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Post dieta : stay and integrate after ayahuasca retreat or master plant dieta

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Booker says, "It’s hard to describe and do this experience justice… suffice to say it is the real deal, and administered with absolute love. This was my first time doing Ayahuasca, so I have no reference to compare PsychoNauta to, but I feel like I don’t need it." See more

$400
4.93
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Ayahuasca Psychedelic Coaching Session with Preparation & Integration Program

Date Open Dates
Online Online

Yasmeen says, "This was one of the most beautiful and transformative experiences of my life. I came to Acsauhaya one person and left as another person—lighter, more at peace, and equipped with tools to continue finding lightness and joy in my life moving forward." See more

€400
5.00
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Paula Afonso Integration Guide Sessions

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Mark says, "My experience with the Forest Path was truly life changing. I highly recommend this work if you're looking for deeper healing, musical expansion or to embrace more spirituality in your life." See more

From $40
4.88
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Traumadelics- Post Ceremony Stress Disorder Therapy

Date Flexible Dates
Online Online

Rosa says, "Bernice was the absolute best! Before we even booked, she was very helpful and very responsive to all questions we had. From beginning to the end, we felt safe, secure and welcomed." See more

From $111
5.00
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Psychedelic preparation call

Date Open Dates
Online Online

Kassia says, "I never felt I was in good hands ever before! Thanks for the support and pro-active stance to help me!" See more

From $5
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1-on-1 Psychedelic Therapy Session for Preparation of Integration - Online or In Person

Date Open Dates
Online Online

Ionut says, "Isa is great not only as a Bufo Alvarius Facilitator as i got to know her but also as a person, i am sure that she is wonderful in al the other activities. She helped me a lot to integrate my experience, and it made me feel safe and comfortable knowing that she is there with me while i was “gone”." See more

From $145
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Psychedelic Integration and Preparation

Date Open Dates
Online 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
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Personal Plant Medicine Integration Therapy, 1*1

Date Open Dates
Online 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
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Private Psilocybin Retreat Programme inc. Preparation & Integration and Private Ceremony - Amsterdam,The Netherlands

Date Open Dates
Center Maguey Amsterdam, Netherlands

John says, "A few months after a quietly transformative ceremony, I was invited to join an integration circle. As always, he made it a welcoming, positive and illuminating experience and continues to be an extraordinary guide." See more

From €1,395
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Preparation/integration consultation

Date Open Dates
Online Online

Anonymous says, "Siddiq gave excellent preparation before the session and was the perfect listener after the session. The main thing I’ve noticed now, some weeks after my session, is I have the energy/fortitude to make changes when it comes to certain habits/patterns in my life." See more

From $30
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Integration Call

Date Open Dates
Center Nagomi retreat Amsterdam, Netherlands

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
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Top Preparation/Integration Retreat Centers

How much does a Preparation/Integration retreat cost?

Preparation and integration services typically range from EUR €120-400 for single sessions to USD $390-625 for multi-session packages. Individual integration sessions average around USD $120-150, while more comprehensive preparation/integration programs can cost USD $300-400. Online options tend to be more affordable than in-person sessions. Multi-day integration retreats range from USD $400-800 depending on location and accommodations. The most cost-effective options include shorter online calls (USD $30-60 per hour), while private ceremonies with integration support can reach USD $700-1500. Many providers offer package discounts for booking multiple sessions.

Questions about Preparation/Integration

Can a retreat change your life?

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A retreat absolutely can spark profound transformation - yet the real magic lies not in the retreat itself, but in how it creates space to recognize what's already present within. Traditional wisdom paths from Zen temples to desert monasteries have long known that stepping away from daily patterns allows inner clarity to naturally emerge. At a typical meditation retreat, participants often experience deep insights simply by sitting quietly and turning attention inward. Yet it's essential to understand that a retreat acts more like tilling soil than planting new seeds - it creates fertile conditions for accessing innate wisdom and wholeness that were there all along. Some seekers notice immediate shifts in perspective or behavior, while others find subtle realizations unfold over months or years after returning home. The key lies in approaching retreat time with genuine openness rather than forcing specific outcomes. When combined with skilled guidance and integration support, retreats can illuminate fresh possibilities while revealing that true change flows from touching what's eternally unchanged at our core.

Can you read during a silent retreat?

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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?

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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.