In the depths of the Peruvian Amazon, healing is not rushed.
The jungle moves at its own rhythm, and so does true transformation.

At Awkipuma, we have consciously chosen to work with small groups only. This is not a marketing strategy or a logistical convenience — it is a spiritual, ethical, and energetic decision that directly impacts the safety and depth of every ayahuasca ceremony we hold.

Small Groups Mean Real Presence

Ayahuasca is a powerful ancestral medicine. Each participant arrives with their own story, emotions, fears, and intentions. In large groups, it is impossible to offer the level of presence and care that this work deserves.

With small groups, our facilitators and healers are able to:

• Truly see and support each participant

• Offer guidance during challenging moments

• Hold a safe and contained ceremonial space

• Respond quickly to physical or emotional needs

This creates an environment where participants feel held, respected, and protected, allowing the medicine to work more gently and effectively.

Safety Is Not Optional — It Is Sacred

Many people searching for an ayahuasca retreat in Peru are unaware of how much group size affects safety. Large ceremonies often prioritize numbers over care, which can leave participants feeling overwhelmed, unseen, or unsupported.

At Awkipuma, safety is sacred. Working with small groups allows us to:

• Maintain clear energetic boundaries in ceremony

• Ensure proper preparation and integration support

• Reduce risks associated with overstimulation or lack of guidance

This approach honors both the medicine and the people who come to work with it.

Deeper Healing Through Intimacy

Healing happens in relationship — with the medicine, with the jungle, and with one another.

In small groups, participants often experience:

• Stronger trust within the group

• Deeper emotional release

• A sense of family rather than anonymity

• More meaningful integration conversations after ceremonies

Many guests tell us that the intimate group setting is what allowed them to fully open, surrender, and receive the teachings of ayahuasca.

A Traditional Amazonian Way

In ancestral Amazonian traditions, ceremonies were never mass events. They were personal, intentional, and guided with care. Awkipuma follows this lineage, respecting the wisdom passed down through generations.

We are not here to offer a touristic experience. We are here to protect a sacred practice and guide those who feel genuinely called to walk this path.

This is why people seeking an authentic ayahuasca retreat peru often resonate deeply with our approach — not because we promise miracles, but because we honor the process.

Choosing Quality Over Quantity

Working with small groups means saying no to growth that compromises integrity. It means fewer ceremonies, fewer participants, and more responsibility.

But it also means:

• More authentic healing

• Stronger trust

• Long-term transformation rather than temporary experiences

At Awkipuma, every person matters. Every ceremony matters. And every journey is treated with the respect it deserves.