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Joseph says, "I had a deeply transformative experience during the ayahuasca ceremony with Tao. From the start, he made me feel safe, welcome, and supported. His calm presence, deep experience, and clear respect for the medicine created a space that felt both sacred and grounded." See more
attilio says, "Solo puedo decir que... La familia cambió mi vida. Ahora soy parte de ti. Gracias " See more
Anonymous says, "Before arriving I was recalling a moment when I was flying somewhere and my pen leaked all over my shirt. I realised it did not exist the way I thought it did - as my pen - but was subject to (as Buddhists say0 causes and conditions." See more
Robyn says, "My time at Caya Shobo was more than what I could have ever expected. I was looking for a retreat center that was truly focused on healing without all the extra fluff." See more
Johnnie says, "Arkana saved my life. I was going down a pretty dark, self-destructive path before I went. Between the maestro’s ikaros and the plant medicine, they changed my life for the better." See more
Kassia says, "I had a wonderful preparation call with Marcel. He knows all the ins and outs of psilocybin and how it works in the brain. By explaining he took away all the fear that I had to make the next step." See more
Tomas says, "I finally found my peace, thanks Erick. I have been at war with myself for 20 years and it has been a fucking mess. I been filled with so much anxiety, rage, hate, hopelessness and meaninglessness about myself and my past." See more
Tyler says, "Confluence Retreats in the Oregon mountains is the best gift I’ve given myself. The peaceful and beautiful location alone is enough to soothe the soul, offering a perfect, tranquil escape." 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.