The time has come to..
Reconnect to Your Light
A call to remember who you really are at a soul-heart level.
Ayahuasca & Ayurveda Retreat in the Peruvian Amazon jungle
Feb 14th - 21st, 2026
Are you living in an automatic mode, feeling stuck, powerless, frustrated at your circumstances, unable to understand the meaning of your life? You are not meant to live bound by life. You are meant to live in deep communion, nourished and supported by life. It is meant to feel abundant and full of meaning. It is meant to feel exciting, exhilarating. Yet, daily routine and pressures of modern society (family pressures, financial pressures, etc) has made many of us forget that we didn't come to this world to just survive, but that we came to thrive, to flourish, to live in deep connection to our hearts and souls and share our essence. This retreat was created to help you remember who you are, to find your way out of the automatic role and get the clarity needed to take the necessary steps to reconnect to your light, your essence, your power. So you can see the light at the end of the tunnel, instead of feeling trapped by life. So you can be in charge of your life.
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When you reconnect to your essence, life has meaning. You basically acknowledge and remember that you are more than just a physical body and that your soul also needs to be taken care of. This is something that many of us already intuitively know but choose to consciously or unconsciously ignore many times at our own detriment. Without that connection to our light, we will feel lost. To live a life connected to our unique essence allow us to tap into our full potential, the full expression of our being. This is the miracle of life.
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This retreat is a whole resetting of your being so you can live a life full of purpose. This is a process of reconnecting and remembering what your soul already knew long time ago but there was no time, no psychological or mental space to take any action. As the days and years passed by, your heart-soul was forgotten and you continue to operate from an automatic material mode. Now it's the time to take action, to give yourself that time to find you, to remember you, to prioritise yourself and your life because you are important in this intertwined ecosystem of life. Your individual unique existence is important. Don't let it be wasted in activities that do not nourish you at a soul level.
Now it's your time. Are you ready for this?
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Your life is one of your greatest gifts and greatest responsibilities.
Own it, honour it, share it.
Your life is so important far beyond your daily job and personal achievements. Your life has a purpose, a meaning which is linked to your soul, to your spiritual connection. Spirituality is a re-alignment of our whole life so you can operate as the unique soul you are. Without that spiritual connection, we actually feel lost. We don't see the light. We don't see we are light. When we think we are just a physical body and forget we are also spiritual beings, life becomes challenging because we are denying ourselves of an essential part of our existence in this planet and all the beauty that comes with that, as we are not able to live from that essence of ourselves. The universe then in so many ways, will try to reorient us back to our essence, through various challenges (illness, divorce, career issues, relationship problems, etc). All those challenges are a wake-up call to reassess your life and to remember whether you are in alignment to your true self. Basically asking us, are you really living the life you are meant to live? This retreat offers you the opportunity to know yourself, see who you are and realign your life to your essence.
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A responsible, integrative approach:
Supporting every aspect of your journey to your own soul
This is a process of deep transformation, of going back home, to your own essence and soul. It is not for the light-hearted but for those ready to have the courage to step into their full power, and embody their full light. We will prepare you physically, emotionally, energetically and spiritually with Ayurveda, psychotherapy, plant medicine microdosing, energy work and psychological astrology prior to the retreat. You will benefit from a rich combination of individual and group therapeutic practices including the unique opportunity of merging two powerful ancient traditional medicines Ayurveda Vedic wisdom and Shamanic medicine from Peru. These two sacred medicines work like a perfect match and support and enhance the process of realignment. We considered this preparation stage crucial to be able to meet the power of Ayahuasca in a much safer and also fruitful way.
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​​We also consider important to integrate what you have lived in your encounter with Ayahuasca. We have noticed that in several occasions, it is difficult for people to make sense of the experience as it is so far from their cultural background and what is considered "normal" or even "healthy" in modern culture. So, we will support you through individual and group sessions to obtain the clarity needed after the ceremonies and to implement the changes you consider are important in your life. ​Great changes require great amount of support. Our integration is physically, psychologically and spiritually to reach all parts of your being. ​
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What you will get out of this transformational programme & retreat: ​
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More than just a retreat, you will also get:
- Individual preparation support sessions with Ayurveda, psychotherapeutic principles and energy work to prepare your body, mind, and soul and start your transformation process.
- Group preparation and integration sessions to develop a sense of community, so important when embarking in this journey in a group. The opportunity of going into such a deep journey together allow us all to experience what it feels like connecting to another human being at a soul-heart level. We take only small groups of people to allow space for deep connection and intimacy.
- Optional microdosing support, energy healing sessions and psychological astrology sessions to further support you in this journey. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Find Your Power,
Meet Your Soul
Reconnect to your Light
Here is the journey we will walk together
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​​​​Three Ayahuasca Ceremonies: Dive deep into personal transformation under the guidance of Maestro Zadir, our expert shaman and Andean wisdom keeper.
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Two Tobacco (Rapé) Ceremonies: Experience cleansing and grounding through this powerful shamanic practice. Tobacco is the ideal partner of Ayahuasca and it helps to relax and prepare for the experience.
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One Mesa de Ofrenda Ceremony: Connect and offer thanks to the spiritual world guided with Maestro Zadir with powerful insights in Andean wisdom. This ritual will connect us to Mother Nature, Pachamama, so we can live a life in alignment to her.
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Three holistic one-to-one therapeutic sessions with Dr Vanessa: She combines Ayurveda, psychotherapy, microdosing and energetic work to prepare you prior to the retreat.
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Two group preparation sessions: via zoom before the retreat to prepare for this powerful journey guided by Dr Vanessa. You will also get the change to meet Maestro Zadir and ask questions prior to the retreat.
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One group integration session: via zoom after the retreat to support you to integrate the experience guided by Dr Vanessa.
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Psychological, emotional and spiritual support during the retreat: There will be group sharing circles to integrate the experience with Maestro Zadir, Dr Vanessa and Noel. They will be supporting you through this journey at every level.
Additional Preparation (optional but highly recommended):
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Psychological Astrology consultations with Noel: Psychological astrology can support you to identify the mental patterns and blockages that you need to work on to prepare you for the retreat.
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Ayahuasca Vine (Banisteriopsis Caapi) Microdosing integration sessions with Dr Vanessa (group and 1:1 sessions are available): This involves taking small quantities of Ayahuasca vine shamanic medicine on daily basis together with emotional support and guidance. When used as a sacred medicine, Ayahuasca vine will allow you to become more aware of any unhealthy unconscious pattern as well as become familiar with the way this medicine works in preparation for the retreat. We currently offer a group programme for microdosing as well as individual 1:1 sessions.
Guided by Maestro Zadir Milla
Maestro Zadir is well known as an Andean wisdom keeper, a guardian of the Andean philosophy which he extensively shares during the retreat to help us reconnect to Mother Earth (Pachamama) and find our force, the fighting spirit of our heart. He is a renowned Peruvian shaman and scholar with over 20 years of Ayahuasca experience. He trained in the Shipibo lineage and is recognised for his expertise in Andean and Amazonian cosmology. He is a mestizo Shaman which allows him to act as bridge between the indigenous traditions and modern culture. Maestro Zadir has contributed extensively to the field through his research and publications, including seminal works on Andean symbolism and design. His expertise is rooted in a profound understanding of the semiotics of pre-Columbian Andean design, exploring the symbolic, spiritual, and historical dimensions of indigenous arts and architecture. We are privileged to have him guide our retreat, sharing with us his wisdom and ancient practices of the Andean way of life of Peru.
About us
We have been walking the path of plant medicine for over 12 years. Ayahuasca has helped reshaped every aspect of our lives and we have been reborn not just as an individuals but also as a couple in several occasions. We feel immense gratitude for the spirits of these sacred plants, and it is from this place of gratitude that we share them with you — so that you too may be touched by their beauty, by the light they reveal, and by the life that opens before your eyes as you walk this path — the path of your own soul, your own being, towards its fullest potential.
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Dr. Vanessa M. Leon
Born in Peru, of Andean Quechua lineage, Dr. Vanessa trained at Barts and The London School of Medicine. She is a qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Psychotherapist. She has explored various forms of alternative therapies including shamanic practices, psychedelics, energy healing therapies and psychological astrology. She has been a guest speaker at the Ayurveda Festival UK, Breaking Convention and International Transpersonal Federation Congress. ​​
Noel Garcia Lagrenee
Noel is a Professional Astrologer, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and a dedicated student of shamanic traditions. Immersed in indigenous practices, he shares this ancient wisdom with deep respect and gratitude. He believes that developing awareness and consciousness is essential for spiritual growth and for walking an authentic life path.
What is Ayahuasca and how it can help you?
Ayahuasca has been described by some Shamans as the Mother of all plants in the Amazon jungle and she truly embodies this! She is surely the most powerful and transformative medicine we have experienced so far. She will take you deep into your unconscious patterns to help you reconnect to your essence. The purpose of Ayahuasca ceremonies coupled with integration sessions is to create an inflection point in your journey to your true self. In this process, you will have the opportunity to connect to the most authentic and real part of yourself and establish healthier mental patterns and ways of thinking and relating in your life.
We believe that the power of Ayahuasca needs to be matched with appropriate on-going medical, psychological and spiritual care as well as responsibility, love and humility. We are honoured to be able to share her with the sacredness that working with her deserves.
We describe her as "she" since we follow the shamanic tradition of her being a Spirit or Energy that has a consciousness on her own as any other living being.
Location & Setting
Location & SettingThe retreat will take place at the Wandari lodge, located 4 hours away from Cusco, the gateway to the mystical Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the world. The retreat's setting allows for immersive walks to experience the majestic beauty of the surrounding jungle. Doing the ceremonies in this setting fosters a strong connection with Mother Nature which is essential for profound healing.
Who is this retreat for?
New and current patients are welcome to join us.
Places are limited and available on an application basis only.
We aim to keep the experience intimate and personal and will be taking only a small group of participants.
Each case will be reviewed individually to assess suitability for this retreat. ​​​
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Retreat Dates: 14th - 21st Feb 2026
Prices
​​Special early bird price (before Nov 15th): £2,250*
Regular price: £2,475*
* includes all food, accommodation and transportation from Puerto Maldonado before the retreat and to Cusco after the retreat.
A non-refundable deposit of £500 is required to secure your spot. Payment plans are available upon request.