Marcin says, "I have done 20 days Shamanic dieta program with PsychoNauta. Writing this review 30 days after finishing the program, so I had some time to come down and process :) A little background - I’m 42 years old and I have been on the self development path for about 15 years." See more
Brendan says, "Arkana is more than can be put into words. The center is beautifully situated on the Ucayali river, home to the Shipibo people whose healing tradition is at the core the retreat." See more
Alaa says, "I have tried many activities in my life, but this one was profound. few days i spent with Poul, the Shaman and beautiful mom-like Abuela worths the world. It was my final searching phase, after Ayahuasca i’m ready to live my life and enjoy it without questioning or worrying." See more
Jade says, "When first thinking about journeying into the jungle to take Ayahuasca for the first time I was a bit nervous, but we couldn’t have picked a better organisation to take the journey with." See more
Anonymous says, "A 2-plus hour boat ride down the Amazon River brought us to the village of Generro Herrera. On the outskirts of the village, which is situated on 200 acres of farmland surrounded by jungle, sits the home of Maestro Don Alberto and his son Maestro Eliseo." See more
Manuel says, "This is the most beautiful experience I've ever had in my life I went there alone and it was the best decision I was to concentrate alot met great people deni,leo,Ruben such great and wonderful people and fully knowledge of ayahuasca I really recommend this location to anyone who is looking to have a great experience ,they will also help you with ayahuasca diet before booking your trip the location is located in the amazon basin beautiful lodges with rooms you'll have access to wifi all of the food is 100% purely grown in the jungle all fresh and their cook does an amazing job and shaman don leo is very friendly and will help you with your spiritual journey and the owner deny is very friendly and will work with you if you need anything." See more
Idaloise says, "Very authentic, simplistic and down to earth place. I learned a lot about kambo, and we shared some nice ceremonies. The surroundings are gorgeous, as the center is literally on the banks of the Amazon with lush jungle on the other side." See more
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