Shanayoy Retreat Center
"Where you come to heal"
Facilities and Safety
The Shanayoy healing center is located in the Sacred Valley of Sibundoy, in Putumayo, Colombia. in the rural area, it is a natural and ancestral place surrounded by medicinal plants, and organically grown food. This familiar and cozy place is where Taita Juan and his family live, a safe place where ceremonies have been held for more than 40 years.
The facilities are humble and clean, with local, organic, and vegetarian options, specifically for the healing processes and ceremonies.
All rooms are private, with a single bed, two of them with a private bathroom, and the rest with a shared bathroom. In the same facilities is the Shanayoy maloca or ceremonial house, where Yage/Ayahuasca medicine ceremonies and personalized therapies are performed and yoga and meditation classes, In the same territory we carry out classes on medicinal plants and walks in the garden of medicinal plants. Nearby we do our walks to the river and hike to the Salado waterfalls to the natural hot springs.
It is an environment where the participants are part of the family, and we seek a community and individual approach to healing work.
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Safety and Healing
Feeling safe and supported is essential for participants to open themselves to the healing process and engage responsibly with ancestral medicine. Knowledge, experience, and careful stewardship of these master plants are fundamental to this work.
At Shanayoy, we strive to maintain a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment centered on each participant’s well-being. Our traditional medicine team is led by Taita Juan, a Kamëntsá traditional healer with more than 40 years of experience, and includes trusted individuals with extensive experience working with medicinal plants.
Retreat Safety
Before arrival, each participant must complete a physical and psychological health screening. All applicants must submit a confidential medical form so we can identify potential risk factors and determine whether participation is appropriate.
We also provide detailed preparation information covering travel logistics, diet, medications, substances, and preparation for Yagé/Ayahuasca ceremonies. Our team is available through WhatsApp to answer questions before arrival.
Upon arrival at Shanayoy, participants receive an orientation covering the facilities, team members, ceremonies, activities, and retreat protocols. Our staff remains available throughout the retreat to listen to concerns and answer questions.
Ceremony Safety
The preparation, knowledge, and experience of those guiding and supporting Yagé/Ayahuasca ceremonies are fundamental to participant well-being. Shanayoy has an experienced team committed to promoting care, safety, respect, and harmony throughout the ceremonial process.
“Our fundamental purpose is health and well-being. We open pathways so that each person can safely navigate the difficult processes that may arise and discover the profound teachings of this medicine.”
The registration process includes several steps designed to protect the well-being of all participants. The confidential medical form and pre-retreat interview are mandatory and must be completed honestly and thoroughly.
Certain physical or psychological health conditions, medications, or substances may make participation in the ceremonies unsafe. Each application is evaluated individually, and Shanayoy reserves the right to decline participation when significant risks are identified for the applicant, other participants, or the retreat team.
Additional Safety Measures:
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We maintain a first-aid kit on site and have established procedures for contacting local medical services and arranging emergency transportation when necessary.
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All food and beverages are prepared using filtered, potable water.
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Participants receive preparation and post-retreat integration guidance to help them process their experiences and care for their well-being.
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After the retreat, participants may contact our team by email or WhatsApp with questions related to their integration process. When appropriate, we may recommend additional support from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional.
Shanayoy Healing
Retreats
The Kamentsa Indigenous have a thousand-year-old heritage and an ancient healing altar through the Yage / Ayahuasca knowledge Medicine Plant. Our leader Taita Juan and a group of specialized assistants lead the Sacred Medicine Ceremony for Healing.
Mind, Body, and Spirit are one with the creation and holistic harmony is needed for perfect health, this ancient knowledge carries the keys to understanding, healing, and strength for all humanity.
