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About Takinuna Center -The Song of the Spirit
Takinuna, meaning “the song of the spirit,” is a beacon of shamanic healing. Founded in 2019 by Master Shaman César Vasquez, this visionary Centre has evolved over the past five years. It now boasts the collective wisdom of three esteemed shamans: César Vasquez, Israel Murayari, and Luis Vasquez. Together, they offer a combined experience exceeding 80 years in ayahuasca and plant medicine ceremonies. Takinuna distinguishes itself through the outstanding quality of its ceremonies and treatments. In recent years, we welcomed Florencia to our team. She is an art psychotherapist trained in London. Additionally, she has training in shamanic practices, blending both healing worlds for a comprehensive approach to health and well-being.
Takinuna’s mission is threefold: to heal, teach, and share ancestral knowledge, fostering holistic healing for its visitors. Don Cesar Vasquez, comes from a family rooted in shamanic traditions. He draws inspiration from his grandparents, who were revered vegetal healers. The gifts inherited from his familial lineage have been passed down through generations and are now shared with our participants.
Takinuna is more than just a physical space; it embodies our commitment to preserving and perpetuating traditional Amazonian medicine. Serving as a sanctuary, it welcomes individuals from around the world who seek healing through ayahuasca and plant medicine. Our Centre symbolizes our aspiration to extend the transformative power of these ancient practices to every corner of the globe.
We invite visitors to join us, ensuring our commitment to creating a safe and sacred space for experiencing the ancient healing traditions of the Amazon. Our Centre embraces people from diverse backgrounds, fostering a global community united in the pursuit of well-being and spiritual growth. We aim to cultivate a profound connection to the wisdom of traditional Amazonian medicine and the transformative power it holds.
Masters Healers of peruvian amazon
Guardians of Tradition: Profiles of Amazonian Shaman Masters at Takinuna Healing Center
Don Israel Murayari
tronco ayahuasquero
With over 58 years dedicated to traditional Amazonian medicine, Don Israel is a revered Ayahuasquero Healing Shaman. He grew up in the Kokama indigenous community, beginning his journey at the age of 14. Immersed in sacred Amazonian traditions, he has cultivated a transformative space for seekers of healing and self-discovery. With extensive experience and a profound connection to plant medicine, his guidance nurtures inner peace and personal growth in every participant. Rooted in ancient wisdom and enriched by decades of practice, Don Israel’s approach resonates deeply with those on spiritual journeys. With Don Israel, you will explore the profound healing potential of plant medicine under the guidance of a masterful shaman.
Cesar Vasquez
tronco Huachumero, ayahuasquero, tabaquero y camalonguero
With over 20 years traversing the healing landscapes of the Amazon, César has blossomed into a revered Healer shaman mastering medicinal plants. His mastery dances between the potent realms of Ayahuasca and Huachuma San Pedro where he weaves the profound art of each plant into transformative journeys. For those seeking spiritual awakening beyond traditional methods, César infuses his practice with a unique blend of wisdom and intuition, guiding seekers towards profound insights and personal growth. Within the embrace of these ancient medicines his dedication to unlocking the healing potential of the Amazonian flora ignites a spark of transformation within every participant. Lighting the path towards inner peace and wholeness.
Florencia Ferrari
creative art psychotherapist
Florencia Ferrari is a professional psychologist with over 7 years of experience in psychotherapy. She holds an MA in Art Psychotherapy from Roehampton University of London. She has completed the Takinuna shamanic initiation, seamlessly integrating both healing practices. Florencia offers her professional expertise as a creative psychotherapist, conducting integration sessions after ceremonies. She also serves as a linguistic bridge, particularly in the Peruvian Amazon where many Master Shamans do not speak English. Her role in facilitating communication between participants and shamans is crucial for fostering meaningful exchanges.