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September 30 – October 11, 2024 · Mocoa Putumayo - Colombia

“Dentro de mí – True Intimacy in Relationships” Ayahuasca Retreat

12 Days, 11 nights

0 Days
of deep journey: 0
Ayahuasca ceremonies: 0
Ego-Transcendence practices: 0
guided excursions: 0
Art Therapy

"Dentro de Mi - True Intimacy in Relationships"

Embark on a pilgrimage to a realm where the essence of existence is deeply rooted in the intimacy of the soul with oneself and the external world. This odyssey goes beyond a simple retreat; it's an immersive exploration into the fabric of heartfelt connections. Guided by the transformative power of Ayahuasca, individuals are invited to journey inward, unlocking the profound ability to foster relationships that mirror the inner love and understanding cultivated along the way. This ancient practice orchestrates a beautiful symphony of inner harmony and connection, echoing the true meaning of intimacy through the soul's relationship with itself and its environment.

Retreat Program

12 Days, 11 nights · ceremony nights glow dark, integration days stay light

Ceremony night
Day 1 · Monday 30 September
First Ayahuasca Ceremony with Mama Ana Jamioy
Arrival to the Center - Welcome - Opening Talk - Night Ayahuasca Ceremony
Aslepay Shamanic Center
Arrival: Afternoon
Our staff will be waiting for you at Villagarzon airport. A warm welcome in our centre will greet you and place you in your respective rooms. A brief introduction to the retreat and you are ready for your first magical night with Mama Ana. During the ceremony Mama Ana will be accompanied by the healing music of Francesco Pariset .
✦ Mama Ana Jamioy
Mama Ana is a traditional doctor and herbalist with more than 50 years of experience with Ayahuasca medicine. She is part of the Inga tribe, and has inherited her vocation from the family lineage since childhood, continuing her apprenticeship with numerous masters until the moment of her "coronation". She is truly blessed to receive medicine through the depths of feminine energy, something not very common in Colombian tradition.
Inner practice
Day 2 · Tuesday 1 October
First Ego-Transcendence Practice with Antonio Siano
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner - Preparing and cooking Ayahuasca - Ego-Transcendence Practice
Aslepay Shamanic Center
After a healthy breakfast to start the day with balance and energy, we collaborate in the preparation of the Ayahuasca (also known as Yagé) drink . The preparation of Ayahuasca is a long ceremony that can last more than two days. Obviously during the retreat this will be the only day dedicated to this event. For participants in the retreat, it is a time of deep connection with this land and with the Yagé plant. During the activity there will be guided meditation exercises. In the late afternoon there will be the Ego-Transcendence Practice led by Antonio Siano . This is a fundamental moment of the retreat in which, through exercises, dynamics and active listening, the experiences of the ceremony will be integrated.
Ceremony night
Day 3 · Wednesday 2 October
Second Ayahuasca Ceremony with Taita Victoriano Piaguaje Yaiguaje
Breakfast/Lunch - Rest/Pool/Free Activities - Ayahuasca Ceremony with Taita Victoriano Piaguaje Yaiguaje
Aslepay Shamanic Center
After a refreshing breakfast you can enjoy your day off by taking a dip in the pool or visiting Mocoa's village
After a carefully lunch prepared by our Chef you can have a nice massage (extra service) or rest, preparing for the evening when there will be the ceremony with the Taita Victoriano Piaguaje Yaiguaje
✦ Taita Victoriano Piaguaje Yaiguaje
Ancestral physician of the Siona tribe of lower Putumayo. He was instructed by his father Laureano Piaguaje (now deceased at the age of more than 107 years). Taita Victoriano has a deep connection with nature and its guardian spirits, dedicating his life to studying the university of the jungle (as he calls it) through the science of Yagé. He is a very powerful shaman who through Yagé's visions is able to analyze his patients. The ceremonies are conducted only through his Icaros.
Inner practice
Day 4 · Thursday 3 October
Second Ego-Transcendence Practice with Antonio Siano
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner - Free Activities - Ego-Transcendence Practice
Aslepay Shamanic Center
A healthy breakfast will start your day in balance and giving all the energies. You can enjoy your day off by taking a dip in the pool or visiting Mocoa's village In the late afternoon there will be the Comprehension Therapy led by Antonio Siano . Another important step in deepening your self-knowledge by exploring the fears and/or blocks that do not allow you to live a free and happy life.
Ceremony night
Day 5 · Friday 4 October
Third Ayahuasca Ceremony with Taita José Gildardo Garreta
Breakfast/Lunch - Trip to Sibundoy - Ayahuasca Ceremony with Taita José Gildardo Garreta
Aslepay Shamanic Center
After breakfast During the day you can enjoy the swimming pool or take a walk around the centre (more than 5 hectares) where you can explore the natural waterfalls, the river or simply relax on a hamaca enjoying the sounds and sights of the jungle while sipping a local fruit drink.where we will prepare for the powerful ceremony. After a carefully lunch prepared by our Chef you can have a nice massage (extra service) or rest, preparing for the evening when there will be the ceremony with the Taita José Gildardo Garreta.
✦ Taita José Gildardo Garreta
Taita José Gildardo Garreta, a member of the Inga tribe from the Resguardo del Mandiyaco, is a revered shaman deeply rooted in his ancestral traditions. He began his spiritual journey as an apprentice under his Uncle, Taita Gavino Garreta, and later under the guidance of Taita Humberto Diaz. Recognized as a powerful shaman, Taita José Gildardo Garreta incorporates both singing and playing the guitar into his ceremonies, creating an immersive and transformative experience for participants. His unique approach is further enriched by the inspiration he draws from the visions of Yagé, a sacred plant medicine central to his practice.
Inner practice
Day 6 · Saturday 5 October
Third Ego-Transcendence Practice with Antonio Siano
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner - Trip Back to Mocoa - Free Activities - Ego-Transcendence Practice - Outdoor Cinema Night
Aslepay Shamanic Center
After an healthy breakfast breakfast prepared with love by Mamita Pastora will start your day in balance and giving all the energies, we will come back to Aslepay Center in Mocoa.
In the late afternoon there will be the Ego-Transcendece Practice led by Antonio Siano . After this amazing trip it is time to implement the knowledge gained. Antonio will guide you through this process.
After dinner, watching an inspiring movie will facilitate your entry into dreamland.
Ceremony night
Day 7 · Sunday 6 October
Fourth Ayahuasca Ceremony with Taita Humberto Diaz
Breakfast/Lunch - Free activities - Ayahuasca Ceremony with Taita Humberto Diaz
Aslepay Shamanic Center - Trip to Taita Humberto Diaz's Maloca in VillaGarzon
During the day you can enjoy the swimming pool or take a walk around the centre (more than 5 hectares) where you can explore the natural waterfalls, the river or simply relax on a hamaca enjoying the sounds and sights of the jungle while sipping a local fruit drink.
In the early afternoon our staff will guide you to the Maloca (a long ancestral house used by the indigenous people of the Amazon to perform ceremonies) of Taita Humberto Diaz. The following morning you will return to the Aslepay Center for breakfast.
✦ Taita Humberto Díaz
he trained with Taita Querubín Queta in the Cofán Jardines de Sucumbíos reserve for more than 25 years. He was his yagé cook and accompanied him for several years on his tours of different communities and cities in the country. His ceremonies are very powerful and strong, guided with great wisdom. The Taita (and his assistant) plays the guitar during the ceremony.
Art Therapy
Day 8 · Monday 7 October
Art Therapy with Antonio Siano & Francesco Pariset
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner - Excursion to CEA Park - Art therapy
Aslepay Shamanic Center
After a refreshing breakfast, our staff will guide you to the Centro Experimental Amazónico (CEA Park) where you will be able to see the animal species present in the jungle. The CEA is a recovery center for wild animals that unfortunately due to poaching have lost contact with nature. In fact, the purpose of the CEA is to rehabilitate them in their natural environment.
In the afternoon there will be the Art Therapy led by Francesco Pariset and Antonio Siano . Through the use of free art drawing you will be guided through the process of deeply understanding and visualization of your inner Self. Everyone who has participated in this activity has gained important insights.
Ceremony night
Day 9 · Tuesday 8 October
Fifth and final Ayahuasca Ceremony with Taita Gavino Garreta Chindoy
Breakfast/Lunch - Ayahuasca Ceremony with Taita Gavino Garreta Chindoy
Aslepay Shamanic Center -Trip to Taita Gavino's Maloca to Pepino (Mocoa)
During the day you can enjoy the swimming pool or take a walk around the centre (more than 5 hectares) where you can explore the natural waterfalls, the river or simply relax on a hamaca enjoying the sounds and sights of the jungle while sipping a local fruit drink.
In the early afternoon our staff will guide you to the Maloca (a long ancestral house used by the indigenous people of the Amazon to perform ceremonies) of Taita Gavino. The following morning you will return to the Aslepay Center for breakfast.
The ceremony will be conducted by the Taita Gavino Garreta Chindoy accompanied by the by the healing music of Francesco Pariset .
✦ Taita Gavino Garreta Chindoy
Taita Gavino is a shaman and indigenous authority of the Inga tribe. He was born into a family of doctors and herbalists and as a child he began his apprenticeship with his father, and then continued with the greatest Cofan masters of Putumayo including Taita Fernando Mendua, Taita Guillermo Lucitante and finally he bacame one of the best student of Taita Querubin Queta Alvarado. He celebrates his ancestral ceremonies together with his life partner mama Fanny.
Integration & Gala
Day 10 · Wednesday 9 October
Final Ego-Transcendence Practice and Gala Dinner
Breakfast/Lunch/Gala Dinner - Trip back to Aslepay Shamanic Center - Final Ego-Transcendence Practice with Antonio Siano
Aslepay Shamanic Center
After a hearty breakfast of local organic produce, we depart to return to the Retreat Center. During the day you will have a chance to rest. Before the Gala Dinner at a well-known local restaurant, Antonio Siano will lead you through the last session of Ego-Transcendence Practice. This is the most important moment of the retreat.
Cacao ceremony
Day 11 · Thursday 10 October
Final Excursion and Cacao Ceremony (optional)
Breakfast/Lunch/Gala Dinner - Excursion to a famous Waterfall - Cacao Ceremony (optional)
Aslepay Shamanic Center
After a hearty breakfast of local organic produce, We will leave to go to a magical place in the middle of nature.
The evening continues with a wonderful Cacao ceremony led by Antonio, Francesco. Please be aware that the Cacao ceremony might be substituted with alternative activities or a period of rest, depending on the prevailing weather conditions and the preferences of the participants. The decision will be made by the staff based on the circumstances at that time.
Farewell
Day 12 · Friday 11 October
Returning day
Breakfast - Trip to Villagarzon Airport
Villagarzon Airport
The time has come for final greetings. Our staff will help you in every moment accompanying you to the airport of Villagarzon for your happy return.

Your Guides

Real Ancestral Masters from Ancient local tribes — the heart of every Aslepay retreat.

Mama Ana Jamioy

Mama Ana is a traditional doctor and herbalist with more than 50 years of experience with Ayahuasca medicine. She is part of the Inga tribe, and has inherited her vocation from the family lineage since childhood, continuing her apprenticeship with numerous masters until the moment of her "coronation". She is truly blessed to receive medicine through the depths of feminine energy, something not very common in Colombian tradition.

Taita Victoriano Piaguaje Yaiguaje

Ancestral physician of the Siona tribe of lower Putumayo. He was instructed by his father Laureano Piaguaje (now deceased at the age of more than 107 years). Taita Victoriano has a deep connection with nature and its guardian spirits, dedicating his life to studying the university of the jungle (as he calls it) through the science of Yagé. He is a very powerful shaman who through Yagé's visions is able to analyze his patients. The ceremonies are conducted only through his Icaros.

Taita José Gildardo Garreta

Taita José Gildardo Garreta, a member of the Inga tribe from the Resguardo del Mandiyaco, is a revered shaman deeply rooted in his ancestral traditions. He began his spiritual journey as an apprentice under his Uncle, Taita Gavino Garreta, and later under the guidance of Taita Humberto Diaz. Recognized as a powerful shaman, Taita José Gildardo Garreta incorporates both singing and playing the guitar into his ceremonies, creating an immersive and transformative experience for participants. His unique approach is further enriched by the inspiration he draws from the visions of Yagé, a sacred plant medicine central to his practice.

Taita Humberto Díaz

he trained with Taita Querubín Queta in the Cofán Jardines de Sucumbíos reserve for more than 25 years. He was his yagé cook and accompanied him for several years on his tours of different communities and cities in the country. His ceremonies are very powerful and strong, guided with great wisdom. The Taita (and his assistant) plays the guitar during the ceremony.

Taita Gavino Garreta Chindoy

Taita Gavino is a shaman and indigenous authority of the Inga tribe. He was born into a family of doctors and herbalists and as a child he began his apprenticeship with his father, and then continued with the greatest Cofan masters of Putumayo including Taita Fernando Mendua, Taita Guillermo Lucitante and finally he bacame one of the best student of Taita Querubin Queta Alvarado. He celebrates his ancestral ceremonies together with his life partner mama Fanny.

What is Included

5 Ayahuasca Ceremonies with Traditional Shaman Masters
1 Cacao Ceremony (optional)
5 Ego-Transcendence Practice led by Antonio Siano in English
1 Art Therapy led by Francesco Pariset and Antonio Siano in English
1 Laboratory Day Ayahuasca preparation
Live Music during ceremony
4 excursions guided by professional local guides (includes insurance per participant)
1 Visit to Mocoa Market Centre
1 Night Outdoor Cinema
1 Gala Dinner in a famous restaurant
Internet connectivity
All vegetarian meals at the center (dinner is not served on ceremony nights) plus unlimited fruit, drinking water, and tea
Transportation to and from the retreat center
Transportation for Excursions
change of sheets and towels every 2 days
1 hamaca or mattress, pillow and blanket for ceremonies
Russian translation services available ( NOT included , please contact staff for more information)
Lifetime 100€ discount on return visits to Aslepay Shamanic Center
Pre, during anf post follow up Support
Unconditional Love ❤️

Not included

Airfare
Taxy from airport to your Bogotà Hotel (most hotels has Free Shuttle Service)
Maasages
Tips
Laundry Service
Extra Menu
Taxy from Aslapey Shamanic Center to Mocoa (if you want to go to Mocoa privately)
Any other activity or service from the center not specified herein or part of our retreat

Activities

Our Aslepay Shamanic Center is located at the ECO-Hotel Samawe

Luxury Eco-Hotel located in Mocoa Putumayo - Colombia

5 hectares surrounded by nature, a river and the mountains of Putumayo where you can make wonderful and meditative walks.

Luxury and Comfortable Rooms & Suites (extra cost)

1 Onsite Pool + 1 Natural Pool

1 Waterfall

Outdoor Cinema

1 New branded Maloca (ceremony place) where during the day you can do Yoga o Meditation and other Activities proposed by our Facilitators

Food

Our menu is based on vegetarian diet cooked by our chefs. It is designed to provide you with all the vitamins and proteins you need to make the most of this experience.

Accomodation

Our Cabañas (bungalow) are surrounded by nature where you can wake up in the morning to the sounds of birds and the nearby river. They are built with eco-sustainable materials without forgetting the style that make them comfortable and luxurious.

The retreat's price is based per person in shared bungalows by a minimum of three people (max 4). If you prefer privacy it will be possible with a different price. For info please contact our staff.

Locations

Mocoa
Putumayo
Villagarzòn

Life at the Center

Dentro de mí – True Intimacy in Relationships

How to Book your Spot

When you check the availability on the calendar, click on the first day of the retreat (in green color if available). Other sections will appear where you can choose the number of people and check the Summary of your reservation as well as the ability to enter a discount code if you have one. You will pay only a deposit of 25% of the total and the rest upon arrival in Colombia. To proceed you have to click on continue and the system will guide you through the insertion of data until the final payment.

We accept payments through Paypal, credit card, bitcoin on our website. We accept only "cash on arrival" for the remaining amount (euro only).

If any different request please contact us so we can find another mutually agreeable payment method.

For any other Info please visit our FAQ page where you can find almost all the answers to common questions.

Please note: The retreat schedule is for reference only and may change without notice. Please read our Terms&Conditions

Travel and Logistic

Currently, there are NO travel restrictions to enter/depart Colombia. No visa is required.

However for more information you can check here at this link.

Please check with your Airline for travel requirements, most only require the use of face masks inside the plane.

ONLY A "Check Mig" form must be submitted at most 72 hours before departure at https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro/public/preregistro.jsf

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