About AyaWaken

AyaWaken is a spiritual ministry devoted to healing, awakening, and deepening one’s relationship with the Creator through the sacramental use of ayahuasca.

We hold the plants as sacred, honoring them as conduits for prayer, insight, and transformation. All ceremonies are offered in a respectful, intentional, and spiritually grounded setting.

This is not a wellness retreat or recreational experience.
Our ceremonies are sincere religious services, protected under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), and held with humility, discipline, and devotion.

Our mission is to provide a consecrated and supportive space for those who feel genuinely called to this work.

Through ceremony, prayer, and community, we support individuals in:

• healing 
• clarity 
• reconnection with the Divine 

We walk this path with the intention of cultivating greater awareness, compassion, and respect for all life.

Our work is rooted in respect for traditional Amazonian plant medicine practices, including teachings inspired by the Shipibo traditions.

At the same time, the way we hold ceremony is structured and intentional.

We begin in prayer and sacred song, creating a grounded and protected container. As the ceremony unfolds, we allow space for guided music and integration — supporting both depth and stability throughout the experience.

Our focus is not on intensity or chaos, but on clarity, safety, and presence.

Every ceremony is guided with discipline, care, and awareness.

We intentionally keep our groups small to preserve the integrity of the space and to ensure each participant is supported throughout their process.

Our approach emphasizes:

• a calm and controlled environment 
• respect for each individual journey 
• steady guidance rather than reactive intervention 

This allows participants to move through their experience without unnecessary distraction or overwhelm.

Our ceremonial work is guided by direct experience, ongoing practice, and a deep commitment to integrity.

Mark began his path through dedicated study and apprenticeship within Amazonian plant traditions, including extended work with master plants and ceremonial training.

Chloe’s path unfolded through direct experience and spiritual calling, stepping into her role through deep connection with the work and the space we hold.

Together, we continue to learn, grow, and refine how we serve  always with humility and respect for the medicine.

AyaWaken is a community rooted in sincerity and shared intention.

People from many backgrounds come together here with a common purpose:
to heal, to grow, and to reconnect.

Through ceremony, integration, and prayer, we support one another in a space of respect, reflection, and genuine connection.

The well-being of each participant is a sacred responsibility.

We maintain this through:

• structured ceremonial protocols 
• intentional preparation and guidance 
• ongoing support and integration 

Our work is held at the intersection of spiritual tradition and responsible care.

AyaWaken Church is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) religious organization.

Our sacramental use of ayahuasca is a sincere expression of faith and is protected under:

• the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) 
• the First Amendment 

The sacrament is never sold or distributed outside of ceremony and is held strictly within a religious context.

If you feel sincerely called to this work, we invite you to begin by completing our intake form.

After submitting your form, you will receive an email with instructions to schedule a 15-minute call with us.

From there, we will connect, review your intake, and guide you through the next steps.

Begin Your Journey