About this Retreat
Almost 20 years on a long and twisted path of exploration of magic, primordial beliefs, traditional cultures, shamanism and spirituality of the world. From Rastafarian camps in Jamaica, voodoo in Haiti and Africa, desert traditions of healing with trance, in Maghreb, Ethiopia, Pakistan, shamanism of Mongolia, Africa, Pakistan, mysticism of Indian subcontinent, transformative Sufi rites on three continents, Bwiti initiation in Cameroon, finally culminating in Amazon and Andes, learning its traditional medicine, sampling various sources of knowledge of the world and inspiration, understanding of self and bringing others safely through paths scouted before. Worked with shamans in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, gringos, mestizos and tribes : Shipibo, Siona, Cofan, Tsachilas, Kamsa, Achuar, Kichwa, Witoto.
Traveler, journalist, guide, practitioner. Founder and leader of medicinal camp in the jungle of northern Peru, place where patients from all around the world come seeking solutions to their problems. Specializes in entheogenic plants used in the local tradition. Primal, ancient shamanism reinterpreted through body, breath and own, unique experience for the moment of NOW, improvisation, syncretism, song woven continually, rooted in ancient past and in various cultures with fruits here and for each case individually.
Over 70 years of age, oldest of maestros working with us, decades of experience, maturity, focus, sensitivity and commitment, these are the best words to describe him. You will be in good hands !
One of the most talented, yet humble and genuine Shipibo healers we’ve had the honor of working with, a remarkable woman whose strength and dedication embody the true power of love.
Virginia is a skilled Shipibo shaman with over 20 years of experience, working closely with her husband, Miguel, to form a powerful healing couple. Her energy is soft and caring, and during ceremonies, she creates a warm space where deep healing can happen. Her melodic icaros are bringing calm and peace. She gives herself fully to the work, sharing her soul in every ceremony. Virginia is also a talented artisan, creating traditional Shipibo crafts. She continues to diet master plants, deepening her connection with them and strengthening her healing abilities. Her kind presence makes everyone feel comfortable and at ease. Working with her offers not just healing but a sense of being truly cared for.
Born in Poland, I have been exploring life's deeper questions since childhood. From an early age, I felt drawn to understanding the nature of reality, consciousness, and the human experience.
My journey was not a straightforward one. For much of my life, I struggled with feelings of disconnection, misunderstanding, and inner conflict. These challenges eventually became some of my greatest teachers, leading me into profound personal work and giving me extensive experience with the process often referred to as shadow work.
I am professionally trained as a physiotherapist and massage therapist, with a strong appreciation for the connection between body, mind, and spirit.
Today, I dedicate my life to supporting others on their paths of healing, self-discovery, and transformation. My approach is grounded in authenticity, compassion, and the understanding that growth often emerges through our willingness to face both the light and the shadow within ourselves.
Monika is a yoga and meditation teacher, and a lifelong student of contemplative and spiritual traditions. With over 15 years of personal practice and 5 years of teaching experience, she offers classes that blend stillness with mindful movement, inviting the awareness of breath and energy flow.
She’s passionate about the healing power of somatic movement practices, dance, embodiment and aquatic bodywork, and the ways they support emotional release, nervous system regulation, authentic expression, and deepen the mind-body connection.
Born in Poland, she studied and worked abroad, eventually building a corporate career in London - until she felt a calling to embark on a journey of self-discovery that led her across Nepal, India, Southeast Asia, and throughout Central and South America. Along the way, she immersed herself in diverse spiritual and philosophical lineages. Apart from yoga, her path has been deeply influenced by Tibetan Buddhism, Sufism, and non-duality.
The most recent chapter of Monika’s journey has led her to the Peruvian Amazon. Guided by deep appreciation for indigenous wisdom and the transformative potential of plant medicine, she continues to nurture the connection with medicinal plants.
At the heart of Monika’s journey lies a deep curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning. Recently, she has been exploring the principles of Karma Yoga. Through selfless service, compassionate presence, and the sharing of practices that have supported her own transformation, she hopes to accompany others on their healing journeys and offer meaningful support along the way.
She is honored to be part of this community and grateful for the opportunity to learn, serve, and grow together.
Details of this retreat
For those who are interested in our work, but not ready to commit for longer, or not ready for sacrifice and strict restrictions of master plant dieta, we are offering these social retreats in brand new branch of Psychonauta, called Psychonauta Tribe.
PLEASE NOTE : There will be no additional charges for plant medicine or psychedelics. Our prices include work of all those involved, maintenance, building, running costs etc, but we do not trade with medicines, these are provided free of charge ( or for voluntary donation )
This is a place where stress is placed upon relational aspect of healing and growth, rather than personal development, self centered fixing of “my big problem”, we open our eyes to the beauty of connection itself, try to see what we are sharing with others, including our burdens, how we can help them, rather than always seek help, but most of all, simply be together in the experience, what is so often missing in modern world.
The purpose of these events is also to direct people who want to experience ayahuasca in jungle setting with us, but are not sure if they can manage a degree of solitude and austerity that is essential in master plant dieta properly done. Now hopefully each will choose according to their commitment and intention.
In 7 days, you get to participate in 3 ayahuasca ceremonies and lots of integration activities.
You are allowed to socialize with others throughout the whole event, we have daily sharing circles, processing what happened, listening to your stories, as well as option for private consultations. There will be a lot of music, fresh food, including what we don’t serve in strict dieta, like fruits. There is also access to wifi and solar panel energy to charge your devices, if you need to stay in touch with outside world.
This is designed to be a family gathering, that means that kids are also welcome, but most of all, that we build content together, so don’t expect rigid touristic schedule, like “it is 10 AM, so we have yoga class in program”. You want yoga? We have a instructor on board, you can get together and practice, but if you want to hang out in hammock in that time, reading book, that is fine. No pressure on both sides. We can explore vast forest in our backyard, can do a river trip to search for pink dolphins, there are many options.
Psychonauta Tribe means meeting of tradition and experiment, means celebration, dance, fire in the end of each ceremony, means watermelon when you are coming down from ayahuasca journey and playing with local kids in the morning.
Here we will cut attachment to trauma and go into its opposite, uninhibited, wild play.
We will not suppress fear, we will laugh with it and at it.
This will be a game that is not afraid of dark but also of ecstatic, uninhibited joy and celebration. It is not just about fixing the broken, healing the wound, being eternal patient. We are welcoming next stage, deserved, of awe and ecstasy, not just psychedelic therapy, but psychedelic misteria, primal feast of trembling being. This is healing work beyond western understanding of the medicine, where medic and trickster are one.
Included :
– 3 ayahuasca ceremonies with two or three shamans, Maestros Edwin, Claudia and Tata Mundo. Ceremonies are unique blend of Shipibo deep, individual work and universal, primordial shamanism understood as techniques of ecstasy rupturing habitual patterns and dominance of controlling mind.
– small group size < 10
– private consultation sessions, depending on the needs
– group sharing / integration sessions
-plant medicines
-fast internet
– diverse, nutritious and tasty ayahuasca friendly menu
-interpreter ( English, Spanish, Polish ) available 24h
– transfers from and back to Iquitos
– two person or private houses sheltered in the forest
There are possibilities of longer stay in the jungle, for example 14 days retreat, different medicines to try, or even custom made retreats for your group or family.
Please note that socializing or group activities are optional. Houses are spread over the land, so if you prefer to do the retreat secluded, in privacy, without much interactions it is also possible.
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