A small retreat center focused on individual healing plant medicine process in groups of no more than 10 participants at a time. We are located in the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas in a remote Andean village. Scheduling is by request. We offer 4, 6 and 11 Day Retreats, Kambo treatments and stays, all with the option to extend for more time resting or deeper cleansing. The retreat healings plants and therapies include Ayahuasca, Yopo, San Pedro, Kambo and Temazcal (Sweat Lodge).
Our purpose is to create a ripple effect in the consciousness of humanity through work with sacred plant medicines of Peru and healing techniques we have chosen, through our own positive experiences, and believe compliment the process of plant medicines. To bring about a new earth first we must help heal the traumas of the past.
We first must begin healing the individual in a gentle process. Each process is considered on an individual basis and what the healers feel would be best suited to the work they would like to accomplish. There is space to explore deeper and daily consultations after ceremony to begin to understand the messages of the plant medicine and have a focus for the next ceremony.
The longer the retreat, the deeper the healing. All of our programs are intensive, however there is space to take your time in the healing process through extending your retreat or opting to take less or no medicine. We guide participants only to where they feel comfortable or ready for. The ceremonies are practiced in a sacred context with Icaros (medicine songs) and sacred instruments. Each ceremony has assistants to help care for each person and anything they need.
During your time at the retreat you will have everything you need for a comfortable stay with all modern necessities. We provide everything, you need only to bring yourself and a few pairs of warmer clothes. In the Andes, we can experience all four seasons in one day, but tend to have cold nights and warm days. There are Incan ruins above the center and plenty of hiking trails around, so comfortable clothes and good shoes are a must.
With the power of the heart we are bringing every person into the healing power of the sacred medicinal plants of Peru through ceremony. We have ongoing local projects offering people in the nearby town healings and ceremonies.
“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the single candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha
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TrippyRafiki213
January 16, 2018 at 9:50 amI just spent 11 incredible days learning and growing at Shamanic Vida.
I arrived with no experience in plant healing. I saw other reviews and decided Shamanic Vida was the place I wanted to make this journey. And it was honestly the best decision I have ever made. I cannot say enough positive things about both Pacco and Chrissy, they are truly amazing people that not only help you grow and experience this wonderful medicine but make you feel so at home and comfortable during the process.
Those 11 days were so transformative – mind, body and soul have never felt so clear and alive. Experiencing San Pedro, Ayahuasca and Kambo have truly made an impact on my life and have me more positive for the future.
If you’re looking for a retreat this is honestly the place. You will have an amazing experience and I personally can’t wait to go back.
Olli
January 16, 2018 at 6:28 amI had a fantastic and eye opening time at Shamanic Vida. Chrissy and Pacco were fantastic, the food was good and the location was great! I felt safe and well taken care of at all times through my first ever ayahuasca journey and am recommending it to my friends.
GraceM
August 30, 2017 at 10:52 pmShamanic Vida has brought much cleansing and healing to my life, from a cellular level to a spirit level and every inch in-between and every meter beyond. Pacco is an amazing Shaman with much experience, holding much wisdom; I recommend his guidance to anyone who wishes to transform and, or expand themselves in a deeper sense. Along side Pacco, Chrissy was also their to bring her balanced energy; I feel the two hold a unique space for all kinds of healing because of their bond. Although we are all repairing from different life experiences, Pacco and Chrissy are there to bring clarity, guidance, understanding and insight on the beautiful and sometimes confusing inner journey we get to witness. My time here, I drank Ayahuasca in four ceremonies, San Pedro (Huachuma) once and took Rapé around five times. All of the ceremonies were greeted with the humbleness and confidence of the Shaman (Pacco), which brought a sense of trust and gratefulness. Pacco works with the plant spirit(s), his grace and essence held the utmost scared space, a place that was filled with the teachings of the land and all that is here. When I was in need of guidance during ceremony Pacco had this sense of knowing, divine timing we will call it, he would be there when I needed it, to make sure I was okay, he let me know that I was not alone, which had a profound impact on my experiences. Pacco’s ethics towards his guests is humbling; he did not tell me how to heal, how to think, or force any belief on me, he just made it aware (nonverbally) that I as a human-being am full of many of my own truths and much more that is yet to be unveiled, he was there and able to be a guide during the deep healing process. Not only awareness was brought, I gained this humbleness and confidence that went hand in hand, towards myself and expanding outward creating a harmonious shift in relationships I have been wanting/needing to mend. I left Shamanic Vida about a week ago today, and already I am noticing shifts in my actions, words and thoughts. I could not express in words the gratefulness I have towards Pacco and Chrissy for hosting the most life altering experiences I have ever had, I am so thankful to have had the honor of meeting the two, as well as the other wonderful, kindhearted people I have met while staying at this retreat, many bonds were formed with people from all over the world. While at this retreat I learned many self-truths, I gained numerous skills that would not have been available to me otherwise, and I worked with the ayahuasca overcoming many challenges that at the time seemed almost impossible or maybe improbable. I will be visiting again in the not so distant future.
Thank you, thank you,
Love,
Grace <3
soshdog
August 20, 2017 at 4:24 pmI have total trust in Paco and Chrissy and felt like I was in excellent hands. This aspect of trust is so important because the medicine and the ceremony is powerful and there cannot be any doubt about the intentions of the shamans and facilitators. Staying here was a magical experience; the atmosphere is totally serene and chill. I would highly recommend Shamanic Vida to anyone who is interested in shamanic healing. My own experience was profound and I was beamed into the spirit world. Now I am integrating the experience which is still pretty fresh. I am sleeping much better at night and spiritually I feel as if I am now going through a gradual, but steady waking up progress.
silverhero
June 26, 2017 at 9:02 amI just spent 11 incredible days learning, growing, connecting and awakening at Shamanic Vida—it was the most life-invigorating thing I’ve ever done. I feel reborn, full of love and light, and enthusiastic beyond belief!
I arrived with little experience in master plant healing—just one Ayahuasca ceremony. I was drawn to Shamanic Vida because of wonderful reviews, their holistic approach to healing and the opportunity to experience a variety of plant medicines and meditation/healing techniques (ie. Rapé, San Pedro, Kambo, & Yopo.) The experience was more than I could have ever hoped for! Chrissy, and the shaman, Pacco, have created an incredibly nurturing environment for healing. I immediately felt at home, and by the end, part of the tribe, which is imperative because this type of therapy can be very challenging, mentally and physically.
This was the most transformative week of my life—mentally, physically and spiritually. I realized the tremendous capacity I have to bring love and light into this world and I am enthusiastic to put this inspired energy into my renewed life back home. My mind is clearer than ever, my confidence has never been stronger, and I have a sense of purpose and fearlessness that I’ve never felt before. I am incredibly grateful for all of the pleasant surprises as well: my body is much leaner and energetic, I feel an unexpected aversion to alcohol and unhealthy foods, and I am eager to learn just about everything—something I haven’t felt since I was a child.
I am incredibly grateful for Chrissy and Pacco and look forward to coming back for more healing soon!