Jana says, "An incredible experience that is difficult for me to put into words. But it gave me exactly what I needed. After a very short time, I notice how my relationships with my loved ones, but also with myself, have improved greatly." See more
Nika says, "I just want to start by saying this is my direct experience and honesty coming straight from my heart that I am sharing, not opinions or views. What I experienced during this 7 day retreat is very difficult to describe, so I'll try my best." See more
Truls says, "I had three ceremonies with Mira Vision and it has been the greatest growth in this short span of time, of my life. Wonderful people, I will definitively return as soon as possible." See more
Anonymous says, "Die Anmeldung und der Kontakt verliefen wunderbar. Auch die Durchfรผhrung des Retreats und die Organisation des Teams waren ausgezeichnet. Ich mรถchte nicht zu sehr von meinen Erfahrungen mit Ayahuasca erzรคhlen." See more
Marco says, "Boris and the entire team at APL delivered a very organised, professional and supportive experience. Everything from the pre-call to integration on site and even after care shows that APL takes great care and pride in their work - You really get the sense that these guys are switched on and love what they do." See more
Suzanna says, "This review is especially for the skeptic. Iโm a 42 year old married woman travelling alone. Iโm a yoga teacher and I have a 18 year old daughter who has an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and is addicted." See more
Anonymous says, "I just got back from my second retreat! Jo and her team did a magnificent job as always making us feel welcome and creating a friendly atmosphere were we were all able to be honest and open." See more
Osama says, "Lovely team, a beautiful place to be where you can rest your mind and soul ๐๐ผ" See more
Sophia says, "My stay at the Luka Luna ceremony has been life-changing in the best of ways. This was my third time here and Luka surpassed all of my expectations in every way imaginable." See more
Claryn says, "This retreat has opened my heart to love and healed me in every possible way. I felt I shifted the ancestral trauma that had lived inside me throughout, even before, my life." 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.