JC Arkawa

Juan Carlos Arkawa has worked with Ayahuasca for 22 years. He trained in Colombia and serves the sacrament with the highest respect and honor.
JC is a multi-instrumentalist musician, producer, composer and arranger of indigenous Colombian descent from the town of Los Pastos. With more than 30 years of musical experience, he bases his work on the fusion of instruments and ethnic music from different parts of the world, as well as cultural knowledge from diverse ancestral communities and contemporary technology.
He is a self-taught performer on more than 100 wind instruments from around the world. In 2014 he was recognized by the Congress of the Republic of Colombia for the contribution of his artistic career. JC has given concerts in major Colombian cities as well as internationally in Rome, Prague, United States, Greece, Spain, Germany, Austria and more. He has appeared on television and radio internationally (Telemundo, Univision, CCTV Channel of Central China), and has produced over 85 works for colombian and international artists.
Retreats with JC Arkawa

Sacred Yage (Ayahuasca) retreat with Taita Jhon
$950
At this very special engagement, Taita Jhon will be bringing his very own Yage Ayahausca medicine that he brewed in Colombia. This is a privilege few people get to experience. We are very honored that Taita Jhon decided to join us and share is beautiful brew normally reserved for people who visit him in South America.
Join us for a transformative experience at our Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat outside Portland, Maine. Our Medicine Carrier, Taita Jhon, will guide...

Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat with Arkawa
$875 | 3 days, 2 nights
We invite you to join us for a profound and life-changing experience at Pachamama Sanctuary’s Sacred Ayahuasca Retreat, nestled in the serene beauty of Maine, just outside Portland. This immersive 3-day, 2-night retreat is designed to facilitate deep healing, personal growth, and spiritual awakening under the careful guidance of our experienced Medicine Carrier, Arkawa.
Our retreat offers a safe, nurturing space for you to dive into your inner world and access the wisdom that...