THE SONG OF THE SOUL: A Journey of Music, Healing & Remembrance

THE SONG OF THE SOUL

A Journey of Music, Healing & Remembrance

**Grandmother & Grandfather Medicine Retreat**

**December 17–21, 2026 | 5 Days, 4 Nights**

**Portal Xibalba — Playa del Carmen, Mexico**

Deep within the lush jungle of the Riviera Maya, an invitation awaits you.

An invitation to reconnect with your heart, rediscover your inner voice, and remember the song that lives within you.

**The Song of the Soul** is an intimate five-day retreat bringing together the transformative power of music, ancestral wisdom, and the traditions of Grandmother and Grandfather Medicine.

Guided by Juan Carlos Taminchi and accompanied by Los Indios Beta Medicine Music artists and facilitators, this gathering creates space for deep listening, personal reflection, authentic connection, and meaningful integration.

Through sacred songs, traditional ceremonies, shared experiences, and moments of stillness, participants are invited to explore their relationship with themselves, their community, and the natural world.

Your Journey

**December 16 — Sacred Music Concert (Optional)
An evening of powerful melodies, ancestral sounds, and collective connection.

### The Five-Day Retreat

**Thursday, December 17 — Opening & Traditional Tobacco Ceremony**

Arrival, orientation, intention setting, and a proposed traditional tobacco ceremony.

**Friday, December 18 — Grandmother Medicine**

A traditional Aya ceremony guided by an experienced ceremonial leader (Taminchi) from the Peruvian Amazon.

**Saturday, December 19 — Rest & Integration**

A day dedicated to reflection, nature, gentle music, and personal integration. End the day with a heart opening Cacao Ceremony

**Sunday, December 20 — Grandfather Medicine**

A proposed traditional San Pedro ceremony honoring Andean ancestral practices.

**Monday, December 21 — Closing & Departure**

A final integration circle, shared gratitude, and departure.

All medicine-related activities are subject to individual health screening, informed consent, applicable laws, and appropriate safety arrangements. The close scheduling of these ceremonies requires qualified medical review, and no specific healing outcome is guaranteed.

### Meet Your Guides

Our gathering brings together experienced ceremonial leaders, traditional wisdom carriers, musicians, and facilitators who share a dedication to ancestral traditions, music, and community.

**Our Grandmother Medicine Ceremonial Leader**

Rooted in the ancestral traditions of the Peruvian Amazon and Andes, our ceremonial leader carries **25 years of experience as an Ayahuasquero, Tabaquero, and Curandero**.

Through traditional Icaros, ceremony, and an intimate connection with the plant realm, he carries his Amazonian and Andean heritage into his work.

He is also involved in a reforestation and eco-preservation retreat center in the heart of the Amazon, dedicated to maintaining ancestral healing traditions and protecting medicinal plant species.

The retreat center welcomes visitors from around the world who come to participate in traditional plant diets and learn from the diverse range of plants native to the region.

With a devotion to serving the Earth, he guides ceremonial gatherings internationally, creating spaces where plant wisdom, ancestral lineage, and community connection come together.

**Musicians & Facilitators**

With **over 10 years of experience in the Medicine Music movement**, the musicians and facilitators joining this retreat have dedicated more than a decade to exploring the relationship between music, self-discovery, and the ancestral worldviews of traditional cultures.

Their music is rooted in the belief that sound and melody can create bridges between the physical and the subtle, opening spaces for introspection, connection, and meaningful personal experiences.

Throughout their journey, they have shared their music at **festivals, gatherings, and ceremonies both within Spain and internationally**, cultivating a growing community united by a shared appreciation for music, ancestral wisdom, and authentic human connection.

Through their performances and workshops, they invite participants to experience music not simply as entertainment, but as a form of expression, reflection, and collective connection.

### Learn More About Your Guides

**Would you like to know more about the people guiding this experience?**

We invite you to submit an inquiry to receive additional information about our shamans, ceremonial leaders, musicians, and facilitators, including their identities, backgrounds, experience, and the traditions they represent.

Our team will be happy to share further details and answer your questions so you can make an informed decision about participating.

Shared Accommodation —
Embrace the spirit of community and connection with our shared accommodation experience at Portal Xibalba.

Surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the Riviera Maya jungle, this option offers a cozy and welcoming space to rest, recharge, and integrate your experiences throughout the retreat.

Guests will share a comfortable bed and bathroom, making this an ideal choice for couples, close friends, or participants who mutually agree to share their sleeping space.

Your package includes 4 nights of accommodation, retreat ceremonies, and transportation, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the journey while enjoying a more accessible price.

Return to Your Heart. Remember Your Song.

**Portal Xibalba**

Pueblo Sacbé, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico