We have seen how ayahuasca has transformed our own lives and the lives of countless others. We have also witnessed how difficult it is to find the right people to guide you through the process and the right setting in which to engage with this powerful medicine. This is why we created Amakaya.

 

Ayahuasca is a traditional plant medicine that offers a chance to reset, find clarity and decide how to continue forward. People often describe it as both a difficult and loving teacher, a humbling yet empowering experience. It can expand our awareness, open pathways of creativity and inspiration, or help us face addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and any number of other personal challenges. It offers us a new perspective of ourselves, the human condition and the puzzle of life. It is like nothing else.

 

There are hundreds of places that serve this medicine with various methodologies and motivations. At Amakaya, we blend timeless indigenous wisdom with modern, scientifically-grounded approaches to self-examination and healing. During our retreats, the medicine is the primary teacher and source of inspiration and insight. Our Shipibo maestros lead the ceremonies with their enchanting, ancestral singing (their icaros), with Kajsa and Jonathan always present to support and hold space. Our retreats are designed to allow you to confidently explore, learn and grow ― in a safe, encouraging, and dogma–free environment.

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Coming to Amakaya isn’t about being pampered or treated like a guest at a luxury resort. This is an opportunity to step away from the world of marketing and hype and into a world of subtlety, nuance and hard work. You may experience bliss and love like never before, but you will likely need to experience something far less pleasant first. You may find answers and guidance beyond your wildest expectations, but you may be required to ask deeply uncomfortable questions or let go of something you thought was precious. You may leave feeling like you’ve been reborn ― but you may also feel as though a part of you has died. 

 

This is the work we continue to cherish for ourselves ― and the work we encourage you to do.