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Ayahuasca & Plant Medicine Treatment for Depression, PTSD, Trauma (1-3 months)
Best Seller
Flexible Dates
Anonymous says, "I spent years searching for the right place in Peru for Ayuhuasca. Thanks to the travel restrictions imposed on us in past 2 years I decided to look closer to home and discovered Sinchi Runa in Portugal." See more
$105
4.87
1 Day Psilocybin Therapy Session in the Netherlands
Top Rated
Open Dates
Robert says, "Caro is an incredibly insightful practitioner. She is able to get under the skin of trauma, understand how it can affect and change people, and then importantly provide coping strategies." See more
€1,800
5.00
1 Day San Pedro and Mushroom Experience
Last Chance
March 2, 2025
Anonymous says, "Grreat experience , good people, great support!! Expectations more than fulfilled. Only the retreat Centre itself could do with a bit of an upgrade. But well, thats the part I found the least important." See more
From €400
/ 1 day
4.89
Ayahuasca, Kambo & Bufo Cancun 5 Days Intensive
March 6 - 10, 2025
Rick says, "I benefited greatly from this experience. This was my first time participating in this type of healing. I followed the prep directions fairly well. I had made some life decisions and to participate needed to stop taking my daily SSRI's (2012), not as easy as US medical people tell you is when you start on them." See more
$1,190
/ 5 days
5.00
Truffle Therapy | 1 Day Psilocybin Couple's Retreat in The Netherlands
Open Dates
Anonymous says, "I'd researched this type of experience for some time and knew I wanted to have 1 to 1 experience rather than a group session. Initial contact with Gregory was via email to make arrangements and give an overview of my motivations." See more
$710
4.97
3 Night Psilocybin Mushroom and Bufo (5MeO DMT) Retreat
May 29 - June 1, 2025
mohamed says, "Great place with great people, outstanding shamans, facilitators, and Staff. " See more
From $1,980
/ 4 days
5.00
4 Days Private Consciousness Evolution Retreat (Psilocybin+MDMA Therapy) in Portugal
Open Dates
Anis says, "I went to the retreat me and my sister, we were welcomed and immediately felt like family, the atmosphere was so relaxing and the environment was in nature, it was so relaxing and refreshing, this trip we gonna remember it forever, learned a lot of things about myself and got clarity in my life, I highly recommend this experience, it was so sad to leave the retreat I wanted to stay for weeks if I could!" See more
$5,900
5.00
The Microdose Method - Psilocybin Experience - A Guided Course
43 Days Package
Online
Anonymous says, "Overall, I can only say… wonderful and such a beautiful, nurturing setting. I have nothing to compare it to, but have a feeling this is in the top of this kind of experience! Thank you!" See more
From $395
5.00
One night ayahuasca ceremony
Open Dates
Zack says, "Wow - what an experience! Life changing would be an understatement. This was my first time sitting with Ayahuasca, so naturally I’d built up a lot of nervousness ahead of the ceremony, however, as soon as I arrived at the healing centre, those nerves swiftly turned into excitement." See more
€550
5.00
10 Day Ayahuasca Retreat & Master Plants Dieta in Peru
Open Dates
Travis says, "I have done many Huachuma walks in the Sacred Valley, but they are extra special with Blez. He has a keen sense of the dynamic of the group, and holds space beautifully." See more
$1,250
4.95
Inner Renaissance Psilocybin Jungle Retreat, 4 Days & 3 nights, Private Villa - Tulum, Mx ( dates)
Flexible Dates
Blake says, " My personal three-day retreat with Tara/Arcadia Healing Sanctum was tremendously enlightening and significantly lifechanging. I experienced an acute awakening of my true and authentic self." See more
$3,777
5.00
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Questions about Depression
What can ayahuasca heal?
This answer may vary depending on who you ask. Some Amazonian shamans proudly boast of the number of individuals they have successfully healed with ayahuasca from serious illnesses such as HIV, cancer, paralysis, or organ failure. While they may be telling the truth, there is no scientific evidence to back these claims and we do not encourage anyone suffering from life-threatening ailments to hope that ayahuasca would cure them.
Actually documented in a growing body of scientific studies are indications that ayahuasca may assist with alleviating symptoms of psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, and neurodegenerative illnesses such as Parkinson's disease. PTSD symptoms, according to personal testimonies of many war vets who have gone to retreats, can also be relieved.
As far as physiological disorders go, there has been no research published as of yet, but the long tradition of ayahuasca's therapeutic usage and the antimicrobial properties of the B. caapi vine suggest that it may be beneficial at least for cleansing the body and clearing out some bacterial or parasitic illnesses.
Are there retreats for people with depression?
Yes - specialized retreats exist for those experiencing depression, offering a gentle container for healing while honoring each person's inherent wholeness. Traditional meditation centers provide programs specifically designed around mental health, with on-site therapists and medical support. These aren't meant to replace professional treatment, but rather complement existing care through mindfulness practices, community connection, and skilled guidance. Some retreats focus on specific modalities - Buddhist centers emphasize meditation and compassion practices, while nature-based programs might incorporate wilderness therapy and ecopsychology. At most depression-focused retreats, participants engage in a balanced mix of gentle movement, guided reflection, and trauma-sensitive meditation, always with the freedom to participate at their own pace. The Buddhist understanding of depression as a "visiting" experience rather than a fixed identity can be particularly healing. This perspective sees difficult emotions as weather patterns moving through awareness rather than permanent aspects of who you are. Many retreat centers weave this wisdom into their programs while maintaining grounded engagement with modern mental health understanding.