Roey -Founder/ Facilitator

Roey, the visionary founder of Vikara Retreat Center, has been on a transformative path of healing and self-discovery for over a decade. His journey began in 2014 when he started working with plant medicines, including San Pedro, mushrooms, and ayahuasca—experiences that ignited a deep passion for spiritual exploration and healing. Seeking profound wisdom and a diverse range of ceremonial approaches, Roey traveled extensively to learn from a variety of teachers and traditions, immersing himself in the sacred practices of indigenous cultures.

Before embracing plant medicine, Roey practiced yoga for over 7 years, starting with Ashtanga Yoga, which laid the foundation for his discipline. He completed his 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Ecuador, where he deepened both his practice and his understanding of yoga’s transformative power.

Roey has also undertaken four vision quests in Ecuador under the supervision of Taita Alejo Valdivieso, a revered Indigenous elder, where he received the blessings to lead sweat lodges, and has been since praying and guiding the Temazcal ceremonies in Vikara.
With over 13 years of experience in the therapeutic world, Roey has a deep understanding of healing modalities, which he integrates into the offerings at Vikara. In 2020, Roey founded Vikara Retreats, a space dedicated to sharing the transformative power of plant medicines, along with many other practices and tools that serve bringing more light to the consciousness and allowing more balance to enter in to our lives.

Vikara’s mission is to provide tools for personal growth, healing, and self-discovery, creating a safe space for individuals seeking transformation and awakening. As Roey’s journey continues to evolve, he remains committed to expanding Vikara’s offerings and sharing the gifts of healing, wisdom, and connection with the world.