Find your way back to wholeness through trauma-informed healing retreats that blend gentle practices with professional support
Anonymous says, "I'm still in awe of the beauty and significant expansion and healing that I received through my journey with Kimberly and Rachael at Ananda Lodge. The minute you step onto the property you can feel the sacredness of the land and the warm smiles that greet you from the owners Kimberly and Jason and the rest of the amazing staff, you feel immediately safe and at home." See more
Corentin says, "It was my first experience with mushroom and I am overall very happy with the session. Good preparation, organization and overall profesionalism. The session was handled very well by Malwina and I would definitely recommend her." See more
Andy says, "It was my first time sitting with these medicines, and I could not have asked for a better healer to guide me than Tao/Atuk. From preparation to ceremony and post-ceremony, his level of communication and attentiveness was, and continues to be, second to none." See more
Cristina says, "Hey! I just finished the retreat in Arkana in the Amazon Jungle…the experience is like no other I had before….it is hard work but is so worth it…the Shamans are great and extremely helpful, the staff is also very empathic and help me a lot…." 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
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.