In our opinion, commercial pressure tends to lead to centres offering ceremonias too close together. To get the most out of a ceremonia it is better to relax  beforehand and to take time the following day and night to begin the integration process.  We ​do, however, offer a daytime, silent ceremony on Sundays for those who wish to try it.

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Program for eight day, seven night retreat;

 

 Sunday            Arrive at Iquitos airport ​​and be met by our representative who will arrange transport to your hotel via the assembly point for Monday.  (This will                                not be possible for those arriving on the late night flight or  on other days.)

 

Monday:

                  8.15 - Assemble at the office in Iquitos  (  Calle Pevas, 113 – C, Iquitos 16001,  )  to be transported up river to RA.  Lunch will be served on arrival, after                                     which you will be taken to your casita.     After a period to settle in, there will be a gathering to introduce the other guests and staff, followed by a                                 guided walk around the main areas and general orientation.

               17:00 - A buffet will be served in the dining room except on days when there is a ceremony in the evening.

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We have found that a routine which reflects the Circadian Rhythm works well for retreats and for life generally out here. We suggest retiring at about 9.00pm and rising shortly before dawn - about  6.00am.  Whilst this may seem extreme, the early morning is usually the coolest period of the day and  a good night's rest is an integral part of your health regime. It is, however, totally at your discretion, but we request that you respect the wishes of those who choose to do so and keep noise to a minimum after sunset.  We do, of course, ask the early risers to advance the same courtesy to those who wish to sleep later!

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Tuesday:    Ceremony 

                 Sunrise - we suggest that each day you soak up the morning Sun to help align your Circadian Rhythm, especially if you are from a different time zone .                        08.30    Breakfast.

                10.30     General discussion re the ceremonies and a private talk with the Shaman (and Director if he is onsite)

                13.30     Lunch. (Bear in mind, it is the ceremony later so don't over eat).

                15.30     Flower ceremony.   (Tuesday only)

                18.00    Make way to Maloca

                18.30    Start of ceremony

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When the ceremony is over a candle is lit. The Shaman and facilitator will check that everyone is  comfortable and the Shaman will leave. The facilitator will stay until everyone is gone. It is important to remember that Ayahuasca affects people differently and there will be those for whom the experience continues beyond the end of the formal ceremony.  Please respect this and move quietly, keeping torches shielded and, if you wish to talk to someone, and they are amenable, keep voices low.  You may stay in the Maloca until you wish to go back to your lodgings.​​ If you need help to return, let the facilitator know. 

 

All ceremonial days will follow the same pattern with the exception of the flower ceremony.

 

Wednesday: 

                After sunrise a bowl of fruit and a drink will be left outside your casita each day following a ceremony

                 9.30     Breakfast

               10.30    Group discussion about the ceremony with one on one discussion if requested.

              13.30.    Lunch 

              Afternoon -an activity (posted previously)

              17:00-   Buffet in the dining room ​

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Thursday: Ceremony 2 .

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Friday:     As Wednesday;  with emphasis on integration and relaxation in the morning and an activity after lunch .

               

​Saturday:   Ceremony 3

                

Sunday:     As Wednesday, but with the addition of a daytime, silent ceremony at 15.30 

              

​Monday:   Return to Iquitos.  Whilst it is usual to be back in Iquitos by about 13.00hrs, this cannot be guaranteed and we therefore suggest you arrange your transport for Tuesday at the earliest to allow for problems with local transport.

Those doing the fourteen day retreat will be free to rest, walk round the site, (please keep strictly to paths), or pursue hobbies.  It s suggested, however, that they attend the introductory session to meet the new guests.

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Fifteen day, fourteen night retreat.

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This will be a repeat of the first seven days, but with different activities where possible.

 

 

Long Stay Retreats

 

These are generally for people who:

 

Have chronic health issues, These bespoke health care retreats are only available when the Director (or another medically qualified person) is present, and for a maximum of 3 people and a minimum of 6 weeks.  Contact us on WhatsApp at +44 7417 369288 for details and bookings.

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 Wish to  undertake a specific Dieta

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Wish to spend an extended period in the rainforest.

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