Timas says, "Brilliant retreat with a great team and very knowledgeable facilitators. Truly a life changing experience!" See more
William says, "The July 15-22 Goddess Falls ayahuasca retreat I attended at Soltara exceeded my expectations. The location in the Costa Rican mountains, away from the rush of western civilization, and surrounded by stunning natural beauty and free from noise was perfect for this deep work." See more
Paul says, "I attended Arkana Amazon nearly a month ago, and to say the experience was life changing would be an understatement. Everything from the itinerary, to the facilitators and the staff was beyond expectations." See more
Deborah says, "I have been on the medicine path for 7 years and my biggest transformation has happened at Libelula. Absolutely magickal space, beautiful land in the mountains with waterfalls and breathtaking sunrises." See more
David says, "Having attended multiple MexiSoul retreats, I have consistently experienced the environment as safe, therapeutic, and deeply empowering. This recent retreat was my first Psilocybin ceremony, and I can say without hesitation that each ceremony became a profound journey of healing, reflection, and personal growth." 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
Anonymous says, "Alfonso is so loving and kind. He is open about his experience with the medicines and makes sure you are comfortable and well informed before you begin your journey." See more
Sarah says, "If you are wanting an authentic experience with plant medicine, along with a beautiful location, and guides who truly care, this is the place for you. I am without words to describe my experience with the plant medicine and it’s different for everyone, so I won’t try." See more
Angie says, "I attended the retreat not knowing exactly what to expect and knew it was probably best not to have much expectations. I think as far as the ayahuasca ceromony it is a personal experience and I applaud anyone who has the courage to take the step to healing and change." 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.