Find your way back to wholeness through trauma-informed healing retreats that blend gentle practices with professional support
Nicole says, "I highly recommend Ananda lodge Women’s retreat. From the beautiful facility and grounds to the meticulously planned program, it was the perfect experience for me." See more
Robert says, "This retreat revealed something obvious yet easy to forget: consciousness is far more malleable than we ordinarily recognise. Across three ceremonies in the safe, healing hands of Mira, Ayahuasca was at times gentle, restorative, and ecstatic - at other times stormy, cathartic, and physically overwhelming." See more
Anonymous says, "Malwina was a warm, reassuring, and experienced guide, providing really gentle and effective support during difficult parts of my trip, and the space was private and comfortable and easy to be in as we slowly re-emerged back into the world after our trip." See more
Anonymous says, "I went to Arkana's retreat in Sacred Valley in Peru. I have absolutely no compalaints about the company. Everything was wonderful! They were there to answer all my questions prior to the retreat." See more
Anonymous says, "I write this 3 months after completing the retreat... Nestled in the serene mountain landscape, under the stars, this ayahuasca retreat provided an ideal environment for a profound and life-changing experience." See more
Lori says, "I came to Embracing Your Light feeling cautious. I’ve explored personal growth spaces before and was honestly tired of big promises and vague language. I wasn’t looking to be “fixed” — I just wanted something real." See more
Meredith says, "I’ve been to Caya Shobo 3 times in the last year and a half - and I would not personally choose to go anywhere else. In my experience, the maestros at Caya Shobo aren’t only the sweetest and good-hearted people, but also incredibly gifted and powerful at what they do." 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.