Total Immersion: The Sacred Art and Alchemy of Yagé (Ayahuasca) Preparation in Mocoa, Putumayo

Day 1 – Arrival and Welcome

Participants are received in Mocoa.

Transfer to the retreat site.

Accommodation.

Introduction of the team and participants.

Explanation of the retreat's purpose, rules, and preparation for the experience.

Light dinner and rest.

Day 2 – First Ayahuasca Ceremony

Time for preparation and intention.

Discussion about the medicine and the process that will be experienced during the retreat.

Mindful eating.

First Ayahuasca ceremony in the evening.

Day 3 – Integration and Cooking Preparation

Time to share and integrate the experience.

Preparation of the cooking area.

Preparation of the fire, firewood, and materials.

Introduction to the traditional yagé preparation process.

Day 4 – Start of Cooking and Second Ceremony

Preparation of the vine and leaves.

Start of the traditional cooking process.

Teachings during the fireside work.

Second Ayahuasca ceremony at night.

Day 5 – Day of rest and integration

Physical rest after the ceremonies.

Time for silence and contemplation.

Discussions about the experiences.

Food and hydration to regain energy.

Day 6 – Completion of the brewing process and third ceremony

Final reduction and completion of the brew.

Explanation of the brewing results.

Preparation for the closing ceremony.

Third Ayahuasca ceremony at night.

Day 7 – Integration and visit to the End of the World Waterfall

Sharing experiences.

Hike to the End of the World Waterfall.

Time for rest and connection with nature.

Day 8 – Closing of the retreat

Visit to other representative sites in Mocoa (weather permitting).

Closing circle.

Recommendations for reintegration into daily life.

Transfer to the airport or bus terminal.

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• Two traditional flower baths prepared with wild medicinal plants from the Amazon rainforest to support cleansing, grounding, and preparation throughout the retreat.
• Two guided integration circles where participants can share their intentions, reflections, and experiences in a respectful and supportive environment.
• Two preparation sessions designed to activate the body, introduce the retreat process, and explain the traditional practices, guidelines, and different methods that will be experienced throughout the week.
• Three traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies featuring Raw Yagé, a traditional preparation that offers participants the opportunity to experience this unique ancestral form of the medicine.
• One closing ceremony with traditionally cooked Yagé, celebrated at the completion of the medicine-making process as a way to honor the preparation and connect with the spirit and energy of the freshly prepared medicine.
• Optional applications of Rapé throughout the retreat for participants who wish to include this traditional practice as part of their personal process, always offered with respect and proper guidance.
• Accommodation in comfortable hammocks within a simple and peaceful countryside home, offering an authentic experience in close connection with nature and a restful environment throughout the retreat.
• Conscious, nourishing meals prepared throughout the retreat, designed to support the ceremonial process and complement the traditional dietary guidelines associated with the medicine.
• A quiet and natural setting that encourages rest, reflection, personal integration, and a deeper connection with yourself and the surrounding environment.

What's Not Included

• - International airfare to Colombia.
• - Domestic flights or any additional transportation within Colombia to Mocoa, Putumayo, where the retreat takes place.
• Please note that this retreat is much more than an opportunity to participate in Ayahuasca ceremonies. It is an invitation to understand the ancestral path from its very beginning—to witness and take part in the traditional preparation of the medicine with humility, respect, and an open heart.
• Throughout these seven days, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how this sacred path begins, discovering the meaning behind each practice and developing a greater appreciation for the wisdom, patience, and harmony with nature that Indigenous communities have preserved for generations.
• Rather than simply learning a process, this retreat is about cultivating a conscious relationship with the medicine, honoring its origins, its purpose, and the ancestral teachings that continue to guide this sacred tradition.