Posts Tagged ‘ayahuasca retreat testimonial’

Gary Josephson, USA

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

I just came back from my retreat in Peru.  It was incredible! The entire staff was great, very nice and dependable. The translator was perfect. Extremely knowledgeable, helpful, very clear and instantly engaged when called upon, but what I was most impressed by was Dona Ercilia.
Her dedication and commitment to the work was absolutely phenomenal. From the very first day I arrived she was on task and focused.  Very professional and very kind.  She made a plan of treatment and adjusted it as we went but never cut corners or simplified anything to make it easier on herself.
She worked so hard and so continuously throughout my entire stay.  I had great results and owe it to her commitment, sacrifice, and determination.  I will definitely recommend El Mundo Magico to everyone I speak to about my experience in Peru.  Thank you so much for all your help setting the trip up.

Gary Josephson, San Francisco, USA

Isabel Albors Grau, AUSTRIA

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Isabel in the luscious jungle surrounding of Ashi Meraya

Photo Courtesy: Isabel Grau
With all my love to the people of Ashi Meraya. Specially to my shamanca Ercilia and my shaman Heberto. Thank you for healing me, my foot, my belly, my heart, my soul. Thank you to give me the gift to be a mermaid and to put the heart of mother Ayahuasca in my hands, so I can help people first of all, the people I love. Thank you Carl, Jill, John and Bryan. Thank you for being there, with me, in all those moments.

Thank you Mother Ayahuasca!
Thank you Rainforest!
Thank you Stars!
Thank you Mother Earth!

Isabel Albors Grau, H.R. Director, Vienna, AUSTRIA

Mark Williamson, Tucson, USA

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Photo Courtesy: Mark Williamson

I stayed a month at the retreat last September and I just wanted to say it still was one of the best experiences I’ve had.
Please give thanks to Don Alfredo from me next time you are in contact with him. I also would like to thank my two female interpreters, Mariela Noriega and Ingrid Svetlana Ramirez. They both gave so much time and energy to me not only in the jungle but back in Iquitos. Two new guitars that I’ve acquired need names and I can think of no two women who deserve it more. Thanks so much to you and all Alfredo’s family!

Mark Williamson, USA

Michael Boyer, USA

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

I would like to express my most sincere gratitude to El Mundo Magico and all the amazing people at Ashi Meraya for facilitating one of the most significant experiences of my life. My initial exposure to Ayahuasca can most honestly be summed up as both the single most terrifying and the single most fascinating and revelatory experience I have ever undergone.

Besides the Ayahuasca medicine itself, perhaps one of the most healing aspects of the experience was the hospitality and care of the wonderful people of Ashi Meraya, who were absolutely outstanding and showed me as much warmth and kindness as I’ve ever known. They were without doubt some of the most beautiful and genuine people I’ve ever met, who radiated caring and support. For that alone I will be forever grateful and will always remember each one of them. The beauty and tranquility of the natural jungle setting at Ashi Meraya also contributed substantially to the peaceful and grounded feeling I was infused with during my stay. And one of the most surprising aspects of the retreat was the amazing food, some of the very best I’ve ever had!

To anyone seriously considering the Ayahuasca retreat, I can advise that it is not one to be taken lightly, that it can be both one of the most difficult as well as one of the most rewarding and valuable experiences one could ever participate in. And I recommend the professionalism of El Mundo Magico and the sanctity of Ashi Meraya wholeheartedly as a safe and supportive place to experience it. I very much look forward to returning soon to continue to learn and heal.

Michael Boyer, USA

Adam, Sydney, AUSTRALIA

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Thank you for this truly unique experience. Since returning home I am conscious of the clarity and change within myself. Others have noticed and leaves me wondering what I was like before I arrived at Ashi Meraya! It was and, still is an experience I wont forget. Ayahuasca has much to teach.

I wont forget the first ceremony, anticipation, excitement, dread, fear and uncertainty. It was a prelude to what I was to learn. Each ceremony was unique and under the guidance of Don Alfredo, as he guided, protected and sang those beautiful and uplifting Icaro’s is something, which I’m truly grateful for. He is a truly humble and gentle man, supported by Claudia his partner whose infectious laugh and sweet singing of the Icaro’s melted any fears I that I had. The most outstanding ceremony for me was at the Remo Caspi tree, a truly amazing experience and one that has left me with peace and space within that I didn’t know was there. The power and beauty of the plant spirits is something to be honored and respected – something that is lost in the urban concrete jungle that is around.

My sincere and grateful thanks go to David my interpreter – you can read his story in the testimonials – who, went beyond the call to ensure my time at Ashi Meraya was unique. And thank you to Clever who stepped in as interpreter my last few days as I discovered his dry sense of humour, deep love, knowledge and respect for the plant world. To Roberto and his family, who open their hearts and love to all who come, their warmth is infectious. If you are considering a truly unique and authentic experience with Ayahuasca then I cannot recommend El Mundo Magico enough and, you also get to meet some great people on a similar path to self.

Adam, AUSTRALIA

Julie Ragolia, New York, USA

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Click here to download in PDF format the full testimonial-article by Julie Ragolia: Spirit Journey (Originally appeared on the New York-based glossy “City Magazine“, # 60, November 2008 – Courtesy: Julie Ragolia)

Something in the air, my life, the art world….something strong was compelling me to the spirit journey. And if it was of such interest to me, I knew it would be to my readers. There were many choices I could make as a journalist, in terms of where to take this journey, but I just felt that [Ashi Meraya] was the right one. I had an amazing experience filled with warmth and spirit. I learned things about nature, grace, and myself that I never imagined. This experience remains close to my heart still, and I look forward to visiting again soon.

Julie Ragolia, Fashion Director, New York, USA

Stephanie and Jesse, USA

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Such a beautiful experience! Thank you for the constant love, support and care you have shown us. We feel blessed to be a part of your family. Love always.

Stephanie and Jesse, USA

Ulrike, GERMANY

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

I came here for a month, hoping to get a healing. Whether healed or not (time will show…) I had a wonderful time here! Thank you all for your caring:

. Don Alfredo for the many treatments he gave me
. Heberto para su organisation perfecta y mucho mas
. Eunice para su excellentes massages
. Ruben para su comidas deliciosas
. Toda la familia for their caring
. A Jose’ for his help
. A las plantas para su guida

Un fuerte abrazo

Ulrike, GERMANY

Vincent Skeltis, USA

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

This experience has been one that I will forever cherish. It’s been as enlightening and helpful as anything I have ever been through. To the Shipibo family, Jose’, Ines, Heberto, Mariano and Alfredo…All my love and respect.

Vincent Skeltis, Photographer, USA

Tracie Thornberry, AUSTRALIA

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Thank you! A fantastic and profoundly moving experience. I’ll be recommending this place to whoever I met. A beautiful family. I feel nurtured, loved and renewed. Thank you!

Tracie Thornberry, Norfolk Island, AUSTRALIA