Jennifer says, "I have met Blez as a heartwarming facilitator who really cares about you, your wellbeing and healing process a lot. It doesn’t matter if he has to put more time into you, or even go to the market to buy some special plants that you need in addition." See more
Sandor says, "People say that you don't find Ayahuasca, it finds you. The teacher appears when the student is ready for the lesson, so it is with Ayahuasca. It will come to you when the time is right." See more
Tamer says, "I had the houner to be part of this retreat. Multipule times. It is for sure the most life changing experience a person can have. A safe loving environment that makes you feel one of the universal family." See more
Jordan says, "I want to thank you in this way too that you came in to our Country and helped us Heal , Learn , Listen to what the Plants can teach us about the world. It was a nice experience Ayahuasca with a Shaman from Peru without going to the Amazon." See more
Gregory says, "My experience was absolutely beautiful and amazing, the facility, and the staff were the most amazing and accommodating! " See more
Sean says, "There is nothing quite like living off the land. Nothing like being a part of a tribe. Nothing like letting go of your attachments to experience what it is like to reconnect with spirit." See more
Alaa says, "I have tried many activities in my life, but this one was profound. few days i spent with Poul, the Shaman and beautiful mom-like Abuela worths the world. It was my final searching phase, after Ayahuasca i’m ready to live my life and enjoy it without questioning or worrying." See more
Dyson says, "Luis Rimachi made me feel very welcome from the moment I arrived at Selva Madre. His 40+ years as a shaman are apparent during integration, where we discussed our experiences during the ayahuasca ceremony." See more
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