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Sacred plant medicine immersions: Transform through traditional Amazonian healing ceremonies and mindful plant dietas
Top Dieta Retreats
14 Day Ayahuasca Retreat & Master Plants Dieta in Peru
Best Seller
Open Dates
Russ says, "Have you ever wanted a deeper connection to source, a purpose that enhances your life in these unpredictable times, to go and participate in an ayahuasca experience but haven't yet been able to, START RIGHT HERE WITH AN ONLINE CONNECTION WITH Tata Mundo YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!! Spirit has nudged me for quite a while in making a move to something deeper, more purposeful, but life moves one along in this race, where we can simply continue patterns on the cost of time, counting the month's or years with no real acknowledgement of the true inner urges." See more
$1,800
4.95
Ayahuasca & Plant Medicine Treatment for Depression, PTSD, Trauma (1-3 months)
Top Rated
Flexible Dates
Lisa says, "My experience at Sinchi Runa has been transformative, and I don’t say that lightly. I came for my first 3 day retreat in September 2023 and I had no idea what to expect (I’ve returned 2 more times, the last being March 2024)." See more
$105
4.87
Master Plant Dieta and Ayahuasca Retreat – 10 Days
Open Dates
Alycia says, "My time at The Garden of Peace taught me more than I could have expected to learn, and I knew before I left that I would return again in the future. I cannot emphasize enough how BEAUTIFUL the energy of the land and the people who facilitate it are." See more
$1,350
4.81
Ayahuasca Ceremonies with Leticia Xiuh & Shahaf Shvarzman in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
March 14 - 16, 2025
Stephen says, "I had heard lots of good things from very trusted sources about the integrity and quality of this place and the people who run it and facilitate. Leti is a fantastic and real facilitator, and super talented, such an amazing voice and power." See more
$425
/ 3 days
4.87
5 Day- Aya , Kambo, Sananga, Bobinsana Retreat
Last Chance
March 12 - 17, 2025
levi says, "From the moment I stepped onto the retreat's sacred grounds, a wave of amazing energy washed over me. This land is a living tapestry of diverse flora and fauna, punctuated by the refreshing ambiance of a tranquil lake and invigorated by the purest air." See more
$777
/ 6 days
4.96
Traumadelics- Post Ceremony Stress Disorder Therapy
Flexible Dates
Online
Anonymous says, "They know what they are doing and they took care of me every step of the way if/when you take this error on the side of caution. Thank you IXCA , Tonya and Ginty you are amazing " See more
From $111
5.00
7 day Ayahuasca Retreat
8 Days Package
Estelle says, "I was there last September, I really enjoyed the cosines of it, simple and charming place. Good fresh food cooked by Marisol, a Peruvian woman with a big heart, fruits always available." See more
$900
4.94
Cacao Dieta
Flexible Dates
Julia says, "Wauw, what a nourishing place Amaruanka has to offer. I love Diana and Mattieu, the facilitators. They have a broad range of healing skills and are professional in their interaction." See more
$2,600
4.78
13 Day Sanango Dieta with 3 Ayahuasca Ceremonies
2 Spaces Remaining
March 2 - 14, 2025
Anonymous says, "A 2-plus hour boat ride down the Amazon River brought us to the village of Generro Herrera. On the outskirts of the village, which is situated on 200 acres of farmland surrounded by jungle, sits the home of Maestro Don Alberto and his son Maestro Eliseo." See more
$2,690
/ 13 days
5.00
Four Week Ayahuasca Healing Empowerment Course - $5850
Cameron's Staff Pick
July 13 - August 9, 2025
John says, "As common as a cliche turning 40 has in pop culture, it’s a realization of quite the milestone. 4 decades that one has spent on Earth and experiencing Earth. For many of us, we are merely surviving." See more
$5,850
/ 28 days
4.92
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Questions about Dieta
Is the ayahuasca dieta really necessary?
The period of abstaining from salt, red meats, heavily processed foods, sweets, alcohol, narcotics, and sexual activity, as well as avoiding stress, screen time, and other distractions from intention-fostering is derived from the dietas that Amazonian shamans in training follow in order to acquire their abilities and perform healing and magic.
In practice, a strict dieta is not absolutely necessary for a fruitful ayahuasca experience for common folk. In fact, many people have gone into ceremony after not honoring any aspects of the dieta and suffered no adverse consequences.
However — it's easy to see that adhering to dieta recommendation for a few days is nothing if not beneficial for the prospective drinker. Above and beyond helping to clear out the mind and body from the immense amount of toxins we devour daily in a typical Western lifestyle, the dieta serves to institute stillness, energetic balance, and create space for reflecting and focusing on our intentions for the journey.
Taking these steps in the preparation process can go a long way to ensuring a smoother ceremony experience and more effective integration afterward. As such, it is highly advised to at least maintain a moderate abstinence from unhealthy sustenance in the days leading up to the ceremony.
How long do ayahuasca effects last?
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.