Founded in 2009, the Ayahuasca Foundation operates inside a pristine natural reserve in the Peruvian Amazon, offering the most comprehensive Western-accessible training in traditional Shipibo curanderismo available. The flagship 8-week Curandero Initiation Course led by Don Enrique (30+ years experience) covers ayahuasca ceremony technique, plant dietas, icaros, and natural remedies. The curriculum emphasizes not only ceremonial experience but integration of these practices into daily life. The Foundation also offers 2-3 week healing retreats and 8-day introductory retreats at their Riosbo Retreat and Research Center, which features private rooms, hot and cold water, and river-view balconies. With 110+ verified reviews and a 4.85-star rating, the Foundation has earned strong community trust.
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Focus areas
Depth orientation
The Ayahuasca Foundation provides immersive training in the Shipibo tradition of curanderismo, offering one of the few structured Western-accessible pathways to traditional healer training. While not clinically framed in Western terms, the 8-week curriculum represents the depth-oriented study of plant consciousness, healing song (icaro), and ceremonial technique that underpins clinical plant medicine facilitation globally.
Who it’s for
Aspiring healers and facilitators, Clinicians seeking plant medicine training, Experienced ceremony participants