Peter began his spiritual journey as a ๐ญ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ซ when he joined the Hari Krishna movement. He embarked on a ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ that spanned a significant part of the world and lasted for ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ.
This journey led him to India, where he ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ค. For the subsequent ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ Peter stayed in India learning the ancient lore of ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ .
After more than a decade of studying Eastern wisdom, Peter ventured into the Amazon jungle to explore the healing songs and plants unique to the region.
In the Amazon, Peter apprenticed under the guidance of the traditional ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ณ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐จ, ๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐๐จ, and his son, ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐จ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐๐จ. Eventually, people started arriving for his own Ayahuasca ceremonies and Master Plant Diets.
With ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ working with the ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐, Peter has become a trusted and knowledgeable guide, dedicated to supporting the spiritual journeys of those seeking his guidance.
In his practice, ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ intertwine with the ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฌ, ๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ฌ, and other powerful elements, guiding the ceremonial experience in a profound and impactful way.
Our main facilitator, Anna, apart from taking time for dieting Master Plants, is also undergoing training in cognitive behavioral ๐ฉ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ฒ, a widely recognized and evidence-based approach to mental health treatment. This, together with Inner Child Work and ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ skills, allow her to provide additional support and guidance for those seeking to integrate their Ayahuasca experience into their daily lives.
Anna's goal is to create a transformative and healing experience for all participants, ensuring that they feel supported and comfortable throughout their journey. She is dedicated to facilitating a safe and inclusive space where individuals can grow and transform in profound ways.
Details of this retreat
As we are new to Retreat Guru we'd like to offer discounts for first few participants who would like to come for a retreat and possibly personalized Master Plant Diet treatment.
If you are not sure whether to give us a chance, have a look at our reviews on different portals
(https://ayamundo.com/mahavana, https://ayaadvisors.org/listing/mahavana-foundation/, facebook.com/mahavanaayahuasca).
We are new here, but we've been a reputable center operating for quite a while.
We offer affordable prices, possible discounts and ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฑ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ of stay.
The size of the group matters both during the Ayahuasca ceremony and at every step of the process. At our place you will get the care you need and deserve, as well as enough space not to be side- tracked by big group dynamics and other peopleโs processes. It is so, because unlike huge centers we offer stay with no more than 3 other participants at the time.
What makes us stand out is that our guests report feeling ๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ during our ceremonies and Dietas in comparison with other places they had been to.
At Mahฤvana Foundation will have the opportunity to participate in Kambo and Ayahuasca ceremonies and receive personalized healing treatments with MASTER PLANT DIETS tailored to your individual needs.
The choice which Master Plant to diet depends mostly on intention of the person undergoing the process and their experience working with plant medicines. The purpose of doing the diet might be of physical, psychological or spiritual nature, however plants usually work on all these levels at the same time. During the diet one can expect to have deep and meaningful dreams induced by lack of external stimulation, closeness of the nature and ingestion of the master plant.
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We work with a variety of plants that help with different ailments, including e.g. depression, anxiety, trauma, feeling stuck in life, digestion problems, alcohol dependence, โdark night of the soulโ an many more.
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Depending on duration of the diet and particular character of the master plant chosen, dieter will participate in Ayahuasca ceremonies every 2 or 3 days.
Schedule
A master plant diet is a profound and transformative process that involves going inward and exploring the depths of your being. It is a journey of deep meditation and contemplation, with the goal of connecting with the spiritual realm and gaining a deeper understanding of oneself.
The process typically involves following a strict diet that involves abstaining from certain foods, such as sugar, salt, and oil, in order to purify the body and mind. During this time, participants are encouraged to meditate, practice yoga, journal, draw and engage in other spiritual practices that support their journey of self-discovery.
During the diet Ayahuasca ceremonies are held on average every 2- 3 days. You are welcome to daily consultation/ integration/ preparation for Ayahuasca session with our experienced guides.
After the diet, we also provide support and integration to help participants fully integrate their experiences and continue their journey of self-discovery.
You need to fly to Lima and from there take a Peruvian flight to the city of Iquitos, where we will pick you up.
Accommodation
Each guest is provided their own hut nestled nestled in the midst of nature.
You will be provided a ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ก๐ฎ๐ญ boasting a 360-degree view of the jungle around, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the region. Comfort is key, with each hut featuring a comfortable bed, hammock, shelf, table, and chair, private toilet, providing everything you need to relax, unwind and focus on the healing process.
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
Our center is designed to provide you with a safe and supportive environment, with comfortable accommodations, nourishing meals made from locally sourced ingredients, and plenty of opportunities to connect with nature.
mahavanafoundation.com
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The accommodations are built using ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง techniques with natural materials, providing a rustic and ๐๐๐จ-๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฒ atmosphere that perfectly complements the ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ surroundings.
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Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Our meals are crafted to provide the perfect balance of nutrients, and energy to support participants during their spiritual journey.
A first timer doing Ayahuasca Iโve couldnโt have pick a better place do do the dieta and ceremonies. I spend 14 days here and this place is magical, the level of love and care that Peter and Claudia put into what they do is unbeatable. The isolation was definitely the most challenging part for me and I donโt think I would have done it without Peterโs support who would give insights as to how to work with my thoughts and meditation techniques, he is a very wise man. They also have two amazing dogs, bully and Momo that I already miss. The ceremonies are intimate and I felt really safe doing it. Peterโs Icaros are really powerful. Plus, it is a lovely journey to get to Peterโs place. A must go place! ๐
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Amazing Experience
I had an incredible experience at Mahฤvana Foundation. Pran is an excellent guide through the medicine journey, with an obvious intuitive understanding of how to approach each individual who enters his space. As a beginner in working with Amazonian plant medicine, I felt absolutely safe and well cared for the entire time I was there, and left the experience with an incredibly valuable perspective and a sense of deep healing that has positively impacted my life moving forward. I'd highly recommend Mahฤvana Foundation to anyone seeking a supportive space for dieta and connection with plant teachers.
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Beautiful experience ๐ค
I had a beautiful and transformative week at Mahavana Foundation with Peter and Anna.
There are hundreds of options for plant medicine retreat centres in Peru and it can get extremely overwhelming - but here are some reasons why Mahavana is unique and stands out from the rest:
โข Peter and Anna are both incredibly wise, caring, and highly experienced; and you can absolutely trust them with your journeys.
โข The retreat is intimate and private, which is a rare and valuable quality. Most other centers pump out 15-25 participants per ceremony, which can be hectic and challenging especially for introverts.
โข Peter, as a shaman, really honours your intuition and welcomes you to listen to your body, instead of enforcing a strict schedule like most of the other centers. He welcomed me tune into myself, and choose when and what to partake in.
โข Anna has extensive background in psychology coupled with years of professional experience as a facilitator across multiple ayahuasca centres. I found our conversations extremely helpful to process my experiences.
โข Both Peter and Anna are very grounded and meditative in their approach, so it's great for people who can benefit from that energy and stay rooted in the present.
Furthermore, I found it extremely helpful that the shaman was well versed in the transmission of the plants as well as western psychology, so that integration can be more graceful in my life.
About the facilities, the tambo is spacious and equipped with thoughtful touches like a water gallon. The food was prepared with care and variety. Last but not least, they have some of the most loving pets I have ever met in my life; two happy dogs and a cat that loves you for no reason and support your process.
I definitely recommend this place wholeheartedly. ๐ค
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Best place to go!! ๐๐ฟ
Hi everyone, my name is Niels, from the Netherlands, I just finished my 3 weeks masterplant dieta at Mahฤvana. Having experience with ayahuasca but not with the dieta, I was searching for a small and save place to go in the Peruvian jungle and follow a masterplant dieta. Searching on internet I found Mahฤvana foundation and it instantly felt good. I had a video call with Peter, and afterwards decided that it was the right place for me to go, then booked my tickets. I slept one night in Iquitos after the travel (close to the airport) and next morning being picked up by Anna at my hostel. We took the motortaxi to the boat and then travelled to the jungle where Peter and their lovely dogs where waiting for us. The last part to the center was an easy walk thru the jungle if it wasnโt for me wearing my flipflops ( suggested to bring crocs :)
Warm welcome at their jungle house where we ate nice lunch and then I got shown my tambo (hut) for my stay.
The next morning started with a kambo ceremony and in the evening the first ayahuasca ceremony. Peter and Anna are really friendly and they are always there for you if you need something or need to share something. They are really helpful in your process and guide you through. The rest of your journey is up to you. The ceremonies are guided by Peter singing his beautiful icaros and playing his drum and chakapa. Peter studied at a Mestizo Maestro.
The food you get served during your dieta is tasty and portions are as big as you can or want to eat. The medicine that Peter cooks traditionally is strong.
I had some more difficulty times during my 3 weeks dieta, (which was a good thing) but overall I feel rested, heeled and awakened. I stayed a few days after the dieta and could hang out with Peter, Anna and their lovely animals. Iโm going to miss them all!!!
I would definitely suggest to go here if youโre looking for a small ayahuasca center, with super friendly, English speaking people, in an unspoiled and authentic environment.
Much love for Mahฤvana foundation family!๐
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Self..
Itโs difficult for me to express in words what I experienced and went through during those ten days in the jungle. I wasn't even aware of what awaited me because if I were, with that awareness, I probably wouldn't have agreed to come.
Thanks to Peter and Ana who guided me and supported me throughout my journey into myself and self-discovery, I freed myself from the fear of darkness. Thank you Momo and Bully for protecting me, thank you Pacha Mama for this wonderful journey, a journey towards myself! I've learned to love again, forgive, and be grateful!
Thank you Peter for selflessly guiding me and ultimately setting me free!
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This program offers flexible scheduling, allowing you to arrange the date of your retreat directly with the host.
Open Dates
Payments made through Retreat Guru do not include the cost of: plant medicine, psychedelics or similar products.
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.
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
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