Paul Mallon – Founder of Eden Santuário, Lead Facilitator

Paul accompanies participants throughout the retreat with presence, warmth, and lightness.

He guides daily practices in yoga (accessible to all levels), mindfulness meditation, and breathwork, while offering grounded ceremonial support built on more than 15 years of experience.

Originally from London, Paul felt a deep call to step away from the conventional path and seek greater meaning and purpose. During a solo journey through Brazil in 2009, he encountered ayahuasca and experienced a profound inner transformation — an awakening that inspired him to create a sanctuary where others could safely explore their own healing and self-discovery.

As the founder of Eden, Paul has facilitated transformational retreats across Brazil and Europe for over 15 years. His work is dedicated to creating environments where people feel safe, supported, and invited to reconnect with their essence.

Paul’s apprenticeship with ayahuasca began in 2008 under the guidance of a native ayahuasquero, leading to a three-year intensive shamanic training. In 2011, he became an initiate of the Santo Daime tradition in the community of Mapiá, deep in the Amazon — a lineage that continues to inform his work with reverence, integrity, and devotion.