At Amaroo Sanctuary – Mindo, and the Amazon’s Aguarico River

With Itzhak Beery and Indigenous Elders:
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

We begin with fire. We climb to sacred waters. We sit beneath the jungle canopy—in silence or song. We walk barefoot across ancient ground and listen, not only to the elders, but to our soul’s deeper remembering.

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 a co-founder of the New York Shamanic Circle. He is also a founding member of Amaroo Sanctuary and the 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

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.

Program Details:
Group size: 10–12 participants
Early Bird (before October 1, 2025): $5,600
Regular Rate: $6,200
International flights are not included
Certification is available upon completion
Your investment supports Indigenous-led shamanic projects.
Comparable programs often cost twice as much.

We welcome inquiries about extending your journey before or after the official program
(recommended to acclimate to the altitude of the Andes).

To receive the full itinerary and application, message us today.
Payment plans are available, with a 10% discount for previous participants.

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, and accommodations. (double/triple occupancy), English-speaking guides, translators, and delicious meals/snacks.

What’s Not Included: 
International flights, tips, laundry, personal expenses, and any extensions before or after the program.

What You Will Learn and Experience:

CLOUD FOREST:
We will start our first week with a visit to Volcano Antisana. With any luck, we’ll meet the legendary Andes condors on its cliffs. The next five days will be a hands-on apprenticeship program called “The Path of the Yachak-Shaman.” It will take place at the stunning Amaroo Sanctuary in the cloud forest on the banks of the Mindo River. The program will be mainly taught by Itzhak Beery, Don Manuel Calazacon of the  Tsachila tribe,, and local shamans. 

-Daily Sunrise sacred movements to welcome Taita Inti (Father Sun)
– The High Andes Healing Worldview: Discover the 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: Connect with the spiritual realm through sacred items
– Diagnostic & Divination Tools: Learn the foundations of palm reading, candle and egg readings, and energy scanning
– Platica – The Art of Shamanic Consultation: Deepen your understanding of shamanic communication
– Energy Removal & Extraction: Clear negative energies, curses, envy, and spirit attachments
– Energy Renewal & Health Techniques: Rejuvenate energy and restore balance in the body
– Protection Methods & Musical Instruments: Use sound and protection techniques to shield energy fields
– Calling Back the Spirit: Learn how to retrieve and integrate lost soul fragments
– Post-Ceremony Prescriptions: Offer clients diet and lifestyle recommendations for lasting healing
– Plant Medicine: Experience Ayahuasca and Huachuma (San Pedro) ceremonies
– Temascal (Sweat Lodge), Fire, and Water Ceremonies
– Hikes to a sacred waterfall and more

AMAZON: Siekopai-Secoya tribe, Aguarico River.
-Immerse with 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 the Siekopai histories, spiritual myths, and current states.
-A Talking Stick integration circle is held to help process the experiences.
– A day at a Hot Spring Hotel in the Andes before traveling back home

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.

Last days (afternoon Jan 17 – midday Jan 18)
Arrive at Terma de Papallacta, a sulfur hot water healing luxury retreat, preparing ourselves to enter our civilization. Nature hikes, spend time in the hot pools, and enjoy spa services.

Apply today, email: Info@shamanportal.org