Nicole Tse
Environmental Protection (Hong Kong)
Through reading, meditating, doing Yoga and taking psychedelic stuff, I understand myself more deeply and feel more connected with the nature and other people. Before the Seminar, I hope the seminar will make me go further step in my spiritual journey.

The seminar gave me more than I expected originally. It provided me a very good platform, in where, I saw the every details of my problem and feel it intensively. Moreover, multiple dimensional thinking is possible after taking Ayahuasca, that make me easier to think about the questions of life. It is quite hard to face these so concretely and intensively. However, since I went through it, I understand much more about my life and the connection between human and the universe.

Ayahuasca is for the people who want to know their selves deeply, want to get more connection with other people and the universe, and for the people who want to think about life, human race and the universe.

The place is perfect. With the most natural sound and light from the jungle, I felt very connected to the nature.

My main purpose was to have direct contact with my inner master, my own healing power and with the wisdom that sustain the Universe in order to get a deeper understanding of myself, receive guidance to my current situation and become more aware about my mission in life. I wanted to go beyond mind and language and experience this contact emotionally, directly and to open within me new ways of knowing.

Sergio Morán
Comupter Engineer (Chile) - (one month later)
I had the experience of receiving an invaluable treasure and I feel forever grateful for it. I experienced THE most important single spiritual and emotional experience in my life. With the loving and caring guide of Diego, Isabel and the rest of the group, I felt deeply sustained and secure to let myself surrender to the transforming power of “the medicine”. For me, the way the Seminar was conducted, was a fundamental ingredient and a tremendous help in getting the most out of it.

My capacity to meditate has been increased and I have experimented a profound transformation in the way I relate with others. I feel more compassionate and caring. I have improved my listening skills and I am able to connect to deeper levels with myself and with others. I have been able to start forgiving the pain I have received by others.

I have been committed with my own personal growth and spiritual quest since my adolescence. During all this time, I have read hundreds of books, I have been in therapy and I have attended many seminars, retreats and workshops with this intention. During all this time, I have NEVER experienced such a profound connection with the Universe, with myself and with others as I had with ayahuasca.

I definitively recommend living this experience to anyone sincerely seeking to deepen her/his power to heal and to love. I cannot imagine choosing a better place as the Amazonia to live this experience. I felt deeply supported by the presence of the myriad of living creatures that surrounded the sacred place of the ceremony and gently embraced by the warm and humid darkness of the jungle night.

David O'Donaghue
Psychologist and teacher (USA)
I was interested in following up experientially on the research I had done on the use of Ayahuasca in shamanic practices in the Amazon and perhaps develop new skills in contacting other realities and animal and spiritual entities.

The experience was completely different than I imagined. I had to let go of my expectations and goals because the experience completely shattered those and all the presumptions I had about myself as a researcher or intellectual. I was basically reduced to a state of no identity and no mind.
I had a very powerful experience of ego dissolution and, as in so much profound work, it was very uncomfortable and painful and disorienting, and I don't know yet what will be the results of that. I would like to hope that I have shifted some old patterns which was my intention as I "got it" that this work was much more personal than I first imagined.

The place is excellent. Wonderful. Couldn't be better. Great to be in the jungle and have experiences in nature and great food and staff.

Steve
Psychiatrist (New Zeland) - Cusco workshop
My principal purpose was spiritual curiosity. I wanted to gain a greater understanding of the mind and explore the internal world. I was also hoping to gain insights that might be helpful in my profession. Clinically, a wanted to get a sense of whether this might be a helpful medical treatment. Also, I was hoping to resolve some of my own issues and enhance my meditation practice.

Ayahuasca certainly help reach my purpose in unexpected ways. It is a very powerful medicine. You should be prepared for a very intense, personal experience.

First, I think that Ayahuasca should only be used in a controlled setting with someone who has a great understanding of the medicine. this is a very strong substance and it has a definite healing potential in the right context.

I don't recommend it for people who are looking for a recreational thrill. I recommend it for people who are on a serious search and are prepared to face personal difficulties. If a person feels stuck or trapped and is prepared to open themselves, Ayahuasca is a powerful way to do that.

Also the place and the setting was beautiful. The trips we took to ruins, historical sites, villages and an orphanage all enhances the experience. This would have been an amazing experience even without the Ayahuasca.

Jim Peters
Healer - Developer (UK)
Ayahuasca Seminars (Feb, Mar & Apr)
I spent three months in Peru from mid-January to mid-April 2005 taking part in various Ayahuasca ceremonies. My initial intention was to attend one jungle seminar with Ayahuasca-Wasi to see how I liked the experience and to see whether I felt it was helpful and beneficial to me. In the end I attended three jungle seminars with Ayahuasca-Wasi, a number of individual ceremonies with the same group in Pisac (near Cusco in the Peruvian highlands) and also two other Ayahuasca ceremonies with other healers -- a total of 18 ceremonies! So, as you may guess, I did find these ceremonies to be very beneficial to me, to say the least ...

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Arthur Gillard
Library clerk (Canada)
I was looking for psychological insight and spiritual growth. Also, I've had a long-standing interest in altered states of consciousness and wanted to make sure that the first time was in a good setting.

I believe that ayahuasca used in the appropriate setting is a very valuable self-growth tool. She is a harsh teacher who shows you whatever you need to see at the time. In my experience ayahuasca is a difficult process but it is well worth it. I also suspect that as I continue to work with this ally I will be able to go deeper into myself and into the transpersonal realms. In my opinion ayahuasca is a potent healing medicine with great potential for healing individuals and human society in general.

I would recommend this experience to anyone with a serious interest in self-growth or spiritual development. I would caution interested parties to not use ayahuasca lightly, and to use it with a good set and setting.

The place used to conduct the seminars is fantastic. I couldn't ask for a better setting. The retreat center staff were all very friendly and helpful. The huts we stayed in were very cool, and having two people to each hut was nice.

Paul Blanket
(USA)
First, thank you for the best experience of my life: Ayahuasca. I've done much more than most in life, but nothing compared to the experience shared with such a special group. What made it special was your wisdom about the medicine and how to best appreciate it: the atmosphere, people, and selection of music and its meaning. Everything was perfect, and that whole experience is still in my body: the people, ambiance, food; as are the songs.

Yes, that experience will certainly open my heart, live, and change. How I look at and evaluate what's really important, particularly my relationships with others, is already noticeable in how much more compassionate and understanding I am toward others; and the new bonding, intimacy and passion I share with my wife. My ability to meditate also benefited. I'm now more focused on my breathing and eliminating distracting thoughts.

Summary of the experience: The first time I went into it without expectation, purpose, or knowledge about it. That resulted in my fearing and fighting an extremely strange and totally unreal experience. The second time I was more open and ready, but the smaller amount and lesser intensity gave me only greater distractions. The third time, as is the English expression, was the charm. It was the perfect dose of medicine, and I was in the ready state of mind to take advantage of it. The surreal images turned to pleasant thoughts of people I love, great experiences I've had, and the realization of how great life is, how lucky I am, and how much I want to live.

Hajeeb Mubib
Analyst - Hypnotherapy (England)
I wanted to use the experience for personal development to overcome some blocks and open my awareness to higher levels of perception and communication with the healing plants.

The experience far surpassed my expectations. I realized how important it is to do Ayahuasca only with the “right” people.
Ayahuasca accelerates the reaching of your goals of letting go of energy habits, ways that do not serve you anymore. It helps you love more and fell a closer connection with the planet. I recommend the Seminar to people with a serious intent to progress beyond the blocks that stop us reaching our full potential.

Judith Payton
Nurse (USA)
My spiritual journey was my principal purpose. After the Seminar my awareness has become clearer through the process and the loving guidance. It is the best gift I have ever received; I am very grateful. The experience was, and remains to be, heart felt. The environment and the people provide a safe, peaceful, loving haven to experience inner teachings and healing. The seminar itself was exceptional.

I recommend this experience to all those who desire to expand their consciousness and are seeking inner guidance for truth and self-responsibility.

Megan Mandel
Therapist - Poet (USA)
I wanted to be healed in body, mind, and spirit. I wanted to learn how to change so that I could lead a more spiritual life.
It was revealed to me what I needed to do to bring about the changes I desired. I wanted someone else to heal me. I discovered I was the major person to do the healing of myself. I found my Heart was closed and I was fearful of opening it again because of past hurts and traumas.

After experiencing three ceremonies for the first time, I believe it is an excellent way of cleansing the body, mind, and spirit and quickly reaching your Divine Self. Also, it is a way to see clearly any dishonesties, self deceptions, manipulations, fears and angers, but also to be able to see and accept love, joy, happiness and peace. You are shown your total self. With this revelation, you are able to see what needs to be changed.

The place where the seminar was held was the most spectacularly beautiful setting I have ever had the pleasure to be in. The surroundings were wonderful and the people were the most loving people I have ever met. I shall return

Brad Watson
Actor - Writer (USA)
My principal purpose that brought me to the Seminar wa to grow spiritually and get clarity. The Seminar help me absolutely! I saw the spiritual realm more clearly and was able to effectively be freed from past limitations.

I think that the Seminar is VERY effective- especially the way Diego and Kuitzi lead. I will recommend this experience to anyone who is serious and mature about their spiritual journey. The place is fantastic, beautiful and close to nature.

Dean Kontominas
Student (South Africa)
I have been waiting to try Ayahuasca for almost 2 years now. My purpose was self-exploration, growth, development, renewal and to cultivate love.
Ayahuasca definitely help me reach my purpose more so than any other retreat/workshop that I've ever attended. I agree with the use of Ayahuasca as a way of cleansing and encourage it over ANY other medicine or psychoactive substance for non-recreational use.

Kimball Parent
Electrical Contractor (USA)
I wanted to go deeper in my consciousness, face and destroy my fears and phobias that paralyze me, also improve my ability to do Shamanic journey work and to see where I could or would go.
After the Seminar I saw that this medicine (Ayahuasca) is an excellent tool to be used to help everyone. I recommend it to people who are ill and can't find the source, also to people who are ill and know the source and for all my kooky friends.

I love the place and the jungle settings with the bungalows. Everyone that works here have a working knowledge on the brew and are able to assist you with anything.