What´s the difference between wachuma and ayahuasca?
Let´s start a bit with some similarities between both masters plants.
Both rituals require:
- Intentional preparation
- Respect and gratitud
- A serious self- preparation
- Conscientious and long term integration
- Vulnerability, acceptance and a willingness to forgive and let go of the past or current structures of belief.
- Adherence to our medical and dietary guidelines ayahuasca and wachuma are both ancestral medicines with a significance history for healing and teaching through re- connection and shifts in emotional persperctives. It is the continuation of the respectful and authentic tradition of ceremony.
Ayahuasca is a preparation of two jungle plants; ayahuasca vine and the leaves of the psychotria viridis shrub, locally call us chacruna. Although the chacruna is considered a masculine energy and ayahuasca brew is considered a feminine energy, often referred to as mother ayahuasca. Each ayahuasca experience can be enormously diverse, ranging from a mild physical or emotional sensations to a profound purification episode with severe purging. Many participants describe having encounters with a highly intelectual entity who seemingly reminds them of the information that they have forgotten along their life journey. It is this entity that we call mother ayahuasca, a loving but sometimes stric person who takes a direct interest in our personal lives and guides us towards understanding our better potentials and capacty for growth. Participants connect to this spirit intelligence and experience and understanding of both physical and mental blockages or obstacles which may be a death and rebirth experience to leave the old behind and begin again with new motivation and courage.
Wachuma or know as san pedro cactus is often described as the masculine being, teacher, guide plant of the andes and its use has been traced back to thousands of years ago. the effects of the plant medicine are both deeply internal self- introspection and expansively immersive within the rich surroundind environment. We can describe bliss and inner-peace and an understanding of matters that previously were not available to them; an increase in emotionally intuitive information, feelings and sentiments that pass like waves and leave them nostalgically displaced. We can also report an ability to hold an inner dialogue with nature, plants, treea, flowers and all cosmic beings. There are also few cases where deeper and more serious cleansing and curing is taking effect, and it is often explained that wachuma can provide a space for mother ayahuasca to continue her committed work. We recommend that participants begin with an ayahuasca ceremony and follow up with a wachuma ceremony in order to gently connect to nature on a more profound level, leaving them grounded and ready to inttegrated for their return.
Can I Schedule a private ceremony?
Private ceremonies are available depending on our availability of the required dates; the cost is double the single costo of the ceremony please state on your initial application if this is a requirement and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Can I attend an Ayahuasca ceremony without drinking ayahuasca?
There are often cases where partners or Friends can not drink the ayahuasca medicine due the health reasons or simply that the calling has not yet come to them. In these cases we will review on an individual basis and allow participants to accompany their partner or friend with the approval of the maestro. Please le tus know your situation
It will be a special date for me and my partner, what can we do?
Our participants are of utmost importance for us and we take great pleasure in providing you with a fully personalized experience. We offer a wide range of additional options to cater to your specific preferences and ensure that your special occasion is nothing short of extraordinary. We welcome and encourage your input and will work diligently to incorporate all of your desired details into your itinerary. Our goal is to make your experience as memorable and enjoyable as posible.also is very important to have clear your intention according that we suggest you only le tus know.
WHAT´S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MACHUPICCHU MOUNTAIN AND WAYNAPICCHU MOUNTAIN?
The Inkan city of Machupicchu is located between two mountains, named Waynapicchu and Machupicchu Mountain:
- Waynapicchu Mountain: Which stands at 2670 meters above sea level, is a big mountain located to the north of the city. It requires an ascent of around 45 meters to reach its summit where we can enjoy wonderful Inka buildings and altars. From the top there is a beautiful panoramic view and connection with the inca city and all mountains surroundind the altar, as well as special place to breathe a cosmic sacred energy. there is also an extra hike the left side of it to temple of the moon. The hike takes approximately 2 more hours.
- Machupicchu Mountain: On the opposite side, Machupicchu Mountain is situated to the south of the cristal city and is the tallest peak, standing at 3089 meters above sea level. It offers a fantastic view of Machupicchu city, Waynapicchu Mountain, all the sacred valley and gigantic glaciar mountains as salcantay.The ascent to Machupicchu Mountain takes around 1.30 hours.
Access to these mountains is subject to limited availability and requires advance reservation. Thus it is optional for visitors.
This is my first ayahuasca experience, is it ok to participate in a group ceremony?
Yes, many of our participants are taking first time group ceremonies. It is normal to feel nervous but we are well prepared to provide you with the best setting for you to have a good and safe experience.
How is the weather and what to bring?
We are at 3399 m (11151.57 feet) so the air is usually cool and dry during the night and sunny during the day. You can check weather.com for an accurate 10-day forecast for your Ayahuasca retreat.
The rainy season is typically from December through March. The dry season from end of March to November. However, the weather can be very unpredictable, so it is always useful to have a rain jacket.
Bring warm clothes for the evenings, as it can get chilly, and bring a hat and/or sun block, and lip balm. And especially bring a rain poncho if you are coming in the rainy season (Dec – Mar). Having a notebook or Journal might be useful as well for recording your thoughts and helping with your integration.
Please also bring a personal water container, if possible, to avoid plastic pollution. We will provide fresh filtered water. And finally, bring a small flashlight (optional) .
Please bring a “warm light” flashlight, not the white led ones since it would be too bright for use it inside the temple.
Want to bring a present. What could it be?
For local kids:
- School items
- Small toys
For us:
Sometimes we receive emails of participants asking what would we like or need from other countries. So here are some things we love that we are unable to find here. It is always a pleasure to receive them:
- Ebesse Zozo hot sauce
- Maple Syrup.
- Teabags of your choice.
- Something for our kids 8,10 and 15 (books, crafts,board games…)
- All which comes from your heart.
Payment, money exchange and ATM machines.”
Please bring cash with you, either soles or dollars, as we will collect payment once you check in. If you’re paying in USD please make sure there are no tiny rips in the bills because we have trouble changing them with the bank.
there are ATMs all around cusco, where you can withdrawal about $300 USD at a time.
Credit cards are normally accepted in hotels, restaurants, and stores in the city of Cusco and Lima. You can change traveler checks or go to the bank in Cusco or Lima. We do not accept traveler checks.
You can exchange your dollars in every town and sometimes pay directly in dollars. The exchange rate is around 3.60 peruvian soles per US$ dollar.
In Lima and Cusco please be mindful with your personal belongings, camera, video and personal stuff because pickpocket theft is common. If possible do not go out with valuable things.
What should I expect in terms of healing?
Expect nothing, accept everything. Expectations can become a barrier to your experience. Instead, come as empty as you can, become a blank list of paper, and allow the medicine to make the drawing for you. This image will be more beautiful than the one you try to create with your mind. you need to form an intention for this work, which serves you as a guide. However, don’t get too focused on it and leave room for the medicine to show you whatever it thinks you need to see and understand.
Can Huachuma help with alcohol and drug addictions?
Yes, Huachuma can help but it is up to you to maintain a new lifestyle after the shift. Huachuma can show you the way but it is up to you to walk it. Although it is different for different people. It takes some time to reset your mindset and behavior patterns.
It’s important to understand that you are responsible for your healing and its maintenance after the healing work you do in Peru. If you relapse back into your old habits, the blame is on you. The medicine provides you with an opportunity and a fresh start. What you choose to do with it it’s entirely up to you.
I TAKE MEDICATION, IS THIS OK WITH THE AYAHUASCA CEREMONIES?
Some kinds of medication are compatible. However others, such as antidepressant medication, can be problematic. Make sure to inform us of what medication you are taking.
How to prepare myself for a spiritual journey
To prepare your mind, body and spiritfor your spiritual journey also is very importan, we recommendedyou to do any discipline familiarto you from your own faith, such as meditation, Preyer and yoga. If you do not have a specific practice you can send your intentions and wishes to all creatures in the morning and at night. Getting in the right mindset can help you to embrace your spiritual cennection during your sacred journey. you can have any Good shaman to conducte your ceremonies but if your heart does not want to change, then nothing will happen. Only you have the power to change your Destiny; your own heart is in fact the right shaman for yourself in this universe. The best attitude is one of positivity; the right attitude includes: honesty, olve, respect, strong mental, spiritual determination, humility, patience and courage. Approachin with these values will result in a fruitful experience. When you pray do not ask for miracles to mysteriously occur. Instead that ask for opportunities to créate miracles with your own hands.
What language is spoken in the retreat?
Our retreats are facilitated in English and we require all participants to speak at least a conversational level of English in order to attend.
Why do people vomit or “purge” with Ayahuasca?
With the initial work focused on cleansing and purifying your physical body to prepare you for the next stages, one quite reasonable expectation is that you will experience a physical and energetic detoxification in the form of purging.
The purge can be an important part of the ceremony experience, yet not everyone purges in the first ceremonies or even at all. The purge usually takes the form of vomiting, but sometimes takes the form of diarrhea. It is an energetic release that can help to clear vibrational imprints and emotional blockages as well as physical toxins. Many people purge in their initial ceremony experiences, and move into deeper experiences as these blockages are released. Other people experience the reverse: they do not purge early on but have cleansing purges in later experiences.