Ayankuraka

"One of the best decisions of my life… I am eternally grateful for the intention, time, devotion, planning, generosity, heart centered and Divine care that Denise and Cesar gave to this retreat. Every detail and every moment was absolutely perfect. I have no doubt that everything they offer comes from a deep place of Integrity and Love. I can confidently say that I will be back. And, if you’re thinking about it… DO IT. You won’t regret it for a moment. Thank you 10 billion times, my beloved friends!"

"Fantastic Experience. I didn’t know what to expect, but I trusted my intuition and booked a retreat with Denise and Cesar for me and my husband. The entire week was magical. The location they chose, the food, the activities, everything was perfect. You can tell they have a lot of experience holding space and going with the flow. Their passion and desire to serve are apparent in how they interact with everyone. I experienced the most powerful ceremony which has changed my life. I know I will return to sit with this beautiful and humble couple again. Thank you, thank you, thank you."

"I have now sat in two ayahuasca retreats with Cesar and Denise. One in the sacred Valley of Peru, and the other in Mexico. Cesar and Denise hold sacred the spirit of ayahuasca and guide ceremonies that are intimate, personal and impactful. The retreats are carefully planned, but also give flexibility when needed. The number of retreat participants are limited to make sure there is intimacy and space held for each individual. I can’t recommend them enough."

"Attended an Aya retreat in Peru with Denise and Cesar. It’s hard to properly describe the love, care and compassion they offer as spiritual guides. The retreat was easily the most impactful and transformational week of my life, and Denise and Cesar are absolute guardian angels with their wisdom and guidance through a very challenging but rewarding process. Successfully facing the deepest questions of your own existence shouldn't be taken lightly, and I know without their guidance I wouldn't have been able to experience the incredible benefits that I have. Their focus is healing, not anything else, and that laser focus fosters the transformation. Denise and Cesar, along with the 5 other incredible souls that I got to share this week with will truly be with me forever. In addition to the Aya ceremonies (which are conducted with the greatest respect and reverence) are supported by deep mediation, breathwork and other ceremonial and healing practices to really supplement the power of the medicine and ensure one is fully prepared for the journey. The level of thought and preparation that went into this week is increible and demonstrates again what trust one should have in Denise and Cesar. They seek to understand you, your needs and handle that responsibility with the greatest of care. In addition to all that, the retreat center is incredible, in the heart of the sacred valley. Beauty and wonder surrounds and massively enhances the experience. If the medicine is calling, and you are ready, I cannot recommend D&C highly enough. Much Love, Dom,"

"Don't go to anyone else than Denise and Cesar for breathwork or Ayahuasca! Their approach is one of pure love, nurture, and wisdom where every participant feels seen and acknowledged. I participated in their Mexico Ayahusca retreat and it was a life-changing experience. The reatreat centre was located in a beautful lush jungle area, the food was fresh and healthy, and the schedule of the retreat was arranged in such a way that gave plenty of time for integration, relaxation, and some fun! I cannot recommend them warmly enough, and hope you feel inspired."

"What a blessing to have Denise & Cesar in my corner. I’ve been working with them for 7 years already and would not be the same woman I am today without them. They both work and speak straight from the heart. I have battled feeling worthy enough to share myself wholeheartedly, speak my truth and create the life I desire. I just returned home after one of their Mexico retests and feel more comfortable in my own skin then I ever have. I feel so much more alive and present and full. Years of therapy haven’t been able to unpack & release what I just did in a week. Here’s a brief entry I wrote days after the retreat: “I feel utterly reborn. I was like a gimpy caterpillars walking into this. A week of deep healing, being loved on, held, seen, broken open and I am anew. Aya took me to the darkest of the dark, where my shame, pain, fear and suffering little girl live. Then she showed that little girl a brighter and lighter way while still allowing the darkness. She taught me to feel again. To feel it all completely and fully. Let it consume you, feel it and then let it go. That’s how to be in harmony with ourselves . The cocoon has been shattered and I am now free to fly. Now the question is…where? Where will I go with this one precious, sacred life? Who will receive my love and time? What colors do I want to show? It is time to fly my precious one. Off you go🦋” I can confidently recommend their work as they create a beautiful, safe container to heal. Safe is the key word right there. Feeling safe is so important to being able to release past traumas and false beliefs about yourself. Thank you hermano Cesar and hermana Denise. Eternally grateful for you both doing your work, stepping into your wisdom and serving your community. Love you ❤️"

"Denise and Cesar have so much wisdom, love, compassion, and kindness to give, and it was such an honor to spend a week getting to know them, sitting in the medicine with them, and learning with them. They’ve created a holistic retreat experience that supports and guides you and gives you the opportunity to learn to support and hold yourself through the challenging moments. The writing exercises, breathwork, meditation, and yoga before ceremony was so helpful for me to understand what I was struggling with or what I needed to process. They gave us plenty of time and space after each ceremony to rest and integrate. They used movement and meditation to help ground and guide us along and again prepare us for the next ceremony. They were very gentle and compassionate with us. I appreciate how they listen to you and truly make an effort to get to know who you are so that they can support you in your journey. I felt welcomed, supported, loved, seen and understood. The best part is that they shared their own healing journey. It was so beautiful to see and understand their humanity and their challenges. Their commitment to their own healing is so inspiring. They’re open, honest, and real. They’re really cool and I really love them. I was able to do one of Denise’s breathwork courses (Unmask the Good Girl) before the retreat, so we really got to know each other and it made the journey so much more healing for me. I went in knowing and trusting her and that allowed me to open up so much more. The music they sing during ceremonies is filled with so much love, light, and power. It feels like they meet you exactly where you are and they do everything they can to give you tools to empower and uplift yourself. There were so many moments throughout the week where they said/sang/shared something that was exactly what I needed to hear. They’re channelling a lot of wisdom. Denise and Cesar: I can’t thank you enough for having the courage to do the work that you do. For opening yourselves and welcoming us. For creating and sharing such an intimate and healing space. I am so grateful that I found you and so grateful that I got to sit in the medicine with you. I’m excited to see all the amazing ways in which you will continue to grow your presence and reach so many more people. Thank you. Aho."

"From the second our group showed up, Denise and Cesar managed to fill the entire retreat center with love. I went into this (my first) retreat after many years of feeling lost in life, struggling to work my way out of a deep sadness and self loathing that masqueraded as anger and constant fear. I was at the lowest point of my life, having daily panic attacks and thoughts of suicide. A little more than a week out from my last ceremony with the group and I can honestly say that I am a completely different person. I learned what loving myself actually meant and during our third ceremony I built a fire in my heart that expect to burn brightly until the day I die. In a short amount of time following the retreat, I've already made some significant strides in moving my life to a better place. I attribute all of this to the immense amount of work that Denise and Cesar put into crafting this experience as well as the space they held for me during our three ceremonies. It didn't matter how weird or powerful the emotions and thoughts that came up were (and some of mine were pretty weird and overwhelming), one of them was right there with me to make sure there was room and the guidance for me to work them out. It's obvious they've been doing this a long time, and that they see this as their mission rather than just as a business. Beyond just the medicine, our breathwork sessions were a powerful compliment to the ceremonies. My first breathwork session prior to working with the medicine was particularly transformational, and set the tone for the rest of the week. The yoga sessions, shamanic meditations and massage work helped me return to my body after spending a lifetime in my head overanalyzing everything. Denise and Cesar do an amazing job of combining both traditional medicine rituals with the best of what modern energy work has to offer. The retreat center itself was the perfect place for everything that was needed. It was beautiful, the food was both delicious and incredibly nourishing, and the staff all knew exactly how to create the right environment for what can seem like a very strange experience. For anyone who is looking for self discovery or like me, a lifeline; I cannot recommend these two people enough. I know I will be returning next year and haven't hesitated to recommend their retreat to any of my friends. If you are reading this, I truly hope you get what you need."

"Incredible experience. Denise and César are incredible hosts and go out of their way to make the retreat one that you'll never forget. The location is absolutely beautiful and the staff at the center takes care of everything including meals, cleaning and supporting the retreat activities. One of the most meaningful and relaxing weeks of my life."

"I can not recommend this experience highly enough. The retreat center itself was immaculate and the surrounding area provided some of the most breathtaking views I’ve seen anywhere. The week of ceremony and healing was quite simply the most transformative experience of my life. Denise and Cesar provide a nurturing environment and facilitate activities that allow true seekers to go deep and make lasting change. If you’re serious about self discovery and accelerating positive change you should consider a retreat with Denise and Cesar."