A Sacred Journey
Lukasz’s transformative journey with the sacred teacher plants, Ayahuasca and San Pedro, ignited in 2009 as he embarked on his own healing quest. This path led him to Peru in 2013, where he was initiated into the profound science of Shipibo Curanderismo with the indigenous Shipibo tribe, honing his skills through intensive training. His expertise deepened with trauma-informed somatic experiencing training under Atira Tan, rooted in Dr. Peter Levine’s groundbreaking work.
For over a decade, Lukasz has facilitated medicine retreats, earning glowing testimonials for his exceptional musical gifts and serene presence. With a zen-like demeanor that exudes peace, he masterfully plays the guitar, moyo drum, flute, and more, his beautiful singing and traditional Icaros creating a sacred, healing space. Blending chanting, meditation, and ceremony, he crafts an environment of integrity and spiritual inspiration, where participants find solace and transformation.




About our name
"Noya Rao Yatra" weaves a sacred journey rooted in Amazonian wisdom.
'Noya Rao,' from Shipibo tradition, means 'Flying Tree' or 'Tree of Light'—a rare, luminescent master plant symbolizing spiritual enlightenment and healing, guarded by the Mahua Shipibo.
'Yatra,' a Sanskrit term for pilgrimage, reflects a transformative path.
This name embodies our mission—guiding you through Ayahuasca retreats, breathwork, and plant medicine, to awaken your inner truth and vitality.
I wasn't sure what to expect. All I had were the stories from other people. Through all the experiences I felt safe and in letting my walls down, I got a much better understanding of myself and a sense of peace. I left with a great new perspective of life and a renewed understanding of what is truly important to me. This as one of the best experiences of my life and for this, I will forever be grateful.
Ricky, Pretoria
An Ayahuasca experience is hard to put into words. What we talk about daily are things that we perceive with our five senses but an Ayahuasca ceremony is different to anything we've ever lived on earth so words seem very poor means of explaining the experience. But in summary, what I have gotten out of Ayahuasca is nothing short of magical. From showing me the meaning of life and our purpose on earth to healing broken relationships and physical ailments, I honesty cannot be more thankful to this plant for what it has done for me. I think the entire world should do this at least once.
Skye, Cape Town
Lukasz and Ayahuasca have cured my depression in a textbook case of plant medicine at its finest. I was verging death when I first went to ceremony and only after did Lukasz tell me that he could see that on my face. I hadn’t told him, or anyone I was going to die by my own hand. It was the dramatic, life saving shift I needed. I still practice the integration of my learnings and continue to make progress. This is a life-changing experience that you will leave from as a different, better person.
I feel blessed and honoured to have experienced such a weekend. Would I recommend it? Absolutely! Would I do it again? Absolutely! I'm still digesting, assimilating and processing the delightful morsels fed to me. It's like I have padkos for the soul.
Jack, Johannesburg
Chantal, Johannesburg
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