Soi Rawa
Vista Alegre, Peru
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đź’¬ Guests Say
- Authentic Healing: Guests on soirawahealingcenter.com call the ceremonies “deeply cleansing,” praising Diego Sanchez’s shamanic expertise for guiding them through intense transformations.
- Jungle Immersion: Many on retreat.guru describe the Amazon setting as “truly sacred,” with the forest’s energy amplifying their ayahuasca experiences, earning a 4.7-star average.
- Supportive Facilitation: Reviews on Facebook’s “Ayahuasca Experiences” group highlight Bryce’s coordination, with one guest feeling “held and understood” during their 9-day retreat.
đźš© Incident Report
After an exhaustive search across the web—Reddit (r/Ayahuasca, r/Psychonaut), Quora, Facebook groups (“Psychedelic Healing,” “Ayahuasca Experiences”), news sites, retreat forums, ICEERS reports, and official records—no verified incidents of theft, sexual misconduct, or crime specifically tied to Soi Rawa were found.
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Theft: No reports of stolen items or valuables in public posts, forums, ICEERS data, or news.
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Sexual Misconduct: No allegations, complaints, or legal actions against Soi Rawa’s staff (e.g., Diego Sanchez, Bryce, or facilitators) surfaced on Reddit, Facebook, news archives, or ICEERS resources. While broader ayahuasca retreat risks exist, no Soi Rawa-specific cases were documented.
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Crime: No police reports, arrests, or violent incidents linked to Soi Rawa appeared in Google News, Peruvian media, retreat discussions, or ICEERS findings.
Soi Rawa’s online reputation remains free of such incidents, though general ayahuasca risks (e.g., unregulated settings, psychological distress) are noted in the community at large, including ICEERS research on retreat safety. If incidents occurred, they’re not publicly reported or accessible online.
🔍 Critical Notes
Soi Rawa’s $1,400-$2,500 retreats near Pucallpa offer an authentic ayahuasca experience, with Diego Sanchez’s shamanic expertise earning praise on retreat.guru for depth and care. The Amazon setting enhances spiritual connection, but Reddit reports of a 2022 psychotic episode due to poor medical screening—coupled with no on-site medical staff—raise serious safety concerns that could lead to harm. Ayahuasca’s legal status in Peru is permissive, but the remote jungle poses logistical and health risks—verify pre-screening rigor, emergency protocols, and facilitator oversight directly.
Shipibo Maestro Diego Sanchez stands as one of the most revered and compassionate Ayahuasca shamans in contemporary Peru. He descends from a distinguished shamanic lineage, having been mentored by his grandfather, Manuel Rojas Sanacino, one of the last ‘Merayas’—an elite echelon of shamans.
Maestro Diego is celebrated not only for his extensive knowledge and healing prowess but also for his profound kindness, patience, and humility, attributes that stem from his deep-seated love for humanity. His voice, known throughout the Amazon, resonates with the enchanting melodies of Icaros, while his heartfelt compassion for those in search of healing is evident to all who partake in his ceremonies.
Soi Rawa, under Maestro Diego’s leadership, operates its main center near Pucallpa, Peru, alongside additional retreats in the Sacred Valley of the Andes. The center leverages his deep understanding of the jungle’s medicinal flora. The primary Ayahuasca retreat, nestled deep within the jungle, provides an immersive experience into the Shipibo tradition, where the sacred roots of Ayahuasca thrive. Here, ceremonies are conducted in a spacious maloka, with treatments tailored to each participant based on Diego’s diagnoses, utilizing the ancient wisdom of Master Plants handed down through generations of Peruvian shamanic practice.
Moreover, Maestro Diego offers an apprenticeship program for those drawn to delve into plant medicine and to embark on the transformative journey of becoming an Ayahuasca shaman. This program not only educates but also nurtures the spiritual and ethical development necessary for this sacred path.