mission statement
To help you cultivate self- awareness and inner peace, forge lifelong connections, and find your spiritual path to accomplish a better quality of life. We want you to develop a Stronger Connection with Yourself, Make Inner Peace a Priority, Connect with Kindred Spirits, Have Fun, Become Better Teacher to Others.
WHO WE ARE
This incredible wellness and spiritual healing retreat in Santo Domingo, Ecuador brings all the necessities - and more! - for your comfort. You will find calmness and internal peace while coming into proximity with nature.
We are fully managed by indigenous tribe members. Unlike other places we are on sacred indigenous community land. Our team consists of fully qualified native Shamans from the Tsachila culture and a holistic doctor. We are certified as one of the safest retreats in the world. We follow all safety guidelines, and our practices are govt. regulated. A female is always present, and we offer a Tsachila female shaman upon request. No one is ever left alone. Every participant gets screening prior to attending the retreat. It is important for your money to go into helping a tribe and the true indigenous in need. We are the only retreat in Ecuador that is certified by the Minister of Health.
Call us today to have a chat with one of our shamans and learn about which package fits your needs. For us it is very important that your experience can be full and personalized that’s why we cater to very small groups. We also work on your healing and schedule; we work year round and not only on set dates. You can pick the dates that work for you. Read more about us and see more reviews on ayaadvisors.org and on Google.
Our medicine is 100% pure and not mixed with any additives. Here it’s one of the only places in the world where you are part of the medicines preparation. What you put in your body should be no secret to you.
We are a place full of love, respect and consideration for one another. Everyone is welcome with open arms for this is sacred safe space.
Are you ready to explore the therapeutic potentials of Ayahuasca? Our three shamans, Manuel, Augusto and Juan, all hail from a lineage of generational spiritual elders that practice ancient techniques with plant medicine to awaken and expand your consciousness. We are located in the cloud forest of the Chiguilpe Commune in Santo Domingo at Awakenings Ayahuasca Retreat Museo Etnografico Tsachila/ Fitseyah Cabins, 3 hours west of Quito.
Ayahuasca use is a symbol of hope and inspiration for those seeking to honor their ancestral roots and reconnect with spirit and the natural world.
During the last 2 decades the substance has become increasingly known and is spreading all over the western world. Why? Because right now there is a powerful call to action, urging people to come together and to honor and respect the beauties nature has to offer. It is seen as a reminder that we are all connected, and that by working together we can create a better world for ourselves and for our future generations.
Activate your power, heal and conquer the world.
Kambo Sessions: Revitalize body and mind.
Ayahuasca Ceremonies: Cleanse your energy and open a new path in connection with your spirit.
Cacao Ceremonies: Develop powerful feelings of love and appreciation for your life and others.
San Pedro Ceremonies: Bypass ego resistance and enters your heart into a deeper connection with nature, the 4 elements and the world around you.
Sananga: Bring clarity and focus.
Rapé: Fortify your immunological system.
Magic Mushroom ceremonies: Get in touch with both spiritual and physical elements of life.
Alignment of your chakra and cleansing of your aura: Give your body a deep connection with the present.
1 on 1 cleansing in a private ceremonial altar enclave: Heal from social and family affairs that block your harmony and happiness from flowing.
Ancestral Dance and Music: Go beyond your corporal limits and retrieve your essence.
Healthy Eating: Listen to the wisdom of your body and attract wellness.
Botany: Learn about ancestral medicine plants and get to know Ayahuasca from its root and layers. I have over 200 ancestral medicine plants.
Temascal, Renaissance Bath, Waterfalls, River, Hiking, Massage and much more.
Be part of our family; learn our traditions and be part of the preparation of Sacred Medicine.
We also provide wellness retreats without the Ayahuasca that include sound healing ceremonies, relaxation, yoga, reiki and more.
Come and be part of life changing blessing ceremonies, renewal of vows or ancestral weddings.
BENEFITS
Internal Peace and Happiness
Connection with your internal guides.
Expand your ideas and visions.
Recover trust in life and in ourselves.
Recognizing the signs life has for you.
Connecting with nature and embracing your strength and energy.
Overcome your limitations and fears.
Learning to deal with your pain and problems and overcoming.
Ancestral Weddings and Baptism
Have an ancestral spiritual wedding with mother earth and the sky as your witnesses. Very intimate ceremony held by a cacique shaman Tsachila. Receive blessings from a sacred place that is the Middle of the World which is Ecuador. Ancestral party, meals, cake and a gorgeous way to spend your honeymoon with your loved one.
SOME ACTIVITIES ARE:
WATERFALLS
INSIDE THE TEMPLE
INSIDE THE TEMPLE
Enjoy natural paths and walks through beautiful waterfalls. Its 8 of them and the peace you will find will be a one time experience.
INSIDE THE TEMPLE
INSIDE THE TEMPLE
INSIDE THE TEMPLE
Amplify your power and discover the new you.
We are capable of so much. It's time to expand your knowledge.
TEMAZCAL
INSIDE THE TEMPLE
TEMAZCAL
Come with your friends and enjoy being at the womb of mother nature. It's a natural sauna were you will sweat all the bad toxins out as this will open up your pores. Here we use medicine plants.
The colors are the smiles of nature.
Tsachila Community
Kid friendly and pet friendly
Tsachila Community
We are natives from Ecuador from a community called Tsachila. Tsachila means real people. We speak Tsafiki as our native tongue.We are a very friendly and peaceful culture.
Fitseyah Cabins and Camping
Kid friendly and pet friendly
Tsachila Community
We offer private cabins ,cabins for couples, family cabins, glamping and for the ones that prefer we have camping available. All cabins have electricity. We have bathrooms, showers, baths of hot volcanic rocks and temascal. Also resting areas and hammocks.
We also have lower rooms for people with special accommodations.
We offer parking at no cost.
Kid friendly and pet friendly
Kid friendly and pet friendly
Kid friendly and pet friendly
We offer activities, games and adventures for the little ones at home. If you want to spend a day or a weekend with the kids, it's a great adventure and opportunity for them to bond with nature. Forget about their phones and tablets and enjoy what we did growing up.
Want to bring your pets? They are welcome too... Plenty of room for them to run around.
SACRED MEDICINES
WHAT ARE THEY?
AYAHUASCA
Ayahuasca is a brew made from the leaves of the Psychotria vidiris shrub along with the stalks of the Banisteriopsis Caapi Vine.
This drink was used for spiritual purposes by ancient Amazonian Tribes and is still used as a sacred beverage among the Indigenous People of Peru, Brazil and Ecuador.
KAMBO
Is the dried skin secretions of the kambo, a species of frog, used as a transdermal medicine.
Kambo is used as a traditional medicine in purging or cleansing rituals primarily in South America.
It's a waxy substance collected by scraping the skin of an Amazonian tree frog, Phyllomedusa bicolor.
SANANGA
Made from the roots and bark of the shrub Tabernaemontana undulata. This powerful and sacred medicine is used to cure physical and spiritual ailments by clearing the mind and energies and obtaining a completely new mode of perception and concentration.
SAN PEDRO
Trichocereus macrogonus var. pachanoi is a fast-growing columnar cactus found in the Andes at 2,000–3,000 m (6,600–9,800 ft) in altitude. It is one of a number of kinds of cacti known as San Pedro cactus. It is native to Ecuador. It has been used for healing and religious divination in the Andes Mountains region for over 3,000 years.
CACAO CEREMONY
A spiritual ritual that involves consuming ceremonial-grade cacao in a group setting to facilitate connection, healing, and self-exploration. It originates from ancient Mayan and Aztec traditions and has gained popularity in modern times for its ability to promote mindfulness and personal growth. You will feel so much connection to pachamama and so much gratitude and love.
MAGIC MUSHROOM
Type of mushroom that contain the chemicals psilocybin or psilocin. Magic mushrooms come in fresh, dried, or powder form. Used to connect to the spiritual world and gain a deeper understanding of oneself. Their psychotropic effect is the key to an intimate connection with the universe, a pathway to self-understanding and the world.
RAPÉ
Pronounced “ha-peh” or “rapay”, this shamanic snuff contains Nicotiana Rustica, a type of tobacco known as mapacho. It’s administered into your nose. It contains other medicinal and sacred plants, including parts from tree bark, leaves, and seeds. Once collected, the components become pulverized with a pestle, and strained through a mesh.The result is a fine, light-colored powder. Different combinations of plants provide different uses and effects. It has a cleansing and grounding effect.
meet the tsachi pone shamans
Manuel Calazacon
Augusto Calazacon
Manuel Calazacon
Has over 50 years' experience. Has traveled to a wide variety of countries. Has been named one of the best Ecuadorian Healers. Part of the Andes Summit. His icaros and cleansing techniques are very powerful and something you will carry in your heart forever. Certified in lymphatic drainage. Director and head of the retreat. He is a man of
Has over 50 years' experience. Has traveled to a wide variety of countries. Has been named one of the best Ecuadorian Healers. Part of the Andes Summit. His icaros and cleansing techniques are very powerful and something you will carry in your heart forever. Certified in lymphatic drainage. Director and head of the retreat. He is a man of few words but his energy speaks louder than words. He knows exactly what you need for healing. You can communicate with his energy right away and get transported into something beyond your imagination.
Juan Calazacon
Augusto Calazacon
Manuel Calazacon
Over 25 years of experience. He sets an example for future generations. Trains and teaches kids about ancestral medicine and to keep their traditions. Specialized in healing trauma and gaining inner confidence. Very passionate about everything he does, yet people describe him as a pure soul and very gentle. Great for integration.Named as
Over 25 years of experience. He sets an example for future generations. Trains and teaches kids about ancestral medicine and to keep their traditions. Specialized in healing trauma and gaining inner confidence. Very passionate about everything he does, yet people describe him as a pure soul and very gentle. Great for integration.Named as one of the best healers and recognized in his province for his work for the community . He is the only shaman who is 32 years old for his commitment and knowledge of ancestral plant medicine; he has earned that coronation by all 7 community elders. Many people might call themselves healers, taita or shamans, however it is important to know they are only 3 certified shamans in Ecuador that aren’t elders. 2 in the Amazon and the third one is Juan. A very big privilege and a huge honor for his family and community.
Augusto Calazacon
Augusto Calazacon
Augusto Calazacon
Over 60 years of experience. Has carried investigations around the world with scientists, anthropologists, investigators and doctors. Specializes in energy and aura. Also, in dealing with bad energies and curing diseases.
All 3 shamans are teachers and teach about different healing techniques and do shamanic training for people that want
Over 60 years of experience. Has carried investigations around the world with scientists, anthropologists, investigators and doctors. Specializes in energy and aura. Also, in dealing with bad energies and curing diseases.
All 3 shamans are teachers and teach about different healing techniques and do shamanic training for people that want to learn. However, it's important to know it's not something you learn overnight.