Safe Spirit

I took part in the full Ayahuasca retreat program with Safe Spirit, and it truly became one of the most transformative experiences of my life.

At first, I was a bit surprised because during the first Ayahuasca ceremony I felt almost nothing. It made me question if the medicine was even working for me. But the next day, during the integration talks, I started to understand why it seemed like nothing happened. I had too many expectations about what Ayahuasca “should” do or how it “should” feel. All those thoughts were blocking me from actually surrendering to the experience.

I learned that Ayahuasca works in a completely different way than other psychedelics. It’s not something that forces its way through you. Instead, it invites you to open yourself, and that only happens when you truly let go and trust.

The second and third nights were absolutly beautiful. I was able to release so many old emotions and memories from my life. It felt like layers of heaviness were melting away. I don’t want to go into too much detail, since it was very personal, but it was deeply healing and peaceful.

The whole Safe Spirit team is very professional and caring. I always felt safe, supported, and seen. The vegetarian food was simple and delicious, and the accommodation was clean and comfortable. It created the perfect space to rest and reflect between the ceremonies.

On the last day, I also did the Bufo Alvarius ceremony, which was the perfect closing to the whole journey. It brought everything together and left me with a sense of clarity and deep inner peace.

Overall, this retreat was a profound spiritual and transformative experience for me. I realized that every person has their own unique journey with Ayahuasca. It really depends on how open you are and how much you can surrender.

My advice to others is this: if you feel little or nothing during a ceremony, it doesn’t mean Ayahuasca isn’t working. Often it’s our own resistance or expectations standing in the way. Ayahuasca works in mysterious but powerful ways. The more you let go and stop trying to control, the deeper the experiance becomes.

I’m deeply grateful for everything I’ve learned and I can truly reccomend Safe Spirit from my heart. 🌿

The last retreat I went on in 2023 with a different team (now not available in Europe) was very transformative and a more traditional ceremony. This time it was not really transformative for me with the ayahuasca, at least nothing I am aware of so far (perhaps I didn't need it). The first session had the most effect. I found myself on the second session unable to vomit until I had gone to bed many hours later but really felt that it would have relieved the sensations in my gut had it happened much earlier. By the time of the third session I would have happily not done it as I felt centred in myself, but did and only had one cup of the brew. The ayahuasca seemed thicker and grittier than on my first retreat and I felt nauseous just thinking about it. On the final morning I actually felt quite good but nothing outstanding and was glad not to have to take any more of the ayahuasca brew. I wanted to do the Bufo Alvarius but was told I didn't need it and was too sensitive which was disappointing - probably the decision was made to cover themselves as they are responsible for people on the retreats they run. I now have to find a one on one guide for the Bufo as I would prefer not to do it in a group anyway. My male companion was allowed to do it and reckoned, having known me for years, that it was not beyond my capabilities to come through it in tact - he had a great experience with it. I really was not interested in the long psychotherapy sessions. I thought there would be one at the beginning and one at the end but there was sharing and analysing each morning after the nightly sessions. I would have preferred a setting with little or no verbal communication for much of the time as it is more beneficial for me, at least, to be centred in my own space. The catering was very well done and the food delicious, though not what is generally recommended for an ayahuasca retreat. Having experienced a strict diet on the first retreat I do think that it promotes a better ayahuasca experience but that may just be my particular bias. On the up side of things people were kind and I did have some very good exchanges, so thanks to the team for looking after us and it was good to meet other people on the retreat.

An experience that will always remain in my heart. Vera, Alex, and Mark demonstrated great hospitality and professionalism, with a clear understanding of the medicines and ceremonies that make them sacred. Without their attentiveness to the needs of all participants and their ability to capitalize on them, the magical connection and sharing within the group would never have been created, which in turn led to individual growth for each member. The sense of gratitude I feel for the organizers and the other selected participants, as well as the experience of the ceremony itself, cannot be described in words. Thank you so much :)

There's no real way to describe this experience. It's something you can only understand once you have taken the journey and surrendered to its power. I cam only highly reccomend doing it!
The team at Safe Spirit are incredible. Their knowledge and energy was perfect. I can't thank them enough for guiding me through the process.

How to put into words Marc, Alex and Vera (as well as all the other incredible, and welcoming humans who have hosted me).

I have returned twice, (which says a lot 🙏🏼😊). I went in March ‘23 and more recently in November. There is a home-like feel to the people and the place like no other.
The experience is always unique, to yourself and everyone else but there is a calmness and safety to the entire experience. I had experienced plant medicine in South America, and I found my time in Tenerife as such a special experience, one of connection, love, humour, self reflection, breakthroughs, understanding. But the main part is how it’s facilitated- that’s different, on each of my occasions, you really do leave as family (as cliche as that sounds!) I’ve never know a retreat to facilitate it so well. It holds a special place to me and I whole heartedly recommend this to anyone who is considering doing plant medicines for the first time, as it’s such a calming and safe environment.

Thank you all again, till the next time!
Kelli 🙏🏼