Bailey says, "I just returned home after my second retreat with Soltara at Playa Blanca in Costa Rica. I did a ton of research starting over a year ago before I booked my first retreat with them in June 2023." See more
Matthew says, "Without a doubt, one of the best life experiences I've had to date. Beautiful location, lovely food, and the warmth of the staff makes you feel a sense of home away from home." See more
Anonymous says, "I attended the November 20-26 retreat at Mamay Ayahuasca and it was amazing! 🙌🏾 I feel so much lighter now. My body feels like it's carrying less burdens." See more
Tamara says, "I went to Arkana because I had a black hole of depression inside of me. I didn’t know why and I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life in counselling, as awesome as my counsellor is." See more
Jenelyse says, "My 7-day retreat has been a true paradigm shift as well as a challenging yet rewarding journey. I’m proud of the way that myself and other brave souls managed to challenge our minds and bodies in ways unimaginable." 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
Samantha says, "I was incredibly inspired by my experience with the Forest Path family. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and was struck by the immense beauty of the space." 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
Camilla says, "For those who go to have experience first time this is the perfect place. The surrounding is amazing . The love care, support and attention to details is outstanding." 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
Tomas says, "Sacha Wasi is a magical place in the Amazonian rain forest. The people of the village are kind, loving, authentic and very much care deeply about the medicine they use to help people through these ceremonies." 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
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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.