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𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄
Mahāvana Foundation is an 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 project nestled in the Peruvian Amazon near the city of Iquitos. Our small, family- run center offers a unique, individual and personalized experience, with private or semi-private retreats limited to only 𝟒 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 at a time.
The 𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 both during the Ayahuasca ceremony and at every step of the process. At our place you will get the attention you need and deserve, as well as enough space not to be side- tracked by big group dynamics and other people’s processes.
𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐎 𝐖𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇
You will have the opportunity to participate in 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨 and 𝐀𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐮𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐚 ceremonies and receive personalized healing treatments with 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐬 tailored to your individual needs.
𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐒
“Dieta” is a traditional period of seclusion, during which the dieter comes in contact with 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 “𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭”” and its spirit. During this time 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 are followed, so that the dieter consumes no salt, sugar, (also no sugary fruit and vegetables), oil, species, or processed food. The meals are bland and simple.
No distractions, including use of cell phones, reading and sexual activities are allowed. Diet is a time of 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Frequent journaling, drawing, and painting is advised in order to process fully the incoming information and insights. It is also a time of intense and vivid contact and immersion in the nature.
The choice which Master Plant to diet depends mostly on intention of the person undergoing the process and their experience working with plant medicines. The purpose of doing the diet might be of 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 nature, however plants usually work on all these levels at the same time. During the diet one can expect to have deep and meaningful dreams induced by lack of external stimulation, closeness of the nature and ingestion of the master plant.
We work with a variety of plants that help with different ailments, including e.g. 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, anxiety, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚, feeling stuck in life, d𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬, 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, “dark night of the soul” an many more.
Depending on duration of the diet and particular character of the master plant chosen, dieter will participate in 𝐀𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐮𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 every few days.
The minimum duration of a diet is 8 days.
𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐇𝐔𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐀
Our experienced healers will guide you through the transformative journey of Ayahuasca, a powerful plant medicine known for its ability to unlock deep spiritual insights, heal emotional wounds, and connect you with your true essence. We cook our medicine ourselves, using only Ayahuasca vine (banisteriopsis caapi) and chacruna (psychotria viridis) leaves. During your Master Plant Diet you will participate in Ayahuasca ceremonies on regular bases.
𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎
Kambo It is obtained from a giant tree frog, Phyllomedusa bicolor. Indigenous people have used kambo for centuries to heal and cleanse the body by strengthening its natural defenses. Kambo contains unique peptide chains that 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦.
It is a great way to clean the body of toxins, as deep as on the cellular level, as well as treating numerous health conditions. The latter may include: addiction, 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨- 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬, Alzheimer’s disease, Anxiety, cancer, chronic pain, depression, diabetes, hepatitis, HIV and AIDS, infections, infertility, rheumatism. What is more, Kambo kills bacteria, viruses, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 and fungi.
𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐒 & 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒
Our philosophy is to approach the healing process in an integrative manner, combining 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 and their knowledge of the plants (from the lineage of Mestizo shamans and the Galindo family) with Western sensitivity to 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, intricacies of 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 and 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 process.
Our main healer, 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫, has over 𝟏𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 working with Ayahuasca. He apprenticed under 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐨 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐨 don Roldon Galindo and his son, Gumercindo Galindo. Peter brings a unique perspective to the medicine practice, 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟏𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐤 prior to his work with plant medicine. His deep understanding of spiritual practices and commitment to healing make him a powerful guide on your journey.
In addition, our main facilitator, Anna, apart from taking time for dieting Master Plants, is also undergoing a training in cognitive behavioral 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲, a widely recognized and evidence-based approach to mental health treatment. This, together with Inner Child Work and 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 skills, allow her to provide additional support and guidance for those seeking to integrate their Ayahuasca experience into their daily lives.
𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄
Our center is designed to provide you with a safe and supportive environment, with comfortable accommodations, nourishing meals made from locally sourced ingredients, and plenty of opportunities to connect with nature.
The accommodations are built using 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 techniques with natural materials, providing a rustic and 𝐞𝐜𝐨-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 atmosphere that perfectly complements the 𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 surroundings.
You will be provided a 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐮𝐭 boasting a 360-degree view of the jungle around, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the region. Comfort is key, with each hut featuring a comfortable bed, hammock, shelf, table, and chair, private toilet, providing everything you need to relax, unwind and focus on the healing process.
𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
We understand that the integration of the experiences gained during the retreat is a 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 of the healing process. We offer post-retreat support to help our guests integrate their experiences into their daily lives.
During the retreat, participants have access to 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐨𝐧-𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 with our experienced facilitators. These sessions are designed to help participants process their experiences and explore how to integrate the insights gained into their daily lives. Our facilitators offer guidance and support to help participants navigate any challenges that may arise during the integration process.
Before participants leave, we also provide them with resources and tools to support their integration process.
Our commitment to 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 extends beyond the retreat itself. We maintain ongoing relationships with our former Master Plant Diet participants and consider them to be our 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 for years to come. We welcome our former guests to 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 for support and guidance during their integration process.
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April 11, 2023 at 9:54 amPeter and Anna are absolutely amazing. Heartfelt and very accommodating. Peter and Anna’s knowledge of the plants is such a gift. They hold incredible space for transformation and lend a guiding hand along the way. Their land is poetically beautiful. It is a wonderful, safe beautiful container for this incredible work. I highly recommend it to anyone that feels called to the jungle and this work with the plants.
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April 10, 2023 at 1:54 pmOh my, how blessed I am to have had this experience with Peter and Anna. I was introduced to them through a dear friend and I had been wanting to come to the jungle for a proper traditional isolation diet for some time. Speaking with them beforehand they were very caring and good listeners to help me select a well aligned plant to diet. Ultimately we came to the selection of Chuchuhuasi. I was so lucky to be the first one to stay alone in the new home they’d been building for for many months prior to my arrival. It’s a beautiful secluded site with incredible natural beauty. All the people in their village seem kind. I saw monkeys, lizards and all kinds of birds and butterflies. They were sweet, kind and gentle hosts. Eating on the floor with them and their dog Bisquit, in their tambo beforehand, I felt like a dear friend or family member. After I started my diet, Peter would visit me once a day and bring my simple food. He’s the perfect balance of engaging but offering you the privacy you want for your experience. He’s a wise, gentle soul who’s lived an amazing life. One of the best parts was getting to share life stories late into the night with them both after a ceremony. Peter’s ceremonies are heartfelt and beautifully simple. We did three. He knows who he is and he offers himself so genuinely through his sweet singing. The way he sang to me offering in the spirit of Chuchuhuasi will remain in my mind and heart forever. I’ve felt incredible afterward. It’s not an easy experience. The solitude can be hard for some. But if you feel the call, then know that these angels will keep you safe and supported all the way. I intend to come back. But Peter would tell me not to plan the future too much and just focus on today. Good advice.