahuasca centers led by a woman, we deeply honor the feminine spirit of Mother Ayahuasca. We believe in her loving strength, in her ability to guide with both firmness and tenderness, and in her power to help us remember our sensitivity, our truth, and our connection to life. For us, this feminine presence not only heals, but also awakens and restores balance within the inner world of each being.
The Lodge
Flower of life Ayahuasca Healing Center is located on the banks of the Marañón River, in one of the purest, most pristine, and spiritually powerful regions of the Peruvian Amazon. The closeness of the water offers a silent and profound medicine. Many feel that the river accompanies, cleanses, and supports the healing process in a way that is almost invisible, yet deeply real.
Our lodge was built with inspiration drawn from the architecture of Incan temples. Several female healers who have spent time in this space feel that this land carries an ancient memory, as if it may once have been a sacred ceremonial site. The pyramidal landscape, the power of the surroundings, and the spiritual presence that can be felt here make this place a natural portal for introspection, prayer, and self-discovery.
We understand that working with Ayahuasca can be one of the most intense and revealing experiences of a person’s life. For this reason, we have created a space that embraces this journey with beauty, calm, and care. We offer spacious private cabins with private bathrooms and showers, electricity at night, and small groups of no more than eight participants, allowing for an intimate, comfortable, and deeply personal experience. Our intention is for each person to surrender to the process feeling safe, supported, and at peace.
The Shamans
We work in alignment with the ancient and traditional medicine of the Shipibo people, honoring their lineage, their knowledge, and their sacred relationship with the master plants. Each retreat is held in a small group setting so that every participant can receive close, individualized, and genuine attention.
Our shamans have devoted decades to this path of learning, discipline, and service. Their experience is expressed not only in ceremony, but also in the way they listen, observe, guide, and hold each participant’s process. They are guardians of ancestral wisdom, sharing their knowledge with humility, presence, and respect.
Together with our Shipibo maestras and maestros, we also offer medicinal plant remedies and other traditional supportive tools, such as Mapacho, whenever the process calls for them. Everything is carried out with deep reverence for the medicine and for the soul of every person who arrives in this place.
Activities
Although the retreat invites silence, rest, and introspection, the jungle also reveals itself as a great teacher. To be here is to remember that nature has its own language, its own intelligence, and its own way of healing.
We frequently offer boat rides to swim with pink river dolphins, observe birds in their natural habitat, and explore the Amazon through guided jungle walks. Each journey is an opportunity to open the senses, feel the living presence of the earth, and reconnect with the mystery of creation. It is not uncommon to see sloths in the trees, armadillos along the trail, or nocturnal monkeys accompanying your walk back to your cabin.
We are located within the protected area of Pacaya Samiria. Unlike other places where extensive paths must be cleared deep into the forest, we choose to preserve the jungle in its natural state. We believe that part of the medicine lies precisely in this: allowing nature to remain alive, free, and sacred. Here, every tree, every sound, every sunrise, and every silence becomes part of the healing journey.
We also offer Wi-Fi for those who need to stay connected with loved ones, although many discover upon arriving that the most important connection is the one that awakens within themselves.
We look forward to welcoming you soon, with open hearts, into this space created for healing, remembering, and blossoming.
With Light and Love 💕
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HappiNess
August 14, 2018 at 10:18 amIf you are exploring your options to carry out your Ayahuasca journey, I strongly recommend you look no further. Nancy’s ecolodge and holistic spa is a truly beautiful and magical place filled with discovery and healing for anyone who is ready to receive the gifts of the universe.
I know I can speak for the group of 4 who I attended the retreat with, that we all felt deeply rejuvenated and lifted by the calm, peaceful, tranquil environment. Our bodies and minds were nourished by the incredible meals prepared for us and the five star service we received absolutely floored us. True care and attention to detail are displayed by every staff member – they are beautiful people who work at Lakshmi because they have a deep understanding for connection within the self, connection with the earth and connection with one another.
Nancy and our Maestra, Wanita, provided incredible authentic guidance and healing both inside and outside of the ceremonies. The synchronicity and unity that these two women inspired during our 8 day retreat was magic! We all learned and grew so much and thanks to the invested love and care of Nancy and our Wanita, we were able to bring home all our lessons and experiences and apply them to continue the journey within ourselves. I’ve definitely noticed a difference in the quality of my own awareness and peacefulness after having attended a retreat at Lakshmi – truly life changing!
I absolutely will be returning to Lakshmi for the amazing powers of rejuvenation of body and mind as well as for the love and connection from the people, the jungle and the universe. There is no place on this earth like Nancy’s magical piece of the jungle. Go see for yourself!
Inoxena
September 13, 2017 at 2:48 pmI’m going to do my best to put a trip that was indescribable into words.
Two years I found out about Ayahuasca. I set my intention that when I do it, I’ll be in the jungle of Peru.
The trip was set for the end of January. As time got closer to the day of departure I began doing a lot of research on the diet and the medicine, and sitting in meditation to find my intention for this experience. I was very strict with my diet. Raw vegetables and fruits, lots of water, brown rice, and eggs. One night, as I was hanging a tapestry on the wall of my new home, it hit me hard. My intention for going was to have visions of what world peace looks like. Wow!
I finished packing, one backpack for my 11-day journey, and was on my way to the airport. I’ve never had so much peace in my life about the mission I was embarking on.
Luke picked us up at the airport and walked us, through the rain, to a small car that took us to a hotel where the rest of the crew was waiting for us. We received welcoming hugs and had an amazing breakfast. Then 11 of us jumped on a well-ventilated bus into the unknown. It was all our first time experiencing Peru. The ride lasted two hours and it was the best ride of my life. The rain poured down, the window was open, and I felt just the breeze on my face the whole way. We came to a stop and the world around me was as if out of a movie.
We transferred our bags to one boat and we got on a different one. At this point the realization settled in, I’m going to a magical secluded land, deep in the jungle. This ride was as magical as the bus ride. I looked at the homes on the land as we rode by and waved at natives going about their normal lives. We were tourists for sure.
About 45 minutes later, the boat docked where we were greeted by a group of children playing instruments. Nancy stood at the top of the stairs, hugging us one by one and welcoming us to her property. I just stepped into my heaven. The property is absolutely gorgeous. I had no idea what to expect upon arriving, but it certainly wasn’t this. My expectations were greatly exceeded.
We all joined together in the main house first and then we were given the keys to our rooms. The space was big, homey, well-ventilated, and quiet. The songs of the birds echoed. I was led to my room and again my expectations were greatly exceeded. The room was huge! Two beds, a sitting area, a front porch, a closet, very tall roofs and the best of all, a mosquito net around my bed. The bathroom was spacious and everything was spotlessly clean.
I walked back to the main house for lunch. We sat down, 4 per table, our places set with beautiful folds in the napkins and fresh juice on the table. We were served a beautiful salad, so colorful and refreshing, followed by white fish, rice, beans and a potato. The food was so beautifully prepared, the portions were substantial and we got fresh cut fruit for dessert. My favorite meal was breakfast. We started with oatmeal. The very best oatmeal in the world, I’m convinced. Many times I asked for a second serving. The oatmeal was followed by scrambled eggs, white rice, beans, and ended with fresh fruit. The food is one of the things I miss the most.
The service was impeccable, literally. The staff was the most professional I’ve experienced on a trip. They acted on our needs intuitively. They kept the space immaculate. They served us with grace and love. By the end of the trip, we were sharing hugs and playing music together. I felt safe and secure with them. I trusted them completely to be around my things in my room.
I experienced 4 out of 5 ceremonies. I didn’t experience one because of some information that came through for me in my third one. I have never felt so much love in my life. I’ve never felt so much strength and clarity about my purpose in this world. I heard the voice of God so clearly and grounded to Mother Earth like never before. My experience with the medicine gave me my intention of seeing visions of world peace. The biggest thing I got out of the ceremonies was that I’m going to be working with kids, and in my third ceremony the whole program came through about what it looked like. I went back to my room that night and wrote it all down. Another lesson I learned was strength, my strength was really tested and I learned how I can be strong in every moment. I learned gratitude is the key to prosperity, and I learned to always, ALWAYS, trust my intuition. Even when my ego doesn’t know the reason, I get to trust.
There’s so much more I could share but I feel the need to wrap up now. I am continuing my journey with the plants for the rest of my life.
Davis
August 8, 2017 at 1:33 pmWhat a magical and majestic place. The flower of Life is an amazing facility to experience mother ayahuasca whilst living in complete luxury. It truly is an unique paradise destination.
The medicine was top quality. I had very powerful, insightful and healing ceremonies. Not to mention, I got to receive a comprehensive alround healing experience including additional treatments such as; one on one consultations with the shamans (translator provided), medicinal vapor baths, floral baths, San Pedro ceremonies and other additional Amazonian plant medicines. Also the food itself is so clean and fresh it served as a medicine in itself.
The shamans that work there are completely authentic with over 30 years of experience. I personally have never seen shamans who were as safe and compassionate. They spent so much time with us both inside and outside of ceremony. Inside of ceremony, their experience was palpable. They worked conscienciously to provide maximum healing (on all layers; mind, body, emotions and spirit) whilst holding a safe and secure space. Outside of ceremony, the shamans would always make sure everyone was intergrating their experiences as smoothly as possible.
Everyone on the retreat gained so much healing and insight. Everyone grew beyond measure. No one left that retreat the same. Everyone was a new, more expanded, better version of themselves. Refreshed with new energy and perspectives, ready to tackle life head on.
The facilities themselves are second to none. The rooms are massive! And so beautiful. Like no other place I have ever seen before in Peru. Situated in amongst the serene deep Amazon jungle, it felt like I wasn’t even on planet Earth. Such tranquil vibes.
The staff there are really amazing and provided impeccable service. The rooms were always clean. Meals were served courteously (3 course meals) and they were always there to give a helping hand when ever we needed it. The owner, Nancy, is also an amazing person. She always put the guests first, making sure everyone had the best experience possible. She is bi-lingual. So she would always help with any translations that were needed. She was very welcoming and it was obvious to me that she expressed herself from the heart. Spreading light and love to us all.
If your planning on adventuring into the realms of ayahuasca in Peru, I highly recommend the flower of Life. It ticks all the boxes. Authentic, safe, luxurious and cheap. And if your time their is anything like mine. You will walk away with a new and improved life. Truly life changing.
MAS
July 6, 2017 at 12:30 amAMAZING. Couldn’t be any better. Nancy is the sweetest. She speaks english and spanish, so translations were never an issue. Her lodge is like heaven. The food is pure and made with love. Not only did we have multiple Aya ceremonies, we also had floral and vapor baths, San Pedro ceremonies, and an on-site massage therapist. The workers at the lodge are soooo kind and welcoming. Every single person Nancy sourced to be at her lodge was extremely loving, conscious, and friendly. Nancy is wise and a friend, mother, sister, inspiration. Our shamans were incredible! They truly cared about our experience and safety. I have never felt safer. The fact that we had a male and female shaman in ceremony was profound and unique. Experience of a lifetime. I’ll be back 🙂
mpc
April 19, 2017 at 5:55 pmThis place is great. The setting is amazing and beautiful. Possibly the only eco-lodge across from pacaya samiria(national reserve) that does ayahuasca. Very grateful for the ayahuasca experience there. The staff there was friendly and very knowledgeable about the surrounding jungle. The food was great (as great as you can get on the ayahuasca diet). Shaman Juanita was excellent and very knowledgeable about the plant medicines from the jungle. Her knitting is also very beautiful. You’ll understand when you see it. The ayahuasca was awesome. The feeling it leaves you with even after you leave the retreat is profound. The owner , Nancy, was great and very genuine about the healing properties of the plant medicines. I would recommend this place to anybody looking for a peaceful, relaxing and authentic jungle ayahuasca retreat. I would definitely come back to this place again. Next time only shorts and t-shirts.