“I want to thank you for the trip to Ecuador, and all you do to support the evolution and healing of those you interact with. You are deeply committed and loving in your way of nudging us to grow. I am very grateful to have the pleasure of knowing you, learning from you, and walking together on the path of healing with you.” — A.H.
“My experience in Ecuador remains close to my heart. Thank you for making this opportunity available to so many.” — M.F.
“I’m happy to let you know that after the life-changing experience in the Amazon, I’ve had plenty of shedding off personal, professional, and even familiar baggage. I’ve reencountered the faith of the worlds I belong to.” — G.B., MD
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Become a La Limpia Practitioner — A Rare 17-Day Immersive Apprenticeship
Authentic. Powerful. Life-Changing. A Journey to Remember.
For Healers Ready to Deepen Their Practice.
📅 January 2–18, 2027
📍 Amaroo Sanctuary – Mindo Cloud Forest & Amazon’s Aguarico River
🏅 Certification available upon completion
Led by:
- Itzhak Beery — Shamanic teacher, healer & author
- Taita Don Manuel Calazacón and the Tsáchila family
- Taita Don Basilio Payaguaje and Siekopai elders
- Don José Zambrano
This apprenticeship is for those ready to go beyond learning and into living wisdom — beyond information and into embodied healing. It is for those who feel the call to use this path to help heal others and the Earth itself.
There are no coincidences. If these words find you, perhaps your soul has already begun to stir. It’s time — time to step away from the screen and into the forest. Time to walk the ancient paths of the Andes and Amazon, where shamanic knowledge is preserved not in books, but in the breath and steps of the elders, the rhythm of ceremony, and the pulse of the land itself.
This is not a retreat or a tour. It is a rare 17-day immersive rite of passage for healers, therapists, bodyworkers, coaches, and seekers of all kinds — those ready to deepen their gifts and step into service through firsthand experience and sacred initiation.
What You’ll Experience
- Hands-on La Limpia apprenticeship training in traditional Andean energy cleansing, protection, and diagnostics — from start to finish, including all 12 stages and the philosophy behind each step
- Fire ceremonies, sweat lodge, and visionary plant medicine work with Huachuma (San Pedro), Yajé, and Ayahuasca
- Amazonian soul-mending rituals: plant baths, tincture making, flower and mud healing baths
- Daily Sunrise sacred movements to welcome Taita Inti (Father Sun)
- Guided shamanic journeys, dream integration, and sacred storytelling
- Teachings from Tsáchila and Siekopai shamans in their home territories
- Initiations in sacred places — waterfalls, rivers, and under the great Ceibo trees
- Daily embodiment practice, spiritual mentorship, and cultural immersion
- Intimate connection with the shamans’ families and personal wisdom sharing
- A day at a Hot Spring Hotel in the Andes before traveling back home
Why 17 Days?
Because true transformation takes time.
- It takes a few days just to exhale — to release the stress and urgency of your daily life and begin syncing with the natural rhythm of the forest and mountains.
- You need time to let go of your roles, responsibilities, and the noise of the outside world.
- Seventeen days give you the space to do nothing — so you can feel everything.
- It allows for meaningful bonding with fellow participants — through shared stories, laughter, and silence.
- Insights need time to rise, unfold, and settle deeply into your being.
- You get the opportunity to meet shamans not as distant guides, but as real human beings — to build trust, connection, and rapport.
- This journey isn’t a shortcut to becoming a healer. It’s a path of authenticity, humility, and deep initiation.
- It’s not curated for comfort or speed — it’s raw, sacred, and real.
- Your business, clients, and family will still be there. This is your time — to rebuild, remember, and reconnect.
About Your Guides
Itzhak Beery is a globally respected shamanic teacher, healer, author, and guide. Since 1995, he has apprenticed with Indigenous elders in Ecuador, Brazil, North and South America, and beyond. He was initiated into the Circle of 24 Yachaks of Imbabura and into the Amazonian Kanamari Pajè lineage. He is the founder of ShamanPortal.org, The Andes Summit, and co-founder of the New York Shamanic Circle. He is also a founding member of Amaroo Sanctuary and recipient of the Ambassador for Peace Award from the Universal Peace Federation and the United Nations.
Josep Rosas Calbo, originally from Catalonia, has spent over sixteen years living with the Siekopai (Secoya) people. Trained deeply in rainforest plant medicine and ceremonial practice, he serves as a cultural bridge and translator between traditional wisdom and modern seekers. Josep speaks Catalan, Spanish, English, and Siekopai.
🔗 Learn more about Amaroo Sanctuary
🔗 Learn more about the Siekopai–Secoya tribe
Program Details & Pricing
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Group Size | Limited to 10–12 participants |
| Early Bird Rate (before Oct 1, 2026) | $5,600 |
| Standard Rate (after Oct 1, 2026) | $6,600 |
| International Flights | Not included |
| Certification | Available upon completion |
Your investment supports Indigenous-led shamanic projects. Comparable programs often cost twice as much.
Payment plans available. 10% discount for previous participants.
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What’s Included
- All shamanic ceremonies and teachings with Itzhak Beery and local shamans
- Comprehensive materials on healing methods
- All in-country transportation (land and air), entry fees, accommodations (double/triple occupancy), English-speaking guides and translators, plus delicious meals and snacks
What’s Not Included
International flights, tips, laundry, personal expenses, and any extensions before or after the program.
Week 1 — Cloud Forest (Andes, Mindo & Antisana)
We begin our first week with a visit to Volcano Antisana, where — with any luck — we’ll encounter the legendary Andes condors on its cliffs. The next five days will be a hands-on apprenticeship program: “The Path of the Yachak-Shaman”, taking place at the stunning Amaroo Sanctuary in the cloud forest on the banks of the Mindo River, led by Itzhak Beery, Don Manuel Calazacón of the Tsachila tribe, and local shamans.
Curriculum Includes:
- Daily Sunrise sacred movements to welcome Taita Inti (Father Sun)
- The High Andes Healing Worldview: spiritual and scientific meanings behind sacred healing tools
- The 11 Phases of La Limpia: Master this essential Andean healing ritual
- Huaca — Sacred Objects & Spirit Helpers: connecting with the spiritual realm through sacred items
- Diagnostic & Divination Tools: palm reading, candle and egg readings, energy scanning
- Platica — The Art of Shamanic Consultation
- Energy Removal & Extraction: clearing negative energies, curses, envy, and spirit attachments
- Energy Renewal & Health Techniques: restoring balance in the body
- Protection Methods & Musical Instruments: using sound and protection techniques to shield energy fields
- Calling Back the Spirit: retrieving and integrating lost soul fragments
- Post-Ceremony Prescriptions: diet and lifestyle recommendations for lasting healing
- Plant Medicine: Ayahuasca and Huachuma (San Pedro) ceremonies
- Temascal (Sweat Lodge), Fire, and Water Ceremonies
- Hikes to a sacred waterfall and more
Week 2 — Amazon (Siekopai-Secoya, Aguarico River)
Deep in the Amazon with the Siekopai-Secoya tribe along the Aguarico River:
- Immerse in their local healing methods and learn to use plants, barks, and herbs
- Experience toxic-removal mud healing baths, rejuvenation flower baths, and ceremonial face painting
- Early morning renewal ceremonies
- Participate in a Yajé plant medicine ceremony (similar to Ayahuasca)
- Learn to prepare cassava bread, weave palm leaves, and do other tribal work
- Nature hikes into the primary forest to meet, pray, and honor the 800-year-old Mother Tree
- Sit around a bonfire to hear Siekopai histories, spiritual myths, and current stories
- A Talking Stick integration circle to help process the experiences
Final Days — Termas de Papallacta Hot Springs (Jan 17–18)
Arrive at Termas de Papallacta, a sulfur hot-water healing luxury retreat, to prepare for the return to everyday life. Enjoy nature hikes, time in the hot pools, and spa services.
Practical Information
Weather
Summer runs from December to March, bringing slightly warmer temperatures. It is the Andean rainy season — expect occasional showers. Temperatures in the Andes region vary between 55–79°F. The Amazon (Oriente) region can reach upwards of 90°F during the day.
NOTE: You are welcome to arrive a few days earlier or stay longer at your own expense. We can arrange accommodations and suggest interesting day trips.
Recommended Reading
Here are several book suggestions to familiarize you with many of the shamans you will meet, as well as their practices and the sacred volcanoes of Ecuador.
- The Gift of Shamanism: Visionary Power, Ayahuasca Dreams, and Journeys to Other Realms — By Itzhak Beery
- Shamanic Healing: Traditional Medicine for the Modern World — By Itzhak Beery
- The World is as You Dream It: Teachings from the Amazon and Andes — By John Perkins
- Shapeshifting: Techniques for Global and Personal Transformation — By John Perkins
- Shaman, M.D.: A Plastic Surgeon’s Remarkable Journey into the World of Shapeshifting — By Eve Bruce, M.D.
Related Articles by Itzhak Beery
- Can Western Medicine Include the Sacred in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy?
- Are You Drinking Ayahuasca For the Wrong Reason?
- The Bitter Side of Ayahuasca
Take the next step in your healing journey with this powerful apprenticeship. We invite you to Ecuador for an unforgettable experience that will not only transform your practice but will also touch your soul.
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