Stepping Into Alignment: 8-day Ayahuasca Healing Retreat

My recent 12 day retreat in February at the Temple of the Way of Light was life-changing. The facilitators and indigenous Shipibo healers provided a rigorous and comprehensive framework for exploring the potential of plant medicines in healing both our personal and collective traumas. The jungle was a magnificent setting for the ceremonies; the healers offered poignant, heartfelt medicine songs; and the staff were constantly available to respond to our needs. Lodging and food were both excellent. Moreover, the retreat does not end when you leave the Temple. A well-supported online programme helps integrate the experience into your daily life during the weeks that follow your return home. — Stephen Batchelor

I have 13 years of sobriety and was nervous coming into this retreat doing ayahuaska. I can say, it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. The facility is beautiful, humble, and stays as true to the tradition as possible. The food is amazing. As a man processing childhood trauma, I was pretty nervous going in. The facilitators are amazing. Rueben helped me stay grounded a lot during my experience. Hamme showed be compassion and gentle stability. Sasha was a great leader and was always safe and present. Debbie showed it was okay to ask for help and met me with love when I was struggling. Kirstie was a very good energy and provided great yoga sessions. All the facilitators had their own experience and energy to bring to the table and all I had to do was be open and willing to trust the process. The healers are also very well practiced in the shapibo tradition. As someone who was somewhat skeptical going in, this again - one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Would definitely recommend.

I had an absolutely profound and life-changing experience at the Temple of the Way of Light. From the moment I arrived, it felt like a place guided by something far greater than ordinary human effort.
At times, it genuinely felt as though the Temple was run by the divine and administered by people, that is how magical and deeply held the experience was. The facilitators, shamans/healers, and staff create an environment that is safe, respectful, and full of wisdom, allowing you to fully surrender to the process knowing you are supported on every level.
What I experienced here goes beyond words. It felt as if my soul’s battery had been completely recharged. I left with a renewed joy for life, clarity, and a deep sense of gratitude and connection, both to myself, to my fellow humans and to something greater.
This is not just a retreat; it is a sacred space for real healing and transformation. I am deeply grateful to everyone who made this journey possible, and I will carry what I received here for the rest of my life.

Deep, authentic, profound, & full of grace. Nothing like it!

In today’s world with the popularization of ayahuasca, there are many places to go and people who serve the medicine. I two was one of those people who had.”taken” ayahuasca prior to my experience at The Temple of the Way of Light, And while that experience was helpful and beautiful in many ways, it in no way can compare to “working with” Ayahuasca and its true tradition and form, with authentic Maestros from a long lineage of Maestros who have spent decades developing their capacities. I also have met other people and even friends who have “taken” Ayahuasca outside of a lineage and environment of integrity and deep care that exist at TOTWOL; and both for myself and those people it seems to have been more of a “peak experience” versus true healing and expansion of consciousness. If you are considering real healing and personal growth, please be aware of places that are mainly focused on serving you ayahuasca and I strongly consider going to TOTWOL to “work with” ayahuasca with integrity, care, safety, and with Maestros who can heal with the Ikaros - which are as essential, if not more than the medicine alone for true healing and expansion of your awareness over your lifetime versus a peak experience. May you be well and filled with loving kindness…