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Ayahuasca Psychedelic Coaching Session with Preparation & Integration Program
Open Dates
Online
Martin says, "I had been wanting to take part in a Psilocybin ceremony for a while so chose my retreat carefully and from the reviews that I read and what I saw written online about Acsauhaya I was confident that they were a credible organisation." See more
€400
5.00
Traumadelics- Post Ceremony Stress Disorder Therapy
Flexible Dates
Online
Leyla says, "Bernice is really in tune with anything spiritual, she really helped me and my husband to understand our journey! Truly an enlightening experience." See more
From $111
5.00
1-on-1 Psychedelic Therapy Session for Preparation of Integration - Online or In Person
Open Dates
Online
Taylor says, "Thanks to Isa for creating the perfect space for transformation, while allowing the guest the freedom to have their own moments with god. I’m already planning my next trip to see her down in Mazunte and strongly recommend her guidance and powerful presence to any seeking a deeply profound experience!" See more
From $145
5.00
Personal Plant Medicine Integration Therapy, 1*1
Open Dates
Online
Luigi says, "It’s reductive trying to explain my experience through a written review, it’s been the best week of my whole life so far, now I’m awakened and I cannot wait to live my life with my new “self”." See more
From €222
4.79
4-Day Psychic Garden: Path of Integration Yoga & Nature Retreat in the Sacred Valley, Peru
March 23 - 27, 2025
From $300
/ 5 days
Psychedelic Integration and Preparation
Open Dates
Online
Rafal says, "I went to my first retreat with great fear but also with hope that it would help me solve my problems. There I found an amazing center, very nice, polite, helpful people, full of positive energy." See more
€120
5.00
Sacred Space - 1:1 Individual Online Session
€140
4.91
Integration Call
Open Dates
Fulvia says, "This was my first experience with Psilocybin and I wanted a private journey. From the moment I met Tyrell, I felt very welcome and comfortable. Tyrell was very open and easy to talk to." See more
$49
5.00
Psychedelic Integration Session 90min online
Open Dates
Online
Mariusz says, "Very warm and professional, I felt safe and invited to go deeper into myself to make sense of some of my recent psychedelic experiences. Now I feel more grounded and can see the connections with my daily life and what I can do to integrate these journeys." See more
From $120
5.00
Professional Training in Preparation of Expanded States of Consciousness: Harm Reductions
March 26 - 30, 2025
From $690
/ 5 days
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Questions about Preparation/Integration
Can you read during a silent retreat?
Reading during a silent retreat depends entirely on the specific tradition and center hosting the retreat. Most Vipassana centers prohibit reading and writing during their 10-day courses to maintain mental silence and prevent intellectual distraction. However, some Zen and contemplative Christian retreats allow limited reading of spiritual texts during designated periods, particularly for beginners who may need guidance in their practice. Some centers provide clear schedules indicating when reading is appropriate, while others maintain strict policies against any form of external stimulation, including books, journals, or electronic devices. These variations reflect different approaches to cultivating inner stillness and self-observation.
Traditional Buddhist monasteries often incorporate sutra study as part of their silent practice periods, recognizing that certain texts can deepen meditation insights when approached mindfully. At modern retreat centers in North America and Europe, many programs have evolved to include "noble silence" periods where reading spiritual texts is permitted during free time, while maintaining verbal silence.
Research from the University of California, Davis Center for Mind and Brain suggests that combining contemplative reading with meditation may actually enhance attention and metacognitive awareness.
What happens at a women's retreat?
Women's retreats create dedicated spaces for deep restoration, connection, and transformation away from daily demands. Modern retreats often blend ancient wisdom practices like meditation and ritual with evidence-based approaches including somatic experiencing, breath work, and therapeutic movement. At luxury venues in Bali or Costa Rica, participants might start their mornings with sunrise yoga, followed by journaling circles and afternoon workshops on topics ranging from ancestral healing to authentic leadership.
The magic often happens in those unscripted moments between scheduled activities. Picture women sprawled on cushions sharing life stories over herbal tea, or walking meditation paths through tropical gardens processing profound insights. Some retreats focus on specific themes - grief work, creative expression, or life transitions. Others embrace a more fluid structure allowing space for spontaneous sisterhood, tears, and belly laughs.
Beyond the "spa and yoga" stereotype, many contemporary women's retreats tackle deeper terrain. Trained facilitators guide participants through shadow work exploring internalized patriarchy, mother wounds, or sexual trauma. Traditional ceremonies led by indigenous wisdom keepers might involve cacao rituals, sweat lodges, or womb blessing circles. The physical container of being surrounded by solely female energy for several days often catalyzes profound personal breakthroughs that continue unfolding long after the retreat ends.
Safety remains paramount - reputable retreats require health screenings, maintain clinical support staff, and enforce clear boundaries around touch and sharing. Many integrate trauma-informed protocols developed at leading centers like the California Institute of Integral Studies Source. This allows women to journey as deep as they choose while knowing skilled holders maintain the container.