Reiki initiation / Tarapoto / Johanne Delisle

5-Day Reiki Level 1 Initiation & Yoga Retreat
Reconnect, Restore & Learn Reiki in the Peruvian Amazon

Discover the practice of Reiki through a deeply supportive Reiki Level 1 initiation and yoga retreat immersed in the natural beauty of the Peruvian Amazon.

Skill level: Beginner & Intermediate

No prior Reiki or yoga experience is necessary. This retreat is designed for beginners as well as those wishing to reconnect more deeply with their existing Reiki practice through immersive hands-on experience.

Feeling called to slow down, reconnect, and experience something meaningful immersed in nature?

This intimate retreat is designed for travelers and seekers longing for rest, clarity, emotional balance, and a deeper connection with themselves, nature, and a more grounded way of being.

Through Reiki initiation, gentle yoga, nourishing meals, time in nature, and meaningful moments of connection with the horses, you’ll cultivate supportive practices and tools to carry with you long after the retreat ends.

Hosted within a family-run retreat center surrounded by lush nature, the experience is intentionally intimate, calm, and deeply personalized. More than a commercial retreat environment, guests are welcomed into a slower and more meaningful rhythm of life centered around presence, simplicity, nourishing food, nature, and genuine human connection.

The retreats we offer are deeply personal to us because guests are not simply visiting a retreat center — they are being welcomed into a way of life and into the home and environment Armando and I have consciously created over many years.

The retreats we offer are deeply personal to us because guests are not simply visiting a retreat center — they are being welcomed into the home, lifestyle, and environment Armando and I have consciously created over many years.

For guests with more limited time availability, a shorter 4-day / 3-night version of the retreat may also be available. Please contact us for details.

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What to Expect

Feeling called to slow down, reconnect, and experience something meaningful immersed in nature?

This intimate Reiki and yoga retreat offers an opportunity to step away from the pace of everyday life and reconnect with yourself through rest, nourishing food, gentle movement, and daily practices.

Discover Reiki within the peaceful surroundings of the Peruvian Amazon and learn a lifelong self-care practice that supports relaxation, emotional balance, stress reduction, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and greater self-awareness.

Through Reiki Level 1 initiation, gentle yoga, meditation, nourishing meals, time in nature, and moments of connection with the horses, you’ll cultivate supportive tools and practices to carry with you long after the retreat ends.

Hosted within a peaceful family-run retreat center surrounded by lush nature, the experience is intentionally intimate, calm, and deeply personalized. More than a commercial retreat environment, guests are welcomed into a slower rhythm of life centered around simplicity, nourishing food, nature, and human connection.

Retreats are offered privately for one guest or two guests traveling together, allowing for a calm, supportive, and highly personalized experience. If booking as a solo traveler, the retreat will remain entirely private with no additional participants added.

For guests with more limited time availability, a shorter 4-day / 3-night version of the retreat may also be available. Please contact us for details.

This Retreat May Be Especially Supportive For Those Who:

Feel emotionally overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or chronically stressed
Long to reconnect with themselves in a more meaningful and grounded way
Feel called toward personal growth, reflection, mindfulness, or spiritual exploration
Desire supportive tools for relaxation, emotional balance, and nervous system regulation
Are curious about Reiki but prefer a grounded, beginner-friendly, and non-dogmatic approach
Crave peaceful time immersed in nature away from the pace and stimulation of everyday life
Are horse or animal lovers seeking a gentle and meaningful retreat experience
Wish to slow down, restore balance, and reconnect with presence

This retreat is especially suited for those seeking a more intimate, grounded, and deeply human experience — one centered less around commercial retreat culture and more around meaningful connection, peaceful simplicity, nature immersion, and being welcomed into a slower and more intentional rhythm of life.

Understanding Reiki

Reiki is a gentle Japanese energy practice centered around relaxation, mindfulness, presence, and supportive touch. Many people are drawn to Reiki as a way to cultivate greater calm, self-awareness, emotional balance, and connection with themselves and others.

Rather than requiring special abilities or prior spiritual experience, Reiki is traditionally taught through direct experience and guided practice. During this retreat, participants receive Reiki Level 1 initiation and begin learning how to practice Reiki for themselves and others in a grounded, accessible, and supportive way.

Reiki is traditionally practiced fully clothed using light touch or hands held slightly above the body, depending on comfort and preference. Sessions are designed to be gentle, relaxing, respectful, and supportive.

Many participants are drawn to Reiki because of its calming and supportive effects on stress reduction, emotional balance, nervous system regulation, relaxation, and overall well-being.

For many people, Reiki gradually becomes not only a wellness practice, but also an ongoing practice of mindfulness, self-care, presence, and inner awareness.

The Experience

Many guests are drawn to this retreat during periods of transition, emotional exhaustion, burnout, overwhelm, or when simply feeling the need to slow down and reconnect with themselves more meaningfully.

Rather than focusing on pressure, performance, or rigid spiritual ideas, this retreat offers a gentler and more grounded approach centered around rest, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, nourishing daily rhythms, and meaningful connection.

Throughout the retreat, days unfold at a calm and supportive pace. Mornings may begin with yoga, meditation, or Reiki practice, while afternoons offer space for reflection, hammock time, swimming in the lagoon, nature walks, journaling, or simply resting surrounded by nature.

The Reiki initiation itself is often experienced as a meaningful and memorable moment within the retreat — not as something dramatic or mystical, but as the beginning of a supportive lifelong practice rooted in presence, awareness, and compassionate self-care.

Retreats at Tambo Ilusión are intentionally kept small, personal, and deeply supportive. Rather than a large commercial retreat environment, guests are welcomed into a peaceful family-run space where meaningful connection, simplicity, nature, and genuine hospitality are part of everyday life.

Many guests leave feeling calmer, more grounded, emotionally clearer, deeply rested, and inspired to continue integrating Reiki and supportive wellness practices into their daily lives.

Typical Daily Flow

Each day begins slowly and peacefully in the heart of the Amazon. Guests often enjoy quiet moments on their private porch with cleansing lemon water as birdsong and the soothing sounds of the surrounding forest awaken around them.

The retreat follows a gentle and balanced rhythm designed to support both learning and deep rest.

Throughout the retreat, days unfold through a gentle rhythm of learning, rest, movement, and nature immersion.

(Exact timings and activities may vary slightly)

Day 1

10:00 — Welcome drink and orientation
11:00 — Guided tour of the property and introduction to the horses
13:30 — Nourishing plant-based lunch

14:00 — Opening circle and retreat intention setting
15:00 — Introductory Reiki experience
17:00 — Gentle evening yoga and guided meditation
19:30 — Dinner and relaxing evening surrounded by nature

Day 2

07:30 — Lemon water and quiet morning time
08:15 — Breakfast

09:00 — Aromatic herbal bath ritual to support grounding and intention setting
10:00 — Reiki history, Reiki lineage, first Reiki initiation ceremony, and introduction to self-treatment practice
13:30 — Lunch

15:00 — Free time to enjoy the lagoon, rest in a hammock, journal, or spend quiet time in nature

16:00 — Second Reiki initiation ceremony, guided Reiki practice, and hands-on learning
19:30 — Dinner followed by quiet time for reflection or self-treatment practice

Day 3

07:30 — Lemon water and peaceful morning
08:15 — Breakfast

10:00 — Third Reiki initiation ceremony and guided Reiki practice
12:00 — Gentle yoga, breathwork, and meditation session
13:30 — Lunch

15:00 — Fourth Reiki initiation ceremony, Reiki integration practice, and self-treatment
17:30 — Sunset visit with the horses
19:30 — Dinner and free time for journaling, rest, or personal Reiki practice

Day 4

07:30 — Lemon water and morning refresh
08:15 — Breakfast

09:30 — Restorative Reiki session
11:00 — Practice giving a Reiki treatment using the skills learned throughout the retreat
13:30 — Lunch

15:00 — Aromatic herbal bath ritual to support integration, followed by free time for reflection, rest, journaling, or personal practice

17:00 — Closing reflection and integration Reiki experience
19:30 — Dinner and relaxing final evening at Tambo Ilusión

To end the evening: Reiki self-treatment practice for grounding, integration, and relaxation.

Day 5

07:30 — Slow morning and lemon water
08:15 — Breakfast

09:30 — Optional self-treatment, meditation, journaling, or quiet time in nature
11:00 — Closing circle and final questions
13:30 — Lunch

Afternoon free time to relax, enjoy the property, spend time with the horses, swim in the lagoon, or rest in a hammock before departure.

17:00 — Check-out and departure

What’s Included

4 nights’ private accommodation in a cozy cabin with en-suite bathroom and screened porch with hammocks
Reiki Level 1 initiation: Four Reiki Level 1 attunements offered across two immersive days
Reiki Level 1 certification and comprehensive study manual
Guided Reiki practice sessions and hands-on learning
Gentle yoga, meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness practices
Daily nourishing plant-based meals
Herbal teas and purified spring water throughout your stay
2 deeply restorative Reiki sessions
2 aromatic herbal bath rituals for grounding and relaxation
Peaceful time for reflection, journaling, hammock rest, swimming, and nature immersion
Meaningful time spent with the horses
Personalized guidance and a supportive retreat environment
Airport transfers arranged with our trusted mototaxi driver (approximately 20-minute ride from the airport)

Rates

Because this retreat is intentionally intimate, deeply personalized, and centered around a calm and supportive experience, spaces are limited.

Private retreat for one guest (private cabin): $1590 USD

Private retreat for two guests traveling together:

$2890 USD total
→ That’s $1445 USD per person

Friends or travel companions may request separate private rooms at no additional cost, subject to availability.

Booking & Availability

Good to Know

Check-in: 10:00 AM
Check-out: 5:00 PM

Reconnect with Yourself Through Reiki, Nature & Presence

Step away from the pace of everyday life and immerse yourself in a deeply supportive retreat experience designed to nourish your body, calm your nervous system, and reconnect you with yourself in a meaningful way.

Return home feeling more grounded, rested, inspired, and supported with lifelong Reiki practices you can continue exploring long after the retreat ends.

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Guest Experiences

We feel deeply grateful for the meaningful experiences guests have shared after their stay at Tambo Ilusion.

“It was worth every penny.”

“Johanne and Armando have truly built a wonderfully unique and beautiful oasis in the jungle.

I signed up for a solo Reiki Level 1 retreat, and I felt incredibly well cared for from beginning to end. The retreat was beautifully organized, with nourishing meals, comfortable accommodations, a stunning natural setting, and a very thorough and interesting Reiki training complete with take-home materials.

Johanne’s attention to detail and warm hospitality made the entire experience feel deeply supportive and personal.

I will definitely be telling my friends about the Tambo Ilusion experience, and I truly hope to return again someday.”

— Sarah T., Canada
Reiki Level 1 Retreat Guest

“I felt deeply grateful to have Johanne’s one-on-one, undivided attention during my retreat.”

“A truly hidden gem in the jungle, this place exceeded all my expectations.

After a previous retreat experience elsewhere, I came to Tambo Ilusion seeking quiet time to integrate, reconnect with myself, and explore Reiki and yoga more deeply. The natural setting was incredibly peaceful — surrounded by lush nature and the soothing symphony of the forest.

From the moment I arrived, I felt warmly welcomed. Every detail of the retreat felt thoughtful and intentional, from the candles and herbal touches to the hammocks and peaceful spaces for reflection.

Sharing nourishing vegan meals, Reiki attunements, yoga classes, meaningful conversations, and time surrounded by nature made this experience deeply memorable and inspiring.

I highly recommend this beautiful and special place and hope to return again soon.”

— Lisa P., USA
Reiki Level 1 Retreat Guest

“I was in need of a major disconnect and recharge, and I absolutely found it here.”

“I honestly cannot say enough about this place. Leaving was emotional because it truly captured a piece of my heart.

I originally came to Tambo Ilusion to receive an authentic Reiki certification in Peru, but what I experienced was far beyond my expectations. From the kindness and hospitality to the peaceful atmosphere, nourishing meals, yoga classes, medicinal plant baths, and meaningful connection with nature, every part of the retreat felt restorative and genuine.

The retreat schedule felt beautifully balanced — structured enough to feel enriching, yet spacious enough to truly relax and reconnect.

This experience gave me not only a Reiki certification, but also a profound sense of renewal mentally, emotionally, and physically.

I will absolutely be returning.”

— Maddison N., Canada
Reiki Level 1 Retreat Guest