Find your way back to wholeness through trauma-informed healing retreats that blend gentle practices with professional support
christin says, "I can from the depths of my heart recommend this center for deep healing work with authentic and experienced shaman in a safely held space. This center has a unique touch and a truly and gentle way of meeting individuals and guiding them on their journey towards healing and greater understanding and connectedness." See more
Anonymous says, "My experience with Siddiq was great, he seemed very confident answering all my questions and definitely helped me feel comfortable with the whole experience- including preparation and the integration." See more
joseph says, "This experience has changed my life as well as those who mean the most to me. My children. I came to Arkana wanting things that I didn't need. You will get what you need and not what you want." See more
Din says, "I stayed for 9 days in that dream place. It was a very special and worthwhile experience. A special place with a calm atmosphere, surrounded by beautiful green tropical areas ana amazing view." See more
Anonymous says, "It was my best experience ever and I learned many lessons from my lovely brother Tao. Highly recommended for deepest traumas and it is an inner engineering with really good knowledge of Tao in this journey and his lovely instruments and tools." See more
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
Amy says, "I found IXCA to be such a caring, experienced and intuitive facilitator. She always held a safe, loving and supported space. The combination of medicines sent me on a transformational journey and I released a lot of deep heavy energy that was holding me back." See more
PTSD retreat costs typically range from EUR €1,500 to EUR €3,500 for programs lasting 1-5 days in Europe, while programs in Mexico and Costa Rica range from USD $3,700 to USD $8,000 for 7-11 day experiences. More intensive treatment programs, like the 31-day plant medicine treatment for depression and PTSD in Spain, can start at just USD $105 for application with additional costs. Daily rates generally fall between USD $400-$1,100 depending on location, accommodation type (private vs. shared), and included therapies. Many retreats include preparation and integration sessions in their pricing to support the healing process before and after treatment.
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.