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Temple of the Way of Light
The Temple of the Way of Light is a traditional plant-medicine shamanic healing center located in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest that offers intensive ayahuasca retreats with female and male Shipibo healers. We are dedicated to providing our guests with the opportunity to benefit from the ancient healing wisdom of the Shipibo people, and to helping this unique culture preserve its knowledge and identity in the 21st Century.
We work with some of the most respected and powerful healers (Onanya) from the Shipibo tribe. They are highly experienced, gentle, caring, and deeply dedicated to healing and embodying the wisdom and sincerity of their people. The healing traditions of the Shipibo people offer an ancient yet pioneering path to health, re-discovering our true nature and re-awakening to our true purpose.
The Temple firmly believes in respecting and honoring the ancient practices of the Onanya, experts in ayahuasca healing and plant-spirit shamanism of the Amazon. They bring a rich cultural and medicinal legacy to the healing process: time-honored rituals, intricate practices, an expansive cosmology, an encyclopedic knowledge of medicinal plants of the Amazon, and a far-reaching ancestral lineage.
The Temple has safely facilitated healing for thousands of people since 2007 and has forged an exemplary reputation for stringent safety protocols, compassionate care, and a balance of female and male healers and facilitators. We have used our experience to fine-tune a synthesis of ancient Shipibo medicine traditions and modern and Eastern integrative practices that now extends to comprehensive aftercare and integration support long after guests have returned home. All this takes place with an institutional focus on sustainability, permaculture, ethics, and social responsibility.
We offer ayahuasca retreat programs of varying duration, focus, and intensity, with a balance of female and male Shipibo healers, experienced western facilitators, floral baths, a steam bath, a high ratio of healers to guests, a high number of ayahuasca ceremonies, individual consultations, a nutritional and balanced ayahuasca food diet, and a strong focus on how to process and integrate healing, both during and after each ayahuasca retreat.
The safety of our guests is paramount. We are constantly working to offer the safest container and most effective ayahuasca healing experience in the Amazon. We have developed the most stringent health and safety protocols available on any ayahuasca retreat in Peru. The Temple’s commitment to guests begins with in-depth medical and psychological screening during our booking procedure and continues after the retreat through our integration support. Guiding you safely through deep personal healing and growth is our priority, both in and out of ceremony.
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Diego
January 8, 2015 at 12:00 amI visited the Temple of the Way of Light in Dec 2014 for a 12 days ayahuasca retreat. The Temple is a place like no place on earth, a bridge between modern and ancient, able to provide access to authentic shipibo traditions, in a safe and supporting environment, while delivering holistic healing experiences. Travelling to the amazon jungle and trust the Temple was one of the most profound experience I ever had, gaining understanding of life, nature and reality that were un-immaginable only few weeks back. I would say living at the Temple of the Way of Light is the ultimate experience of inner exploration. If only every person in this planet could experience ayahuasca, it would be the end of human misery, the end of human suffering.
Fredrik
December 20, 2014 at 12:00 amI arrived 20141203 and stayed for the twelve day retreat, it was the one of the hardest things I done in my life. But thanks to the lovely staff at the Temple of way of life I survived :). The love and presence they gave my was nothing I ever felt before. It has been a life changing experience and I will definitely return!
Love Fredrik from Sweden
Bohdan
December 11, 2014 at 12:00 amWas as the temple November 18th,2014 for the 12 day Ceremony. If you are looking for a 100% safe and extremely well organized retreat look no further. The longer wait to book should give it away that this is the best Aya retreat on the planet. The experience from the second you are picked up to the final drop-off is fantastic. This is the Hilton of Aya. The Shaman’s have many years experience and are the real deal. The staff, food, location, and support is second to none. You are cared for during the ceremonies and when ever you need someone to talk to the support is there.
My wife is going in May, I wish it could be sooner. I will give you my 100% guarantee you will not be disappointed with the Temple of the Way of Light. My only advise to someone trying Aya for the first time, surrender yourself to the medicine with an open mind and spirit and you will come back home an improved you. Bohdan – Toronto Ontario Canada (Yes Bohdan is a Ukrainian name)
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December 10, 2014 at 12:00 amI visited the Temple November 2014; my experience went beyond what I could have imagined. What was so amazing was the love and care by everyone who works at the Temple, especially the facilitators, Debbie and Deanna. During tough times and intense emotional episodes I had, they both helped me clear my mind and open my heart to realize and learn, through their open heart, love and wisdom.
The facility is fantastic, the practice of true premaculture, the genuine care about the Amazon forest and the people who inhabit it.
The food was excellent. Beside the fact that it was very fresh, it was absolutely delicious!
I don’t believe the ceremonies could have been better. There were 5 shamans during the ceremonies. I felt their spiritual strength and presence at all times. They connected with everyone on a deep level. I don’t speak Spanish, but I have experienced their awareness of what was going on with me emotionally and physically, and they helped and guided me through the ceremonies. Even outside the ceremonies, the connection was quite strong, and I have felt genuine love and contentedness.
The facilitators and helpers where always there and present at any moment for those of us who needed them during the ceremony which meant the world!
Form me, this experience was very profound, and I felt that the temple of the way of light and its people had a big role in that. I am very grateful to everyone who contributed during my stay.
tjoshi
December 6, 2014 at 12:00 amI did the 12 day retreat and everything was above my expectations – everything. Beautiful setting, great accommodations, FANTASTIC food, AMAZING ceremonies, great format/program. The greatest appreciation for the staff.
Deb – The best leader one could ask for
Deanna – An angel in the flesh
Josh – awesome job in the dinning hall
Tyler – the coolest cat in the jungle!
Bachoom – nice work
Nicole – Angel on email
The Shamans were very special and to have 5 of them sing to you in each ceremony was truly a gift. The 6 month waiting list to get into the temple is certainly worth it! You will know what I mean when you get there.
Tim