David says, "I attended the retreat knowing I had to find some deep emotional change to deal with many life difficulties and find a path that was right for me. And boy did I find it with Danilo and Ilse." See more
Deano says, "A wonderful experience the team were welcoming, listened, understood and went out of thier way to look after us and make sure we got everything we needed out of the weekend." See more
Anonymous says, "I arrived at Avalon March this year and can only describe the experience as life changing. I realised a lot about myself that had been holding me back in life. I learned that throughout my life I was in total self distruct mode displaying self sabotaging behaviours and was absolute miserable." See more
Anonymous says, "I took part in the full Ayahuasca retreat program with Safe Spirit, and it truly became one of the most transformative experiences of my life. At first, I was a bit surprised because during the first Ayahuasca ceremony I felt almost nothing." See more
Dimitrios says, "The team is amazing and their program was beyond my expectations. I thought I needed to go to Peru to have a genuine experience, but I was wrong. I participated in this Ayahuasca retreat and without hesitation I strongly recommend Conscious Hub for anyone who's looking for healing and answers." See more
Scott says, "There is not a ratings system in place that would do Ayayni justice. The energy throughout the retreat was truly magical. From the moment of arrival, guests are treated with love, honesty and truth." See more
Akshay says, "As someone who had never tried ayahuasca before, I came here for a new experience. What I left with is a spiritual awakening, all the way from being a non believer to someone who is now convinced the world has more wonders and magic than we know." See more
Nasanin says, "This past weekend was my first experience with plant medicine and although it’s been a few days, I am still floating in the waves of Yagè! I was, like many others, worried about what my initial contact with plant medicine would be like! Would I even be able to make it through the experience?! As soon as I arrived at the beautiful and serene location in the countryside the Vision Mira team took such good care of me and were ready to answer all my questions." See more
Anonymous says, "I really suggest Amoraleza, if you are in Europe and like to reconnect with the real fundamentals of life. This experience was mind blowing and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the process." See more
Sofia says, "I was able to get a private retreat on very short notice, which I really appreciated. I was also impressed by how carefully I was prepared for the experience, it was clear that the team takes time to make sure this work is right for each person." See more
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The effects of ayahuasca typically unfold across distinct phases over 4-6 hours, though the full journey can last up to 8 hours for some people. Traditional Amazonian ceremonies usually begin in the evening and continue through the night, with the most intense period occurring 1-2 hours after drinking the medicine. The physical effects often start within 30 minutes, while the visionary phase commonly peaks between hours 2-4. After the main journey subsides, many experience a gentle "landing" period of 1-2 hours where insights continue to emerge. In traditional contexts, integration begins immediately after the ceremony and extends for days or weeks - this is considered an essential part of the medicine's work. Some retreat centers observe that certain participants may feel subtle energetic shifts for several days following a ceremony, though these are typically mild and manageable. Each person's experience with the medicine follows its own timing and rhythm. Traditional healers emphasize that the effects aren't limited to the ceremonial hours - rather, the ceremony opens a door through which healing and understanding continue to flow long after the acute effects have passed.