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Shaman, Amazon rainforest lodge, Eco-friendly lodge Peru, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve tours, Jungle expeditions in Peru, Sustainable tourism in the Amazon

HEAD SHAMAN

Alfredo Chavez is one of the few pioneer tour guides of the Peruvian Amazon. He has been a guide in the Peruvian Amazon for over 50 years. He was featured as a guide for Nigel Marven In Discovery Channel's documentary “Anacondas” (2003). He started to train as a shaman when he was 15 years old. His family is of the Cucama tribe; He was born and raised in the jungle. Alfredo was trained in shamanism by his uncle, José Baras, who was a respected and powerful shaman. Later, he trained and was an apprentice of 8 other maestros (masters).  He has been been practicing shamanism for 55 years and specializes in diagnostic shamanism.  

EDUCATIONAL AYAHUASCA EXPERIENCE

Participate in an educational demonstration and historical lore session with a professional traditional Shaman in the Peruvian Amazon Jungle. This does not included the use of the plant (psychoactive-drug) Ayahuasca.

For more information about Ayahuasca, you can reach out to the shaman directly with this email link: Riverlodgeyanayacu@gmail.com

Shaman house, Amazon rainforest lodge, Eco-friendly lodge Peru, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve tours, Jungle expeditions in Peru, Sustainable tourism in the Amazon
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INCLUDED IN SERVICE

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  • Historical information of Ayahuasca and plants involved in traditional ceremonies

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  • Historical and present information of Shaman culture 

    • Knowledge passing from generation to generation​

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  • Experience in a Traditional Shaman house surrounded by jungle

    • Guided meditations​​​​​

  • Blessings by the Shaman

    • ​Spiritual blessings unique to each individual​

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  • Head Shaman having personal experience with Ayahuasca for 50+ years 

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  • Discussion of possible sensations and experiences while utilizing Ayahuasca

    • Based off previous self-use by Shaman and other individuals

  • Ikaroses preformed by Shaman 

    • ​(Traditional songs and chants to interact with and beckon welcomed-spirits)

    • Unique self-crafted songs by Shaman

    • Use of Shakapa​ (Traditional Shaman instrument made from leaves grown in the jungle)

This service does not include the use of the plant (psychoactive-drug) Ayahuasca.

For more information about Ayahuasca, you can reach out to the shaman directly with this email link: riverlodgeyanayacu@gmail.com

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