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Cultural Revitalization through Ayahuasca Healing Retreat
The Shanayoy Healing Center is the sacred home for traditional Kamëntšá Yagé (Ayahuasca) ceremonies, led by Taita Juan Bautista Agreda Chindoy, a highly respected curandero with over 40 years of experience, recognized by the Colombian Ministry of Health.
In alliance with Oioc, our indigenous-led non-profit, Shanayoy, fulfills its mission to:
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Share authentic Amazonian medicine globally
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Support and uplift indigenous communities
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Protect the Amazon’s biodiversity
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Foster international friendships
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Amplify collective consciousness and healing
The Lineage & Leadership
The Kamëntšá Nation has honored and protected Yagé medicine, biodiversity, and traditional knowledge since time immemorial.
Taita Juan Bautista Agreda, founder of Shanayoy, is a three-time governor of the Kamëntšá Cabildo and the son of Taita Martín Agreda, a renowned traditional healer.
His life's work has been dedicated to healing, cultural preservation, and community well-being.
Why Our Retreats Are Unique?
Authenticity | Safety | Connection | Community
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Authenticity: Learn directly from the Kamëntšá lineage, holders of ancient Yagé wisdom
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Safe & Professional: 40+ years of experience and recognized traditional healer (Taita Juan)
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Family-Oriented: Welcoming space for elders, families, and individuals
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Bilingual Support: All retreats include English-Spanish interpretation
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Ancestral Setting: Deep connection with the sacred land and medicine
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Integration Support: Before, during, and after the retreat
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Active Reciprocity: Every retreat directly supports community-led initiatives
Our Reciprocity Commitment — More Than a Retreat
Your participation directly supports:
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Construction & repair of homes for Kamëntšá families
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The Traditional Knowledge & Language School preserving the Kamëntšá language
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Medicinal plant conservation & food sovereignty through organic farming
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Biodiversity protection and native seed banks
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Green Rebirth Project restoring damaged lands
This is not just a retreat — it is an act of healing for both people and the land.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an authentic Ayahuasca retreat?
Our ceremonies follow the traditional Kamëntšá lineage and are led by experienced indigenous curanderos.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
No, bilingual (English-Spanish) support is provided throughout the retreat.
Is it safe?
Yes, ceremonies are held by trained traditional healers with professional care and integration support.
Can families attend?
Yes, Shanayoy is one of the few centers welcoming families, elders, and people of all ages.
What is the relationship between Shanayoy & Oioc?
Shanayoy is the sister organization of Oioc, working together to fulfill the mission of cultural preservation, ecological regeneration, local and international healing.
OIOC - Shanayoy Healing Programs
The Kamentsa Indigenous people of Sibundoy Valley maintain a rich cultural heritage and sacred healing traditions that span countless generations. At the heart of their practice is an ancient healing altar, which draws upon the profound wisdom of Amazonian Plant Medicine. This sacred knowledge has been preserved through careful transmission from elder to apprentice, protecting the integrity of these healing ways through centuries of change.
Our OIOC leader, Taita Juan, is a respected elder and knowledge keeper who guides these traditional healing ceremonies with specially trained assistants. Their work extends beyond individual healing to seek balance and harmony for our planet. Through the mindful use of sacred plants and ancestral rituals, they create spaces for profound transformation, helping participants reconnect with themselves, their communities, and the natural world.
This healing work not only continues Kamentsa's wisdom but also offers essential teachings for our modern world that needs reconnection and balance.