Shamanic Retreat
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
22 Mar - 1st Apr, 2026
Ancestral Wisdom Meets Modern Healing
Journey into the heart of Brazilian spirituality, where ancient wisdom and modern healing unite. An intimate 11-day immersion guided by shamanic practitioners Andrea Arare and Carlos Sauer, limited to 10 participants.
Your Sacred Journey
Sacred Immersion: Saquarema
7 Nights in Nature's Embrace
Begin your transformation in our secluded sanctuary where ancient wisdom flows through every experience:
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Traditional Sweat Lodge ceremonies
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Sacred Fire rituals
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Indigenous body painting ceremonies
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Water ceremonies
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paradisiacal boat journeys
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Shamanic teachings and practices
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Group healing sessions
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Connection with ancestral forces
Final Integration: Rio de Janeiro
3 Nights in Barra's Urban Delight
Complete your journey in the vibrant energy of Rio, where modern comfort meets spiritual integration:
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Gentle transition back to modern life
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Comfortable accommodations with ocean views
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Time at the beach for integration of experiences
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Sightseeing and cultural activities
What is waiting for you:
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Shamanic workshops
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Shamanic Group Healing
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Sweat Lodge
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Fire ceremony
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Ritualistic body painting
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Swimming in Waterfall
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Boat ride to isolated beaches
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Daily activities: ceremonies, workshops, embodiment practices, sacred songs classes, and more.
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Additional services available (massage).
Included:
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transfers to & from the airport
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accommodations in shared rooms
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three meals per day in Saquarema (vegan and vegetarian options available)
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selected sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro
The following are not included:
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Flights
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Travel health insurance
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meals in Rio de Janeiro
This is much more than a retreat; this is an opportunity for deep spiritual work focused on healing multiple aspects of the participants: mind, body, and soul.
You will be held and cared for by multiple practitioners and healers during our Spiritual Journey.
Your Guides
Carlos Sauer is an experienced therapist with diverse modalities of healing. Carlos is an holistic therapist, teacher, lecturer, and adopted Cheyenne Indian since 1993. He is a fourth-generation healer, and he often teaches in Europe, USA, and Brazil.
Carlos is trained in building and hosting medicine sweat lodges (a small and closed structure where hot rocks are placed in a central pit and medicinal herbs are added) and offering many different types of ceremonies. He speaks English fluently.
Andréa Ararê is a shamanic healer and a Somatic Therapist. Andréa Ararê combines the knowledge and gift of native healing rituals, neuroscience, and a wealth of feminine empowerment tools, with strong problem-solving skills. Initiated in shamanic practices more than three decades ago, Andréa has been creating beautiful ceremonial spaces, bespoke healing sessions, and courses for over 11 years..
Location
The Spiritual Journey will be held at White Owl retreat center, in Saquarema, Carlos' retreat centre, located 90 minutes from Rio de Janeiro (and its airport) in Brazil.
The post-journey integration 3-day time will be in Barra da Tijuca, in a hotel in front of the beach.
More Info & Booking
A £200 non-refundable deposit is charged upon booking.
The remaining cost must be fully paid 6 weeks prior to the retreat or sooner.
Payment plans are available upon request.
Rooms are subject to availability and are first-come, first-served.
Is This Journey For You?
No previous experience with healing needed
Emotional and physical readiness
Openness to being in natural environments
Comfort with group dynamics
Adaptability to varying environments
This might not be your path if:
You require constant medical attention
Experiencing active addiction, medical illness, psychosis, or mental illness
You're seeking primarily tourism
You're uncomfortable with natural settings
You are less than 18 years old
Application Process
Due to the intimate nature of this work and limited spaces, we have a careful selection process:
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Initial application submission
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Personal interview
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Final confirmation
We honor each application and will do our best to support you if this journey isn't aligned with your current circumstances.
Questions?
Fill the form below or contact us to schedule a call.