The Centre

Amaya is a meditation and ceremonial centre set in the Columbia Valley, near Cultus Lake, BC, Canada. We are the home of the 24hr Dark Room Meditations with other unique offerings of inner journey events, zen meditation, candle-gazing meditation, yoga nidra, and pilgrimage enabling the participant to dive deeper into self-awareness.

Amaya is a safe, quiet and natural environment for your inner journey to be as comfortable as possible. Each offering provides a unique experience of rejuvenation, healing and self-discovery.

Communal Room

Hexagonal Ceremonial Room 

The Vision

We have to go darkness before we can see the light. Just as a butterfly emerges from its chrysalis into the light, we too can go inward and come back completely transformed. When we look inside, we can visit our old patterns, fears, and limitations that distract us to the point where we can not have the most precise picture of our most authentic path. In the dark, we can dive into all possibilities. We cannot see reality clearly before we truly see ourselves.

There is such a profound amount of beauty in our world, and we are all aware that there also lies a great deal of upheaval. Our earth is not being cared for as well as it should, our political systems are corrupt, and our culture is full of confusion because of extensive media influence.  The chaos that comes with the high demands of our modern society brings an ever-rising level of mental, emotional and physical disease. This affects our personal and daily lives in a variety of manifestations. Stress, depression and anxiety affect our systems, and we strive to rid ourselves of its grip. We cannot deny it; we cannot pretend that all is okay when we could be doing better.  

Through the process of taking the journey inward, we can take a deeper look at ourselves and all of the illusions that hold us back from allowing our true self and purpose to emerge. Just as philosopher and civil rights leader Howard Thurman's exhortation states, "Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then do that. Because what the world needs is people who come alive."

As you have the opportunity to enter into a deeper state of stillness, many people find that they have a broader perspective on the world around them and a clearer picture of what they need to do next in their own personal lives to create positive change. Conscious, collective knowledge and action are needed and that first step lies in our inner journey.

The Founder

Fabrice L'Heureux

Fabrice was introduced to meditation as a teenager and later introduced to Zen Meditation through the practice of Aikido, which has been his primary form of meditation for over two decades. He deepened his connection to Zen Buddhism through the continued daily practice of shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute).

As a lover of nature, Fabrice has a strong belief in the healing power of plants. Since 2011, Fabrice has learned the healing ways from Andean and Amazonian shamanic healers in South America. Shamanism has shaped his spiritual path and is the primary influence in how he holds ceremonial space for others. 

Tao Qigong and Yoga have also strongly influenced Fabrice's life. Having studied under master teachers such as Minke Devos and Wendy Lang, Waylon Belding, he has had the opportunity to deepen his understanding of the movement of life energy. He furthered his studies in healing techniques through learning vibrational sound healing.

Upon co-founding Amaya Inner Journey Centre, Fabrice hopes to help shift positive changes in humanity by connecting people to nature and their inner wisdom.