In the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador lives the Andi Vargas family. A family who is not only steeped heavily in the tradition of Shamanism, but lives in harmony with the land, functioning in eco sustainability, and welcomes you to come and heal, awaken and remember who you are. A Journey were the medicine of Ayahuasca will immerse your being with the heart of the people, the strength of the Jaguar, and the calling of ancient jungle(Pachamama). If you are looking for an experience of transformation and guidance from one of the most genuine family of healers I have ever met in over 25 years of traveling, then look no further. Here, you find solace, peace, kindness, and a sincere welcome from the entire family of the Napusamai.
The retreat takes place in Pasourcu Lodge, near Tena, in the Napo region. In the Kichwa community of Kuyaloma in the Amazon. In the words of the Napusamai people "We still live where our elders lived, we live with our own traditional customs and beliefs. We use the wisdom that we have gained from mother nature and passed down to us. Our duty is to practice and preserve this wise knowledge of our elders from hundreds of years ago by practicing the use of medicinal plants for physical and spiritual healing, primarily through the use of Ayahuasca and other medicinal plants."
The retreat takes place in Pasourcu Lodge, near Tena, in the Napo region. In the Kichwa community of Kuyaloma in the Amazon. In the words of the Napusamai people "We still live where our elders lived, we live with our own traditional customs and beliefs. We use the wisdom that we have gained from mother nature and passed down to us. Our duty is to practice and preserve this wise knowledge of our elders from hundreds of years ago by practicing the use of medicinal plants for physical and spiritual healing, primarily through the use of Ayahuasca and other medicinal plants."
Mission Statement
It is my nature to help others find self-empowerment through the ancient practice and rituals known as the rites of passage. A tradition that has been lost in many ways to the modern western culture. As your host on this journey, I will hold and create a safe container for you to allow the transformation and connection to the levels of inner pachas (worlds). This journey of reconnecting with Pachamama (Mother Earth) of the Amazon and her medicines will ground you into the awareness our true nature. Bridging earth based ceremony along with Amazonian medicine known as Ayahuasca lead by Maestros Don Luis Andi and son Don Juan Andi to assist you into a more whole and healed state of being. Along with me< Daniel Heras who will be our translator on this journey is also a practitioner in training like myself in this ancient art. Together we look forward to being in service to you and the deepening of your path of connection and awakening. In Munay...Raymond
Photo: at Pasourcu Lodge with Teacher/Shaman Don Luis Andi(left) and myself(right).
What does the retreat package include?
- 1 night at Posada Mirolindo eco lodge (breakfast included).
- Private Bus from Posada Mirolindo eco lodge to Tena.
- 10 nights at Pasourcu Lodge, simple and rustic double accommodation.
- Delicious, organic, local and traditionally prepared meals during the 10 days at Pasourcu Lodge.
- Guided Jungle walks to learn, collect and prepare different medicinal plants.
- Blue healing Clay with waterfall bath.
- Participation in the preparation of the Ayahuasca medicine.
- 6 Ayahuasca ceremonies with maestros Don Luis Andi and Don Juan Andi.
- Daily ritual and use of Rapé. (Optional) click here to read more.
- 2 personal herbal saunas and blood-cleansing herbs and 1 sweat lodge ceremony.
- 21 Plant combination remedy for cleansing the blood, and purging the system.
- 3 group sharing and integration of ayahuasca experiences .
- daily Ashtanga yoga, meditation, and breath-work will be included with Daniel Heras.
- 1 journey to a sacred site called spirit rock.
- Participation in tobacco ceremony received thru the nasal passages and purging thru drinking tobacco.
- Kichwa cultural demonstration of traditional music, dance, and gift exchange for the children.
- Boat ride to Misahualli, Runahuassi Lodge, and the Rescue Center for Amazon animals.
- Spanish-English translator-(Daniel Heras)
- Private Bus from Tena to Termas Papallacta Hot Spring Resort.
- 1 night in Termas Papallacta Hot Springs Resort. (meals not included).
What does not it include?
- Roundtrip Airfare from U.S. to Quito, Ecuador.
- Tip Suggested ($20-$40 USD) for services provided at Pasourcu Lodge (maids, cooks, fire tending, errands, etc.)
- Airport transportation from Termas Papallacta Hot Springs resort to Airport upon leaving home. ($45.00 USD).
- Meals at Papallacta Hot Spring Resort.
- Additional private healing treatments for specific illness set up by Don Luis and his family. You may inquire further at the retreat. Often specific healing sessions range from $100 to $150 USD.
How much does it cost?
How big is the group?
- 1,372.00 total and deposit of $680.00 must be made by June 21st, deposit is non refundable.
- Double occupancy $1300.00 a piece saves $144.00 between the two of you.
How big is the group?
- 12 participants only to create a sacred, intimate, and personalized experience. In this way, we can address and meet everyone's needs and support their journey. Space fills quickly, so please don't wait until last minute to register.
Meet The Shamans
Don Luis Andi Yachac
At 65 years old, Don Luis is a highly respected shaman (Yachac Curaca-wise),
with a legacy passed down by his ancestors. Don Luis and his family
have acquired knowledge from 25 leading scholars of traditional
medicine from different cultures in this region, Ecuador, and Peru.
For more than 38 years, shaman Don Luis been practicing the use
of over 2000 medicinal plants of the forest to purify the body in the treatment
of all forms of diseases and cleanse the spiritual energy with special ceremonies
using essences extracted from the plants of the Amazon.
Don Luis will guide you through your journey as you come to experience the sacred plant of ayahuasca.
At 65 years old, Don Luis is a highly respected shaman (Yachac Curaca-wise),
with a legacy passed down by his ancestors. Don Luis and his family
have acquired knowledge from 25 leading scholars of traditional
medicine from different cultures in this region, Ecuador, and Peru.
For more than 38 years, shaman Don Luis been practicing the use
of over 2000 medicinal plants of the forest to purify the body in the treatment
of all forms of diseases and cleanse the spiritual energy with special ceremonies
using essences extracted from the plants of the Amazon.
Don Luis will guide you through your journey as you come to experience the sacred plant of ayahuasca.
Don Juan Andi Vargas
addition to this Juan Andi, son, and assistant to Don Luis and Inés is 44 years of age and shares much of the knowledge and practices of his father. He also obtained much knowledge from his grandparents who taught him from an early age. He also works with other teachers and shamans to support the work of his family and organizes the ayahuasca retreats here at Napusamai Ayahuasca Lodge, Kuyaloma. Juan also is an engineer in tourism enterprises by profession.
addition to this Juan Andi, son, and assistant to Don Luis and Inés is 44 years of age and shares much of the knowledge and practices of his father. He also obtained much knowledge from his grandparents who taught him from an early age. He also works with other teachers and shamans to support the work of his family and organizes the ayahuasca retreats here at Napusamai Ayahuasca Lodge, Kuyaloma. Juan also is an engineer in tourism enterprises by profession.
Dona Ines Vargas
At the age of 66 years, Doña Inés still works with her husband
during Ayahuasca ceremonies. After meeting Dona,
you can feel the good medicine and her positive energy is
important in the preparation of the sacred plant of Ayahuasca.
She is responsible for controlling the strength of the plant
and looks after our guests after the ceremonies.
Dona is also very knowledgable in other plants used to clean
or remove any negative effects during the healing process.
At the age of 66 years, Doña Inés still works with her husband
during Ayahuasca ceremonies. After meeting Dona,
you can feel the good medicine and her positive energy is
important in the preparation of the sacred plant of Ayahuasca.
She is responsible for controlling the strength of the plant
and looks after our guests after the ceremonies.
Dona is also very knowledgable in other plants used to clean
or remove any negative effects during the healing process.
Ireña Andi Vargas
Wife of Don Juan Andi also plays an important role in the preparation of the sacred plant of Ayahuasca.
She is also responsible for helping with logistics and taking care of the guests.
Wife of Don Juan Andi also plays an important role in the preparation of the sacred plant of Ayahuasca.
She is also responsible for helping with logistics and taking care of the guests.
The Journey
Here I will give a very general overlay of the days events and will be emailing you a detailed layout of everything you will need and to consider should you decide to join us on the journey.
Day 1
Arrive in Quito, Ecuador (Elevation 9140ft.)
Lodging at Posada Mirolindo
We will be staying at this beautiful Eco Lodge for our first evening before we head to Tena and into the Jungle. Please click here for their website and info. http://www.posadamirolindo.com
Day 2
Bus Transportation
From Quito we will depart early and travel 4hrs thru the Andes by a private bus from Quito to Tena to meet with our host Don Juan Andi to guide us into the Jungle.
Once we arrive in Tena, we will have lunch before we head into the jungle. After lunch we will take a 20 minute ride where we will begin our trek into the jungle. We will hike approximately 1 hour to the village where we will remain for the next 10 days. The trek can be very muddy depending on the rain and rubber boots will be offered and recommended for the hike.
Pasourcu village
www.napusamai-ayahuasca.com
Once we enter the jungle and arrive at Pasourcu village is where the real journey begins.
Once we arrive we will get settled in to our cabins and have a meeting to go over our schedule, meet the family who we are guests of and answer any questions you have, followed by dinner, Suana, and settling in for the evening.
Cabins
Each cabin had two beds, which we will all be bunking with someone. Each cabin is equipped with a shower, toilet, sink, bed & nets, blankets, and fresh sheets. These cabins are very clean, but simple. We will be living in close quarters an get to know each other very well.
Kitchen and Kitchen Staff
The kitchen staff are simply incredible. Rodriguez and Fidel are so full of kindness, sincerity, and love preparing fresh, local, and organic food gathered from the fully sustainable farm and community.
Day 3
Herbal Saunas to purify the body before the ceremony that evening.
Gathering and Preparing the Ayahuasca Medicine.
In this Tradition the women are responsible for cooking the medicine. The women bare the balance of power by infusing their gift and working with the spirit of the vine. The mother ayahuasca in my opinion should only be prepared by the feminine spirit. We help collect and prepare it for the women. The Ayahuasca plant (Banisteriopsis Caapi) is best when harvested during the afternoon. We humbly ask permission before harvesting the Ayahuasca. The plant is cooked in water withthe leaves of the Challypanga plant (Diploterys cabrerana).The medicine remains at a high heat for 3 to 4 hours,until we have a high concentration and then the vinesand leaves are removed from the brew.The remaining medicine is left on a low heat for 30 minutes moreand thereafter is ready for the ceremony.
Maloka-Ceremonial Space
In the evening we will gather at the Maloka for ceremony. Each person will have their own mattress to lie on during the ceremony. Don Luis Andi and Don Juan Andi will be the Maestros for the entire week of ceremonies. We will be doing a total of 6 ceremonies over the course of the work and private sessions for deeper healing work will be available.One thing to always remember when entering the Maloka is to remove your shoes before entering this sacred space. In general we do this in our rooms and kitchen area to keep the space clean.
Plant Medicine and Nature Walks
Medicinal Plant Treatments and Purgatives
over the course of your stay, you will be receiving several treatments to clean and purify your blood. This includes a 21 plant medicine formula you drink after meals, tobacco placed in nostrils, drinking a plant mixture to purge and also drinking tobacco juice.
Journey to Sacred site called Spirit Rock
On one of the days of our walks into the jungle we will visit a sacred place to pay our respect to the land and set our intentions deeper as we prepare for the ayahuasca ceremony that evening. This place is powerful and in one of only a couple very large stones that was seen in the forest weighing in at several tons.
Working with the Healing Blue Clay
You will have several opportunities to bath each day down by the waterfall and cover yourself in the locally harvested blue clay. Extremely good for the skin and drawing toxins from the body.
Sweat Lodge Ceremony
Tree Planting
Collecting, Preparing, and Processing Cocoa.
You will have an opportunity once we finish with all our ceremonies to prepare, make, and eat the wonderful Cocoa that grows on the property.
Cultural Day
Final experience of the Journey to
Termas Papallacta Hot Springs
www.termaspapallacta.com
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