"For me Arkana was exactly what I needed. The whole week and each day’s itinerary was completely planned and thought-out so that I could have the best time, not have to stress about anything, and focus all my time and energy on my healing and manifesting. The staff at the Sacred Valley retreat is wonderful and they really care. Highly recommend for first time Ayahuasca, or those that want fully planned-out experience in Peru. Thank you!"
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" attended Arkana by myself for a week long retreat. I had heard about Arkana over the years, but decided to attend after I had heard some fantastic personal recommendations (and I finally felt ready for this sort of experience). My expectations were far exceeded. First, there is such a feeling of professionalism, respect, and organization. I sensed how thoughtful and well run this retreat center was, which matters a lot to me. They do an incredible job making you feel safe and creating a genuinely very safe and supportive environment. The food was exceptional. The retreat space I beautiful! Much more beautiful than the photos do justice. I participated in four ceremonies and witnessed a level of healing I had never seen before. This is truly a world class healing hospital. There is so much integrity and heart poured into this place. I watched true service at work. That was transformative on my own. The ceremony experience is intense, as to be expected with any retreat of this kind, but the impact it has had on my life (which was already incredibly beautiful and aligned) is profound. I look forward to my return, and have recommended it widely to anyone who feels called to experience this medicine. You will be glad you came and very glad you chose Arkana. You are in excellent hands.
- Sam Pfotenhauer
P.S. I recommend you bring anti-itch cream, as there are mosquitoes in the amazon and you will get bites. I also recommend bringing a few light items of clothing that cover your body, like a light linen shirt and a light long skirt or pants. I also highly encourage that you closely follow the recommended diet before and really lean into the experience."
"Life changing the people staff community inside this small retreat center is a ture spiritual experience one full of love understanding and teamwork can’t wait to going to the one in the Amazon let go have faith and Arkana can help you heal❤️"
"I attended 4 ceremonys in this place that will change my life forever. Arkana is a paradise deep rooted in the amazon jungle. The facility itself is so beautiful, surrounded by a symphony of jungle sounds that are so peaceful. When the heat of day peaks you can cool off in the swimming pool. The set up of this place is a perfect mix of luxury and nature. The food is of ultimate standard and the facilitator's are there to make sure you are comfortable at all stages of your journey and make you feel safe and loved they are beautiful beings . The people who work here also teach you yoga and breathwork they are true healers along with the majestic shamans. The shamans are so humble and powerful , I had doubts going into this experience if what I read and heard were true, I never believed in magic but what I saw and felt has made me a believer, the icaros performed from these true healers were taking negative energy I had trapped inside of me for 30 years out of my body with their icaros , I can't explain this but it happened and I am forever grateful to jose the creater and to everyone involved in this project that could heal the world one heart at a time . The medicine itself has called you this far and the medicine itself is healing and magical but only in the right hands .If like me, you have doubts picking an ayahuasca retreat then please trust yourself and your intuition, something has led you to read this review and I hope my experience can give you the confidence to pick arkana. Be brave, trust yourself, trust the medicine and remember you are loved 🩵"
"I recently attended an Ayahuasca Retreat at Arkana Spiritual Centre in the Amazon and it was an absolutely transformative experience. The feeling of safety and support provided by the Shamans and facilitators was unparalleled. Their energy and compassion created a nurturing environment for inner exploration. The food was not only delicious but also nourishing, adding to the overall healing journey. The facilities were stunning, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of the retreat. I highly recommend Arkana for anyone seeking profound personal growth and spiritual awakening. Five stars all the way!"
"Arkana is truly a magnificent home for one to heal. I received more than I could ever have the words for there, and I’m eternally grateful for everyone at Arkana for supporting this journey into my own self. Everything from the center itself, the facilitators, the staff, and especially the Shamans were just amazing. They are incredibly meticulous on their schedule and it truly does help the process of working with the medicine throughout the week. I felt so safe here, and very supported. I will hold the Shipibo shamans very dear to my heart for as long as I live. My week with Arkana brought so much more to me than I could have ever expected. I know I will return one day to the jungle. For it feels like home to me. Thank you Jose and everyone at Arkana, the Maestros; thank you for being the light that helped guide me home."
"Wow! This place is amazing. The staff are extremely professional and provide us with a beautiful experience. It was truly special. I felt at home and like part of a family. I had the opportunity to connect with my heart and deepen my self-awareness. I have no words to describe it. I just want to express my gratitude Arkana Team for their professionalism and dedication! I strongly recommend it. Love you all 💙 "
"I am the type of person who does his research. Just to put things into perspective, my last trivial purchase I scoured the internet for a few days reading every review good and bad just so I knew what I was getting. So you can imagine how much I research I did before choosing a retreat center. I will say that from the time I stepped off of the boat Arkana surpassed every expectation I had. I immediately felt like I was at home. The staff there are the most compassionate people I have met and made me feel like I was part of their family right away. The amazon facility is beautiful. The pictures and videos online did it no justice. The facility itself is laid out in a very user-friendly way with all the amenities you need to have a comfortable stay in the middle of the jungle. The food there is absolutely amazing. Being on a specific diet is no problem for Arkana either. Every meal was prepared like I was at a 5 star restaurant. Not only was it visually appealing but was absolutely delicious and, if there were certain dietary needs the food service would go out of their way to make sure they catered to everyone. Arkana has plenty to do as well. The extra-curricular activities could be a retreat in itself. From exploring the jungle to meeting monkeys, I never found myself bored and if there was any down time I got to enjoy the pool. I guess what I'm saying is if you are on the fence about where to go for your retreat the family at Arkana are truly devoted to giving you the best experience possible. They went above and beyond all expectations I could have had going into it and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone. I'll be going back next year without a doubt.
-Dusty"
"I have done two retreats with Arkana, one at jungle location and another one at Sacred Valley. Both experiences were profound and very insightful.
I just returned couple weeks ago from Sacred Valley location and the trip was just dream that came true. Beside deep healing - I should mention nature is so beautiful there (also you must do Machu Picchu hike, if you there). Center location is next to Ururamba river, so you wake up to river flowing sounds and birds chirping . I would say even nature helps in healing process. Amazing facilitators, delicious & healthy food and of course beautiful Maestro and Maestra. Every single moment you feel so taken care of... beautiful feeling, especially when you at vulnerable state..You want that, you need that
Ayahuasca is the medicine that healed me and Huchuma (San Pedro) opened my closed heart. I have done Ayahuasca many times and truly love healing this medicine gives me. I have tried Huachuma first time there- i should tell you what a beautiful and gentle medicine it is. If Ayahuasca showed how to self forgive myself, Huachuma made me cry all day in gentle way and forgive people that hurt me. After coming back home, I do feel my heart is open, I can now give and receive love. I thank for that beautiful plant medicines
I am extremely grateful to Arkana for providing such a beautiful space for healing.
Experience there is really hard to describe in words. Its rather something that needs to be felt and experienced.
Thank you a lot from my heart,
Alla Dan"
"I went to Arkana to save my life.
I was so done with abuse from my narcissistic family and I was destroyed as a human being. I was so hurt!
Found out what really happened in my childhood. I had disassociated from myself at a young age because the truth was more than I could bear. The shamans, the Icaros and mother ayahauska healed me.
I’m returning to Arkana to learn more."
"Shame, grief, distrust controlled my life. Turns out I focused on distractions. At Arkana I learned the truth of what really happened to my body early in life that caused angst, unhappiness and addiction for years. Alcoholism is gone. I’m integrating, doing well. Arkana saved my life!
I’m going back to learn more! The Creator loves me, is in me."
"After a few false starts from a pandemic and a Peruvian Government coup, my partner and sister ended up in the Sacred Valley, Peru for a week's retreat. The Shipibo Tribe Maestros and facilitators were nothing less than amazing.
Professional, courteous, knowledgeable, caring, compassionate to be able to hold space for the 17 of us each in the way that each needed. Their preparation and ability to create a safe harbor for everyone to feel that they could open up and work on some real healing was so endearing. Plant medicine work is bespoke to each person and Arkana allows that to happen in an authentic way making it very easy to recommend this place if you seek to do some deep work.
The place, the accommodations, the food were really top notch and when I have fully integrated all that happened and want to sit again with La Medicina, this will be the place I return to continue on my healing path.
Light and Love,
Ted "
"Arkana is a truly special group, dedicated to respecting plant medicine and hosting guests from around the world. They provided an authentic experience and safe environment. My time there was nothing short of remarkable.
The Sacred Valley location is stunning. The shamans we worked with were very helpful. The hospitality (food and lodging) were so much nicer than I expected them to be.
I started the week unsure and a bit doubtful regarding my expectations. It was clear after the first ceremony that I would probably not have a life changing "huzzah" moment. That said, I did leave learning a good deal about myself and feeling more comfortable in my own shoes and that is certainly very valuable. Knowing myself better provides me with a stronger platform with which I can make life decisions.
I relearned what it means to make strong, lasting connections with people. As well as what it means to be 'family'. I was intrigued by how I felt so strongly for folks who were perfect strangers only days prior. There is of course a psychological element of going through challenging times with people at play here but learning how to speak 'from the heart' and doing so in a safe space that really rewards vulnerability -- consistently throughout the week -- was very telling. It showed me that this is the kind of conversation I want to engage in much more frequently and I will work to make this the case with relatives, friends and in my professional career.
Finally, they have a dedication to the environment that I think is not only commendable but extremely important now more than ever. I left with a stronger understanding of why protecting our planet is important and I hope to bring this to everything I do in future."
"I’ve been on 3 retreats with Arkana: Sacred Valley, Amazon and Cancun. I consider these retreats coming home now. They give me respite from my daily life, help me cleanse my body and energy, connect me with wonderful people and help remember the essence in everything. We. all have a choice to change in this life. This center is an opportunity to do so safely."
"From the pick up, to heading into the Amazon centre. Everyone makes you feel, safe, welcome & comfortable.
First rate and impeccable service from shamans, facilitators & all on site staff.
Everything is well organised, well run and above expectations.
The location in the Amazon, the classes, excursions, the facilities and accomodation A grade.
This retreat, the people in it and the medicine give you the tools to be able to turn your life around.
A beautiful life changing experience and there would be no other place I would rather have experienced all of this.
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"This retreat checks all the boxes! This is exactly what I needed: loved the people, loving and supportive atmosphere, and food was outstanding! Also the level of care and attention to detail are unmatched!"
"Arkana inspired me to write an article based on my experience there.
https://mtnweekly.com/travel/arkana-spiritual-center-ayahuasca-retreat-recap/"
"It’s amazing to be at a facility where every process is well thought out, complemented by facilitators that show commitment to what they do with passion, pass no judgment and attention to detail on every level.
Arkana enabled me to re-connect with myself, the universe, let go of judgements, expectations, ego and advance to a better future by feeling at peace with myself.
Thank you to all of the gifted facilitators, kind hearted Shamans and support staff for allowing myself and our group to transform to a better future!
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"Thank you very much for your support and Organisation! I felt very safe and in good hands during the retreat. It was my first time and I am sure that not the last. "
"If you worry, have fear, or any other doubt. DONT. Know that everyone has these doubts in some way. Know that Arkana is there to help you, facilitate your growth, and to let go. From my experience, everything there is well thought out. From the daily activities to the bathroom mat lol. I can say that they are professionals at their craft and will guide you in your journey. I entered as a stranger and came out as a family member to many other individuals of many walks of life. So if you are ready NOW, JUMP."
"My experience at the Yucatan 7 day retreat was truly amazing. The Arkana staff and the shamans were wonderful and their guidance helped me set my intentions for the week. Ultimately this retreat was a life changing experience and helped me heal and find purpose in my life."
"Hola !! 1 week in the Arkana retreat is the best , with all the staff so good to everyone all the time , food is always perfect , rooms and bathrooms are very good , an unforgettable time there , go for it !!!!"
"I went to Arkana because I had a black hole of depression inside of me. I didn’t know why and I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life in counselling, as awesome as my counsellor is.
It was a crash landing coming back to my life, but 2 months later the changes are noticeable and the integration keeps happening, some profound realisations have occurred. I am streets ahead of where I was pre-Arkana. 🙏❤️
Arkana Amazon provided a safe space to work with ayahuasca. I felt seen, supported and nothing but love from the facilitators, shaman, and support staff. It’s an incredible place.
The accomodation is comfy and I enjoyed the shared room space, I didn’t have a room mate, but the guys next door were up for a chat once I opened up to them. I enjoyed the communal living.
The pool was a welcome relief after long nights in ceremony. And I also enjoyed the chats here with other guests. There are plenty of spaces to go and find a quiet place for contemplation or reading when you need.. It’s well built facility, I loved being in the jungle, it is humid, there are bugs, biting flies but I didn’t get bitten by mosquitoes here. I found the jungle was perfect for working with ayahuasca for me.
The food is exceptional. I still daydream about it and can’t wait to get my hands on some of the recipes.
Would return in a heartbeat and can’t recommend Arkana highly enough, it’s a big thing to go and work with ayahuasca, you’re putting a lot of trust into the people facilitating your experience. I felt safe at Arkana from day 1 and my feelings weren’t wrong. The facility is great, the people who live and work there make it incredible. I can’t thank the shaman, facilitators and support staff enough. I would love to return one day ❤️🙏
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"I spent 2 weeks in the jungle with Arkana and I absolutely loved my experience there. It was life changing. I left with so much joy and happiness. Everything was beyond my expectation. The cozy accomodation, delicious food, friendly staff and guide , amazing shamans and facilitators. We were like a small family of people who came to heal and find themselves. Thank you all from depth of my heart 🙏"
"Arkana changed my life forever never gone as deep as I did here and I’ve never experienced shamans like this before. The facilitators where just amazing in different ways and was complementing each other so well. Yes its more expensive but it was worth every penny. The facility in its self is just simply amazing and spacious. The activities and how everything was organized was simply amazing. I will visit again. "
"The staff smand our group was amazing couldn’t have asked for a better combo "
"I attended the Arkana Center in Iquitos and let me tell you - it’s a piece of heaven.
It was my first Ayahuasca retreat and travelling solo in that part of the world was something that brought me a lot of anxiety but so glad I picked Arkana. There is no better place to experience this. The location is breathtaking, the Center is so clean, food is absolutely amazing. But the cherry 🍒 on top of the cake is actually the community there: the facilitators who make a huge difference in your experience, extremely patient and carrying, the shamans who keep you spiritually safe and sane and their outstanding knowledge and last but not least Jose - the owner who is so involved in everyone’s journeys and ensures we are all looked after from every point of view. I have so much to say about this place but will try to keep it short: I never knew it is possible to love and connect with total strangers in such a short period of time. Arkana team together with the others who attended the retreat, formed a family I will love and cherish for life. It is priceless to feel safe enough to be raw and most of all to be seen and accepted for who you are. I have experienced joy and love at this retreat that I never thought it actually existed on this Earth, I recommend it from my heart. I will 100% be back, there’s no other place like Arkana. ❤️ "
"People say that you don't find Ayahuasca, it finds you.
The teacher appears when the student is ready for the lesson, so it is with Ayahuasca.
It will come to you when the time is right.
It may seem to you like you made your way to Ayahuasca by yourself,
but at the ceremony you will understand what I mean...
This was my first experience with Ayahuasca, and I experienced the most unexpected, unimaginable healing.
I can't think of a better setting for the most profound experiences of my life, than the beautiful Maloka with the beautiful souls (the Shamans, including the owner Jose, the facilitators and your fellow-group of participants) in the middle of the Peruvian Amazon Jungle.
This retreat gave me so many beautiful gifts. It was the most profound experiences of my life, and it gave me a new way of understanding my place in the universe.
Thank you Jose! Thank you Arkana!"
"I've been into spirituality, meditation and everything that goes along with it for over 15 years now. I've tried SO SO many different things, from other psychedelics, to breathwork, meditation, and everything in between.
It's always been a dream of mine to visit the Amazon jungle, and I figured if I could do Aya down there, even better! And Arkana did NOT disappoint. Honestly it was everything I expected and SO much more. I literally don't even know how I'd change the experience to make it any better. For me it was literally perfect.
And of course, healing! I'd been suffering from heartburn for the better part of 20 years. Again, tried EVERYTHING, and I mean everything, spending 5-figures trying to fix it over the past several years. I'd made a lot of progress but there was just something there that wouldn't let it heal fully.
Turns out, I just needed some Ayahuasca :oP
I had several major releases during the experience and I'm now about 2.5 months out of the experience and my heartburn is still healed.
I could go on for pages & pages about how amazing it was, as I had probably at least a dozen more profound insights, releases, and changes that have stuck with me. I'll never be able to look at life the same way.
Honestly if you're thinking about going and maybe even if you're a little nervous, GOOD! That's a good sign that you need it. I can't recommend Arkana enough and if I do Aya again, I will 100000% go back to them without even a second thought. "
"Jessica is a wonderful guide to treating refractory (resistant to treatment) migraines, cluster headaches, and trigeminal neuralgias, two of which I have, with psilocybin. She’s generous, patient, candid, responsive, and knowledgeable. There’s no question too small or silly for Jessica, and she addresses each one with caring and respect. She has been a godsend to me and I recommend her without hesitation to anyone else in need of relief from pain or other suffering.
I would have been lost without Jessica's guidance, especially since I've never had more than two glasses of wine (and that very rarely) in my life, and no experience with psilocybin. I would have given up much earlier than I did if I didn't have her to guide me, since with the severity of my conditions I didn't see results until after a number of sessions. Without her encouragement and guidance, it would have been very easy to give up, and then I wouldn't have had the positive results I had after more sessions. I'm not yet back to where I was before I had my concussion (the onset of my conditions) but I am much better!
She also made sure each session/trip was as comfortable as it could be, especially for inexperienced me.
One note: I had tried too many treatments to name, from multiple prescribed pharmaceuticals to vestibular/physical therapy to cognitive behavioral therapy to countless OTC medicines and natural supplements to acupuncture to chiropractic to hard tissue massage (ouch) to learning how to meditate to oxygen to... well, the list goes on. And on. And on. This was over a period of nearly two years. There was NO stone I left unturned in my determination to get better.
P.S. Due to COVID-19, the in-person retreat wasn't available within the timeframe I needed (which was ASAP), so I took the remote coaching sessions. "