THE CURANDEROS
The five curanderos participating in the seminar will introduce themselves and describe their background. They will each give a 45-minute presentation regarding how they decided to and became healers, their personal journeys on the healing path, their philosophy on plant spirit medicine, and their vision for the future of curanderismo. You'll hear stories about curing complicated diseases or encountering dangerous animals and how knowledge of the spirit allowed them to achieve their goals. They will go into detail describing the diets required of them, the initiation process and the traditions related to practicing curanderismo.
A 15 minute question and answer period will follow each presentation, allowing for clarification and further explanation of more specific information. The facilitator for each curandero will translate the presentations and monitor the question and answer period afterwards.

THE BORAS
A small tribe that has recently begun living close to Iquitos, the Boras have a fascinating history and a beautiful philosophy. Rafael, chief of the local Bora community, will describe how the Bora tribe came to be, how they used to live in traditional times, and how their customs and habits have changed due to western influence. He will demonstrate the native Bora language and describe some of the tradition and rituals that have been preserved. Rafael's son will also discuss their current plans for the future in regard to educating their children in the ways of their ancestors, yet finding balance with the modern world as well.

THE FILM 'AYAHUASCA DIARY'
This feature film was shot in January of 2008 and chronicles the treatment of four patients from Los Angeles over an 18 day period. Amazing ceremony footage and educational material on the science of plant spirit medicine accompany the miraculous healings that occur during the film. Follow ups after returning to the US beautifully document how one man no longer has cancer, a woman who arrived to Peru in a wheelchair shows how much more mobility she has, a young man with psoriasis shows his healed skin, and a young woman with depression leaves LA to follow her dreams. It is a fantastic demonstration of ayahuasca healing.

ALLPAHUAYO-MISHANA
This local reserve is situated in an area with a rare soil make-up, creating a unique variety of plant and animal species. The reserve is involved in many preservation projects, reforestation programs, and educational projects to increase the local awareness of the necessity for sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. A reserve curator will talk about these projects and more.

QUISTACOCHA
This local zoo, beach, and botanical garden gives peruvians and tourists alike a chance to get to know the animals that live in the Amazon, and to gain an appreciation for them that hopefully will result in greater efforts to preserve the flora and fauna of the Amazon region. Quistacocha is continuously improving the conditions for their animals, and for the entire experience of going to the zoo.

IIAP
Institute for the Investigation of the Peruvian Amazon. This organization studies the Amazon and compiles information in order to assess the current environmental situation and make the necessary changes to bring about a sustainable future for the plants, animals, and humans living in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru.