Simon says, "I knew from the moment I looked this place up that it was the right place for me! Oh how I wasn’t disappointed. The love and care that Blaz and the team put into this place is just incredible." See more
Bailey says, "This was my first experience with Ayahuasca and I tried not to walk into it having a lot of expectations. I was hoping that I would have the experience I needed, whatever that was." See more
Danielle says, "I had a really powerful experience at Arkana Spiritual Center. It is a very peaceful place surrounded by nature, which helped me feel calm and focused. The ceremonies were intense but meaningful, and they helped me learn a lot about myself." See more
Chris says, " I normally don’t write reviews, but in this circumstance I feel compelled to do so. I truly can’t say enough wonderful things about this retreat." See more
Takashi says, "忘れられない衝撃的な体験でした 内容を形容することはとても難しいですが全てとの一体感に包まれました アウグスティーナは素晴らしいシャーマンでリトリートを成功に導いてくれます 家は街中から離れたジャングルの真ん中にあって自然の声を近くで聞くことのできる最高のロケーションです 家の中は穏やかな雰囲気で精神を落ち着けることができます 私の好きなブッダやインドの神々の絵や像がありセッション中彼らを思い出すことができました 全ての人が一度は受けるべきだと思えるほど素晴らしい体験だったので強くお勧めします" 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
Anonymous says, "... I would have come earlier💚 my soul felt parched and i haven't felt the earth under my feet for a long time. my inner fire was weak and i haven't had a tailwind for a long time." See more
Shanna says, " Gaia sagrada saved my life. A mother to twin teenage girls and a four year old son, I was the lowest I have ever been. Everything to be grateful for, but my light had been dimmed to the point that I didn’t want to go on." See more
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