AYAHUASCA RETREAT WITH TAITA CARLOS PALCHUCAN BARCELONA, SPAIN

Taita Carlos Laureano Palchucan España is an Indigenous traditional healer from the Pastos people, born in the sacred territory of Sibundoy, Putumayo, Colombia. With over 40 years of spiritual practice and community service, he has dedicated his life to the preservation, practice, and transmission of ancestral knowledge inherited from his family lineage. The son of Grandfather Cupertino Palchucan, a wise elder and spiritual guide of the Pastos community, Taita Carlos received early training in traditional healing practices, the ritual use of sacred plants, and a deep understanding of the Indigenous worldview. His lineage is rooted in a living tradition where medicine is not only treatment, but also the harmonization of the human being with the land, the elementals, and the spirit of nature. In his work as a traditional healer, he has accompanied hundreds of people on processes of inner transformation, spiritual balance, and emotional healing. His ceremonies and guidance integrate knowledge of medicinal plants, song, guiding words, and a connection to the cycles of Mother Earth, understanding humankind as part of a greater fabric where everything is interconnected. In addition to his spiritual practice, Taita Carlos has assumed community leadership responsibilities. He serves as Governor of the Indigenous Council of the Pastos People, where he works to defend the territory, autonomy, and collective rights of the Indigenous peoples of Colombia. His voice has also transcended the local and international spheres, participating in global dialogue spaces such as the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), where he has represented the vision and struggles of Indigenous peoples, bringing ancestral wisdom to arenas of political influence and cultural defense. Taita Carlos Laureano Palchucan España embodies a living spiritual lineage, rooted in the memory of his elders and committed to the continuity of traditional knowledge. Their path is a testament to the fact that indigenous medicine is not just a ceremonial practice, but a philosophy of life based on respect, reciprocity, and harmony with nature.

A musician and luthier with over 20 years of experience creating and playing indigenous instruments from the Americas. His profound knowledge of traditional sounds and his connection to the ancestral medicines of his indigenous lineage have allowed him to accompany ceremonial and healing processes throughout his career. As a biologist, a graduate of the University of Quindío, he has maintained a strong commitment to the conservation of ecosystems and the species that inhabit them. This interest has also led him to explore scientific illustration, combining art and science in his professional trajectory. In addition, he has worked as a teacher and dedicated his time to building Latin American instruments, fusing his passion for music and nature in each of his creations.

I am Victoria Duque, a business administrator with 14 years of experience in leadership, a servant at heart, an environmental activist, and a champion of the revolution of love. In the midst of a personal quest, I found inspiration in Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy, which led me to become certified in this transpersonal psychotherapy methodology to help others discover their life's purpose. My own healing journey took me to India and Indonesia, where I trained as a Yintelligence Method Facilitator with Chris Fox (@thisischrisfox). I acquired therapeutic-somatic mobility and myofascial release techniques at the Yoga Barn center in Bali. I have also been practicing meditation for 20 years and began my Kriya Yoga practice, deepening the connection between body, mind, and spirit.

I was born in Venezuela into a diverse family with different beliefs and cultures, which gave me the opportunity from a young age to learn and absorb ancestral knowledge from my grandparents, knowledge I have preserved ever since. In my adolescence, I became interested in philosophical currents such as Zen Buddhism, Rosicrucianism, Gnosticism, and Taoism, actively participating in meditation, fasting, and silent retreats. Simultaneously, my altruistic spirit led me to volunteer for many years in public and private institutions in my country, such as: • Luis Razetti Oncology Center, Barcelona - Anzoátegui, Venezuela, Damas de Azules Foundation and privately (providing support to cancer and HIV patients in terminal stages) • Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Nursing Home - Director Ninosca Rodríguez (providing support to elderly people without family), Barcelona - Anzoátegui, Venezuela • Abansa Foundation (Support for children in situations of abandonment and victims of sexual abuse), Barcelona - Anzoátegui / Venezuela. • INAM Juvenile Detention Center, La Caraqueña neighborhood, Anzoátegui - Venezuela (Agriculture and welding project for adolescents charged with homicide, rape, and assault). • Samael Aun Weor Children's Home (Support for children in situations of abandonment and victims of sexual abuse, psychological support for political refugees from Colombia), Táchira State / Venezuela. Since 2012, I have lived in Catalonia, where I currently reside. There, I have organized more than 50 cultural retreats for the exchange of ancestral knowledge with Indigenous peoples from the Colombian, Peruvian, and Brazilian Amazon. I have also organized events with Amazonian artists, thereby promoting the expansion of the Indigenous worldview of Latin American people. About 7 years ago I began the beautiful work of supporting women of different races and nationalities who have been victims of violence and abuse. With them I have shared the knowledge inherited from my ancestors in the area of ​​herbalism, natural gynecology, practices, rituals, etc., also implementing therapies for cleansing and energetic and emotional balance.