Emil says, "His openness and honesty make you let go of any resistance to self-forgiveness and truly look at yourself through the lens of inner love. Thanks Danilo!" See more
Nicole says, "I attended the 7 day retreat offered in February 2024. I traveled a great distance to attend this retreat, from the midwestern part of the United States. This was my first experience with ayahuasca and I am so glad I followed my intuition." See more
Michael says, "I feel very lucky to have had Sanson as a guide during this ceremony. He has many tools for guidance and spiritual healing with his ability to sing and play music." See more
Anonymous says, "There are no words that can truly prepare you for this journey. No google search, no interview, no story can capture what it means to experience Ayahuasca—because this isn’t something you understand with your mind." See more
Anonymous says, "Everything exceeded my expectations, I had a great time and great results. I had the opportunity to meet very kind people (hosts but also other guests), it's a family-like atmosphere." See more
Anonymous says, "This woman definitely knows her stuff. I felt very safe and looked after and the setting was so calm and peaceful. Two weeks since the retreat and I literally feel reborn, I feel so positive and calm it has helped me heal parts of myself that still needed looking at." See more
Suzanna says, "This review is especially for the skeptic. I’m a 42 year old married woman travelling alone. I’m a yoga teacher and I have a 18 year old daughter who has an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and is addicted." 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
Sergio says, "encontré esta página que me llevó a un lugar maravilloso , guiado por una persona maravillosa que me llevó a un viaje maravilloso el día de mi cumpleaños, Gracias Gracias Gracias por hacer realidad esta maravillosa experiencia de vida" See more
Con says, "I was very nervous going to this retreat because I'd never done anything like it before and I was in a fragile place emotionally having just ended a 4 and a half year relationship." 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.