AMBIWASI CEREMONIAL CENTER
From the vision of our founder Juan Guillermo Chindoy born this ceremonial center, a sacred space that he called Finca AmbiWasi (Which means healing house in his native language: Inga) to share and show his culture and knowledge of the ancestral sacred plants.
From the vision of our founder Juan Guillermo Chindoy born this ceremonial center, a sacred space that he called Finca AmbiWasi (Which means healing house in his native language: Inga) to share and show his culture and knowledge of the ancestral sacred plants.
In 2009 the Finca AmbiWasi ceremonial center was founded, it’s located in the heart of the mountain of the Yayata alto village of Silvania, Cundinamarca, Colombia.
AmbiWasi, is available for all of those who are looking for physical, mental and spiritual healing through the ayahuasca sacred ceremony, also called Yagé, these ceremonies are guided by the healer Juan Guillermo Chindoy and his support group of healers.
Finca AmbiWasi is considered as a sacred place on earth by the people that have visited. Offers relaxation, peace and a lovely environment because it is surrounded by nature.
While you stay in Finca AmbiWasi, you will be surrounded by healers, specialists and collaborators that will make your experience healing, renovating and unforgettable.
OUR HEALERS AND COLLABORATORS
At Finca AmbiWasi, you couldn´t be in better hands, our healers have ample knowledge on the properties and uses of different medicinal plants.
“We practice the medicine to return the creation and life origin”
JUAN GUILLERMO CHINDOY
Head healer, founder of Finca AmbiWasi.
He has been walking by the path of medicine for more than 15 years, he comes from a large lineage of traditional botanic.
“The medicine teach us the art of life”
SUPPORT HEALERS
CARLOS CHINDOY CHINDOY
He has been on the path of medicine for over 20 years, following the traditions and customs of the indigenous peoples of Putumayo, specifically the Ingas and Cofanes.
His ancestors passed on to him the teachings, use and handling of medicinal plants for the cure of emotional, physical and spiritual illnesses. Thanks to the road traveled Carlos has developed the skills and art to cook the medicine of Ambiwaska (remedio de bejuco).
MAYOR ISAIAS ROMAN
He belongs to the Huitotos Community of the Colombian Amazon. He comes from the lineage of the mafafa roja. He has been on the mambe path for more than 43 years. His grandparents were responsible for transmitting to him all the knowledge about herbs and taught him how to heal through prayers.
Through the use of the mambe and the ambil she exchanges words through stories, which help people broaden their vision, improve conflict resolution and decision making.
LUIS CHINDOY
He is a follower of the path of medicine, botanist and traditional healer of the Inga tribe. Luis Chindoy is the brother of our founder Juan Guillermo Chindoy.
MAYOR ISAIAS ROMAN
Formed in the territory of the Cofan Putumayo ethnic group, border of Colombia with Ecuador. He has more than 25 years of experience in the way of traditional medicine.
His remedy is very refined. His life history has enabled him a deep understanding of human nature forging a strong and sweet character at the same time to help people.
JAIRSAGUA FURATIVA GACHETA
Jairsagua is around the path of medicine and has dedicated more than 25 years of her life studying and sharing knowledge about medicinal plants, knit ant natural alternative therapies.
“I’m a dream weaver and a bridge of the ancestral female lineage”
FLORENTINO CAICEDO
He is a grandfather and guardian of the wisdom of the Muisca community in Colombia. Florentino learned and shared with several grandparents who are connoisseurs of tobacco medicine.
JHON FREDY
Jhon Freddy Cepeda Healer He has been on the path of medicine for more than 20 years, he has been a disciple of Taita Juanito for 15 years.
He was trained in the indigenous customs and traditions of the Muisca by his grandfather and by his parents by the Guahibos, Tuneos and Jicaros. His father was a botanical doctor and midwife. His maternal grandparents were lagoon water planters. It was his ancestors who passed on to him the knowledge, use and handling of medicinal plants to heal emotional, physical and spiritual illnesses.
Jhon has developed the skills and art to cook Ambiwaska medicine (remedio de bejuco) thanks to the road he has traveled. He is one of the cooks responsible for preparing the medicine for Finca Ambiwasi.
THERAPEUTIC EQUIPMENT
At our center, we have amazing support assistants who are medical students. They are here to support the work of the taitas and the healers during the retreats and especially in the ceremonies.
TATIANA VARGAS
She worked for more than 20 years in Human Resources and it was there where she discovered her passion for working with people and teaching.
She has been on the path of medicine with Taita Juan for 8 years.
She is a Radical Forgiveness and Ontological Coach, Facilitator of Franklin Covey and DDI leadership courses, Pranic Healing Therapist.
GUSTAVO ROMANCHUK
Has been on the path of medicine with Taita Juan for 8 years.
Therapist of: Sound with Tibetan Singing Bowls, Pranic Healing, Healing with Angels, Akashic Records and Theta healing. Certified in the method of Bioneuroemotion. Yoga Instructor.
Tatiana and Gustavo have combined their studies and knowledge, developing a therapy that helps people to identify their deepest patterns and beliefs. Through meditation, the energy that is linked to the belief is transformed and unblocked, allowing the person to experience a state of peace and forgiveness.
AmbiWasi Musicians
The music is traditional Amazonian indigenous chants that accompany healing ceremonies. They are musical prayers that embody the powers of plant spirits, mountains, lakes and elemental forces that are used as effective healing agents.