Ayahuasca Ceremonies in Peru
Our Ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru are guided by experienced Amazonian shamans in a safe, carefully held ceremonial setting, with continuous support, icaros, and the presence needed for each process to unfold with care.
Ayahuasca Ceremonies at Takinuna
Ayahuasca ceremonies at Takinuna take place in the Peruvian Amazon, where experienced shamans guide the work with the plants within a traditional ceremonial setting.
Throughout the night, the shamans remain present in the maloca, working with icaros and responding to what unfolds in each moment. They offer the medicine with care and attention to each person and to the process they are moving through.
Alongside them, the team remains present to support participants whenever needed. This creates a space that feels carefully held, inward, and respectful of each person’s rhythm.
Ceremonies with Ayahuasca, Bobinsana, and Huachuma
At Takinuna, the ceremonial work unfolds through different master plants. Each one offers a distinct way of engaging with the process while remaining rooted in the tradition and guided by experienced Amazonian shamans.
Ayahuasca
Ayahuasca often works at a deep level, bringing forward emotions, memories, personal patterns, and inner material that may need attention and understanding. The shamans hold these ceremonies with care so that each person can engage with what arises at their own rhythm.
Bobinsana
Bobinsana supports the emotional dimension of the process. Many people experience it as a gentler master plant that can soften, open, and accompany emotional work in a different way, complementing the deeper movement that Ayahuasca may bring.
Huachuma (San Pedro)
Huachuma, also known as San Pedro, usually takes place in daytime ceremonies. Many people experience it as a more grounded and outward-facing medicine that supports clarity, perspective, connection with nature, and a wider sense of inner balance.
Icaros: How the Ceremony Is Guided
Icaros are an essential part of how plant medicine is guided during the ceremony. Each master plant carries its own icaros, and the shamans work with them through a relationship shaped over many years of experience, practice, and direct contact with the plants.
Before and during the ceremony, the shamans pay close attention to each person, to what they are going through, and to how the process is unfolding. In this way, the ceremony responds to what is happening in the moment rather than following a rigid sequence.
Through the icaros, they help direct the work of the medicine. They may calm, focus, protect, or open the process according to what is needed. This is one of the reasons the ceremony can be held with such depth and precision.
Safety and Care During the Ceremony
One of the most important aspects of the Ayahuasca ceremonies at Takinuna is the way the space is held throughout the night. Attentive presence, small groups, and ongoing support help create a ceremony that feels grounded and carefully guided.
Small groups
We work with small groups, which allows for more attentive accompaniment and a more stable ceremonial space throughout the night.
Shamans present all night
The shamans remain in the maloca from beginning to end, guiding the work through icaros and responding to what unfolds in each moment.
Support available at any time
Alongside the shamans, the support team remains present throughout the ceremony, and participants can ask for help whenever the experience becomes intense or assistance is needed.
Each process follows its own rhythm
Each person is accompanied according to their own rhythm, allowing the work with the medicine to unfold with care, seriousness, and respect.
These Ceremonies Take Place Within Retreats
At Takinuna, Ayahuasca ceremonies take place within a wider retreat process rather than as isolated standalone events. This allows participants to prepare before the ceremony, receive support during the night, and continue with integration afterwards.
For many people, this wider structure makes the work feel more responsible and more supportive. Preparation, ceremony, rest, plant treatments, and integration are all understood as part of the same healing process.
You can explore our retreat options to see how these ceremonies unfold within 7-day, 10-day, and 15-day healing formats.
Questions People Often Ask Before Joining
These questions can help clarify how the ceremonies are held at Takinuna and what kind of setting supports the work with plant medicine.
Are Ayahuasca ceremonies at Takinuna safe?
The ceremonies are held with careful attention, small groups, experienced Amazonian shamans, and a support team that remains present throughout the night. Each participant is accompanied continuously during the process.
Who guides the ceremonies?
The ceremonies are guided by experienced Amazonian shamans who work with the plants through icaros, attentive presence, and traditional ceremonial knowledge developed over many years.
What is the role of icaros during the ceremony?
Icaros help guide the work of the medicine during the ceremony. The shamans use them to respond to what is happening in the moment and to support each person’s process with care, focus, and protection.
Are these ceremonies offered outside of retreats?
At Takinuna, the ceremonies take place within a wider retreat process so that preparation, support during the night, and integration afterwards can all be included as part of the work.
Which plants are included in the ceremonial work?
Depending on the retreat structure, the ceremonial work may include Ayahuasca, Bobinsana, and Huachuma (San Pedro), each approached in a way that remains rooted in the tradition and guided by the shamans.
Considering Ayahuasca Ceremonies in Peru
If you are considering Ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru, you are welcome to reach out and share a little about yourself, your intentions, and your current 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 time to speak with each person. This helps us understand whether the process is appropriate and how to guide it responsibly.
If this work feels aligned with where you are in life, you can contact Takinuna to learn more about availability and the next steps.