Anonymous says, "My first experience with ayahuasca was everything I anticipated and more thanks to the professional individual approach at Soltara Healing Centre in Scared Valley Peru." See more
Shawn says, "I've attended many retreats over the years and can honestly say this one is the best of them all. It felt like family. It was supportive, fun, open, expressive, sacred and spiritual." See more
Booker says, "It’s hard to describe and do this experience justice… suffice to say it is the real deal, and administered with absolute love. This was my first time doing Ayahuasca, so I have no reference to compare PsychoNauta to, but I feel like I don’t need it." See more
Steve says, "If you worry, have fear, or any other doubt. DONT. Know that everyone has these doubts in some way. Know that Arkana is there to help you, facilitate your growth, and to let go." See more
TRACY says, "There are truly no words for how amazing this retreat truly is. The location is perfect. I stayed in one of the private rooms; it was beautiful and peaceful, and the bed was super comfortable." See more
Anonymous says, "I write this 3 months after completing the retreat... Nestled in the serene mountain landscape, under the stars, this ayahuasca retreat provided an ideal environment for a profound and life-changing experience." See more
Samuel says, "My experience at Gaia Sagrada was incredible from start to finish. The team worked tirelessly to make sure we had everything we needed and felt safe and comfortable before, during, and after our retreat." See more
Anonymous says, "Humberto was an incredible guide through the whole experience. He is kind, humble, and wise. He is a true healer and I can’t be more grateful for our paths to have crossed." See more
Simarpreet says, "I had been on the journey towards self realization for 1.5 year and i did get signs time to time but ignored them as coincidences. Ayahuasca came into my life on its own and it was synchronicity I met two lovely souls gabriele and augustina during this journey." See more
Bryan says, "Everything was pretty near perfect. The setting, the accommodations, the food, the ceremonies, the integration and the activities. I highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity to partake in a ceremony while staying in a village with and administered by an indigenous group that has been doing this for centuries as part of their heritage and culture." See more
Rick says, "This was one of the best and most interesting retreats I have been to and I've visiting many. Sara and her husband are so kind and they really have a nice diverse flexible schedule of events every day." See more
Annamária says, "The joy and life force I've been experiencing since the retreat are intense and heartwarming. I felt beautifully held throughout the process by the incredible team of Naysha, their presence was strong, caring and uplifting." See more
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Having a clear intention before the ceremony can make an incredible difference in how your experience unfolds.
Maintaining psychophysical purity, or some form of dieta can go a long way in warding off unnecessary suffering once you drink.
Make sure that your intentions are not actually your expectations. It’s in your best interest to let go of the illusion of control.