Silvana says, "I feel incredibly privileged to have been able to experience this wonderful healing retreat at From Gaia for You. Danilo and Ilse are very kind and welcoming, and I immediately felt comfortable, safe, and at ease." See more
Lisa says, "My experience at Sinchi Runa has been transformative, and I donโt say that lightly. I came for my first 3 day retreat in September 2023 and I had no idea what to expect (Iโve returned 2 more times, the last being March 2024)." See more
Rowena says, "Avalon have thought of everything with love and care. I felt genuinely welcome and safe whilst being guided through my stay - Not just the ceremonies, but every activity and integration too." 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
Eduard says, "Wonderful atmosphere, caring and friendly people around. It was nice to be a part of it for a while. " 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
Marina says, "It was an unforgettable experience! I was totally green that's why I had a wrong perspective and my doubts but with help of Mira family I left being a new person - well, at least better version of me:) All members are very caring, kind, interesting people with experience and great knowledge." 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
Osama says, "Lovely team, a beautiful place to be where you can rest your mind and soul ๐๐ผ" See more
Urban says, "Loving and caring environment and a transforming experience." 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.