11 Day Ayahuasca Retreat Colombia

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Mocoa, Putumayo, Colombia
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Up to 16 in group
Date
February 2 - 11, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • 7 Ayahuasca ceremonies
  • 2 Kambo ceremonies
  • 2 day trip to indigenous reserve
  • Making our own medicine
  • Natural swimming holes
  • Hiking

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Putumayo has an indescribable energy with its deep, dark nights and the relentless sound of the many nocturnal insects, frogs and birds. Here, the essence of exchange between ourselves and mother nature is alive, it vibrates from the soil, and invites you to become a part of the massive expansion that is taking place on this planet, right now.
 

Old Mocoa is our destination and this village lies in the Sibundoy Valley in High Putumayo. Putumayo literally means gushing river in the Quechua language and, as its name suggests,the Putumayo River is one of the main tributaries of the Amazon. Here, the medicine men and women are referred to as Taitas and Maimas (father and mother) and we will be drinking the medicine with the Taitas and Maimas of different ethnic backgrounds including the Inga,Kametsa & Cofán tribes. The Ayayni facilitators will also be assisting in the ceremonies and we take great pleasure in inviting you to share your process with us, just as we will share ours with you, during the 11 days and 10 nights that we will be there.

On the fifth day of our trip, we will go to the Yunguillo Indigenous Reserve, where we have been invited by the Taitas of Inga roots, to share a very special experience there. Yunguillo is the home of the Inga community who fought for over 20 years, along with the Amazon Conservation Team, to protect this territory from deforestation and mining and we have the
honour of being invited into their home.

During the ceremonies the maloka becomes our anchor, a safe haven in a world of immense energy. The hypnotic sounds the Taitas produce is an essential ingredient and is unique to this part of the Amazon, and many laborious hours are spent engrossed in this important and symbolic ritual.  Maracas, harmonica, flute and cascabels are used to varying degrees by the Taitas and their apprentices. These sounds vibrate beneath the skin quite intensely during these long nights around the fire, as the senses are heightened when drinking yagé.

The waira (translated as wind plant) is made from leaves of local bushes to represent the union of the winds.  Specifically, it is used for cleansing and blessing the yagé, but is also used throughout the whole ceremony as a percussive instrument, keeping a steady rhythm.  Throughout the night you may hear the hushed indigenous sounds of the Taita talking with his apprentice and you will enjoy their seeming babble and chuckles. Once the ceremony has settled and the majority of the purging has subsided, the Taita may decide to impart some of his spiritual wisdom whilst talking in sing-song tones and sharing jokes. This is not random but rather a way of bringing the participant back to the calmness of reality and the sense of warmth and healing around the fire. Both in these wee hours, as well as when the ceremony is at its most intense, their presence is appreciated.

 

 

Schedule

Day 1: We will arrive in the morning and get settled into our beautiful jungle lodgings before lunch. In the afternoon, we will set our intentions for the trip and rest before the ayahuasca ceremony with Maima Ana of the Inga tribe.

Day 2: There will be kambo in the morning before breakfast and then we will spend the day cooking our own ayahuasca with Maima Ana. In the evening we will gather around the fire, putting all of our intention into medicine and enjoying some medicine music and this experience. We will drink our brew as it is brewing and invite the sacred purge.

Day 3: There will be kambo in the morning before breakfast and then we will have a day of rest. Perhaps a trip into town before lunch and some breathing techniques in the afternoon. In the evening we will have our second ayahuasca ceremony with a Taita Victorinao.

Day 4: After breakfast we will have a workshop where we will make smudge and other ceremonial items. We will have some lunch, rest and get ready for our third ayahuasca ceremony, which will be with Taita Victoriano again.

Day 5: Today we wi hike to Hornoyaco where there is a lagoon and incredible waterfalls. We will take a picnic lunch with us to enjoy whilst basking on the rocks beside the lagoon. In the evening we will have dinner back at the hostel and some group integration on the previous ayahuasca ceremonies.

Day 6: After breakfast, we will depart for our two-day trip to the indigenous Inga reserve, Yunguillo. We will settle in at Taita Gabino’s maloka and here we will have our fourth ayahuasca ceremony with him.

Day 7: We will spend the day in Yunguillo, hiking to a sacred site, and then have another ayahuasca ceremony with Taita Gabino in his maloka.

Day 8: We will have breakfast in Yunguillo, swim in the river and relax a little before heading back to our lodgings in Old Mocoa. Here we will have dinner and rest around the fire, integrating the previous ceremonies.

Day 9: After lunch today we will hike to a local waterfall and cleanse ourselves in the lagoon before the last ayahuasca ceremony with Maima Ana of the Kamsa tribe.

Day 10: On this last day we will have breakfast in the hostal before departing.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Ayahuasca Ayayni, Mocoa, Putumayo, Colombia

Accommodation

Our lodgings are nestled in a beautiful valley and surrounded by natural waterfalls and swimming holes. When there are no planned activities there are abundant hikes and adventures right at our doorstep. The hostel also has its own swimming pool and natural swimming hole. We will have exclusive use of this jungle paradise where we will be served breakfast and lunch every day and the Taitas will come to share the medicine here in the evenings. There is a Maloka with fire pit as well as a large dining room plus a hammock area for us to enjoy and integrate our experiences. There are 6 spacious cabañas, opening up onto the jungle setting, which are all shared spaces accommodating 3 people each. However, for anyone who would prefer privacy, we can accommodate here too, at an extra cost.

Accommodation
11 Day Ayahuasca Retreat

Venue & Amenities

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Meals

Menu Types

We will eat delicious locally grown vegetables and there is fish and chicken for those who choose.

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What a beautiful and deep experience with like-minded people as well as being wonderfully held in a fantastic location!

I am so glad that I traveled for this retreat. The integration with Jo offers so much at such a deep level. It was way beyond what I expected to gain. The observations are raw, provocative and always honest.

I would recommend Ayayni , as they provide a safe and nurturing environment.

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Just wow
Almost a week has passed since returning home from the most incredible weekend!

Was by far the best thing I could have done for myself, and in turn my family. It sounds cliche, but it really was an awakening for me. I’ll never be the same, in the best possible way. I have hope for the future now, more patience and understanding for my kids and I feel like so much anger, resentment and rage I was holding on to from past experiences has just lifted. I feel like this is just the start of my journey, personally. But my goodness what a start! ❤️

To the beautiful souls I met, the beautiful house for holding us, the beautiful food we ate, the beautiful medicine, and the beautiful facilitators for looking after us and keeping us safe - Thank you, thank you!

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I am so deeply grateful to have found Ayayni. The experience was truly life changing and I look forward to continuing my journey in future retreats. The whole weekend was truly magical! I highly recommend this retreat to everyone.

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It feels like I’ve found Ayayni at the perfect time. It's wonderful to find a place and people where you feel really understood and safe to explore aspects of yourself. Although I’ve only dipped my toes into self-exploration I feel like I’ve finally found some direction and coming from a chaotic background that’s huge. 

The retreat is very well organised from first communication to extensive informational brochure to post-process integration.

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Amazing time
I had an amazing week with Jo and her lovely team. Jo really knows her stuff and an amazing advisor.

This retreat will really allow you to deep dive into your mind and to really get to know yourself.

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