Roman Hanis has been working closely with the indigenous Peruvian cultures in the Amazonian rainforest and Andean mountains since 2001. During this time he has devoted this life to learning the ancient healing ways of these cultures while seeking possibilities for creating ecological sources of sustenance for local populations and working to preserve the rainforest and its spiritual heritage of sacred medicinal plants.
Seeing the vital role that ancient cultural practices can play in today’s world, Roman honors and shares their value and wisdom through his work in community projects, healing retreats and educational workshops in both Peru and the U.S.
He is a certified Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner in Peru, and studied the fundamentals of TCM and acupuncture as an apprentice under the director of the Open International Institute of Oriental Medicine, Myriam Hacker, in Iquitos, Peru.
In 2002, Roman was fortunate enough to be cured of a terminal genetic illness , Crohn’s disease. In 2004, he was pledged as a healer-curandero by the Whitoto and Yahua tribes and has served the international community as a medicine man ever since. He has also practiced physical trauma rehabilitation, medical massage therapy and Eastern bodywork, having earned his degree from New York’s Swedish Institute of Health. With these tools and concentrated efforts, he has been able to help numerous individuals overcome many health issues and pathologies on physical, mental and spiritual levels.
Details of this retreat
Every moment of our lives is communicating to us through the archetypal language of nature. Our ancestors maintained a profound relationship with this ancient evolutionary language of life. The modern world has almost completely lost touch with this universal language even though it continues to knock on the doors of our perception through the inner and outer cataclysms of our lives. Yet all the adversities can also be catalysts of our greatest potential inviting greater well being than we’ve ever imagined if only we can decipher the evolutionary language they speak to us in.
Indigenous Amazonian based Dreamwork supported by Jungian Transpersonal Psychology is a method to gain insights and receive communication from the subconscious that can bring us closer to wholeness, our true essence, and activation of our highest potential. Dreams are engaged in this context as a communication from our higher selves and an existential key to healing and development. This communication serves as an ongoing blueprint for the evolutionary transformation and elevation of quality in our lives. The elders of the Amazonian Ashuar nation work with the dreams of individual tribe members as an evolutionary blueprint for the greater collective and we found the same approach very applicable to our modern human collective as well over the past decades at our institute.
During the series, we will explore the dreams of few volunteers from the participants willing to share openly with the group as a means to help all participants make greater sense of the communications from their subconscious. We will explore what these dreams can show us about the different personalities that interact within us and make up our total self.
Throughout our dreams, the super-consciousness, our true nature, is speaking directly to the self in its own familiar associations and recognizable metaphors that are also coming through fairy tales, movies and captivating classic stories of our collective. The reason these motives are so captivating is because we feel ourselves vicariously living out our own heroic journey through someone else’s experience. We invite you to this Paititi’s ancestral wisdom ‘popcorn and a movie’ style of healing.
This is an optional voluntary donation based event and the suggested donation for the full series is a sliding scale of $40-200 USD. If you cannot attend the sessions live, a recording will be shared with all registered participants daily.
Schedule Overview:
Wednesday, Nov 20
7:00pm - 8:30pm Peru time (GMT-5)
Intro talk on the ancestral engagement with the dreamlike nature of reality
Thursday, Nov 21
7:00pm - 8:30pm Peru time (GMT-5)
In depth overview on the Evolutionary Archetypal Language of Nature
Friday, Nov 22
7:00pm - 8:30pm Peru time (GMT-5)
Practical session - Decoding the Language of Dreams as Blueprints of Individual and Collective Evolution
Saturday, Nov 23 (GMT-5)
7:00pm - 8:30pm Peru time
Practical session - Decoding the Language of Dreams as Blueprints of Individual and Collective Evolution
***All information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here or elsewhere.
Customer Reviews
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The best retreat and shaman in Peru
I’ve been in peru more than half the year and it’s very difficult to find authentic, trustworthy shamans in Peru who know what they’re doing, makes you feel safe, teaches you and helps you integrate. Roman is all these things. This retreat gave me everything I signed up for and more. You get so much for the price of this retreat also. Roman and the support team give you everything you need going in and so much love and support coming out. I can’t say enough words in praise of this. I was recommended to this retreat by a friend who decided to move to Peru because this experience was so life changing. My experience is one I’ll always remember and the lessons engrained in my heart ❤️
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A Great Teacher
Roman is an authority on the global indigenous lineages that he has studied from Tibet to the Peruvian Amazon having walked this path of healing and spiritual exploration for over 20 years. A true Ayahuscaro, Roman's methods involve all aspects of the process beyond simply working with the plant medicine. There is no one who I would rather sit with and cannot recommend him enough.
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The Rest of My Life is Forever Changed
My 16 days at Paititi brought community, fortitude, clarity and admission. Under the tutelage of Roman Hanis, my mind was stretched and deconstructed, and I left feeling in control of its modifications and patterns. His wisdom and knowledge comes from decades of experience, and I doubt I will ever encounter someone who serves as a bridge between Tibetan and Andean spiritual traditions as Roman is. Thank you for all the stories !!!
The curriculum is splendid and perfectly crafted and makes this retreat even more unique: philosophy, therapy, qigong, breathwork, cacao, San Pedro, ayahuasca, dream work and more.
I left this retreat charged with hope and love thanks to Roman’s work. Paititi helped me refind myself after a very difficult time in my life and as I post this review months later, I can attest to how sustainable the learnings I’ve gained at Paititi have been.
My greatest thanks to David and the kitchen staff for serving us nourishing and delicious food. Thank you to Roman for ensuring that the origin of each ingredient is sustainable and ethical!
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Incredible experience
I went to this retreat without knowing what to expect, and so, without conscious expectations, and even so, it was still not what I expected, but much more beyond that.
The amount of care, kindness, knowledge, thoroughness, thoughtfulness and goodwill that Roman, Cynthia and the rest of the Paititi team put into this retreat is immeasurable, and by interacting with them, I could clearly see this is what what they strive to embody in all areas of their lives, which is what makes them such extraordinary teachers and facilitators.
The retreat was very well organised and there was always enough time to personally address each and everyone’s process and experience. The intentions for the ceremonies were always clear and full of love and compassion on Roman’s part, which made it so much easier for everyone to go through the difficult parts of the inner healing.
There is a lot to say, and still I would not be able to put into words the magic that happened over the 16 days of this retreat. This is a place for true transformation and striving to go beyond one’s limitations. Plant medicine has become a commercial show for westerners and just a source of income for many “shamans”. This is not such a place. Roman, while embodying immeasurable love, is old school, as his teachers have taught him, so, for anyone just looking for a psychedelic show, this isn’t the place.
This has really been a journey of remembering, as Roman (or his elders) puts it, of how to be a human being in a human body. And he made sure we understood that with this retreat, and with the knowledge and experience he has passed on to us, the real journey has only started.
I will definitely come back one day.
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Unforgettable Transformation
My experience with Paititi Institute was truly transformative and beyond words. During my time there, I had the privilege of being under the tutelage of Roman, whose teachings were nothing short of extraordinary. Not only was he a profound and knowledgeable guide, but he also exhibited an unwavering commitment to our growth and understanding. Each day spent with Roman was an enriching journey into the depths of plant medicine and its historical significance. He captivated us with his profound insights and expertise, leaving us in awe of the wisdom that he generously shared. It was evident that Roman poured his heart and soul into each interaction, as he dedicated himself to providing us with a comprehensive understanding of the purpose behind everything we did. The way Roman approached our time together went beyond conventional teaching methods; he infused every moment with a sense of passion and authenticity. His dedication and consistency created a safe and nurturing space for all of us to explore, question, and absorb the knowledge he shared. Whether we were delving into the intricate healing properties of various plant medicines or unraveling the spiritual significance of our practices, Roman's patient guidance and willingness to address our inquiries were invaluable. His teachings transcended the boundaries of traditional learning, touching our hearts and minds in ways that brought about profound personal growth and transformation. This indescribable experience has left an enduring mark on my journey of self-discovery and conscious living. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to learn from such a remarkable teacher and to be part of a community dedicated to the exploration of ancient wisdom and holistic well-being. Thank you Roman and team!!
Refund & Cancellation Policy
The event is 100% refundable for cancellation 60+ days before the event start date. The event is 50% refundable if cancelled 30-59 days before the start date.
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