CACTUS OF THE FOUR WINDS “The plant first produces drowsiness or a dreamy state and a feeling of lethargy, a slight dizziness, then a great ‘vision’, a clearing of all the faculties. It produces a light numbness in the body and afterward a tranquility. And then comes detachment, a type of visual force, inclusive of all the senses including th

Zika virus doesn't exist in highlands, only in tropical and hot areas. Quito-Ecuador, Loja City and Vilcabamba (your secure trip coming) are in the mountains where there is no Yellow Fever, Zika or some similar virus... then, if you are coming to our Healing Retreat Center you are in safe! Beside that in our Healing Center everything is prepared to

San Pedro or Wachuma The legendary sacred cactus of South America was known by many names to the native peoples of the coast and sierra of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia… wachuma, huachuma, achuma, chuma, cardo, cuchuma, huando, gigantón, hermoso and aguacolla. Today it is best known in Peru by it’s post-colonial name San Pedro, a reference to the

San Pedro or Wachuma The legendary sacred cactus of South America was known by many names to the native peoples of the coast and sierra of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia… wachuma, huachuma, achuma, chuma, cardo, cuchuma, huando, gigantón, hermoso and aguacolla. Today it is best known in Peru by it’s post-colonial name San Pedro, a reference to the

It was, night, full of lightening, wind and a full moon. The friends had gathered in the large building – strangers who were about to become very, very close having experienced miracles, re-birth, cleansing. Everyone has arrived at the ceremony which would change their lives. At least by a few centimeters, by one step. For one, by an eternity, fo

NATURAL CANCER CURE Cancer is a uniquely western problem. In 1979 a special report was issued by the U.S. Surgeon General, citing more than 2,000 scientific studies from around the world, and compiled with the advice of more than 2,000 doctors, nutritionist and biochemists, who concluded that the normal western diet is dangerous. Of the 2.1 million

My experience with an ancient Temazcal ceremony. The heat is unbearable, breathing into my hands because the air is too hot, shoulder to shoulder, I’m rocking back and forth listening to the loud chants ringing in my ears while making sure not to pass out. I had no expectations as we organised to do a Temazcal ceremony in San Jose del Pacifico, O

We work with recognized Shamans avoiding problems. Our shamans advise against consuming ayahuasca when not in the presence of one or several well-trained shamans. In some areas there are purported brujos who masquerade as real shamans and who entice tourists to drink ayahuasca in their presence. Shamans believe one of the purposes for this is to st

The legendary sacred cactus of South America was known by many names to the native peoples of the coast and sierra of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia… wachuma, huachuma, achuma, chuma, cardo, cuchuma, huando, gigantón, hermoso and aguacolla. Today it is best known in Peru by it’s post-colonial name San Pedro, a reference to the Christian saint who h

NATURAL CANCER CURE Cancer is a uniquely western problem. In 1979 a special report was issued by the U.S. Surgeon General, citing more than 2,000 scientific studies from around the world, and compiled with the advice of more than 2,000 doctors, nutritionist and biochemists, who concluded that the normal western diet is dangerous. Of the 2.1 million