Women's Power Plant Medicine Retreat

Manglaralto, Ecuador

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Ayllu Medicina
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18 reviews
Apr 15 - 22, 2023
Group size: 9 - 12
Women's Power Plant Medicine Retreat
Manglaralto, Ecuador

Ayllu Medicina
  • Email address verified
18 reviews

Apr 15 - 22, 2023
Group size: 9 - 12

About this trip

- Join us on the beautiful coast of Ecuador to experience the magic of women gathering together with shared intention, remembering the ancient ways of our elders and connecting to our innate power within.  


- Learn how to connect to your cyclical nature, understand the feminine principle, and work with your womb; the most powerful technology there is. 


- Meet with the sacred plant medicines of Ayahuasca and San Pedro, along with sweat lodges, rituals, meditations, and ancient wisdom workshops to let go of what no longer serves you. Reclaim your voice and your space by taking a sacred pause to dive deep into your inner world. 


- Gain a supportive female community that recognizes the power of supporting each other, sharing wisdom, and rising together. 


Did you know that the hormone oxytocin is released when women gather together? Experience the magic and profound healing that can occur when in a supportive sisterhood at our women's retreat. Whether you have experience gathering with women previously or not, this retreat is for you.


Ayllu Medicina's Women's Power Retreat in March 2023 is designed to help you purify and align, letting go of past impressions and allowing you to connect to your true female nature.  We have designed this retreat to help you remember the ancient wisdom within and the importance of honoring your cyclical nature.


Learn invaluable knowledge about ways to connect to your feminine principle; starting with the courage to take a pause, put yourself first, and retreat inwards. This transformational women's retreat is full of powerful workshops, ceremonies, and activities, along with nourishing food, snacks, and rest time, so you can go deep into your inner nature. 

Ceremonies

Purifying your body, mind, and spirit can help you align with your heart, which is why we include different types of ceremonies as part of our women's retreat in Ecuador. These ceremonies are led by our experienced guides,  honoring the ancient traditions from which they come. 


Plant Medicine Ceremonies 


We will gather together in an Ayahuasca ceremony and two San Pedro ceremonies. Ayahuasca is often compared to a wise Grandmother, and like an onion, she can help you find your center and let go of what no longer serves you. 


Grandfather San Pedro is the healing masculine energy, helping you find alignment and open your heart once more, ready to take flight. We will meet with Grandfather San Pedro twice in two different types of ceremonies; a medicine sweat lodge and a power walk. 


We will provide preparation support, and we hold circles during our plant medicine retreats to discuss any questions you may have in advance. After our plant medicine ceremonies, we also have sharing circles, so you can share any pearls from your ceremony experience. Some women have sat in ceremonies previously, whereas, for others, it is their first time meeting with the plant medicines. 


Sweat Lodges 


There will also be multiple women's sweat lodges (temazcales) throughout the plant medicine retreat week. Enter the womb of Mother Earth to integrate, purify, and experience rebirth. 

Our volcanic grandmother stones are heated in the fire and are placed in the womb, the sweat lodge. Different incenses are placed on the stones before the door closes, and the heat begins to rise as water is poured over the stones. We share prayers and songs to guide each round. 

The Ayllu Medicina Team

Your plant medicine experience and healing process will be led by Hwaneetah and supported by her husband, Aime, medicine man of the Sacred Fire of Itzachilatlan, a medicine family based in the Ecuadorian Andes. Their purpose is to share medicine, prayers, music, and intention for healing with whoever is called to share in this journey. These two healers are well-known in the region for their music, resonant prayers, and heart-opening medicine. 


Aime and Hwaneetah speak fluent English, Spanish, and French and have been working with medicine for over 20 years, along with other healing modalities.  


Hwaneetah was initiated and certified in Sacred Geometry by Drunvalo Melchizedek, an internationally celebrated spiritual visionary who is known for defining the Merkaba and the flower of life. She also studied in the Mystery School Yotolon of hermetic sciences, which focuses on the nexus between science, philosophy, and spirit. 


In this school, she also learned about neo-shamanism, or new ways of seeking visions and healing, and directed the female part of the school for 6 years, developing a branch of study called the Technology of the Womb. She is currently writing a book based on her studies on awakening all of the secondary functioning of the womb with our consciousness.  


Hwaneetah is also a quantum holonomic healer and runs all women's sweat lodges. She also supports her husband, Aime, during ceremonies with traditional songs, instruments, incense, and holding sacred female energy in the space of medicine. She also shares her knowledge about womb healing through workshops and 1:1 sessions.


You can watch Hwaneetah's talk on ancient womb technology on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X9LkyK4bHw


The Ayllu Medicina team will be supporting you throughout your retreat week; you can learn more about our medicine guides and facilitators on our website under 'team'. We have certified and experienced yoga teachers aligned with our intentions. 


We also have a great kitchen team who will be providing nutritious food and drinks throughout the week, which will help you detox and retreat. 


Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We will also be providing orientation support, and there are options for integration sessions post-retreat. You can also choose from other add-ons, such as a 1:1 moon session with Hwaneetah or a shamanic cleansing with Aime. 

Womb Technology Workshops

Connect to your feminine cyclical nature and learn how to work with it instead of against it, which changes your life in many ways. 


Find empowerment by aligning with your womb and understanding its technology. Workshops will include meditation to close cycles, the 13-moon calendar,, female and male energetics, Ancient Teachings of the inner technology, and secondary functions of the womb. 

Ancient Wisdom & Ritual

Learn other healing modalities that can help you connect with your inner nature. Experience an unbinding ritual to let go of energetic bonds that no longer serve you. Connect to the rhythm of your own heart during a shamanic drum journey.


There will also be song circles, other workshops, and activities to help you connect to the innate ancient knowledge within you. 

The Location

Ayllu Medicina is based on the coast of Ecuador, in Manglaralto, situated near the world-famous surf capital of Montañita and the peaceful haven of Ayampe. 


Immerse yourself in nature in our retreat space, which is perfect for renewal. It is magical during ceremonies to hear the sounds of all the nature around, from the birds singing to the waves crashing. 


You can easily access the beach, which is a ten-minute walk from the accommodation. The accommodation has everything you need to be comfortable, feel at peace, and retreat inwards during your stay, including a swimming pool with ocean views, one of the best spots to enjoy Ecuador's sunsets! 


Rooms include air conditioning, large comfortable double beds, and hot water.  


Do you plan to stay for longer? We are happy to offer recommendations for where to stay and where to visit pre or post-retreat. 

What’s included

  • Opening Fire Ceremony
    Call to the four winds & directions to set our main intention for the work to be done, reconnecting w/ the Sacred Fire of our heart. Reléase old patterns & unwanted energies with a Tobacco cleanse.
  • Sweat Lodge Ceremonies
    We sit with intention and experience purification during sweat lodge. Through therapeutic herbs, steam, song, & prayer, we release stress, muscle tension, and detoxify the mind, body and soul.
  • 1 Ayahuasca Ceremony
    Sit with the medicine of Ayahuasca, also known as Grandma Ayahuasca for her feminine energy. Dive deeper into your inner world during this night ceremony.
  • 1 San Pedro Temazcal
    Meet with the Grandfather medicine of South America, San Pedro. Connect to your heart's center, let go, and raise your flight with this healing masculine energy in the womb of Mother Earth.
  • 1 San Pedro Power Walk
    With the second San Pedro ceremony, we will go on a power walk in nature, sitting by a river to share songs, pray, and give offerings to the Earth.
  • Orientation Video Call
    This is a chance for introductions as well as to discuss your intentions, receive guidance, and answer any questions you may have about how to prepare, the location, agenda, or the ceremonies.
  • Daily Yoga & Meditation
    Optional Daily Yoga + Meditation classes led by certified yoga teachers who are aligned with our greater mission for healing.
  • Accommodation
    Enjoy Ecuador coastal living with our comfortable accommodation, which allows you to fully retreat inwards. Enjoy ocean views, a pool, & relaxation. Rooms include AC, hot water & private bathrooms.
  • 3 Daily Nourishing Meals
    Our local chefs provide plant-based, healthy meals aligned with the retreat, which includes healthy nourishing plant based cuisine to support you during the week.
  • Healthy Snacks
    Our kitchen will be ready to provide you with local tropical fresh fruits, smoothies, juices, and other homemade snacks throughout the day!
  • Medicine Song Workshop
    Bring your favorite instrument if you have one or borrow ours! We will share songs throughout the week and you will have a chance to connect with your inner and unique voice. No experience required :)
  • Shamanic Drum Journey
    Through this Journey, we will remember the ancient ways of healing, activating our physical body and our light. Hwaneetah will lead us to reconnect our vibration with the primordial pulse.
  • Womb Technology Circles
    Learn about ancient womb technology, the feminine principle, and other ancient teachings in our wisdom circles. Learn how women are cyclical in nature and how to connect with the power of the womb.
  • Sacred Wisdom Lectures
    Male and Female energy dynamics master class. Sacred Geometry and Merkaba Science.
  • Unbinding Ritual
    A ritual that include removing energetic codependent cords with the fire.
  • Other Cleansing Rituals
    Enjoy the power of ice baths and other cleansing rituals.
  • Closing fire ceremony
    Close the week and directions with your retreat group, so you can begin the next part of your journey!

What’s not included

  • Flights
    Fly into Guayaquil or Manta Airport.
  • Airport pickup
    We will arrange transportation for you via taxi. Rates are between $60-$100 depending on location.

Available Packages

Private Rooms
$2,444
Deposit: $500

Available options

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival

- Arrive at our retreat space and settle into your accommodation. 


- Enjoy a welcome lunch and meet the rest of the group. 


- Set your intentions and open the retreat week with our opening fire ceremony. 


- Opening women's sweat lodge to purify (temazcal)


- Dinner


The schedule is subject to change. Before the retreat, you will receive a retreat-specific agenda. We can guarantee there will be time to integrate, rest, and find some quiet time between activities. 

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Ayllu Medicina
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- In our Ayllu Medicina community, we believe that a new way of life is possible -living in peace, love, dignity, and joy. - We believe in reconnecting the elements, fire, wind, Earth, and water to understand your own inner nature. - We believe everything is medicine, from food and water to music and meditation. Life is a ceremony to be enjoyed with intention. - We believe that the journey of healing begins by taking a pause and looking inside. Our plant medicine retreats on the coast of Ecuador are here to help you do this.

Reviews

Hello! I just wanted to say thank you to my Ayllu Medicina family! This is my second year attending the plant medicine retreat. It was such a beautiful journey. I felt like the plant medicine was able to go a little bit deeper this year. I felt like there was so much healing and love around granmpa fire. and like this awareness of the divine universal life force that is already inside of us is really heightened and we connect even stronger to our true whole worthy authentic selves that we came on this planet to be. I will come here again and again for sure. The Ayllu family provides such a safe and beautiful container to hold space and give as much love as possible. Thank you fam! 🤍🤍
By Stephanie I for Medicine of the Heart Retreat on Dec 05, 2023
What a life changing experience! So much love and care all around! Ayllu Medicina is the place to go for a total reset, the magic in each ceremony can only be attributed to everyone's devotion to plant medecine. They are so well prepared to make anyone feel safe in an enjoyable environment. The food is amazing and nutritious, the music will transport anyone on a voyage which will be impossible to forget! The yoga and meditation practices are fun, yet very effective. I have no words to express my gratitude towards Ayllu Medicina and highly recommend to anyone who needs a reset or just looking for clarity. Gracias milles! 🫶🏼
By Amelie G for Meditation & Plant Medicine Retreat on Dec 04, 2023
This experience is hard to articulate. The team consists of absolute professionals who are utterly devoted to the cause. If you're considering plant medicine there's no better place than Ayllu Medicina.
By Jonas N for Meditation & Plant Medicine Retreat on Nov 29, 2023
This experience was so beautiful, in every way. Even from before I arrived, I already felt so taken care of. A week of plant medicine is such a transformative time, with both vulnerability and powerful rebirth, and it's vital to be in a spiritually, physically, and emotionally safe atmosphere with guides you can trust completely as your personal process unfolds. Ayllu is that place, that community. This was my second retreat with them and I would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone who feels called! You will be in the BEST of hands, receive a true abundance of wisdom, and somewhere in between day 1 and day 7 - meet yourself in a completely new way, with true and absolute love. The other pluses - beautiful location, delicious healthy food, comfy accommodations, incredible soul-filling music, the perfect balance throughout the week's schedule, and a community you'll feel part of for life!
By Lauren B for Women's Power Plant Medicine Retreat on Jun 21, 2023
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The team, the community, the LOVE that exists at the core of Ayllu Medicina - is second to absolutely none. The week with Aime, Hwaneetah, Mika, Jillian, Emma, Drew & more was one of the most profound, life-changing, and LIFE GIVING weeks of my life. In fact, it was the most profound week of my life. You have never felt so held, so cared for, & so welcomed like you have with this familia. The attention to detail, the programming, and the reverence for nature - our nature - will leave an impact on you for the rest of your life. Do yourself a favor and give yourself permission to be re-birthed. To be transformed from the inside out.
By Kyle D for Medicine & Meditation Retreat on Apr 24, 2023
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Ayllu Medicina is an incredible place with an incomparable family that makes these life-changing retreats possible. If you have considered plant medicines and are trying to discover the place to do so, I cannot recommend their retreats highly enough. I've had the privilege to know Hwaneetah and Aimé since 2019 undergoing my first retreat with them and hoped I would have the opportunity to see them in future. The amazing group that has joined their efforts since then (Jillian, Mika, Vanessa, Emma, and the lovely family that helps care for the retreat space and meals) have helped create magical, comprehensive, and powerful retreat weeks that cannot be fully described in words but will certainly be felt if you have the good fortune to attend one. Wonderful facilities, food, yoga, sharing circles, and meditations are just the tip of the iceberg of the beautiful week you will experience. The ceremonies will speak for themselves in their power and beauty. I recommend Ayllu to all family and friends who ask about my experiences. Aho!
By Jaimie H on 26 Jul, 2023
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The team, the community, the LOVE that exists at the core of Ayllu Medicina - is second to absolutely none. The week with Aime, Hwaneetah, Mika, Jillian, Emma, Drew & more was one of the most profound, life-changing, and LIFE GIVING weeks of my life. In fact, it was the most profound week of my life. You have never felt so held, so cared for, & so welcomed like you have with this familia. The attention to detail, the programming, and the reverence for nature - our nature - will leave an impact on you for the rest of your life. Do yourself a favor and give yourself permission to be re-birthed. To be transformed from the inside out.
By Kyle D on 24 Apr, 2023
Eme and Juanita are an amazing team of shamans! I’ve had ceremonies before but never like the one I had thanks to them. They are incredibly in sink with powerful male and female energies. They are very knowledgeable and great musicians as well. They make you feel welcome from beginning to end and help you have a better understanding of your experience. Their words are always meaningful and wise. I look forward to meeting them again.
By Marcos A on 04 Dec, 2020