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Post dieta : stay and integrate after ayahuasca retreat or master plant dieta
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Open Dates
MUKAI says, "Monica is my benefactor. I don't want to drink ayahuasca at all now, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to go back to it in a few years. I would like to be able to speak English and enjoy conversation with Monica then." See more
$400
4.92
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
psychedelic preparation call
Top Rated
Open Dates
Anonymous says, "Hi Isher and Nancy! It feels like it's been ages since our Portugal trip, but it's only been a couple of weeks. Time sure does fly! Speaking of time, I wanted to catch up with you both and share a bit about what's been going on in my life lately." See more
€30
5.00
Paula Afonso Integration Guide Sessions
Open Dates
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
Traumadelics- Post Ceremony Stress Disorder Therapy
Flexible Dates
Online
Anonymous says, "Bernice and her team are exceptional and caring and present with each participant. I could not have asled for a better experience." See more
From $111
5.00
1-on-1 Psychedelic Therapy Session for Preparation of Integration - Online or In Person
Open Dates
Online
Eva says, "The ceremony with Isa was very intimate and full of love. I felt safe all the time, especially when some more complicated topics appeared. She explained everything very well, was fully present and also takes care during the integration phase." 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
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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?
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?
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.