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About Takinuna Center -The Song of the Spirit
Takinuna, meaning “the song of the spirit,” is a beacon of shamanic healing. Founded in 2019 by Master Shaman César Vasquez, this visionary Centre has evolved over the past five years. It now boasts the collective wisdom of three esteemed shamans: César Vasquez, Israel Murayari, and Luis Vasquez. Together, they offer a combined experience exceeding 80 years in ayahuasca and plant medicine ceremonies. Takinuna distinguishes itself through the outstanding quality of its ceremonies and treatments. In recent years, we welcomed Florencia to our team. She is an art psychotherapist trained in London. Additionally, she has training in shamanic practices, blending both healing worlds for a comprehensive approach to health and well-being.
Takinuna’s mission is threefold: to heal, teach, and share ancestral knowledge, fostering holistic healing for its visitors. Don Cesar Vasquez, comes from a family rooted in shamanic traditions. He draws inspiration from his grandparents, who were revered vegetal healers. The gifts inherited from his familial lineage have been passed down through generations and are now shared with our participants.
Takinuna is more than just a physical space; it embodies our commitment to preserving and perpetuating traditional Amazonian medicine. Serving as a sanctuary, it welcomes individuals from around the world who seek healing through ayahuasca and plant medicine. Our Centre symbolizes our aspiration to extend the transformative power of these ancient practices to every corner of the globe.
We invite visitors to join us, ensuring our commitment to creating a safe and sacred space for experiencing the ancient healing traditions of the Amazon. Our Centre embraces people from diverse backgrounds, fostering a global community united in the pursuit of well-being and spiritual growth. We aim to cultivate a profound connection to the wisdom of traditional Amazonian medicine and the transformative power it holds.
Meet our Takinuna Team
A compassionate community of shamans, healers, and professionals dedicated to guiding you on your path toward holistic transformation.
César Vasquez
Master Shaman, Founder & Director of Takinuna
César Vásquez is the founder and director of Takinuna, known as a Tronco Huachumero, Ayahuasquero, Tabaquero, and Camalonguero who has dedicated over 20 years to exploring the healing potential of Amazonian plant medicines. His journey began with a deep respect for the wisdom of the jungle and has since evolved into a transformative practice that seamlessly blends ancient traditions with modern insight.
From his mastery of Ayahuasca and Huachuma (San Pedro) to his expertise in tobacco (Mapacho) and Camalonga, César creates a ceremonial space where profound healing and personal awakening naturally unfold. His ceremonies are marked by a distinctive blend of ancestral knowledge, intuitive guidance, and compassion, enabling participants to delve into the core of their being and reconnect with their innate wholeness.
Whether leading intimate gatherings or larger retreat groups, César’s dedication to the plant realm promotes deep emotional release, spiritual clarity, and inner transformation. Guided by humility and a profound connection to the Amazon’s healing spirits, he empowers individuals to rediscover their authenticity and embrace lasting life changes. Through his work at Takinuna, César stands as a trusted healer and visionary teacher for those seeking both reconnection with nature and meaningful spiritual growth.
Florencia Ferrari
Creative Art Psychotherapist, Founder and Director of Takinuna
Florencia Ferrari is a highly skilled and compassionate psychologist with over 7 years of experience in psychotherapy, specializing in creative and holistic healing approaches. Holding a Master’s degree in Art Psychotherapy from Roehampton University in London, Florencia combines her deep understanding of psychology with the richness of shamanic traditions.
Currently immersed in Takinuna’s shamanic training, she is expanding her capacity to integrate both psychotherapy and plant medicine, creating a truly transformative healing environment. Florencia’s work goes beyond traditional therapy, as she skillfully leads integration sessions following ceremonies, using creative therapies that help participants fully process and embody their insights.
Her approach is anchored in empathy, active listening, and a trauma-informed, client-centered perspective, ensuring that each individual’s journey is met with unconditional support and respect. With her deep therapeutic insight, nonjudgmental presence, and commitment to genuine connection, Florencia stands as an invaluable guide on your path to healing and self-discovery.
Luis Vasquez
Huachumero Shaman
Throughout his extensive Amazonian shamanic practice, Luis has immersed himself in a rich shamanic lineage and has worked with numerous Master Plants from the Amazon. As the brother of César, he embodies the deep-rooted traditions of Banco Huachumero Shamans and curanderos, firmly grounded in the pure jungle tradition.
With more than 10 years of experience in ceremonies, Luis is a master in the preparation of Huachuma (San Pedro) and possesses an extensive knowledge of a wide array of Amazonian Master Plants. He understands how these plants can catalyze holistic healing and expanded awareness for those who attend our ceremonies at Takinuna.
Luis is also in charge of plant and flower cleansings, overseeing every step from the meticulous handmade preparation to the careful delivery of these sacred cleansings. His expertise and attention to detail ensure that each cleansing ritual is performed with the utmost care and respect, creating a purified and harmonious environment for healing. These cleansings play a crucial role in preparing participants’ energetic bodies, facilitating the release of negative energies, and setting a sacred space for profound transformation.
Israel Murayari
Master Ayahuasquero
With over 58 years devoted to traditional Amazonian medicine, Don Israel is a highly respected Ayahuasquero Healing Shaman. Born into the Kokama indigenous community, he immersed himself in the sacred traditions of the Amazon from an early age.
Throughout his extensive career, Don Israel has cultivated a transformative space for those seeking healing and self-discovery. His profound connection to plant medicine and decades of experience enable him to guide participants toward inner peace, personal growth, and spiritual awakening.
Now, due to his age, Don Israel serves as an external consultant, sharing his invaluable wisdom and offering guidance to ensure the continuation of his legacy. His approach, deeply rooted in ancient traditions and enriched by a lifetime of practice, resonates deeply with those who seek the profound healing potential of Amazonian plant medicine under the guidance of a true master.