Kambo teaching

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Paraíso, Maynas, Peru
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Up to 10 in group
Date
8 Days Package (7 nights)

Retreat Highlights

  • To provide you with the finest experience, we have two skilled shamans of both sexes, and once a month, a couple of shipibo brothers come to visit.
  • We use a variety of ancestor medicines, including ayahuasca, kambo, yopo, mambe', rape', and sananga. We looked at the most effective technique to combine the various strengths of medicines to make you healthier.
  • Since we make our own medicines, we have complete control over their potency.

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

The Kambo course led by Don Gardel offers a distinctive and immersive experience that sets it apart from others:

Authentic Training: Under the guidance of Don Gardel, who has over 20 years of experience and learned directly from the Matses tribe in Peru, participants engage in hands-on training, including ethically sourcing frogs in their natural habitat and preparing Kambo medicine.

Holistic Approach: The course covers various application techniques, such as dry and wet methods, targeting acupuncture points, and administering different dosages, providing a comprehensive understanding of Kambo therapy.

Enhanced Learning Materials: Participants receive supplementary resources, including a Tamishi vine and an eBook on Kambo therapy, to deepen their knowledge and support continued practice.

Expert Collaboration: The involvement of Fabrizio Beverina, with a background in biomedical research, bridges traditional practices with scientific understanding, enriching the educational experience.

Cultural Immersion: By meeting the frogs in their natural environment, practitioners develop a profound connection with the medicine, honoring its origins and fostering a deeper appreciation for the practice.

Certification: Upon successful completion, participants receive a Diploma of Accomplishment, acknowledging their comprehensive training and readiness to apply Kambo therapy.

This unique blend of traditional wisdom, practical experience, and scientific insight makes the course a standout opportunity for those seeking an in-depth understanding of Kambo medicine.

Schedule

Before you arrive: take our psychological test. The score you obtain will give us a good idea of your psycho-emotional profile, which will enable us to give you the right dose of ayahuasca. During the ceremonies and in conversation with our curanderos, we will determine which plants to diet. At the end of your stay, we ask you to repeat the psychological test. This will also help us with our studies on the medicines.
On the day of your arrival, you will have a floral bath with medicinal plants to welcome and settle you into the space, then a talking circle in the evening to connect with the community.
The next morning, we recommend a round of Kambo, the venom extracted from an Amazonian frog. Kambo purifies and heals the body through a deep cleansing.
Ayahuasca ceremonies happen twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. As we will have taken care to purify you well before the first intake, your first journey with the Plant will take place in the best possible conditions.
The evening of the day after each ayahuasca ceremony, we hold a talking circle accompanied by Mambé, a powdered coca leaf whose main virtue is to open the heart and free words. In this way, the circle enables us to talk about, understand, and share what we experienced in ceremony with the other participants, while strengthening our social ties.
We offer Master or Teacher Plant diets. For our clients who wish to work in depth on themselves, the diet is highly recommended, as it provides an opportunity for a real and powerful connection with oneself, while opening the way to the true richness of Amazonian medicine.
There’s also the ecstatic dance with San Pedro (Huachuma), the masculine-energy cactus from the Andes, which will allow you, towards the end of your stay, to completely let go in the heart of a dance-trance, to free yourself from what has emerged with the medicine.
We also offer Yopo ceremonies, a powder made from the seeds of a Brazilian tree. Rich in DMT, you’ll experience an intense visionary journey lasting around one hour.
We also have Bufo (additional cost), extracted from a toad in Mexico’s Sonora desert, whose active ingredient is 5-MEO-DMT. This is probably the closest we’ve come to an NDE without actually dying. It’s a unique and truly life-changing experience.
Finally, we also have Rapé (Amazonian snuff) and Sananga (a liquid extracted from a Brazilian shrub that is applied to the eyes to encourage receptivity to the third eye), which you can use as you wish.
As for the activities we offer, you’ll be treated to a boat trip and a tour of the jungle in the company of a certified guide who will show you the medicinal and master plants in their natural environment. This activity is called Shinrin-yoku or Japanese forest bathing. it is the practice of immersing oneself in nature by mindfully walking through forests. It enhances well-being by reducing stress, boosting mood, and fostering a deep connection with the natural environment. We also have a canoe that you can take out at your leisure. The village also has a football pitch where the village children often play.
Every morning before breakfast you will have a Qigong session. Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice combining gentle movements, breath control, and meditation to cultivate life energy (“Qi”) for physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual balance.
Once a week we have Kundalini dancing meditation, and every day after the ayahuasca ceremony we have a cardio workout to sweat out the ayahuasca.
The day of the ayahuasca ceremony you will be guided by our certified teacher in a session of breath work. It prepares the mind and body for profound experiences, creating a safe and grounded foundation to explore deeper states of awareness. Beyond preparation, it also supports the integration of insights gained, helping you align these revelations with your everyday life.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Paojilhuasca Amazon Medicine Camp, Paraíso, Maynas, Peru

Directions

The center Paojilhuasca is located the village Paraíso, on the river Itaya, not far from Iquitos. Depending on the weather conditions, it can be reached by boat from Iquitos (5 hours), by motor taxi (1 to 2 hours) or by foot (motor taxi to kilometer 32 of the Iquitos-Nauta road then 2 hours walk through the jungle).

Accommodation

At Paojilhuasca, we provide simple yet comfortable accommodations designed to support your healing journey. Our spaces are immersed in the serenity of the Amazon rainforest, offering an environment that fosters peace, reflection, and connection with nature. 4 Private houses with bathroom: Each space is thoughtfully arranged to ensure privacy and tranquility. 7 private rooma without bathroom. Natural Comfort: Rooms are built with locally sourced materials, blending traditional aesthetics with modern comforts. Mosquito nets, clean bedding, and basic amenities are provided. Immersion in Nature: Open-air designs and surrounding greenery allow you to stay close to nature while maintaining a safe and peaceful retreat space. Facilities: Clean, eco-friendly bathrooms and communal spaces encourage relaxation and connection with others. Our accommodations aim to support your journey by providing a nurturing and grounding space to rest, reflect, and integrate your experiences.

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Venue & Amenities

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The camp is in the jungle near the river Itaya. we have 7 personal rooms, 4 private houses with bathrooms (for family or couples)

Meals

Menu Types

We take great care in the preparation of our meals, which are cooked with fresh, local food (all our fruit comes from the immediate vicinity). We always add superfoods such as Maca, Chia seeds etc

What's Included

  • Tour in the jungle.

What's Not Included

  • Boat river tour
  • Fishing tour
  • Bufo ceremonies

Customer Reviews

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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.
The rooms are cosy and full of love. And so are the teachers.