8 Day Personal Growth & Ayahuasca Retreat in Peru

Founder & Retreat Directior Ama-ra's journey has been far from ordinary. After running away from home at the young age of 14, without any formal qualifications, she embarked on a remarkable path of self-education, navigating the school, college, and university of life with determination and resilience. Throughout her life, Ama-ra has embraced various entrepreneurial ventures, charting her own course in the world of business. From selling homemade sandwiches at London's bustling Liverpool Street station to delving into alternative health therapies, selling clothes and music CDs on vibrant market stalls, pursuing her passion for photography and DJ'ing, and even working in bars and clubs, she fearlessly explored diverse avenues. Ama-ra's focus, independence and early savings allowed her to purchase her first property in her twenties, wisely capitalizing on the booming property market at the time. As the value of her investments increased, she seized opportunities to expand her real estate portfolio through astute financial planning. Her last business in the UK was managing her property portfolio where she oversaw long and short-term rentals in central London. Eventually, Ama-ra sold her properties in London to support her profound calling in shamanic development, which drew her to the serenity of the Amazon rainforest in Peru. Through sacred medicine experiences, she discovered profound wisdom and healing, becoming a devoted student on her own transformative journey. Fueled by her own growth, she remains compelled to support others in finding their higher destiny paths. Her calling included the responsibility and remarkable challenge of physically directing the construction of the Modern Ancient home in Peru. Undertaking this demanding project as a single woman who initially did not speak any Spanish was an immense test of her resilience and adaptability, and is testament to her courage and determination to create a space on sacred land for connection, healing and transformation. For the past nine years, Ama-ra has permanently settled in Peru, fully immersing herself in the vibrant culture and community. She sought training and initiation from the Peruvian Shipibo tribe, gaining profound insights into their ancient wisdom. Ama-ra has shared her knowledge and facilitated countless ceremonies both in Peru and abroad, using a range of powerful medicines such as Ayahuasca, Iboga, San Pedro, and Kambo. In addition, Ama-ra developed and successfully trialed Iboga micro-dosing programs for private clients of Ansuya Devi and Modern Ancient Sanctuary over the past seven years. On retreat Ama-ra metaphysically assesses each student, expertly determining the most suitable medicines and doses for their overall well-being. This personalized approach lies at the heart of the Modern Ancient ceremonial experience, ensuring that no student's needs are overlooked in favor of a one-size-fits-all approach. She provides invaluable guidance on embracing unconditional love, cultivating compassion, taking full responsibility, and practicing forgiveness, particularly for those navigating challenging emotional states that follow the ceremonies. Ama-ra's traditional and disciplined eastern upbringing from an early age provided her with strong spiritual foundations and subsequently the ability to discern religious from spiritual practice in a way that authentically and peacefully serves reaching higher consciousness. With warmth and compassion, Ama-ra dedicates herself to guiding others on their personal journeys of healing, self-discovery, and transformation. Her unwavering commitment to individualized care, profound knowledge of sacred plant medicine, and ability to create a nurturing environment make Modern Ancient a sanctuary for those seeking to fully honor and create a life to serve their true divine nature. Ama-ra continues to study various sacred medicines, taking advantage of the plants available in the Amazon. Her personal self-development practice includes pursuing out of body experiences, working with hypnotherapy, binaural beats, oxygen, crystal therapy and much more.

As a holistic transformation guide, with a coaching practice focused on energy management and heart based living as the foundation to a fulfilling and successful life, Suya feels privileged to have witnessed and supported her clients' remarkable breakthroughs and life-altering outcomes over the past eight years. She holds an unwavering belief that every single person is astonishingly powerful - even if they don't know it yet, and if provided with the right level of care, mentorship and relevant resources, accessing one's true potential can lead to extraordinary achievements and transformative impact on both their own lives and the world around them. Suya envisions a future where every individual's unique talents and abilities are nurtured and supported, enabling them to overcome challenges, pursue their passions, make a meaningful contribution to society and create positive change that ripples through generations to come. With an abundance of personal growth knowledge, art of living approach, wealth of hands-on experience and a dash of humor, she brings to life the Modern Ancient Method ™ utilized in retreat programs. Combining ancient wisdom with a modern lifestyle and mindset, Suya's practical insights are based on her adept use of the chakra system as a diagnostic framework for mental, emotional, and physical dis-ease. To support an informed approach to holistic health, Suya formally studied and trained for several years alongside her corporate career, including but not limited to obtaining diplomas in Bio-Energy Healing and Integrative Ayurveda as an Ayurveda Nutrition and Lifestyle Consultant. Further, she obtained her certification in life coaching from neuro-lingusitic programming (NLP) co-founder Richard Bandler and has been mentored through several transformational programs. Suya's sacred medicine journeys, over the past decade, have facilitated healing deep trauma, supported intuitive and psychic gifts, graced her with ineffable experiences of unity consciousness, and drives her passion for heart based living. She has successfully coached and led many clients through first time sacred medicine use, including effective Iboga microdosing programs. As a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, Suya draws on her Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin and Kundalini trainings in India, France, the US and London to maintain an evolving practice that explores Patanjali's Eight Limbs. She continues to overcome her mental boundaries to achieve physical and spiritual transcendence, incorporating regular practices such as traditional Peruvian plant dietas, vipassana meditation, bikram yoga, dry and intermittent fasting, chemical-free product use and cold plunges. As a member of Self Realization Fellowship, she is dedicated to studying the scientific meditation techniques and teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. In addition to retreat facilitation, business oversight and development, she co-leads the health and safety team training for sacred ceremonies and is certified by the American Red Cross in First Aid/ CPR/ AED. Suya is dual-qualified as a lawyer in the state of New York and a barrister in the UK, and has worked in investment banking in regulatory compliance, risk management and the legal industry, for nearly two decades. As a member of the Board of Directors for Rich Mix, a leading cultural hub and diverse performing arts social enterprise in her hometown of Shoreditch, London, she supports strategic development of the company and charity. Suya lives in San Diego, California, and is an avid hiker and reader on a wide range of subjects. She particularly enjoys classic English, French and Russian literature, researching ancient civilizations, the journey of life after death and writing poetry.

As a Shipibo Maestra (master healer), Isabel possesses an extraordinary wealth of healing knowledge acquired over four decades of dedicated practice with medicinal plants, notably focusing on Ayahuasca. Her story begins in a traditional Shipibo community nestled near the town of Atalaya, in the lush heart of the Peruvian rainforests. From a tender age of five, Isabel commenced her training under the watchful guidance of her father and grandfather, esteemed Curanderos and inheritors of an ancestral lineage of Shamanic healers across numerous generations. Even during her teenage years, Isabel had already accumulated significant experience in working with Ayahuasca. She honed her healing talents through twelve arduous years of "dieting," involving deep connections and intimate communions with a vast array of master plants and trees. A considerable portion of her adolescence was spent secluded in the depths of the jungle, embarking on this transformative journey at the tender age of twelve. Now in her fifties, Isabel has devoted her entire life to gaining profound knowledge and wisdom of the sacred plants, which continue to support her in her healing and compassionate work with others. Ayahuasca stands at the core of Isabel's healing practices, while she also prepares meticulous "flower/plant baths" tailored to cleanse the energy of her patients, especially those afflicted with depression, negative emotional states, or debilitation. With the aid of her plant spirit allies and the benevolent chullachaqui spirits, mysterious beings dwelling within the depths of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest, Isabel embarks on her healing journeys. Under Isabel's skillful guidance, participating in an Ayahuasca ceremony is a transformative and enchanting experience, saturated with maternal love, profound healing, and mesmerizing Icaros - soothing healing songs. She masterfully translates these ethereal melodies into stunning visual art, weaving intricate patterns and embroideries into textiles that encapsulate the essence of her healing practices. ​Isabel's remarkable path as a Shipibo Maestra shines brightly as a testament to her commitment to the ancient traditions and profound wisdom of her lineage. With each Ayahuasca ceremony she conducts, she bestows upon others the transformative power of the sacred plants, extending healing, love, and spiritual guidance to those in need, nurturing their souls and facilitating profound personal growth. ​Isabel's presence in the realm of healing is a beacon of hope and transformation, carrying forward the ancestral wisdom of the Shipibo people and fostering a deep connection between humans and the natural world that surrounds them.

Santun exudes a radiant abundance of love, warmth, and positive energy, creating an atmosphere of healing wherever she goes. Her serene demeanor, soft-spoken nature, and unwavering patience make her a comforting presence to those seeking solace. With an impressive knowledge of sacred plants and their remarkable powers, her healing talents are equally astounding. Born and raised in the picturesque town of Pucallpa, Puerto Aurora, Peru, nestled near the flowing Ucayali River, Santun's journey into the world of healing began at the tender age of 10. At that time, she went to live with her grandmother, a woman gifted with the ability to heal, who had aided countless individuals in the surrounding areas. Recognizing Santun's potential, her grandmother imparted all her wisdom and secrets, supporting Santun to grow into a powerful healer herself. People from far and wide sought out Santun and her grandmother's land for assistance and healing. In those days, a barter system prevailed, where those receiving healing left them gifts, food, and other essential items. Santun and her grandmother took delight in cultivating their land, growing a variety of natural foods, sacred plants, medicinal herbs, and even raising chickens for egg consumption. After assisting her grandmother and absorbing as much knowledge as she could about sacred and medicinal plants until the age of 15, Santun embarked on a new chapter in her life. She traveled to the bustling city of Iquitos with her parents, having already worked with Ayahuasca from a young age and receiving profound visions. Santun transformed these visions into embroidered cloths, paintings, and other forms of artwork. Her talents proved invaluable as she aided her family in creating Ayahuasca-inspired artisanry for sale in the tourist areas of Iquitos. For four years, Santun and her family thrived in Iquitos, selling their creations and conducting Ayahuasca ceremonies and healing sessions for foreign visitors. During this period, their hard work bore fruit, allowing them to purchase a small piece of land and construct a humble yet rustic healing center. As Santun approached her 20s, her grandmother joined the family in Iquitos, leaving behind Pucallpa. When she turned 25, Santun felt fully prepared to embrace her role as a Shaman and began independently leading Ayahuasca ceremonies to heal individuals. Through successful treatment and word-of-mouth their family healing center gradually gained popularity. In the year 2023, Santun accomplished extraordinary healing feats. She healed a patient with advanced uterine cancer within a month, defying the one-year maximum life expectancy given by the doctors. Additionally, she assisted a woman in realizing her dream of pregnancy after years of unsuccessful attempts. These healings were made possible by Santun's profound connection with Ayahuasca and the sacred plants she skillfully employed. ​Furthermore, she has worked with numerous individuals suffering from ailments such as stomach cancer, ulcers, bone pain, bodily infections, and more; effectively cleansing both negative energy and related illnesses. Santun humbly imparts her wisdom to those seeking healing, emphasizing the importance of patience and unwavering faith in the power of sacred plants. She firmly believes that it is the plants themselves that hold the ability to heal, with shamans and healers acting as supportive facilitators. Santun advises, "Believe in your own healing, and it will happen. Doubt stops your process. The ones who come to the journey with faith and the right mentality achieve success. Do not doubt; instead, have complete faith in the creator, the healing process, and sacred plants". She cautions, however, that while she has witnessed countless cases of healing through Ayahuasca and sacred medicines for cancer, AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses, that this path may not yield the same results for everyone. She attributes this to the different energies that each soul carries from many lifetimes, or the role of karma, noting that a profound shift in the heart is needed before the energy of the disease can be released. Beyond her inspiring role as a Shaman, Santun embraces another treasured aspect of her life: motherhood. She met her lifelong partner at 18 years old, and together they have four children. When she is not guiding others on their healing journeys, Santun cherishes the company of her children and dedicates ample time creating beautiful memories together. In her moments of respite, Santun finds tranquility in the act of planting and tending to her garden. Working closely with nature brings her a sense of peace and fulfillment. Furthermore, she indulges in the creation of natural creams and remedies for her own skin, a practice she shares generously with her family. The bountiful fish and luscious fruits of the land are her preferred culinary delights, satisfying her palate with their fresh and vibrant flavors. Santun's remarkable journey as a Shaman, healer, and mother is an embodiment of her unwavering commitment to the well-being of others. Her innate connection with the sacred plants, cultivated through generations of wisdom passed down by her grandmother, allows her to bring profound healing and transformation to those in need. With an open heart, abundant love, and an unshakable faith in the powers of nature, Santun continues to touch lives and inspire hope, leaving an indelible mark on the world through her remarkable abilities and unwavering dedication to the path of healing.

Daniel, Master Shamanic Shipibo healer, possesses a profound connection with the healing powers of the Amazon jungle. His aura is filled positive energy, radiates robust health and provides a safe container for his patients to return to their divine light. With expertise in Ayahuasca, San Pedro, Kambo, and a diverse array of magical plants, he channels their transformative energy to facilitate healing and cleansing in his patients. As an initiated Ayahuasca Shaman and a certified Kambo practitioner, Daniel's extensive training and experiences have supported his journey as a master healer. Born in Pucallpa, Peru, near the flowing Ucayali River, Daniel's spiritual journey commenced within the nurturing embrace of the Nativa San Francisco De Yarina Cocha community. At birth, he received ancient spiritual plant treatments. His parents, both Shipibo master healers, ensured that he received healing plants and energy-cleansing remedies from a very young age. Consequently, Daniel grew up as an active, intelligent individual, brimming with motivation, positive energy, personal power, and focus. In addition to his spiritual upbringing, his parents encouraged him to pursue education, enlisting his help in the agricultural business of the family. As a young adult, Daniel devoted an increasing amount of his time to working with Ayahuasca and sacred plants. Simultaneously, he embarked on a career in the police force, serving in various sectors for 15 years. Balancing his daytime duties with evening Ayahuasca ceremonies for his clients, he delved deeper into his investigations and training with spiritual plants. However, as his 30s unfolded, the energetic conflict between his police work and his shamanic path became palpable, compelling Daniel to make a pivotal choice. Daniel's healing gifts encompass guiding clients toward the realm of light and addressing life-threatening health conditions, some of which he identifies as being caused by negative energies or "black magic." Daniel possesses an intricate knowledge of the Bible, often reciting its stories and quotes to ceremony participants, sparking interest and resonance for those on a spiritual journey. His healing abilities extend to ailments associated with the uterus, and he advocates having unwavering faith in oneself and in God. He encourages people to embrace prayer during both challenging and positive phases of life. Throughout his journey, Daniel has worked with other Ayahuasca retreat centers and now operates his own center in Peru. His connection to Modern Ancient blossomed from a profound bond with the land on which the center stands, cementing his place within the spiritual family of Modern Ancient. Driven by a deep-seated mission and vision, Daniel aspires to heal as many individuals as possible through the sacred medicines and plants. Daniel maintains an interest in numerology, and as a life path master number 44, continues to move from strength to strength in his mission to cleanse the planet of negative energies, fostering a state of collective health and peace among its inhabitants. Valuing serenity and well-being as paramount in life, Daniel dedicates himself to supporting the consciousness of the Earth and illuminating the path of healing for all who seek his guidance. Beyond his sacred healing work, Daniel finds solace in exploring new sights alongside his partner and daughter. He delights in savoring fish, and his musical tastes lean toward 80s English and American rock, which brings him joy and inspiration.