We’ve been for 1 week retreat at The Light of Shipibo (that, as we found out, will soon become The Lighthouse), between October 23-28th ’23. It took some time before the decision to start this far away adventure has been taken. I was torn between the fear of having the Ayahuasca experience and the hope of receiving a chance to heal my soul, as I was struggling hard for about a year. Mid-life crisis, constant fears and panic attacks, and an absolute lack of understanding how and why to live.

Since the arrival to Iquitos airport, we’ve been taken care of. The great adventure has started! We met a big part of the team, Maestro and Maestra at the boat station and I already felt good with them.

From the first step on the center’s territory I felt like at home. Fresh air, the multitude of birds, funny dogs, all that green, the peace filled my soul with joy.
We were introduced to the entire team and they were presented to us by Joshua, Jino and Ivan. They were so friendly and caring, humble and openhearted.

It would be probably helpful to separate the comments into a couple of categories:
– The Lodge- cozy, simple and clean (which I very much appreciate). I enjoyed so much the silence, comfort of going to sleep once it is dark and waking up very early with the first rays of the sun and the birds singing. It is a special place and state of the mind there, where I did not want to read, or browse on internet. It was a state I missed for a long time, a state of peace of mind and harmony with Mother Nature.
Special thanks for the yoga mats! As I did my yoga routine every morning 🙂

– The team- so helpful, loving and caring! Joshua, Jino, Ivan, Christian, Lady, Antonio, Yoko, Karen, Lenny- a full dedication, an open heart and sincere intentions for every guest.

– The food- do not have the doubt that fresh juicy fruits, divine smoothies (I miss them so much already), simple unsalted food would make you feel hungry- not at all! I have felt so great with that diet, like I did not for a very long time! Always very tasty, prepared and served with so much love and creativity! ^_^

– The ceremonies- it my first experience ever with Ayahuasca (and generally with psychedelics), so I did not know what to expect, except for the stories of other people. I decided not to make any expectations, at least as much as possible. I had a quite strong experience at the 2nd ceremony, but as every person is unique, the experience is also very individual, so I will let everyone to have their own.

– The Shamans- in our case we had 2 of them- Maestra Liliana and Maestro Roosevelt. If somebody will tell me that shamans are actors or so, I would say that person never met a real shaman. These 2 amazing persons, that look like ordinary people during the day, become the Doors Openers during the ceremony. I was amazed by their voices, by the power they have entered my soul, have churned some very-very deep corners of my consciousness and invoked something very pure and noble. I have no doubt that the shamans here are gifted people. I am deeply grateful to Maestra Liliana for her mother-like care she offered me after the ceremony was finished. Her voice is from another, pure and light world… Their icaros, were something incredible, an experience that I will never forget.
During the ceremony the staff was very caring and helpful and I am grateful to them.

I am very grateful to all the people we lived, communicated and interacted with during that week! Mother Ayahuasca changed something in me, I know this and I will need time to observe and harvest that metamorphoses.
I wish to return for further healing and experiences