Anahata Ayahuasca
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💬 Guests Say
- Safe Sanctuary: A Reddit post (2023) calls it a “life-changing” retreat, with guests feeling secure in the intimate 6-person ceremonies, enhanced by the Sacred Valley’s serene mountains.
- Powerful Ceremonies: Quora highlights Maestro Roberto’s transformative icaros, with guests noting the Shipibo traditions and facilitators’ care, though some found the breathwork intense.
- Heartfelt Community: Guests on retreat.guru (5/5 rating) praise Michael and Sami Love’s warmth, with post-ceremony discussions fostering connection, despite occasional logistical hiccups.
🚩 Incident Report
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Theft: No guest reports on Reddit, Quora, Tripadvisor, or Google mention stolen valuables or items at Anahata Ayahuasca.
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Sexual Misconduct: There are no documented allegations or complaints against Anahata’s staff in online discussions, news archives, or ICEERS resources.
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Crime: No evidence of police reports, arrests, or violent incidents associated with Anahata surfaced in Google News, Peruvian media, or retreat forums.
🔍 Critical Notes
Mother Ayahuasca is the Spirit of the plants of the Amazon. Her medicine is delivered in a sacred brew that is a combination of two plants, the Ayahuasca (capi) vine and the leaves of the Chacruna plant. This mixture has been used by indigenous tribes from all over the Amazon for hundreds of years.
Shipibo Healer Roberto Matios
Traditionally the Maestros, healers, curanderos, of the tribes would ingest the brew to open up their vision to diagnose their patient and be guided by the spirits of the plants as to how to treat the patient. With the knowledge of the plants of the Amazon the curanderos are able to work on their patient not only physically with other master plant mixtures, but also energetically with their powerful songs, Icaros, that have been taught by the plants and passed down through generations.
In modern times people have realized the benefit of the patient taking the medicine with the shamans as well. When a patient takes the medicine, it allows them to travel beyond normal perception and go deep inside their being to see things in a whole new light. Whether it is seeing things from a different perspective, understanding deeper concepts, dealing with suppressed trauma, releasing stuck emotions or any of a plethora of other mental or mystical experiences, the overwhelming consensus is that it is extremely beneficial. Most people express intense gratitude for the healing they feel mentally, emotionally, energetically and physically.
Yes physically. Mother Ayahuasca is also used to treat physical symptoms, however this is usually in conjunction with other plants and involves a more focused longer process. If you have a specific condition you would like to work on let us know and we can consult with the Maestros to see what kind of regimen you might need. Remember, healing some physical conditions requires a lot of time, and focused attention involving strict diets with a prescription of plants.
Mother Ayahuasca is an amazing medicine that we find to be nothing less than magical! There are studies being done that are also showing physical scientific benefits on the body and brain. Nonetheless, it is important to keep an eye on our expectations. Misguided expectations can possibly obstruct us from receiving what we actually need. Mother Ayahuasca knows what you need. What we want and what we need are not always the same thing. If you are hearing the call trust your instincts and follow your heart to your healing. Trust that it will be exactly what you need. It will. Come open to receive the healing Mother Ayahuasca has for you, how she wants to give it to you. Come with humility ready to partake in sacred ceremonies. Come with respect for this medicine and your process. Please do not come solely looking for a mind blowing psychedelic experience. This is a medicine not a drug. Come with pure intentions. Come for your healing.
OUR RETREATS
We offer 2 different retreat options for your healing at Anahata Ayahuasca
Regardless of which option you choose, your time at Anahata Ayahuasca is sure to be a pivotal healing experience in your life. We consider any time we get to spend with you a blessing, but the more the merrier! Working with Plant Medicines in this way is a transformative, life changing experience, and we pray that you leave feeling as though this was one of the best things you have ever done for yourself. Whether you come for 1 week, or 10 days we invite you to dedicate as much time as possible before, during, and after your retreat focusing on your purification, your intention, and your overall process.
When you arrive at your home in the mountains, here in the Sacred Valley, you will be welcomed with open arms by our experienced team members, who are excited, and ready to serve you in your process. We will be here for you in every way we can, holding space, and supporting you in your healing journey. It is our honor to provide the highest level of service to make you feel at home so you can relax and enjoy your process.
We are excited to show you what we have in store for you!
Our Accomodations:
Our beautiful rooms are each shared by 2 people, each room with a pravte bathroom.
If you will be coming with a friend or a partner, please let us know in advance, so we can arrange for you to stay in the same room (if this is your desire). Couples are welcome to share a room, but we will place you in separate beds as we have found this arrangement to be better for assisting you both in remaining more focused on your individual processes.
ONE WEEK hEaLInG RETREAT
Our one week retreat option is available for those who wish to have a shorter experience with more flexibility in options. One Week retreats include:
8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS ROOM AND MEALS
3 AYAHUASCA CEREMONIES:
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Traditional Indigenous Shipibo medicine with personal healing Icaros sang by our Shaman. These ceremonies are also accompanied by medicine music shared by our facilitators. We keep our ceremonies intimate with groups no larger than 6 to keep the energy in the space calm, as well to ensure that we can provide as much assistance to each person as needed.
SAN PEDRO HUACHUMA CEREMONY:
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Ceremony with heart opening Grandfather Huachuma (San Pedro) the cactus medicine of the Andean mountains. This ceremony will be held in prayer, with a nature hike to a local water fall, guided by Michael Love.
NATVE AMERICAN SWEAT LODGE:
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A sacred purification ceremony of the Camino Rojo traditions of the Indigenous North American tribes. (weather permitting)
PLANT BATH CEREMONY
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Cleansing, purification, & protection ceremony with a bath of flowers and plants.
HAPE SESSIONS:
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Hape/Rapé ceremonies (Tobacco snuff medicine) served whenever you feel the call. This medicine assisting with grounding and bringing your energies back into your body.
PISAC TOUR
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Explore historic Pisac and check out one of Peru’s most beautiful artisan markets.
YOGA:
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Keep the body and mind healthy and at peace during your process with some slow, gentle, and restorative yoga flows.
CONSCIOUS CONNECTED BREATHWORK:
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Learn the natural medicine of breath! Breath is life!
ONE ON ONE TIME WITH SHIPIBO MAESTROS
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One on one intentions with the Shaman. The Maestros here are not employees, they are family and are around and available for you whatever you may need.
ORGANIC LOCALLY SOURCE MEALS:
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Enjoy organic, locally sourced vegetarian meals. We work with a local co-op to source the best produce around. We are happy to accommodate any special requirements, just please let us know ahead of time.
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION:
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Airport pickup and drop off in Cusco.
OPTIONAL ADD ON SERVICES:
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Bufo Alvarius Ceremony
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Kambo Ceremony
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Machu Picchu Integration Journey.
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Ceremonial Embodiment Photoshoot.
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Hypnotherapy Session with Sami Love.
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Extended 1:1 integration/coaching/therapy sessions with Sami Love.
Day 1: Welcoming, Introduction
Day 2: Kambo Ceremony (optional), Ayahuasca Ceremony 1
Day 3: Sweat Lodge
Day 4: Yoga, Ayahuasca Ceremony 2
Day 5: Pisac Tour
Day 6: Bufo Ceremonies (optional), Ayahuasca Ceremony 3
Day 7: Huachuma Ceremony
Day 8: Integration Circle, Departure
10 DAY IMMERSIVE RETREAT
Our 10 day Immersive retreats are our more inclusive option with more time and space to be in your process, relax and integrate. The 10 day immersive includes:
10 DAYS, 9 NIGHTS ROOM AND MEALS
2 SESSIONS WITH PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST SAMI LOVE
Sami is an amazing Therapist/Coach with an education in psychology from Minot State, & post grad Naropa University. She has dedicated her life to service and the well-being of others. She is very passionate about her work, and is honoured to serve you in this way during your time at Anahata. You will work with her for 2 personal sessions:
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One 1 hour 1:1 intention setting, & preparation session before the retreat.
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One 1 hour 1:1 integration session post retreat.
3 AYAHUASCA CEREMONIES:
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3 Shipibo ceremonies at Anahata Ayahuasca. These ceremonies will be working with Traditional Indigenous Shipibo medicine with personal healing Icaros sang by our Shaman. These ceremonies are also accompanied by medicine music shared by our facilitators. We keep our ceremonies intimate with groups no larger than 6 to keep the energy in the space calm, as well to ensure that we can provide as much assistance to each person as needed.
SAN PEDRO HUACHUMA CEREMONY:
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Ceremony with Grandfather Huachuma (San Pedro) the cactus medicine of the Andean mountains
NATVE AMERICAN SWEAT LODGE:
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A sacred purification ceremony of the Camino Rojo traditions of the Indigenous North American tribes. (weather permitting)
BUFO ALVARIUS CEREMONY:
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Ceremony with the medicine of the Sonoran Desert Toad, Bufo Alvarius. This medicine is often described as the most beautiful experience of one’s life.
KAMBO CEREMONY:
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Kambo frog medicine from the jungle. This is a ceremony that has been used for millennia by the tribes if the jungle to facilitate physical, mental and spiritual purification.
PLANT BATH CEREMONY
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Cleansing, purification, & protection ceremony with a bath of flowers and plants.
HAPE SESSIONS:
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Hape/Rapé ceremonies (Tobacco snuff medicine) served whenever you feel the call. This medicine assisting with grounding and bringing your energies back into your body.
INCAN RUINS TOUR
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Explore one of the Sacred Valley’s historic Incan archeological sites. depending on the weather you will either visit the Pisac Archeological Park, or Huchuyqosco Archeological Site
YOGA:
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Keep the body and mind healthy and at peace during your process with some slow, gentle, and restorative yoga flows.
CONSCIOUS CONNECTED BREATHWORK:
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Learn the natural medicine of breath! Breath is life!
ONE ON ONE TIME WITH SHIPIBO MAESTROS
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One on one intentions with the Shaman. The Maestros here are not employees, they are family and are around and available for you whatever you may need.
ORGANIC LOCALLY SOURCE MEALS:
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Enjoy organic, locally sourced vegetarian meals. We work with a local co-op to source the best produce around. We are happy to accommodate any special requirements, just please let us know ahead of time.
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION:
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Airport pickup and drop off in Cusco.
OPTIONAL ADD ON SERVICES:
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Machu Picchu integration journey.
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Ceremonial Embodiment Photoshoot.
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Hypnotherapy session with Sami Love.
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Extended 1:1 integration/coaching/therapy sessions with Sami Love.
Day 1 : Welcoming, Introduction Circle
Day 2 : Kambo Ceremony, Ayahuasca Ceremony 1
Day 3 : Sweat Lodge
Day 4 : Yoga, Ayahuasca Ceremony 2
Day 5 : Pisac Tour Day
Day 6 : Bufo Alvarius Ceremonies
Day 7 : Ayahuasca Ceremony 3
Day 8: Ruins Day
Day 9: Huachuma Ceremony
Day 10: Integration Circle, Departure
Reviews
I approached Anahata Ayahuasca with high expectations for profound healing, and while I did experience some powerful, transformative moments, my overall journey was uneven. The natural setting is undeniably beautiful—a sanctuary of vibrant greenery and soothing natural sounds that immediately sets the tone for introspection. The ceremonies delivered potent doses of insight and raw emotional energy, but the integration process left me feeling a bit unsupported. There were moments when I felt overwhelmed by the revelations, yet the group sessions often felt rushed or too generic, lacking the personal touch I needed. While the retreat has undeniable healing potential, the inconsistent follow-up and uneven pacing left me with mixed emotions about the overall experience. If you’re willing to take a chance on a journey that might require extra personal effort to fully integrate its insights, you might find value here—but for me, it was a bumpy ride.
My experience at Anahata Ayahuasca was intense and eye-opening. The retreat’s natural surroundings—a lush, vibrant forest setting—instantly transported me from the everyday hustle into a space of deep introspection. I experienced powerful ceremonies that forced me to confront old wounds and release emotions I had long suppressed. However, I did find that the integration phase was a bit inconsistent. While some group sessions were supportive and warm, I occasionally felt that there wasn’t enough individualized follow-up to help me process the profound revelations on a personal level. Despite this, the transformative power of the ceremonies left me with new insights and a clearer vision of my path forward. If you’re ready for raw, deep healing and can navigate a few gaps in support, Anahata Ayahuasca is worth considering.
My time at Anahata Ayahuasca was transformative beyond words. I came in carrying a cocktail of skepticism and hope, but the energy of this place swept me away. The retreat’s setting is absolutely enchanting—a blend of untamed nature and subtle spiritual vibes that create an immersive environment. The ceremonies unlocked layers of my soul that I’d long ignored, and I experienced moments of unfiltered joy and catharsis. What truly moved me was the heartfelt connection I felt during the integration sessions, where every shared story made the healing process tangible. I now carry with me a deeper understanding of my own potential and a profound sense of gratitude for the journey I experienced at Anahata Ayahuasca.
I arrived at Anahata Ayahuasca at a point when life felt unbearably heavy. The moment I stepped onto the property, I was greeted by an atmosphere that was both wild and sacred—a true communion with nature. Surrounded by dense, lush foliage and the sound of distant waterfalls, I felt immediately grounded. The ceremonies here were nothing short of life-changing. I experienced intense emotional releases that made me confront years of buried pain, and I emerged with a newfound clarity and sense of purpose. The facilitators created a safe, nurturing space that allowed me to surrender completely. I left Anahata Ayahuasca feeling like I’d been given a second chance at life—a true spiritual rebirth that will forever guide me on my path.
I went to Anahata Ayahuasca seeking a break from years of emotional stagnation, and I found an experience that was both authentic and deeply challenging. The retreat’s setting is extraordinary—immersed in nature that feels as ancient as time itself, it compels you to confront your inner landscape. The ceremonies were potent, delivering intense bursts of insight that shattered long-held beliefs. While the facilitators were knowledgeable and genuine, I felt that the post-ceremony integration could have been more personalized. At times, the group discussions left me longing for one-on-one support to fully integrate the emotional revelations. Nevertheless, the overall experience left me with meaningful lessons and a rekindled sense of purpose. For those ready to dive deep and embrace both the light and the shadows, Anahata Ayahuasca offers a powerful journey.