What an incredible, somewhat indescribable experience the New Years Eve Retreat @ Sinchi Runa (Spain) was. The setting within itself was beautiful and extremely serene being that it was a silent retreat. The amenities were clearly described and extremely well put.

The staff are all brilliant, shining human beings. From the Maestro himself, Mr Sanango’s humour and ease of presence. To Ananda the 2nd hand man.. to Arjuna, Paul, Helge, Mikeala and Andrea… each of them brought a special energy and aura to our special retreat.

Words can’t thank you all enough for this life-changing retreat. It certainly won’t be the last time we cross paths.

My experience at Sinchi Runa was beautiful. It challenged me – as meaningful experiences that require one to turn inwards often do – and the retreat team was there throughout to hold the process with care, skill and consistency. For a week, I felt that I was transported into a timeless place where I could bring myself deeper and deeper into the practice of presence. Several weeks afterwards, I can still feel its effects, and I’m now doing the work needed to bring my insights into daily life. I hope to return to Sinchi Runa for a longer period in the years to come. Thank you to the team!

Two years ago I did my first dieta (with Ajo Sacha) and in May of last year I joined the Vedic immersion retreat at Sinchi Runa, dieting with Bobinsana. For the Vedic retreat Daru Krishna was also present to give information about each person’s astrological chart and he gave great insights about Ayurveda.

I am deeply grateful for Sanango’s wisdom, sometimes harsh when needed :), and the rest of the team for always being there if any doubts or questions arise or if you just need a hug or a cry.

The food has always been great! Nourishing and you can feel the care that has been put in to make it.

The location in Lepe is away from any busy areas and is perfect for a silent retreat communicating with nature.

Grateful for the insights gained and all the teachings learned!

With love,

Sheela

I loved the retreat and its concept. The importance given to preparation, the way of eating, silence and introspection set the Sinchi Runa retreat apart from all the others I’ve been to. I recommend this unique experience to everyone.

Sinchi Runa is a tranquil, safe, loving environment. A space that just allowed me to just be during my retreats.

Greeted with warmest, welcoming smiles from the team, which instantly helped me feel cared for.

We were all introduced and given an overview of how everything runs, along with the importance of silence, and what silence actually is.

We were assured that the silence doesn’t extend to the team if and when needed; I (the group) could talk to Maestro Sanango, Ananda, Madhava or Arjuna.

I found that questions were not only welcomed but encouraged, Maestro Sanango wanted everyone to have as much information as possible on the plants, the process, philosophies, how we’re cared for, why the guidelines are there. Everything seems to have a place and a purpose. All this just added to my feeling of safety and care.

The meditations were really very helpful, learning to focus on the breath, everything just seems to be in order to help the participants truly get the most out of their experience and journey.

The ceremonies guided expertly and beautifully by Maestro Sanango, he sings and chants as well as playing solely instrumental music through a speaker, which was all beautiful and purposeful.

The team are professional, experienced, caring, loving and so welcoming.

The site is clean, hygienic and well looked after.

The food is season appropriate and so full of love (i’ve had retreats both in colder snd warmer months), and as I saw it happily caters to all.

I can’t recommend Sinchi Runa more highly from my experience.

So much gratitude and love to all. Thank you so much

‘Do something today that your future self will thank you for’, sums up this life-affirming experience.

This is the something.

Intense, profound, transformational. If you are reading this, your soul has already chosen, and you must listen.

You will be changed in ways you cannot forsee or describe but your spirit will be eternally joyful for.

Thank you Sinchi Runa x

It’s been a few months since my retreat at Sinchi Runa, and I can confidently say it remains one of the most significant and transformative experiences of my life.

I had been struggling with some deeply rooted emotional challenges for years, and despite various efforts, nothing has come close to the healing I found there. The retreat opened up pathways within myself that I didn’t even know existed, allowing me to finally confront and release traumas that had been holding me back for so long.

One of the key reasons I felt so safe and supported throughout this journey was Maestro Sanango.

His presence is unlike anything I’ve experienced – there’s an innate compassion and depth to him that words can’t really capture. He brings a calm wisdom that makes you feel seen, understood, and held from the start. Whether during ceremonies, integration circles, or personal consultations, his guidance was priceless. My ceremonies were very challenging, and the integration circles were absolutely essential for me – they gave me the space to process, reflect, and ultimately make sense of the intense experiences I had gone through.

After the retreat, I have continued online integration with Madhava Priya, which has been essential in grounding the lessons from the retreat, and ensuring the changes manifested.

The retreat center is beautiful, set in a serene nature environment that feels like a perfect escape from daily chaos. The accommodations are comfortable, and the natural beauty of the place instantly puts you at ease. The team creates a warm and supportive space, making you feel safe to go deep into the work, knowing you’re fully cared for at every step.

Overall, I can’t recommend this experience highly enough. It’s not easy work, but if you’re looking for real, lasting transformation, this retreat can truly change your life. It did mine.

Life Changer🙏🏻

I am beyond grateful to the wonderful team at Sinchi Runa for their amazing work and support through one of the most important moments in my life.

They create and hold such a warm and safe space that allows you to truly work in depth with yourself.

It was for me, a life changer in many ways. The area is beautiful, the accommodation is peaceful and the team is supportive and professional.

They all hold a special place in my heart and my deepest gratitude for an unforgettable experience.

I had never done Ayahuasca before, since I felt I wasn’t quite ready yet. I am now glad I did a lot of work before coming which only enhanced my experience. I believe it to be a serious and amazing experience for those who also appreciate and respect the process. Best gift I have given myself.

Thank you Sanango, Fiona, Ajuna & Ananda ❤️🙏🏻

/the girl with the Spirit Animal Cards 🐉

For me this was one of the deepest experiences I ever had at the ceremonies. The location was beautiful, setting was clean and authentic, people working are very professional and respectful. I would have come again, but the experience was too deep to repeat it in a while.

I came into this experience trepidatious of my expectations and the experience as a whole. I had learnt about Ayahuasca but I had no experience. Was I going to be okay? Was this place safe? Was I safe? When I arrived, I was immediately taken back by the calm and sweet disposition of everyone that worked there. As I stayed, that initial reaction was grounded in a deep love and admiration for the whole team at Sinchi Runa. If you want to experience Ayahuasca but also are worried about being cared for, understood and truly seen during your stay; you needn’t worry. This place is amazing, the people incredible and Sanango is a true master at what he does. Do not put it off any longer. Book, go, experience, connect with yourself and others, open your heart to Ayahuasca and I can promise you that if you decide to go to Sinchi Runa, you will not be disappointed.

I did a 7-day silent Ayahuasca with La Purga, Kambo, 2 ayahuasca ceremonies, meditation, drawing of our ayahuasca process, group talks etc.

I felt very drawn to the retreat and booked it without reading much about it.

Didn’t read about the silence fx. which was an unpleasant surprise for me at first, but turned out to be the most important factor which connected me deeply to myself.

This retreat is so well made and all of the people behind Sinchi Runa have walked the road and they absolutely practice what they preach with such sincerity, wisdom and so much integrity!

It was also very intense and challenging both physically and mentally, but I was taken such good and kind care of by everyone there and they taught me how to handle my challenges through my breath, simple and gentle.

It’s difficult to put this experience into words, cause it’s simply just something that needs to be experienced, but I will absolutely promise you that Sinchi Runa is worth all 5 stars and more!

At last the food was amazing and the tents were very nice to!

Wish you a pleasant and transformation journey at Sinchi Runa

I have been to many spiritual retreats over the years and also taken part in many different plant medicines.

Sinchi Runa is by far the most professionally run and well thought through retreat I have ever been too. I cannot praise Master Sanango and his team of professionals and experts, Ananda, Arjuna, Fiona, Andrea and Veronika enough. They go above and beyond to create a safe environment so that each individual gets the loving attention and guidance they need. They never shun away from questions and to say they go the last mile is even an understatement!

Everything is explained in a timely fashion, so you have time to surrender to the nature and leave the thinking mind before you start on the IMMENSE inner journey.

This retreat is not to be taken lightly. It’s important to be far enough down the spiritual path to surrender before signing up. The preparation sent in advance is exceptionally clear. I listened to all the podcasts that explain in detail how to prepare best. What to eat, how to approach Mama Ayahuasca and what to focus on.

What is not given is a timetable, and there is a very good reason for this. It is not due to secrecy, it is because of the wisdom of ‘not knowing’. Depending upon the group and the circumstances, all will take place in due time.

TRUST the process and allow the deeply experienced, gentle and warm team to guide you.

With gratitude and love.

The right place at the right time

My experience at Sinchi Runa has been transformative, and I don’t say that lightly. I came for my first 3 day retreat in September 2023 and I had no idea what to expect (I’ve returned 2 more times, the last being March 2024). I had received very kind communication from Andrea and Ananda prior to arriving (I was on a high dose of medication for ADHD which I had to come off of immediately in order to participate) but nothing could prepare me for the experience of being at Sinchi Runa.

The grounds are gorgeous, no matter the weather, the bell tents you sleep in are exactly what’s needed – clean, comfortable, and beautifully basic. The food is delicious, clearly cooked with love and feels so good for your body. I’m vegan but can’t imagine meat eaters feeling hard done by from the abundance of food.

This is a retreat centre where you can properly do the work. The complete silence (unless in ceremony prep) is scary at first but becomes so welcome and is now one of the things I crave most when I’m back home. If you want to go deep with plant medicine, this is the place to do it. It is a safe, loving environment and structured in such a way that prepares you to surrender and learn. The tobacco purge is as important as the ayahuasca – don’t worry about the throwing up. I promise that in the moment, it really doesn’t matter in the slightest.

The changes that have occurred in myself and my life post-ceremony are without number. It is life-changing, not least because I have been able to stop taking my ADHD medication, and I don’t feel that there is a limit to what these plants can heal for us and help us learn/remember.

Maestro Sanango speaks eloquently on plant medicine, journeys into the self and into the greater oneness. He is a masterful presence and full of light. Ananda is his skilled interpreter and assistant, his presence is calming and peaceful, he is a lovely soul to share the journey with. Arjuna assists in ceremony and is a sweet spirit that offers support to all, as is Fiona, who cooks gorgeously and supports attendees with deeply loving kindness. Andrea helps organise incoming participants with sweetness and patience (lots of patience!).

If you’re looking for an ayahuasca retreat that is safe (I came as a single woman & never felt uncomfortable or at risk), honours the plants, and will help you change/evolve/develop, this is the one.

If you’re reading this review now and feeling on the fence, I feel you. I was on this website myself in February 2024 and thanks to the reviews I’ve read I went on a retreat this March.

I cannot explain by words how grateful I’m for this opportunity and the experience I had at Sinchi Runa. First of all, the people. I’ve never felt more safe and protected there than ever before. Ananda, Fiona, Sanangu and everybody else were so welcoming, calm, accepting and at the same time disciplined. You can just look in their eyes full of love and you feel that you’re taken care of with respect. I will be forever grateful for the people I’ve met there.

The retreat was in silence, without phones and it was so amazing to forget about life issues and challenges and simply BE. Sanangu answered all our concerns and questions before the ceremony and I felt prepared and ready. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable.

When I recall what happened with me I just start to cry, cry out of gratefulness for the lessons I’ve learnt and experience I’ve had.

I recommend it from the bottom of my heart.

It`s been ten days since my Ayahuasca experience at Sinchi Runa, my first ever psychedelic experience, and It was without doubt the most profound and beautiful experience of my life that I`ll never forget.

It was the shorter three day retreat with addition Kambo ceremony that I participated in and I can`t thank Sinchi Runa enough for their generosity, kindness, delicious food and sharing of Maestro Sanango`s wisdom and beautiful voice.

My life is already on a new path since the experience.

I`m planning on a longer retreat when the time is right to return.

With my sincerest gratitude to Sinchi Runa.

Joel

I completed a 12 day a retreat at Sinchi Runa in September 2023 and the beautiful ripple effects continue to surprise me months after.

As a psychologist, I know the value of working on and with yourself. And eventually you reach a point where talk therapy is not enough. The plant medicines have helped me access deeper (more unreachable) parts of my myself. Furthermore, the entire structure of the retreats at Sinchi Runa (sleeping in 1-man tents, the silence, the diets/food, the ceremonies, the sharing circles, etc.) invite you to dive deep within yourself in a way that is difficult to create in our normal and busy lives.

The people who work at Sinchi Runa are in service to this mission and the love, care and attention that you feel from them is very special. The food is beautiful, living in the tents is so magical and I felt so safe and held.

Any experience that you have while on this retreat (and in each ceremony) is EXACTLY the experience you are meant to have. Because any experience we are having in life, is a reflection of where we are at and what we need to learn. This was such a beautiful (and funny) lesson I got from my retreat that the plants helped me understand (with Maestro Sanango’s support). After truly understanding this, everything started to shift for me.

I am not the same after my experience …. And the transformations and deepening keep coming, months after my retreat ended. I am deeply grateful. Thank you Sinchi Runa!

I hope you also give yourself this beautiful gift and experience.

My utmost respect goes to Sanango and the whole team behind Sinchi Runa who make an absolute miracle possible. Both with Ayahuasca and the overall energy within the retreat, which truly is a sacred place, outside of space and time. I came with a lot of doubts and judgments but was brought to my knees by Mama Aya until I admitted my naivety and got then rewarded with her motherly love. There are no words that can do justice to the miracle of Ayahuasca and I am simply grateful that Sinchi Runa is making this divine experience possible.

Sinchi Runa is a true healing center that I recommend.

It is authentic and alive.

The spirit of this center is based on respect for the practices and master plants.

The practice of silence allows us to go even deeper into ourselves. It’s one of the keys I took lightly before coming, and now I understand its power.

The team at Sanango’s side is extremely caring and attentive, giving us all the space we need to heal.

The Ayahuasca ceremony was as intense as anything I’d experienced before, and you can’t help but admire the seriousness of curandero Sanango and his incredible involvement here.

I came away feeling uplifted and grown up.

I can only recommend it!

Thank you

I attended the 7 day retreat offered in February 2024. I traveled a great distance to attend this retreat, from the midwestern part of the United States. This was my first experience with ayahuasca and I am so glad I followed my intuition. I was strongly drawn to Sinchi Runa and I chose wisely. I was impressed with how professional Sanango and his team were. They all radiate love, kindness and compassion. The group meetings were very educational, enrichening and supportive. Sanango’s innate wisdom helped me feel completely safe, prepared and confident under his care. Unfortunately, Sanango became very ill to the extent of having to go to the hospital. We were only able to complete 1 of the 2 ayahuasca ceremonies; however, Sinchi Runa did offer a very reasonable discount for any future retreat and a free 3 day retreat preparation with Kambo and plant medicine ceremonies included. Considering the circumstance this is a very generous offer to be honored. Although it is understandable to experience some disappointment, the overarching lesson the universe offered our group was that of compassion. Compassion for Sanango and his well-being, his team for doing their best to mitigate an unexpected, difficult situation and also for myself to have compassion for a fellow attendee openly upset he did not receive what he paid for. My heart goes out to him and I hope his heart finds the healing and peace it deserves. Realizing I immediately transmuted any negative emotions into compassion was a profound moment of growth for me. The experience at Sinchi Runa vastly opened up my heart, greatly assisted my personal growth and the lessons continue to unravel for me. The universe often disguises lessons very well, the secret is to always be looking for them and stay heart-centered to support personal and spiritual growth.

The actual ayahuasca ceremony was so profound there is no humanly way accurately describe or condense it into words. It was an absolute mind-blowing, powerful, beautiful experience. My mind, body and soul feels reset, like I’ve been reborn. I am so much more aligned with my true self than I’ve ever been and I am a better person. What an absolute, priceless blessing to receive. I am grateful for Sanango leading such a powerful ceremony. I have made my career as a therapist and very educated in many healing modalities. I have personally engaged in a multitude of healing modalities over the course of my life: ayahuasca has been the most profound, transformational healing experience I have had thus far.

To anyone considering this retreat, follow your intuition. I will be returning to Sinchi Runa in the future as I am committed to healing as much as I can in this lifetime and I know I am in good hands while there. I send so much love and gratitude out to Sinchi Runa!!!

Sinchi Runa is a safe sacred space, in which I was given the chance to explore and experience myself beyond the boundaries of self beliefs and unconscious mind. I have never met such kind, humble, caring and loving people, who put themselves wholeheartedly in the service of others. They created and held the space for me to experience my journey and inspired me to trust the process and overcome the challenges that awaited me. I am deeply thankful to the entire team for making possible the most challenging and the most rewarding and healing experience of my life. I honor your profound work and dedication!

I am so glad I came to this retreat. It was my first time, I really could have not had the best experience if it wasn’t with the Sinchi Runa family. I came for the 7 day ayahuasca retreat during New Years, every person at Sunchi Runa are the most kindest and humblest people you will meet. I felt very safe, any time I needed support with something – everyone and I mean everyone was always happy to help. My first time working with mother ayahuasca was really a profound experience and I can’t put into words what I experienced- though it was beautiful and I am so grateful. It was not just the ceremonies, it was the cozy and spacious tents we were living in, the homemade food served with love daily, the beautiful and quiet nature around me, it was so therapeutic and relaxing. The feeling that I felt was a different kind of peace of mind and again I’m grateful that I got to experience it.

If you’re someone that is looking to heal or find a deeper meaning to life and within yourself, then I definitely recommend you booking it with Sinchi Runa – you will not be disappointed. Once again, I am super grateful to have met beautiful souls on this trip and I will forever cherish this experience!

It’s been over a year since I completed my Dieta at Sinchi Runa, I can truly say with the proper integration process & the support from my Sinchi Runa family that this has been the greatest year of my life.

The Ayahuasca retreat didn’t just surpass my expectations. It was on a completely different level altogether. It was the most intense and difficult experience of my life, but I’m sure I’ll grow stronger than ever before. The team was outstanding. The attention to detail and their warmth, calmness, and wisdom were exceptional. This is precisely what you need when going on your first Aya journey. It is an incomparable and deeply rumbling experience.

Much love to the whole team!

From the moment I arrived at Sinchi Runa I felt so held and cared for. The process that unfolds is so sacred and transformative, it’s truly magnificent. The team are so kind, generous and their work is profound. I hope to be back one day!

My experience at Sinchi Runa was truly so magical. The moment you enter you feel so safe and welcomed. They greet you with such a open heart and arms it feels like you have known them your whole life. They make something that can be so scary and uncomfertable feel okey. Like a big bubble of light covers you while you wander down the dark forest. I can truly recommend this place it is one of a kind.

I would like to express my gratitude to the entire team that conducted this retreat.

Wonderful people, gorgeous nature and swimming pool, the food is very tasty!

This is an unforgettable experience that will always stay with me. I think I came back a different person.

I saw and knew the universe and myself .. The experience was intense, long and mystical. It was difficult for me, but I’m glad I got through it.

Thank you so much!

With love

Olesya

It was a blessing to have attended the 10 day Shamanic Diet and Ayahuasca Retreat in June/July 2023. Much thanks, love and gratitude to the fantastic team at Sinchi Runa, Sanango our guide on the journey with the plants, Ananda, Arjuna, Mateo and Andrea, whose care and compassion create a safe space for each person attending to come into contact with themselves, through solitary immersion in nature and the deeply transforming experiences with plant medicine. Even though there was no verbal or eye contact with others and we kept to our own spaces during the diet by the end of the retreat there was a sense of unity as we had all gone through powerful experiences at the same time through the same method.

Despite some challenges during my first retreat I would definitely do it again with the intention of deepening the transformational opportunity that such retreats can provide. I would say, if you truly seek a living, irrefutable event, either for healing purposes or remembering one’s true self, or more accurately both, for they are in actuality inseparable; and you are willing to forego for a short time your creature comforts, Sinchi Runa will not disappoint. By creature comforts I mean the props of 21st century life which can and do divorce us from connection with Mother Nature, the cosmos and our true selves.

The ayahuasca ceremonies were amazing and confirmed for me, through my own experiences during them that worlds other than the one we experience in everyday life exist and are real. We can have a strong conviction that such worlds exist and have a sense of them through our feelings, believe and gather evidence (primarily from the experiences of others) that such worlds exist but until we experience and see it for ourselves it remains unrealised. My feeling is that it is not something to be done lightly and requires a firm intention for venturing on such a journey but the possible rewards in terms of expanding the horizon of the inner world of oneself are great. Undoubtedly, with the help of the plants we get what we actually need, wherever we are on our journey.

If you’re doing this for the first time I believe Sinchi Runa is the best place, because they prepare you for this experience is the most calm, slow, careful way possible. It’s not 4 nights as a lot of ayahuasca retreat are. It is 9 nights, with a lot of preparation for each ceremony.

I’m trully thankful for people at Sinchi Runa for teaching me the art of meditation and surrender. These traits has changed the way I see myself and gave me an inner calmness that I’ve never had before.

My first shamanic diet after three regular Ayahuasca retreats. I especially appreciated the complete silence during the retreat which allowed to deeply dive inside myself. The new retreat center is like an island for itself, completely shut off from any exterior disturbance which makes such a journey even deeper. The plants, served three times a day during the time of the diet, communicated in a very gentle way to me and sharpened my sensitivity in receiving their messages. The support of the team during difficult moments was incredibly helpful and compassionate for which I am deeply grateful. For me, during and after this diet, many threads of my thirteen-year healing journey came together and by doing a few adjustments here and there, the plants served me in a wonderful, gentle and loving way. I feel I have become what I have always been but never been aware of before.

Thank you everyone at Sinchi Runa for offering these incredible retreats in a safe container with a limited amount of participants and allowing to experience plant medicine and its enormous healing potential whilst feeling protected and held by your assistance and presence. Special thanks to Sanango for dedicating your life to this!

I am grateful to have found Sinchi Runa and it’s been an honour to be able to attend a retreat here. I have been to Sinchi Runa twice now (Ayahuasca Retreat in April 2022 and 10 day Shamanic Dieta/ Ayahuasca Retreat in July 2023) and every time I leave feeling so much joy, love, gratitude, healing and in awe of the universe and the power we hold. My first Ayahuasca experience was with the Sinchi Runa team and I was really nervous going in and did not know what to expect – but from the minute I entered the retreat centre – I felt calm, cared for and at peace. I knew right then that this was the right place for my healing journey. Sanango is a true man of wisdom, love and care – he really takes care of each of us during the ceremonies and continues our learnings us through his enlightening discourses – it is truly a privilege to be able to have him guide and teach us. The team and volunteers (Mikaela, Kameron, Ananda, Bruno, Emma, Sheila) were truly wonderful during both my retreats, the food delicious, the surroundings gorgeous – thank you to all of you and the incredible work you do to help us heal. I could not have asked for a better way to enter my journey of healing and learning with the master plants. The way they do it with the small, intimate groups, the deep silence, the integration with nature is a blessing and really allowed me to go deep in my process and really focus on the inside. My experiences here have transformed my life and how I approach life, love, relationships, self and my spirituality. Thank you again to the beautiful team for everything you do, until next time ❤️❤️❤️

My experience in Sinchi Runa was interesting, wonderful, and life-changing. I feel like it truly is a before Sinchi Runa in your life and an after. The medicine is powerful but to go to a retreat where everything is in silence allows you to truly go deep. I feel like I went deeper and more transformative than ever before. It is truly difficult to put into words what happened during these times but I feel like Sinchi Runa is a very safe space where you can think, be and heal. Everyone is super friendly and dedicated to creating a wonderful environment. I felt taken care of and supported at all times. The rules and explanations were very clear and created a frame wherein you could flow. I truly recommend it to everyone but it is not always easy. It was beautiful to see the interactions between Sanando, Anando, and Ayunda. I was on a natural high for a week after I left this place, could not stop laughing and sharing my happiness and love with this beautiful world, I love my little human life. I want to say thank you again for the help, the inspiration, the support, and all you do. See you next time. Lots of love. Maaike.

My experience at Sinchiruna was in one word amazing! It touched me deeply and changed me the way I was hoping it would. Sanango, Ananda and everyone else at Sinchiruna are angels of light. I felt very comfortable & safe going through this intense journey with them. The grounds are stunning. The fact that it’s a silent retreat makes the journey so much deeper… I’m eternally grateful and will definitely be back there not too far in the future.

If I could give 1000 stars it still would not be enough 🌟 5 stars feels like nothing compared to what I have recieved from this experience. Sanango is an absolute master at what he does, his intention is pure and the whole team at Sinchi Runa work together beautifully to create a safe space for this work. What you are doing at Sinchi runa is really changing the world person by person. I wish I could express all of the light I witnessed here in words but our language will never meet up to the true experience. I feel a connection with something so eternal and bright… I will come back when the moment is right and do this experience over and over again. And for anyone who thinks the price is expensive (as a few have said to me upon asking what I paid) PLEASE KNOW that this is NOTHING in comparison to what is recieved in return… 1 ceremony with ayahuasca in the hands of Sanango is like years of therapy in the modern world… a deep understanding of ourselves to last a lifetime 🌞 I unblocked a few chakras and it was beautiful. truly I cannot express enough that what they are offering within this retreat is something eternal and life changing …of course providing that individually we all continue along this path and put our own efforts to make it happen 🌈🪷🌸🙏🏻🪐 Thank you thank you thank you thank you. I love you. If you are reading this she is calling you💫🐍

I have found this retreat online and had the privilege to attend the 9 days retreat in October 2022 by searching for an Ayahuasca Retreat. As much as I heard that there are so many fake ones, I had a good feeling about Sinchi Runa. I had obviously doubts with this being my first, but with the previous reviews and the write up of the website, I was optimistic. Now that it is very clear that this is not fake, I would like to list the kind people who supported us: Maestro Sanango (the soul holder), Ananda (the energy holder), Fiona (the body holder), Matteo (the unconditional servant, and I don’t mean servant in the demeaning sense at all), Cameron (the mind holder), Mikhaela (the angel), Andrea (the welcoming heart). These people are everything, they made the difficult times easier, the happy times even happier, they showed love, respect, professionalism, and dedication to the healing of the group. Those people are filled with love and compassion, so come with an open heart to heal, and they will hold your soul in tenderness and firmness as needed and guide you through your healing journey. It was a pleasure to have been part of the group I was in and was a great pleasure to have been shown the way by the Sinchi Runa team. There was so much harmony in everything that they have built, the set up, the location permitting for long walks, the nature we were in, the kitchen in open air, the tents being clean and distant for privacy and silence, the Maloca (Where the magic happened), the paths to the different areas are all done in so much positive energy that it is part of nature, yet it is clear where to go and is organized with so much positive energy that if you want to get the knowledge this place, the people and the plant have, you surely will. Maestro Sanango was very attentive to the group’s healing process, he never gives up on holding the energy and guiding it as our souls wished even when it becomes tough he gets tougher to help heal. Maestro Sanango and the team also set up one on one sessions on request to help guide you through this eye opening journey. The ceremonies were very clear, Maestro Sanango explains what is the process, what is the intention and leaves expectations to the groups intention. He links the different timelines together and shares stories to explain the philosophy and the spirituality of what he intends to guide us through and how we all fit under the existence of the universe. The team at sinchi Runa are very confident yet not arrogant, very honest yet not naive, very kind yet not weak at all. I would surely recommend them for your path as I know for sure I will meet them again. With all the love and appreciation, Hasta siempre. 🙂

Richard

I’ve been to the February 2023 retreat including the extra 3 days for the full Kambo initiation. This was an incredibly insightful, but also demanding time for me. I’m very grateful for having gone through these experiences with the people of Sinchi Runa and the other participants at this beautiful place in southern Portugal. The whole team is so loving and was there for the participants every step of the way.

For me personally, both the silence during the retreat and the meditation sessions helped a lot already. I had done daily 10 minute meditations for years, but the sessions there and the silence thereafter increased my awareness of my thoughts and feelings dramatically. This didn’t just help me to navigate the Kambo, Purga and Ayahuasca ceremonies, but also made me feel a lot less burdened by some of my frequently appearing thought patterns on a day to day basis. I’ve kept the practice up and I’m very motivated to continue.

The Ayahuasca ceremonies then really blew my mind. I experienced emotions in an overwhelming way, that I hadn’t felt before. At times I was far away from my body and then more aware of it than ever before. I got the strong feeling, that there’s more to our existence than this life on this planet. I didn’t think that way prior to the retreat. Some memories from my childhood were suddenly very present and I was able to work through them emotionally. The music, Maestro Sanango’s Icaros, singing and chanting of the whole team were so beautiful and an essential part of the experience. Sanango’s wisdom and experience made me feel very safe. After the second ceremony I had a difficult time reintegrating, but the other team members were there for me, even sitting outside of my tent until I was feeling fine again.

This was a lot to process and once again silence and meditation facilitated this.

In the Q&A and sharing sessions it became obvious, that the experiences are highly individual. As different as they were and even though this took quite a while, Sanango gave insight to everybody regarding what they had gone through. A lot of spiritual knowledge was shared as well. Once again I hadn’t even considered this to be possible, but I’m now both more open to and interested to learn more about spirituality.

I think I’ll probably repeat this at some point, because it feels I have so much more to heal, and to learn about myself. One thing I’m sure of, that I’ll do it at Sinchi Runa again. Thank you so much Alexandra, Ananda, Arjuna, Madhava, Mateo and Sanango!

Walking the path on this profound journey at Sinchi Runa awakened the eye and the heart, so I can clearly see and feel the immense amount of beauty in life.

This wasn’t my first retreat with plant medicine, but by far the most miraculous one. Sanango, Arjuna, Madhava, Ananda, Alexandra, Mateo and Andrea made me feel so safe, cared for, protected, embraced by love and fundamental trust and shared their wisdom. How often does one get to feel this way holisticly and without doubt with the closest ones, let alone with strangers? They enabled me to go all in with the medicine. I can’t find words meaningful enough to do justice to the gratitude, humility – and now closeness – I feel towards you! Thank you from all my heart and soul!

On a personal level, I can’t remember if I’ve ever felt so light and strong in my life like after this experience. I was able to let go of this heavy, ponderous life story I was dragging around, holding on to like Gollum to his precious ring. Also, I am now finally able to understand, embrace and love the divine feminine, such a fundamental part of the self, I had been rejecting for the most of my life.

On a more conceptual and holistic level, it feels like I have been endowed with some of the wisdom needed to really understand and love life, with all its light and darkness, Yin and Yang, birth and death, earth/matter and god.

Being able to feel the connection is so empowering, gives me strength and inspiration to be able to serve, to protect, to unite.

Of course, now the real work begins!

With immense love, light and gratitude, Alina

Expect the expected, as Sinchi Runa is a safe haven for all that are searching deep healing and transformational journey. I have had a Kambo initiation and a 9 day Ayawaska retreat in February 2023. This was my first experience with shamanic plant medicine and will definitely not be the last. However every other experience will be with Sinchi Runa, I don’t need to search any more. The love and care that are carried out with such compassion to every living soul is unimaginable. Weeks later after the retreat I am still blown away by the depth of the experience and how things are still unfolding in my life. It is a beautiful journey and I cannot believe that in 2 weeks such incredible transformation is possible.

I am humbled and very greatful to all of the Sinchi Runa creators. Maestro Sanango is a deep and wise man full of love, understanding and compassion. I will be back, now that I know how valuable this healing work is.

It is incredible that such place exists

I am forever grateful to Sanango and the incredible team of Sinchi Runa for the path they have opened up in my life since attending my first retreat here. The gift of receiving mother Ayahuasca in such a setting is a blessing that becomes more and more apparent in the months and years after I first attended Sinchi Runa. I was completely ignorant of the true implications and gravity of entering upon this path, so to be guided, held, cared for and loved by all at Sinchi Runa now seems something of a miracle – of all the retreats I might have chosen, I was drawn to this beautiful place and taught the necessary respect, surrender and gratitude to be able to start to let the Plants teach me.

The growing element of silence at Sinchi Runa only serves to deepen the journey and bring you closer to nature and in the process, closer to yourself. Trust the process, submit to the fastings, purges and deprivations in respect and faith that you will benefit even more as a result. Only after emerging from all the everyday trappings of my life did I start to be able to get a glimpse of the true essence behind things. It is so difficult to express the process in words. Impossible. Just trust. Although facing some difficult personal issues, I felt safe and protected throughout my process on all the retreats I have had here and long to return again in the future to continue my journey with Sanango and Sinchi Runa’s help and wisdom.

With deep gratitude,

Philip

A profound retreat. It was way above everything that I expected.

Spiritual things that I thought only happen to other people happened to me.

I experienced sacred events, received divine knowledge and guidance, and now understand more the meaning of love.

I am very sure that all of this would not have been possible for me without Master Sanango, Ananda, Kameron, Fiona, Shila, Mateo, and Andrea.

I think of them as family even though it was only 9 days.

I am very grateful. At one point, I became awed by their deep inner mission, drive, and COURAGE.

Master Sanango and Ananda and Kameron had six, seven, or maybe eight senses. I didn’t even have to speak; they understood.

I could go on writing pages and pages but don’t want to be a spoiler.

Hope you will choose Synchi Runa and thank you for reading.

If you have prepared well and followed the instructions sent to you, you should get ready for one of the best experiences (if not the best experience) of your life.

I have spend 9 days in Nov/Dec at Sinchiruna. It has been an awesome experience. Apart from some group talks it was a retreat in silence. The interesting experience was that without talking the connection with the other group members seemed to be even closer. No blabla, no bumbledom… just being oneself. Except the sessions and the group talks everything took place outside. Outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower with screen. So during the winter months make sure you are bringing warm clothes and some kind of hiking shoes. A very important point compared to many other retreats is that you have your own private space. You are staying in a quite spacious tent (rain-proof) without any roommate and quite a huge space around you. During the nights you can hear dogs and roosters. At the beginning it was a bit disturbing. But with each day it became less important. As mentioned in other ratings before there is only one toilet and one shower for the group. I came with doubts but can promise that it has never ever been a problem. I never had to wait. The retreat is a totally safe place. If you are planning to experience this extremely powerful plant: here you are in good hands. My personal experience with the sacred plant was amazing and gave me deep insights. The shaman Sanango is a wonderful wise man with a very good intuition. So he is always very well connected with all participants. In his nearness you are feeling absolutely safe. I cannot emphasize enough the empathy of the team. They were all full of love, always willing to help and make your stay the best experience. Thank you Fiona, Sheela, Kameron, Ananda, Mateo. My personal suggestion to everybody who plans to join a retreat: watch out for a professional shaman with a good team of facilitators. There are too many self-appointed shamans showing up in the internet. The plant is really extremely powerful and you will need good guidance. With Sanango I had my rock in the stormy ocean. With love 🙏🏼💫Chris

This retreat being my third one at Sinchi Runa took me even deeper into my own soul and being than I thought it to be possible. All three Ayahuasca sessions were extremely transforming, revealing and intense. She showed me the beauty of my true being, the ugliness of certain behaviours and the deep pain (my own and the collective) in my uterus. This time, the retreat was in complete silence from the very beginning, which I found truly supportive and deleted any distraction during the entire journey. The loving support from everyone at Sinchi Runa once again carried me through this deep process which was not always easy. Spending time at Sinchi Runa gives me an idea how our world could be if we all were able to live with our hearts wide open. I wish everyone on this planet had the possibility to at least experience Ayahuasca once in their life. So I am deeply grateful for having had this repeated opportunity of letting go, healing and transforming on a yet deeper level. Whoever wants to try Ayahuasca for the first and even repeated times – go to Sinchi Runa, I cannot imagine any better place. The beautiful countryside, the silence and pureness of the place are the right companions for this sacred journey. The complete absence of time makes another contribution to letting go of everyday life. The small groups allow for an intimate and personal support by Sanango and the team. I came to Sinchi Runa as someone with the call of deeper healing – I left Sinchi Runa as someone whose heart is as open as never before and a deep knowledge about my true essence – pure love.

I spent years searching for the right place in Peru for Ayuhuasca. Thanks to the travel restrictions imposed on us in past 2 years I decided to look closer to home and discovered Sinchi Runa in Portugal. I now know this is the place for me, the place I will be returning to soon. Located in the hills, away from noise, lights, people, it is a beatiful yet simple place with everything you need. Throughout the retreat you are looked after by Sanango’s assistants who could not be more compassionate, caring and loving. The retreat is held in silence, apart from Sharing circles and few other occasions. I really appreciated the guided meditation we were practising as a group and its significance in deeper preparation for the ceremonies. Master Sanango is a beautiful being who will tailor each ceremony to everyone’s needs and who will be there on your journey with you making sure you “land” smoothly. The Journey is so individual, so different for everyone. I received very deep healing and answers to some questions I set at the start. I left with so much love and compassion and peaceful mind. However, the journey for me only just began..I also realised that not only I knew nothing but I now know even less😅 I cannot wait to see where this journey takes me!

Thank you Master Sanango, Ananda, Kameron, Matteo and Fiona for creating such a beatiful, safe place for everyone 🙏🤗💛🌺

Katerina.

Sinchi runa is a remarkable place a humble setting, no phone, no time and being in silence was so nourishing for the mind and soul. The whole team work incredibly hard with nothing but love in there hearts to maintain such a sacred space. Maestro sanango has a truly special gift his wisdom, knowledge and passion for preserving the traditional way of working with sacred plants is pure magic. Without a doubt the most meaningful week of my life!! So grateful to sinchi runa for everything they do ❤️❤️❤️

Well… there is no words to describe this experience… absolutely wonderful, magical, cosmic, unforgettable time spent in Sinchi Runa! I just came back a week ago, and still living it. What an amazing place, with such a good energy, nature, silence, mountains, I could live there forever! 🙂 No phone, no watches, living with the sun, what could be better?? Staff was amazing as well, there is so much to learn from them, we got so much support from them, and food they were making…. soooo delicious, so good! I’m trying to remember every singe dish! 🙂 Sanango is also a wonderful person, so powerful, so professional and warm person. The ceremonies he held were so magical and powerful…as I said, there is no words to describe it, you have to experience it yourself. Also the people I met there… I have so much love for them all, we made such a strong connection, even in silence! I am so grateful for everything I learned there, for everything I got, I will try to keep this peace in me forever… Thank you so so much!!! I recommend this place 1000000%! I will definitely come back to this place one day!

This is a wonderful place for healing! Great spot, loving and caring staff, lovely foods and it is a deeply moving space. You get to really look inwards. I am so grateful for the stay and the support and guidance I got from the staff, when working with my inner landscape. I really wish to return and I highly recommend this place!

I had a chance to participate in a retreat in August 2022, this has been without any doubt the most transformative experience of my life. Here are a few points that I appreciated: -the place is simple and beautiful, with a nice view of the hills -most of the retreat happens in silence. I never experienced this before and I found it great, I was impressed by the noise reduction in my mind already after the first day. After a week it was a huge change -the whole team is at the same time very professional and pure love. During the whole journey including the ceremonies, I felt 100% safe and confident. They are all very caring with a big heart -Sanango is an incredible Master and guide. I will not detail my experiences during the ceremonies because it is different for everyone. To keep it short they were magical internal journeys with practical insights, I understood more about myself and the world during this week than in my last 15 years, and I know I still don’t know anything 😉 -the group of participants was awesome, beautiful people from all over the world -I have the sensation that to get the maximum of the journey with those medicines you have to be prepared: train your mind to relax (with meditation for example) if possible before, respect the diet protocol before, come with a high level of energy and with a clear intention on what you are looking for My infinite gratitude to all the Sinchiruna team 🙏, can’t wait for my next retreat with you guys! With love, Edouard

Thank you ! 🙏🌈

I have been to sinchi runa 3 times this year, twice for the 8 day retreats and then for the 23 day deep immersion. It is a true place of healing where I conquered what I thought was impossible. Sanango is a true healer with so much love and kindness and intuition. The whole team is kind and attentive and the food is amazing. What I learnt this year is only by the help of sinchi runa and I emerged stronger and wiser because of it . I cannot stress how important the shaman is when participating in an ayahuasca ceremony , Sanangos knowledge and wisdom and kindness made me feel like I was in the safest hands for this journey . Thank you 🙏 Sinchi Runa 🤍✨🤍

The time I spent at Sinchi Runa has been life changing. It has been a truly transformative journey, guided and supported by the excellent team at Sinchi Runa. I am eternally grateful for the deep love and compassion I experienced at the retreat. No words can do justice to describe how wonderful, joyous and humbling this experience has been. The atmosphere was peaceful, the environment beautiful and the silence provided the gateway to self reflection. The concept of time had no meaning there. The food was simply excellent💕 If one is still searching for answers and maybe one’s calling, I would strongly recommend spending sometime at Sinchi Runa.😊

The most incredible, beautiful and transformational experience of my life . Love and thanks to all at Sinchi Runa. Merric