Ayahuasca retreat reviews, Ayahuasca experiences and initiation, Yage, Amazon Plant Spirit Medicine, shamanic apprenticeship, and jungle adventures testimonials

Magical retreat! Photo © El Mundo Magico

Magical retreat! Photo © El Mundo Magico

Shawna Johnson, USA

2 weeks Ayahuasca retreat – PERU

2 weeks Ayahuasca retreat that turned into a mini apprenticeship.

The first two times I was able to come to Peru I was searching for something. Some truth, a place of refuges, somewhere to heal.

This retreat focused more on my place of refuge. My truth and what I wanted for my life. The first couple of days I spent looking around, questioning and testing my surroundings. Even though I asked for a full cup on both days. The Maestro‘s medicine is so powerful when he started chanting and singing to me, the sky changed, the earth changed, and it felt like my body was going to rip in two or just shatter completely. With great craftsmanship I watched him bring the sky back to what I was used to and the ground to the recently moved grass of the Amazon. Add that experience made me so curious about the how’s. How does he do it? How does he know when to push forward and when to hold steady? And how does he navigate this realm so easily?

And the answer came back it was a whole lot of years and work. He spent many years dieting multiple plants and trees. Went for walks. Listened carefully to the instructions and walked in them. And the night my soul was born and Clever and Don Armando gave me a warm safe place to be vulnerable.

I was given more spirit guides, including Don Armando, like a conductor he set the tempo. Gave me places in spirit that challenged me. Loved me, gave me friendship, took some away, hard situations, and then I found my peace.

I’m going to come back and learn more, as much as I can.

Thank you, El Mundo Magico, for all of your care, love, patience and teachings. I have learned more at this trip that a long lifetime of hard lessons.

Shawna Johnson, USA

Eli Hill, USA

San Pedro ceremony with Shipibo Maestro Ronel & Don Armando

San Pedro ceremony with Shipibo Maestro Ronel & Don Armando, in the jungle

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45 Days Shamanic Dieta with Master trees & San Pedro retreat – PERU
It is hard to find the words to describe all that I have experienced here. It has been truly transformative, and healing. I have gained far more that I thought possible during my stay. It feels like a second home. I have so much gratitude for everybody here, human and spirit. It has all felt so magical, and sad it has come to an end for now. I have a whole new outlook on who I am, and what I must do with my life.
Don Armando is an amazing master of his craft, and have so much appreciation and love for what he has done me. I have a whole new appreciation for plant medicine and what it provides. I am looking forward to continuing my learning, as this is just the beginning. A thank you to Clever for the hospitality and kindness. I am so greatful for everybody generosity here. I can’t wait to come back again.
Thank you for everything you have shared with me.
Eli Hill, Washington, USA

Thomas, DENMARK

Ayahuasca retreat and Ayahuasca diet – PERU

This was my first time with El Mundo Magico, but not my first time in Peru or [at a] retreat. These three weeks blow my expectations! The shaman, Don Armando, is amazing! He was able to straighten out the earlier steps in my apprenticeship and he also did an amazing healing on me. At the same time he was very open to my suggestions.

I also need to mention Clever, who is the heart of the operations. He is amazing at what he is doing and everybody sees him as a brother.

I am very satisfied in the individualised programme and care I was given.

Thanks for everything.

Thomas, DENMARK

Timothy Graves, UNITED KINGDOM

Ayahuasca retreat, PERU

I was somewhat apprehensive about travelling to Peru during the pandemic. However, I am glad that I did; it was definitely the right decision. I had taken ayahuasca before at various places in Europe but experiencing la medicina in a proper shamanic context was an honour and a blessing I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Shaman, Don Guido is a Master Shaman with more than forty years’ experience. His knowledge, skill and experience is evident during every ceremony. As is his ability to heal. The insights, knowledge and healing that I experienced during this two-week retreat are deep, profound and life-changing. Clever, my guide, was also at hand to translate and assist and accompany me to a few necessary trips into Iquitos town. He is warm, funny and caring. No wonder he is known as a guardian angel. I am profoundly grateful for my opportunity to participate in the two-week ayahuasca retreat at El Mundo Magico. And in case you were wondering. Yes, it is truly magical. In so many ways.

Timothy Graves, U.K.

Emilie M., USA

Ayahuasca retreat, PERU

What an experience. As a foreign girl it takes me time to trust and be comfortable. The camp made it such an easy task to do. We came here for a week retreat to try and learn about the medicine. Ayahuasca was hard to us the first night, but gentle and informative on our second ceremony Emoji The family, the food & the jungle were everything I needed. So much love to this place, to Clever and Don Guido. Thanks a bunch!

Emilie M., USA

 

Micheal J., USA

Ayahuasca retreat, PERU

Dearest family & new friends. You shared a place and a culture that I could never imagine being introduced to, let alone welcomed with open arms. Such a magical place with lots to see and experience. Thank you for the guiding hands during an experience I never thought possible. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Micheal J., USA

Ali Vermilio, UNITED KINGDOM

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Wow! What an incredible experience, with such amazing people. I came to El Mundo Magico for an 9 day/8 night retreat, to learn and connect with Mother Ayahuasca and San Pedro. I didn’t know what to expect, and had not even thought about whether I would be here with a group or alone. When I arrived I realized I would be here on my own, which was a total blessings as it allowed me to do a lot of deep work on myself and of course I was never truly alone – with Clever, Eloyda, Robert, Ronel, Mariluz and Oliver always close by. They are truly caring and wonderful people, who welcome you to feel so at home you feel like family! I cannot imagine kinder, more caring people to guide me through my first journeys into this world, and the learning and teachings about Spirit, Self and true healing are beyond words. I leave here lighter – the only sad note is that it is time to leave!! I am so very deeply grateful to Clever, Ronel, Mariluz, Eloyda, Robert, Oliver, as well as Francesco, for organizing such a beautiful experience. I feel so at peace and full of gratitude. Until next time!
With thanks + love Emoji
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Ali Vermilio, U.K.

Kalpesh Patel, GERMANY

Pounding the Ayahuasca vine for the ceremony at night.

Pounding the Ayahuasca vine for the ceremony at night.

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30 days shamanic plant diet retreat with Toé, PERU
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An amazing place with amazing people! I came to El Mundo Magico for a 30 days Toé dieta, at first I thought it would be difficult with the restricted diet and length of time in the jungle, but it went by very quickly. The food prepared for me was amazing even without salt, sugar and spices. Maestro Guido shared openly his love and knowledge of the master plants and trees, we had rituals almost daily which kept us occupied and educated in new types of plant medicines. Clever, our translator, was always helpful and fun to be around. He was a great host and his family open and loving. I received great healing on a daily basis at El Mundo Magico and I can be absolute certain I’ll be back for more workshops.
Much Love & Light
Kalpesh Patel, GERMANY

Brittany Scharlow, USA

Harvesting Chagropanga in the rainforest!

Harvesting Chagropanga (Diplopterys cabrerana) in the rainforest!

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30 days shamanic plant diet retreat with Toé, PERU
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I came to El Mundo Magico for a 30 day retreat with my sister and a friend. Truly one of the best experiences of my life. We spent everyday with Clever and Maestro Don Guido, two of the safest and most loving men I have ever met. They walked us around the jungle and introduced us to the plant, animal, and insect kingdom. We got to experience the spirits of many of the jungles Master trees and do rituals daily. They shared their knowledge and love of the jungle with us each day. Eloida, the woman who cooked for us, made the most perfect, delicious meals everyday, even without salt, sugar and spice. Everyone at El Mundo Magico felt like family – even with the language barrier.

The Ayahuasca and Toé that Maestro Guido prepared for us were extremely powerful. We had different ceremonies almost every night, and Maestro Guido knew exactly what to do, and what we needed. Clever and Maestro Guido made the ceremony space so safe that we were each able to go very deep with Mother Ayahuasca and Grandfather Toé. I am truly a different person from spending 30 days at this wonderful place. I could not be more thankful for this experience and I will definitely return to continue my diets with these wonderful plant medicines and amazing people! Emoji

Brittany Scharlow, USA

Abby Scharlow, USA

Ritual with the Caballo sanango master tree in the jungle surrounding our retreat venue, in the Peruvian Amazon

Ritual with the Caballo sanango master tree in the jungle surrounding our retreat venue, in the Peruvian Amazon

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30 days shamanic plant diet retreat with Toé, PERU
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Wow. Wow. Wow. Where to begin… I came to El Mundo Magico with my sister and friend for a 30-day retreat filled with 12 Ayahuasca ceremonies, 3 Toé drinking ceremonies and much, much more. I had no idea that I would get the care and attention and love that Clever and Don Guido would give. From the first day of arrival we were treated like family. Every question I had was answered. Every bit of care and attention throughout our journeys was given fully. Don Guido and Clever are two of the most loving men I’ve ever met. Everyday was a learning experience as Don Guido shared from his heart and didn’t hold back. 30-days was not enough time to receive all the wisdom Don Guido has to share, it was simply a starting point. Clever could not be a more perfect host. He shares his home, and what he has created in this beautiful retreat centre with love and attention to every detail. We had hot tea daily in our Tambo. We had the BEST meals humanly possible with Eloida putting her heart and souls into the meals. 30 days with no salt, no sugar and red meat, and no oil would’ve been extremely hard for me under any other circumstance. But here the meals satisfied and and sustained me, helping enormously in the plant diets we were consuming. The knowledge I learned as we had 8 master trees rituals was life changing. We had sharing sessions following every Ayahuasca and Toé ceremony with Don Guido sitting-in and answering many questions I had throughout.
I’ve been to 2 others retreat centres in Peru, and each pale in comparison to El Mundo Magico. I know I will be coming back in the future. Thanks to Clever, Don Guido, Robert, Eloida, Ollie and the entire El Mundo family. You have each had a major part in my journey here, and I look forward to our next journeys together! Emoji
 
Abby Scharlow, USA