Safe Ayahuasca Ceremonies in Peru Guided by Amazonian Shamans
Ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru held in a safe, carefully guided setting, where each participant is accompanied throughout the process by experienced Amazonian shamans.
Each ceremony is part of ancestral Amazonian plant medicine, guided with care and attention
Ayahuasca Ceremonies at Takinuna
Ayahuasca ceremonies at Takinuna take place in the Amazon, where the work with the plants is guided by experienced shamans within a traditional setting.
During the ceremony, the shamans remain present throughout the night, working with icaros and responding to what unfolds in each moment. The medicine is offered with care, according to each person and the process they are going through.
The space is held with continuous attention. Alongside the shamans, the team remains present to support participants when needed, while respecting each person’s process and moments of focus. Participants can ask for support at any time during the ceremony.
The surrounding forest, the sounds of the night, and the simplicity of the space contribute to a more inward and attentive experience.
Learn more about Master Plants Medicine →Ceremonies with Ayahuasca, Bobinsana, and Huachuma
The ceremonies at Takinuna are centered around the work with different master plants, each offering a distinct way of engaging with the process.
Ayahuasca
Works at a deep level, often bringing forward emotions, memories, and patterns that can be observed and understood with guidance. The ceremonies are held with care and attention, allowing each person to engage with what arises at their own rhythm.
Bobinsana
Supports the emotional dimension of the work. It is often experienced as a gentler plant that helps open and soften emotional processes, allowing for a different way of relating to what emerges.
Huachuma (San Pedro)
Offered in daytime ceremonies, it works in a more outward and grounded way, often supporting clarity, perspective, and connection with the natural environment.
Each plant is worked with in a way that is consistent with the tradition, guided by the shamans and adapted to the needs of each person throughout the retreat.
Icaros: Guiding the Work with the Plants
Icaros are an essential part of how the work with plant medicine is guided during the ceremony. Each master plant has its own icaros, and the shamans work with them as part of their relationship with the plants, developed over years of experience.
Before and during the ceremony, the shamans gather information about each person — what they are going through, what they are working with, and how they are feeling. Based on this, the ceremony is guided in a way that responds to each individual process.
Through the icaros, the shamans direct the work of the medicine, supporting what needs to be worked, helping to calm, focus, or open the process when needed.
This is not a fixed sequence. The icaros arise in response to what is happening in the moment, allowing the work to be guided with attention, experience, and a deep relationship with the plants.
Safety and Care During the Ceremony
We work with small groups, which allows for a more attentive and continuous presence throughout the ceremony.
The shamans remain present in the maloca throughout the entire ceremony, guiding the process and responding to what unfolds in each moment. They do not step away from the work, and remain attentive from beginning to end.
Alongside them, the team is also present to support participants during the ceremony. Support is available at any time, and participants are encouraged to call if they need assistance or if the experience becomes intense.
The space is held with attention and care, without rushing or forcing the process. Each person is accompanied according to their own rhythm, allowing the work to unfold in a way that is grounded and supported. This continuous presence is what allows the ceremony to remain safe, stable, and responsive throughout the night.
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If you are considering working with plant medicine, you are welcome to reach out and share a bit about yourself, your intentions, and your situation. You may also find it helpful to read more about the effects and research around ayahuasca in this scientific publication .
Before joining a retreat, we take the time to speak with each person to understand if this process is appropriate, and to offer guidance on how to approach it in a responsible way.
If you feel this work may be right for you, you can contact us to learn more about availability and the next steps.
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