A church setting
Ceremony is held as a sacrament and spiritual practice within AyaWaken Church.
Our approach
Why people choose AyaWaken
A church community centered on prayer, careful preparation and ongoing support.
Why we began
Connecting the Amazon and the United States
We started AyaWaken to bridge the Amazon and the United States. Our mission is a community where people connect with the divine, reconnect with Mother Earth and remember their true nature.
Our ceremony weekends near Dallas, Texas, are one part of that community. Read about preparation and screening or integration support.
Our ministry
Meet Mark and Chloe
Mark Lorello Jr.
Mark leads every weekend. He trained through apprenticeship with Shipibo teachers in Peru and continues to study with them. Meet his teachers.
Chloe Lorello
Chloe co-leads the ministry. Her path grew from her own experience, reflection and care for the church community. Read their story.
A community open to many backgrounds
People of every background are welcome. Gatherings begin in prayer and sacred song, with room for silence, music and reflection.
Named teachers
Mark’s apprenticeship and continued learning with Shipibo teachers inform the way the weekend is held. Meet our teachers ↗
Careful screening
Everyone completes an intake. We consider health history and medications before confirming participation.
Small groups
We keep our gatherings personal, with room for individual attention and connection.
Controlled ceremonies
A quiet, carefully guided space, so you can focus on prayer and your own process.
Integration matters
Integration after each ceremony, a Saturday workshop and a follow-up call one week later.
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