7 Day Ayahuasca Retreat + 5 Day Yoga Integration LaWayra
With Taita Fernando Jojoa, Sam Believ, Dr Giovany, Stefania and Brigitte
October 20 - 31, 2025
LaWayra is the best rated Ayahuasca retreat in South America with 500+ 5-star google reviews and hundreds of video testimonials. Out motto is connect, heal, grow. And we provide authentic, accessible and affordable Ayahuasca experience. We combine highly skilled indigenous Taita/shaman from a long lineage, the best support and integration, big team of caring facilitator, the most tranquil and calm natural environment and to make it extremely financially and location accessible to everyone on this path of healing and growth, regardless of if it is your 1st time or your 50th.
This event includes:
4 Ayahuasca ceremonies. 3 night ceremonies and 1 day ceremony.
Transport from Medellin and back (pick-up in el Poblado)
Food – including vegan menu, water, and other drinks
Accommodation (bed in a shared room)(private cabin available at extra cost)
Word circles and integration guidance.
Live medicine music.
Access to all Finca amenities – swimming pool, creek, lots of places in the nature to meditate.
Other activities – yoga, meditation and breathing exercises
And last but not least a ton of healing!
Ceremonies are guided by Taita (shaman) Fernando Jojoa.Taita Fernando Jojoa is very experienced, he has been a Taita (shaman) for 12 years now. He started his training at 7 years old, drinking medicine 3 times a week for 10 years straight.
He comes from the strong Jojoa shaman lineage which is traced back for 9 generations. On top of being a great Taita he is also a great musician 🎼
Fernando Jojoa lives in Putumayo region of Colombia amazon where he grows and cooks his own Ayahuasca.
The place for the ceremony is a beautiful Finca (estate) 1 hour and 10 mins from Medellin, with amazing views and surrounded by nature from every direction.
The groups are 15-25 people.
OUR TAITA/SHAMAN come from Putumayo region of Colombia amazon where they grow and cook their own Ayahuasca.
Having Taitas from same family and same tradition allows us to provide consistent experience and high quality healing.
Taita Fernando Jojoa is very experienced, he has been a Taita (shaman) for 12 years now.
He started his training at 7 years old, drinking medicine 3 times a week for 10 years straight.
He is a humble gentle man though a force to be reckoned with in his spiritual work within the ceremony, he is accessible within ceremony and outside ceremony for advice and guidance with one of our team available to translate when needed to help integrate these profound experiences. . It is a truly authentic experience.
Following your Ayahuasca journey, this five-day integration retreat is designed to help create a deeper connection with yourself through yoga, meditation, movement, breath, and community. You will have an opportunity to fully embody and ground the insights gained during your ayahuasca ceremony whether you had it the previous week or the previous year. Guided by Brigitte Kolibab, a seasoned yoga and meditation teacher who has supported thousands of individuals in their healing and growth, this retreat offers a holistic space to nurture your transformation and create a vision for the life you desire.
Brigitte brings over a decade of experience in yoga and mindfulness, having taught diverse groups worldwide. Her intuitive and down-to-earth approach creates a safe and welcoming environment where participants can connect deeply with themselves and others.
During this retreat, you’ll be guided through:
Daily Yoga Practices: Gentle Hatha and Vinyasa flows to support physical integration, grounding, and balance.
Guided Meditation: Techniques to process your Ayahuasca experience and cultivate clarity, inner peace, and connection.
Somatic Healing Activities: Exercises that engage the body to release tension, integrate emotions, and restore flow.
Partnered Exercises: Activities incorporating touch, play, and breathwork to build trust, connection, and mutual support.
Manifestation Practices: Guided activities to help you set intentions and create a clear, actionable vision for your future.
One-on-One Healing: Personalized sessions with Brigitte to address individual needs and provide focused support.
Fire Ceremony: A sacred gathering to release old energies, set intentions, and embrace transformation in a communal space.
Lessons and Learning: understand ancient Eastern philosophy- ancient ways of connecting with and cleansing the body. Learn about how ancient Eastern practices and native indigenous practices can simultaneously teach similar lessons rooted from different traditions and places.
Daily Meditation Practice: Learn a meditation routine you can take home to support ongoing clarity,
focus, and peace.
This retreat is a sacred opportunity to continue your healing in a supportive and nurturing space. It’s not just about processing the past—it’s about stepping forward with intention and integrating the wisdom you’ve uncovered into your daily life. Sometimes we can feel unsure of what to do next, where to go next, and who to be next. Together, with the help of our own body and intuition, we can feel confident where going in the right direction.
Whether you’re looking to reconnect with yourself, gain clarity on your path, or simply nurture your body and spirit, this retreat will help you anchor the insights of your journey and step confidently into the next chapter of your life.
We can’t wait to share this transformative experience with you.
About the Leaders
Taita Fernando Jojoa
Taita Fernando Jojoa is very experienced, he has been a Taita (shaman) for 12 years now. He started his training at 7 years old, drinking medicine 3 times a week for 10 years straight. He comes from the same strong Jojoa shaman lineage. On top of being a great Taita he is also a great […]
Learn more about Taita Fernando JojoaSam Believ
Sam is a founder of the Lawayra along with Stefania, originally from Latvia Sam spent many years traveling the world before settling in Colombia 6 years ago along with his wife Stefania. Sam has worked extensively with plant medicines and numerous healers to gain knowledge and expertise now devoting his life to this space
Learn more about Sam BelievDr Giovany
Dr Giovany helps us monitor visitors health and make sure everyone is in a good physical state to work with the medicine.
Learn more about Dr GiovanyStefania
Stefania is a founder of Lawyra along with her partner sam, she works tirelessly on every aspect bringing everything to life for this special retreat. A native of Colombia and proud mother of her and sams two beautiful boys, Stefanie has worked extensively with this ancestorial medicine and has a special connection with spirit
Learn more about StefaniaBrigitte
Brigitte Kolibab, a seasoned yoga and meditation teacher who has supported thousands of individuals in their healing and growth, this retreat offers a holistic space to nurture your transformation and create a vision for the life you desire. Brigitte brings over a decade of experience in yoga and mindfulness, having taught diverse groups worldwide. Her […]
Learn more about Brigitte