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HAYULIMA SANCTUARY provides a safe and trusted environment for Ayahuasca, San Pedro, Sweat Lodge, and other traditional healing ceremonies. Led by a family of experienced, skilled, bilingual and compassionate medicine men and women with more than 25 years of training.
Hayulima’s Spiritual Sanctuary is nestled in the heart of the Mindo cloud forest, enveloped by a protected and untouched jungle, rivers, lakes, and verdant mountains.
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jimmygle
November 6, 2022 at 1:58 pmIt’s hard to describe how wonderful Hayulima is, but I’ll try. The family that takes care of the beautiful land this sanctuary is located on is so genuinely loving, caring, and hospitable. They immediately welcome you into their family with a gentle humility and attentiveness, and in the midst of their busy schedules during retreat, they all take time to get to know and connect with each person in attendance. This sanctuary is meant to be more than “Ayahuasca tourism.” They take the path seriously and it shows in the ceremonies and their general presence. I am so very much looking forward to returning to this community to deepen my understanding, compassion, love, patience, gratitude, and peace. I can’t recommend Salvador and his family enough. They all give so much of themselves, and it’s inspiring and humbling. Thank you, family.
Pgouthamreddy89
October 20, 2022 at 3:26 pmI feel so blessed to find this place. The landscape is so magical that itself is so refreshing and healing. Surrounded by lively mountains and a river and so much nature around it feels so serene and secluded. The staff is very warm loving, caring and very knowledgeable. Because of the small batches they intake every retreat it feels so personable working with the medicine and the Hayulima family. I highly recommend this place. Special mention: This would probably the best home made food you can find in any retreat. I can’t wait to come back.
patrickb
October 20, 2022 at 2:26 pmHayulima is incredible in every way. The property is surrounded by amazing cloud forests, mountains, and a river. Toucans and other birds everywhere. The shamans that work there are caring, helpful, and easily accessible. They eat meals with everyone and live on the property. The food is amazing and accommodations are comfortable. I have zero doubts about recommending Hayulima to someone who is interested in plant medicine
SamReid
October 18, 2022 at 4:51 pmI feel truly blessed for my time at Hayulima, this place is something special. So grateful for the Hayulima family and how welcoming and warm they all were, big thanks to all of you. The energy at the ceremonies is mind-blowing, every ceremony has a different flavor and intention to it which really helped me peel back the layers.
The location is magical, the mountain is so full of life, it literally feels alive. Everyday you see new birds, the Toucan are a definite highlight. The food is epic and I really loved how they allow you to participate in the preparing of the medicine. Another highlight for me was the Kambo sessions, such a great way to start the day with ceremony in the evening.
I already can’t wait to come back!
AndrewAskari
October 18, 2022 at 12:58 pmMuch more than a retreat center, Hayulima is truly a sacred sanctuary led by one of the most amazing and loving families you will ever encounter in your life. Over the years I have continued to return to Ecuador to share special moments, ceremonies, and beautiful time with this special family of extremely skilled medicine men and women. Beyond their vast mastery of plant medicine ceremonies and spiritual healing, this family truly welcomes you into their home with open arms. With over 25 years of experience, the leaders here are certainly the most capable and skilled medicine people I have ever worked with. My time here at Hayulima, and with each member of this beautiful family, has radically altered the course of my life forever. All of the medicines are prepared and cooked here, and they even allow you to assist with the process. For anyone seeking a loving community, safe and life changing plant medicine ceremonies, pristine nature, and beautiful way of learning these traditions… Look no further than Hayulima Spiritual Sanctuary.