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Authentic life with indigenous people in the jungle

18-30.1.2025 /$975 USD

Program:

Discovering Traditional Plant Medicine: An Authentic Stay with Indigenous People in Ruku Samay and a Jungle Trek with Overnight Camping in the Wild

SeminarJoin a unique experiential journey that will take you into the lush Amazon jungle of Ecuador, accompanied by guide and healer Agustín Allpa Grefa. During this trip, you will have the opportunity to connect with yourself and experience an authentic stay in the rainforest with an indigenous family. You will learn how to prepare a plant whose traditions have been honored here for generations. Additionally, you will experience a connection with local medicine during a 3-day jungle trek, including two nights of camping in the wild and under a large tree. You will have the chance to work with the indigenous people and witness the joy and energy of local children at the Sachawa Saturday school. You will also replenish your strength and discover the healing properties of local mud at Sulfurosa, all while being immersed in the wisdom and powerful energy of the surrounding nature. Finally, you will embark on an excursion to the great stones adorned with ancient petroglyphs and hear the stories they have been telling people for generations. All of this will be guided by Allpa, Míša, and their family.This journey will touch your heart and, be warned, it is likely to change and inspire your life.

Arrival in Quito no later than January 17th.

Make your own way to Tena; ideally, reserve a hostel for one night (we recommend Hostel Limoncocha). Each participant is responsible for arranging and paying for their stay in Tena.The seminar will begin on the morning of January 18th. We will pick you up at Hostel Limoncocha and then head bag for your overnight stay at the camp. The following day, we will head to Ruku Samay by car, boat, and finally on foot. The event will conclude with a farewell in the evening of January 29th in Tena. Please reserve a hostel for that night as well.

Departure from Tena will be on the morning of January 30th.Don’t forget to bring a sleeping bag, a sleeping pad (preferably waterproof—not inflatable), and a light rain jacket, as we will be spending two nights in the rainforest!

For more information regarding stays and seminars in Ecuador, please find details here.https://sacha-samay.com/

This includes how to get to Tena How to Find Us in Ecuador, where we will pick you up, what to bring with you on the trip, and additional information about registration, travel, and what to bring What to take with you to jungle (in Czech).You can register by emailing Sachasamayjourney@gmail.com

Please include your full name, phone number, and the program you are applying for. Reserve your spot and our time by paying a deposit of 250usd to account 670100-2214791046/6210 (payment instructions will be provided after you register via email and confirm that you can attend).

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Authentic life with indigenous people in the jungle

We invite you to joint experiences in the forest. Together we get to know the mysterious, sacred and energetic places of the Ecuadorian forest of the Napo province. We will visit local Indian communities and take a look at the botanical garden of medicinal plants we have built. We will connect with the power of sacred plants and experience a temascal rebirth.