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Nimea Kaya Healing Center

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At the Nimea Kaya Healing Center, we are dedicated to offering traditional Ayahuasca journeys, working alongside both male and female Shipibo healers. Our Shipibo healers carry decades of wisdom and knowledge through working with master teacher plants. Through our retreats, we aim to support our guests awaken to their fullest potential by healing their bodies, minds and spirits. Our focus on health, nutrition and self-sustainability in our peaceful and eco-friendly environment lends to a deeper healing process where long lasting positive impacts are made in the lives of our guests. With over 16 years of experience leading Ayahuasca retreats, we have helped support thousands of guests from all over the world transform their lives.

Our Selva Spirit Association NGO focuses on raising the awareness in the preservation of shamanic traditions, reforestation projects as well as multiple health programs implemented in the surrounding communities.

Shamanic Retreats:

Our shamanic retreats are designed to accommodate each individual on their path of awakening and healing. We offer a series of three or four Ayahuasca ceremonies per retreat with a local Shipibo Shamans, also known as a Curandero or Maestro. Our healers have been well established in the shamanic ayahuasca practice for several decades. Our medicine is brewed with only the ayahuasca vine and chacruna leaves. Our ceremonies are facilitated with the utmost integrity and responsibility. There are always four to six of our staff members in every ceremony helping our guests through their healing journeys with the sacred medicine. Drinking the ayahuasca medicine during ceremonies allows the participants to expand their consciousness to a multi-faceted universe. Ayahuasca takes the individual through a process of cleansing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. The individual journeys through a series of visions often receiving profound realizations that lead them to a place of healing, understanding and balance within themselves.

During the course of the retreat we offer facilitated group sharing and one on one counseling. Our groups are no larger than 14 people so we may accommodate a more intimate and personal setting during ceremony. Our ceremonial Maloca is very spacious, providing a comfortable environment for the profound experience. It is situated in the midst of beautiful native plants and trees where where natures orchestra graciously joins us in our sacred ceremonies.

We provide for our guests with herbal and floral baths with a unique blend of plants and flowers from the surrounding jungle after each ceremony. The plant baths help to wash away any negative energies stagnant in the body and help prepare the participant for a more profound healing with the plant medicine Ayahuasca. The invigorating and cleansing bath will help rejuvenate your spirit.

Additional Activities:

Nimea Kaya activities includes: Meet Shamans and Q&A Session, Guided Yoga and Meditation sessions, Sound Healing Sessions, Floral Plant Baths, Visionary Painting Workshop, Ceremony Integration Circles, Guided Nature Walks, Shipibo Art Market, Post Retreat Integration Workshop. Massage and additional healing therapies also offered.

Ayahuasca Integration:

At Nimea Kaya, we specialize in offering Integration Support during and after the Retreat. We also give preparation support before the retreat with a Ayahuasca Preparation Guide and on a Zoom call with the guests. All of our guests will receive a detailed and thorough Integration Guide after the retreat with many tips and recommendations on how to continue the journey forward in life with the most ease, inspiration and motivation. We also offer complimentary integrations with our team integration specialist.

Prices:

Cost for 7 Day Retreat with 3 Ceremonies – Shared Accommodation $1750, Single Private Accommodation: $2050

Cost for 9 Day Retreat with 4 Ceremonies – Shared Accommodation $1950, Single Private Accommodation: $2250

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What’s Included:

* Pre-Retreat Preparation Consultation Call
* Digital Ayahuasca Dieta Recipe Book
* Ayahuasca Preparation Guide
* Pick up and drop off from and to Pucallpa Airport
* Transportation to and from the Nimea Kaya Center
* Three or Four Ayahuasca Ceremonies with Shipibo Healers
* Q&A with Shamans before Ceremony
* Participate in Brewing Ayahuasca (Only Available in Some Retreats)
* Guided Medicinal Plant Walk
* Ceremony Integration Circles
* Continual Counseling with Facilitators
* Consultations with Shamans
* Medicinal Floral Plant Baths
* Breathwork & Meditation Classes
* Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga Classes
* Sound Bath Meditation
* Nutritious Plant Based Meals
* Boat Excursion
* Shipibo Art Exhibition & Market
* High Vibe Living Class
* Farewell Celebration
* Laundry Service
* Post Retreat Integration Guide
* Post Retreat Integration Call
* Complimentary 1 on 1 Integration Sessions

Reviews (122)

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Aliwoo1
November 29, 2018 at 7:26 am

Review by Alice.
To review all that I experienced with Ayahuasca during the August 2018 retreat at Nimea Kaya would not only be exhausting but near impossible. There are complexities to the medicine and ceremonies that cannot be categorised into words; instead they are, and should remain, an experience: much like that of each moment we spend in life. But if I had to make one comment on my time there, it would be that it was an experience like no other. That goes for the unconditional love and kindness displayed by the volunteers working there, the exquisite vegetarian food and the quality of yoga, meditation and mindfulness classes on offer throughout the whole 9 days. And then there’s the medicine…
Whether you’ve taken psychedelics in the past, recreationally or as a panacea, there was a profound sacredness to this medicine that united me with all that lived and breathed. The trees emanated a force of energy that mesmerised me during my second ceremony. I had taken myself outside for the first time and sat in solitude on a bench looking up at a marquis of green and black prints, the inside of a circus. I had anticipated having to face some of my deepest fears on this retreat; I knew that I was there to process severe childhood traumas and the thought of revisiting them frightened me. However, on that second night, the darkness didn’t frighten me. Instead it invited me to sit with it, a mesh of life all as one, outside the wooden Maloka hut on that bench. It was really something else. I was a part of nature: the light and the dark.
I had spent the whole of my first ceremony sweating, vomiting, purging, crying. Twenty years of on-going trauma had left me with complex PTSD and a pit so deep I barely identified with myself when I looked in the mirror. But, like the phoenix, I was determined to rise again. And Ayahuasca showed me the way. Of course, she works with you, so she will only give you what you are able to process at that time. For me, it took three ceremonies until I experienced any visuals with the medicine. And when I did, they came all as one: a wave of black bats washed over me and I stood rooted to the ground on the way out of the bathroom. I had taken myself in there to cry my eyes out. I sobbed and sobbed as I forgave all those who had hurt me from the past. And when I finished sobbing, what felt like a bolt or a brick lodged in the back of my head, was released…and then in came the bats. I sank down to the ground to take it all in and was helped back to my bed by one of the beautiful volunteers working there. The rest of that night took me somewhere very hard to describe: a spiritual world that was so real and yet so removed from reality as we know it. A part of me identified with this aspect of my psyche – the aspect that she was showing to me – and it scared me to think I had this tyrant or sultan in me. I’ve always considered myself as an open, bright, loving, kind person but this side of me was sinister, stubborn, derisive. It is a side of me that I needed to see. A side of me that I needed to be aware of so that I can manage it in my daily life with consciousness and love. It was a part of me that may have developed due to my childhood difficulties and, since becoming aware of it, I have invited other forms of healing into my life to balance out this aspect of my psyche. They include a lot of heart-opening meditations, yoga and Reiki energy healing. That night lasted for what seemed like a spiritual eternity and it did frighten me, I won’t lie, but I needed to see it. It opened up a new portal for me that has stayed with me ever since.
The fourth ceremony was full of love, beauty and acceptance – much of what I had hoped to experience at this retreat overall. We had created this batch of ayahuasca ourselves on our first day of arriving and it had been brewing ever since. It was a more delicate taste, dissimilar to the bitterness of the previous three and I had the feeling that most of the other participants on the retreat also experienced a much softer, more gentle experience during this ceremony. It was a good way for me to finish. I knew I had more to see with this medicine so I have intention of doing it again in the near future and I know for sure that, when I do, I will choose to go back to the beauty of the jungle at Nimea Kaya where I felt loved, safe and cared for throughout my entire healing journey.
MV
November 28, 2018 at 1:25 am

While researching Ayahuasca retreats in Peru, Nimea Kaya immediately stood apart from all others. Jill (one of the founders of Nimea Kaya) promptly answered all of our questions throughout the entire process of booking and preparing for our trip, easing our concerns and helping us to feel more comfortable with our first trip to South America. My husband and I attended a retreat in April, 2018.

I thought Nimea Kaya’s website provided an accurate picture of what to expect at the retreat. The activities are all focused on supporting each individual’s healing process and the local community. The only surprises for us came in the form of noise pollution from loud music being played in the neighboring town and airplanes flying directly over Nimea Kaya. Though these noises were not ideal and interrupted our sleep, they really didn’t detract from our experience and we did not notice them during ceremony.

The food was delicious and all whole-foods, plant-based (except eggs and honey that were offered separately). The yoga and meditation classes were fantastic and I was grateful for them. I very much enjoyed learning about the ayahuasca-brewing process and taking part in preparing the ayahuasca vines and chacruna leaves for the next batch of tea.

Most importantly, I felt very safe at Nimea Kaya during our entire stay. I felt comfortable using the shared showers and walking the grounds even in the dark. The staff and facilitators were all welcoming, caring, and supportive. Each ceremony was carried out beautifully by the facilitators and the Shamans who were there to lead us and support us in ceremony from beginning to end. The Ayahuasca brew that is served is made of only the ayahuasca vine and chacruna leaves. It was very important to me to know exactly what I was putting in my body and to feel confident that I was drinking the purest form of Ayahuasca.

The Shipibo Shamans are such beautiful human beings and are an integral part of each ceremony. They, along with the facilitators, create a deeply healing ceremony and their love and good intentions are palpable. Each shaman is a powerful presence to behold, wearing their ceremonial dress and singing their profoundly beautiful icaros. The plant baths that the shamans give in the mornings following each ceremony are cold but very cleansing and refreshing. The Shamans and facilitators provide a level of compassionate care and presence that can be compared only to the loving care I have received from my mother.

I recommend Nimea Kaya to all who are truly feeling the call to work with Ayahuasca, who are ready to really come to know and heal themselves, and who will approach Mother Ayahuasca, the jungle, and the Shamans with the reverence they deserve. If you’re considering working with Ayahuasca for the first time, I recommend first practicing meditation/yoga/breath work, as working with Ayahuasca requires embracing much physical and emotional discomfort. Working with Ayahuasca at Nimea Kaya is a deeply humbling, life-changing experience. Best wishes to you.
zjs15
November 27, 2018 at 12:06 am

Trying to describe the magnitude of my experience at Nimea Kaya is challenging as its impact continues to resonate every day of my life. My first retreat was in September 2017. I had little knowledge of Ayahuasca prior to embarking on my trip to NK, but went as a dutiful yet skeptical husband whose wife was seeking. The retreat center is on the edge of Pucallpa in the Amazon and has a peaceful vibe that allows you to truly escape the modern world and all the noise and distractions that come with it. Even if you just wanted to find a place to digitally detox and be one with nature, NK is the ideal place as you can’t help but relax and connect with nature once inside the center. And although the amenities are pretty Spartan with no hot water and composting toilets, the rooms and dining facilities are clean and well kept. Also, you feel safe and as if you’re staying with family as the facilitators and staff are so kind and welcoming. The food is excellent as it is prepared fresh every day by the amazing staff and really helps you with your preparation for and recovery from ceremony. The format of the retreat is incredibly thoughtful as it allows you to connect with your fellow guests and feel comfortable as you prepare for ceremony. The facilitators do an amazing job helping you to relax and be open to the entire Ayahuasca experience. The ceremonies led by the Shamans in the Maloka are authentic and true to the Shipibo tradition which is crucial for creating the right setting that helps guests focus on their intention with the medicine. Integration circles after ceremony aid you in processing the experience and afford you the opportunity to share with your fellow guests. Jill, Casey and the entire NK staff have created such a special place with Nimea Kaya that I returned in May, 2018. I am so grateful for the life changing impact my retreats at NK have had. I have many more personal insights that I am happy to share with anyone who has questions about Nimea Kaya or Ayahuasca as I hope to help anyone who feels called by Mother Aya.
Paulfran
November 26, 2018 at 4:37 pm

have always thought of myself as someone who would only be successful if I made myself follow a “life plan”. I would write myself lists of goals that I would need to achieve, places I would need to visit, money I would need to save, etc. I would prioritize all of these on a timeline, and organize it around my (pretty dull) 9-5 job and my (not so exciting) extra curriculars. Everything in my day had a time frame in which it needed to be accomplished.
One day, I met someone at my work and started to chat with them about something that I cannot even recall. The only thing I remember was thinking how boring this person was. Then it struck me, that I was JUST as boring. This fact horrified me, so I quit my job and decided to get a working Visa in the Caribbean. I moved there within the week.
When I got there, I was terrified. I had never done anything so impulsive, and I didn’t know why, but it felt like the right thing to do. Which terrified me even more. Long story short, I met some of the most amazing people there. What I loved most was how they were all so passionate; about everything they did in their day to day lives…from eating their breakfast to taking an afternoon nap. I slowly started embracing a lifestyle of less agenda, and more adventure. When one of my best friends prompted the idea of going to the jungles of Peru to learn about Ayahuasca… I only hesitated for about 20 seconds before I thought, “there’s no time like the present”. And with that mind set, I arrived at Nimea Kaya a short week later.
I shortly learned that alot of the other guests in my group all had a very wonderful, important reason to be there. Needless to say, I felt that, in comparison, I really didn’t. However, the staff and general environment of the retreat made me feel so at peace, and so at home…that it was easy enough for me to cast that idea aside for the time being. During my preparation for the first ceremony, all I remember thinking was: “whatever happens, happens. I completely surrender to whatever teachings Mother Aya has to show me. I am scared, but she knows that …and I know she will take care of me “. I dont know why I was so reassured of the fact that everything would be okay, I just was.
Not to sound too dramatic, but my life was changed within 4 nights. 4 beautiful ceremonies. In the most simple way, Mother Ayahuasca showed me three things:
1) what love is
2) how to find love within yourself
3) the best ways to reflect that love in everything I do

I never thought I would feel so at peace with myself, with those in my life (past and presently), and with anything that may come my way in the future. I’ve never felt so confident in myself to be able to trust my own heart.
With the help of Mother Ayahuasca, and the entire team at Nimea Kaya, I fell in love with humankind, with nature, with gratitude, and with myself.
I will forever thank everyone who was apart of my experience for showing me how to be the best version of myself.

Paulinka Frani
Attended Nimea Kaya retreat in Pucallpa, May 2018.
eduran
November 26, 2018 at 2:15 pm

Nimea Kaya is a beautiful retreat center with a very caring staff. I was fortunate enough to witness and experience many profound healing experiences here. The food is healthy and delicious and doesn’t make you feel deprived like a lot of Ayahuasca diet food. The ceremonies are very safe and provided with lots of love and care. The center employs 4 wonderful, knowledgeable shamans whose beautiful Icaros reverberate throughout your being and guide you to a place of profound love and healing. A huge bonus for me was that Nimea Kaya directly gives back to the surrounding communities. I felt right at home here and am grateful for the work that Jill and Casey and all the facilitators passionately carry out. I would certainly recommend Nimea Kaya to anybody looking for safe and supportive Ayahuasca ceremonies. I hope to return myself in the future!