The Ayahuasca practice of Peru needs no introduction. Thousands of years of unbroken shamanic tradition remain strong in the rainforest. Even though my Ayahuasca work began in the city of Iquitos, today my relationship with her is rooted in Shipibo land, which is mainly around the city of Pucallpa, located in the Amazon rainforest. 

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In my first book, PATH: Seeking Truth in a World of Lies, I share my Ayahuasca journey in the Amazon, which was nothing short of a tour of hell. It took me fifteen years to heal my relationship with her through the Shipibo shamanic network. Here is a video I’ve made of the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTPysUhwUq0

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Since then I’ve opened up my heart and our place in the Sacred Valley for those who need her for healing. Although the Huachuma cactus is our main medicine at Huachuma Wasi, we respect Mother Ayahuasca and host ceremonies with her here, surrounded by our magnificent mountains. You can visit our Ayahuasca page for more info: https://www.huachumawasi.com/ayahuasca-retreat

The purpose of this page is to make Shipibo art available for people who would like to own a woven piece of magic for an altar or to decorate a home. The designs you see on the mantas are the Icaros, the Ayahuasca songs that shamans sing in a ceremony. What you get are the Icaros frozen in time, the only way you can see them without taking the medicine. 

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Although our main connection with the Shipibo from Pucallpa is the widely known Mahua family, we also include the work from other people as well, while helping the Shipibo-Conibo people sustain their way of life and preserve their ancient knowledge and cultural heritage for future generations.

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By purchasing Shipibo art, you are participating in this mission.