OUR TEAM
HEALERS
Taita Miguel Mavisoy
Tribe: Camsa
Taita Miguel Mavisoy is a highly respected healer from the Camsa tribe, renowned for his warmth, openness, and deep commitment to sharing his ancestral traditions. Known for welcoming people from all over the world, Taita Miguel embodies the spirit of community and healing, making him a cornerstone of the Maha Devi Ayahuasca Retreat experience.
Taita Miguel began his journey with Yagé (Ayahuasca) at just six months old, guided by his parents, both esteemed healers in the Camsa tradition. By the age of 14, he was already serving medicine, carrying forward the wisdom of his lineage. His expertise has made him well-known beyond his homeland, with individuals from Europe and the United States seeking out his medicine for ceremonies. His wife, also a gifted healer, joins him in their shared mission of healing, creating a family deeply rooted in the sacred traditions of Yagé.
Born in the village of Buena Vista, near the Ecuadorian border, Miguel’s upbringing reflects the simple, communal life of his people. The Camsa tribe places great value on living in the moment and fostering strong community bonds, which is evident in Miguel’s ceremonies. He often incorporates talented local musicians into his ceremonies, adding a rich cultural dimension to the experience. His kind smile and open demeanor are as much a part of his medicine as the Yagé itself.
ORGANIZERS / FACILITATORS
Yasha Shah
Director, Facilitator, Student of Medicine
Yasha is the visionary behind Maha Devi Ayahuasca Retreats, bringing a deep passion for creating transformative spaces rooted in tradition, safety, and spiritual growth. He is certified in First Aid and CPR by the Canadian Red Cross, ensuring the highest standards of safety for all participants.
He has completed integration training through ICEERS, enabling him to support participants in processing and integrating their Ayahuasca experiences effectively. Yasha’s journey into plant medicine is enriched by his initiation into the Shipibo tribe of the Amazon, where he developed a profound understanding of their healing traditions. He also shares a strong bond with the Camsa tribe of Putumayo, learning from their wisdom and practices.
Beyond his work with plant medicine traditions, Yasha brings his passion for Shakta Tantra as a practitioner initiated into the Sri Vidya lineage under Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati. This spiritual path informs his approach to life and his vision for creating retreats that honor ancient traditions while embracing modern integration practices.
Yasha’s dedication lies in fostering safe, supportive, and enriching experiences for participants, guided by respect for indigenous wisdom and a commitment to personal growth.
Ania Halama
Organizer, Facilitator, Integration Guide, Student of Medicine
Ania Halama is a world-renowned holistic mentor, integration guide, transformational leader, and entrepreneur whose life journey is a testament to the power of self-discovery and manifestation. After breaking free from an unfulfilling corporate career, she embarked on a transformative global odyssey that opened her to ancient healing modalities and revealed her true life’s purpose.
Ania draws from a multitude of certifications, including EFT Practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator, Ho’oponopono Master, and Akashic Records Reader, to empower thousands of heart-centered individuals and professionals to align with their highest potential. Her keen intuitive abilities and mastery of the Law of Attraction allow her to guide clients in attracting health, love, wealth, and spiritual abundance.
Initiated by Peruvian healers into the tradition of Shipibo Curanderismo, Ania is a dedicated student of life who has been working with different plant medicines for seven years. She has undertaken the Chullachaqui, and Niwe Rao dietas, deepening her connection to these sacred practices.
Recognized as a “Top Millennial Powerhouse” by Entrepreneur Magazine and “Top 10 Entrepreneur to Follow” by US Reporter, Ania’s visionary approach has garnered widespread acclaim. She is a two-time bestselling author of Rebel’s Guide to Spirituality and Women Gone Wild: The Wealth Edition, and her insights have been featured across major media outlets.
With an intuitive artist’s eye for beauty and a passion for uplifting others, Ania fuses her business savvy and metaphysical gifts. Her mission is to impact lives by empowering people to manifest their deepest desires through radical self-love and spiritual awakening. Ania works with forward-thinking individuals to foster a life of mindfulness, empowerment, and fulfillment. She is dedicated to helping people unlock their full potential, leading to increased happiness, motivation, productivity, innovation, and overall abundance.
JOIN US
We invite you to explore the profound potential of ayahuasca and embark on a journey of self-discovery with us.
At Maha Devi Ayahuasca Retreats, you will find a community dedicated to your transformation and a space where your spiritual journey can unfold with grace and support.
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Mijal Schmidt Muñoz, MA
Clinical Psychologist, Musicologist, and Trauma Specialist
Languages: English and Spanish
Mijal brings over 15 years of clinical practice and six years of experience working with entheogens in traditional settings. As a specialist in complex trauma, she embraces the transformative potential of Amazonian plant medicine, supporting clients in navigating deep personal growth and healing.
As the former director of a center for individuals with chronic ailments and emotional suffering, Mijal has taught intervention techniques and lectured extensively on diverse therapeutic treatments. Her expertise extends to her research on sacred chants, or Ikaros, from the Peruvian Amazon, exploring their healing power through sound and intention. A strong advocate for the wisdom of plants and other beings, Mijal integrates her understanding of traditional practices with modern therapeutic approaches.
Mijal enjoys working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, offering a compassionate and personalized approach to healing.
Guy Sapirstein, PhD
Psychologist and Family Therapist
Language: English
Guy specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome challenges and achieve meaningful change. He supports parents in navigating their children’s needs, guides couples and families toward building closer and happier relationships, and helps individuals manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions such as relocation or family changes.
Guy also works with relationship issues, including divorce, extra-marital affairs, and conflicts, while providing tools to manage interactions with difficult family members. Additionally, he assists individuals and families dealing with stress-related medical conditions such as gastrointestinal issues, chronic pain, and sleep disturbances. His practice includes skill-building for stress and anxiety management, assertiveness, conflict resolution, and effective communication.
You can also book a one-on-one session with Guy to prepare or integrate. Contact us for more information about these services.
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE GUIDES
For detailed information on Ayahuasca, its effects, potential risks, and the overall retreat experience, download the Ayahuasca Guide. To learn about the various plant medicines that may be offered during your retreat, download our Plant Medicine Guide.
TESTIMONIALS
Hear from those who have experienced the profound healing and personal growth at Maha Devi Ayahuasca Retreats, where the wisdom of ancient traditions meets modern support.
Two of my ceremonies were very difficult, very dark, very emotional, but I can tell I learned from there. I received some good insight, I’m looking forward to integrate and process all I have learned.
Jacquelin from Austin
Ayahuasca changed my life, it set me on the path to truth, love, honesty, and awesomeness.
John from US
This retreat was deeply personal, it helped me resolve issues with my mother. It helped me resolve pain and resentment for my father. I’m ready to mend a lot of personal relationships, even ones that I don’t want to be friends with I’m ready to close those cycles.
