L.E.A.R.N. Ayahuasca Retreats

LEARN is a Year-long Program for Men to Harness, Channel & Alchemize their Life Energy, with a Completely Private 10-Day Ayahuasca Retreat (in Costa Rica) ~mid-way through the Program:

• L — Life
LEARN is for men who aspire to nourish and guide their Life energy— not just for themselves, but for their loved ones and the people they serve & impact.

• E — Energetics
LEARN supports men through a healing process with Ayahuasca, with the intention of transforming their Energetics and baseline experience of ordinary everyday life.

• A — Ayahuasca
LEARN works with dedicated and grounded curanderos, who serve the Ayahuasca medicine with deep reverence from their spacious land and authentic retreat center in Costa Rica.

• R — Retreat
LEARN organizes a max of 5 fully private Ayahuasca Retreats each year, with itineraries tailored to the individual and retreats arranged to align with your unique schedule.

• N — Navigation
LEARN prepares you to safely Navigate the Ayahuasca journey by building a foundation of trust, practices, tools, resources, and accountability, 7 months before your retreat and 5 months afterward.

Mission & Vision

The modern man is often flooded with over stimulation: social media, streaming platforms, pornography, IG models, nonstop advertisements, and entertainment that is designed to capture attention and trigger desire(s). For men, this can lead to habits of distraction, overconsumption, compulsive release, and energy depletion.

With practice and shared accountability, LEARN helps men to cultivate awareness around patterns of overconsumption and compulsive release, along with compassion for our sexual nature, and clarity on how we can better utilize that energy.

Beyond real-world opportunities to go astray as men, the strong pull of online stimulation can erode a man’s ability to hold, refine, and channel his energy. By replacing low vibrational consumption with time simply being or creating, men are capable of retaining their life energy for longer and longer durations. They subsequently can become more impactful in their work, more present, inspired, energetic, and alive.

LEARN is not against sex, nor is it about repression. The purpose of this program isn’t to deny our sexual nature or to avoid orgasm, but to discover through practice, experimentation, and honest reflection—how to be more meditative, creative, and intentional with our life energy.

Men who don’t struggle with media consumption may still find it difficult to navigate attraction to others outside of their committed relationship. With greater success, recognition, and resources, often comes new dynamics and temptations to compromise integrity or be unfaithful. LEARN offers a private and powerful space for men to explore this challenge without judgment.

This process isn’t always easy. Navigating our life energy as men can be difficult and overwhelming, just as navigating an Ayahuasca journey can be. But with the right tools, support, and guidance, what once felt impossible becomes a source of great satisfaction, purpose, and meaning.

Choosing Solo or Small Group Participation:

LEARN offers the flexibility to journey as a solo participant or within a self-selected group of 2–3 men. Both paths provide privacy, so the choice really depends on your personal preferences, intentions, and relational context.

Benefits of a Small Group (2–3 men)
Engaging in the journey with a trusted circle of men can amplify growth in ways similar to training with a workout partner. Just as shared physical exercise can motivate, challenge, and inspire consistency, so can navigating this process with other men:

• Shared accountability and support: Weekly calls and exercises become richer when there are men to reflect with, provide encouragement, and hold space for accountability.

• Witness and be witnessed: Observing others’ breakthroughs can bring self-awareness, empathy, and deeper insight into your own patterns.

• Cultivate shared growth: Men in the group can celebrate progress, process challenges together, and integrate lessons collectively, enhancing the overall experience.

Benefits of Solo Participation:

• Absolute privacy and self-directed growth: Every session, exercise, and discussion is tailored entirely to your unique needs, intentions, and pacing.

• Deep introspection: Without the influence of group dynamics, you can explore internal patterns, emotions, and energy-work at your own rhythm.

• Maximum space for personalized guidance: Your guides, curanderos and facilitators devote undivided attention to your development, ensuring that your process is fully seen, heard, and cared for.

Why Do This Work?

Disconnection from Self & Others
Feeling pulled in too many directions, disconnected from your center, and distanced from loved ones.

Scattered Energy
Losing focus and vitality to constant distraction, overconsumption, and compulsive release.

Creative Block & Numbness
Struggling to access inspiration or trust intuition, defaulting to endless scrolling or quick dopamine hits.

Unprocessed Grief & Pain
Carrying unspoken losses or disappointments that remain buried, never fully honored or healed.

Cycles of Compulsion
Repeating the same habits of overstimulation, release, and depletion, without lasting satisfaction.

Tension in Relationships
Attraction outside commitments, hidden resentment, or lack of presence with partners and family.

Avoidance of the Shadow
Keeping uncomfortable truths or hidden desires in the dark, fearing what may surface if fully faced.

Lack of Clarity
Uncertain about life direction, service, or how to channel your gifts in a meaningful way.

Resistance to Change
Knowing something needs to shift, but defaulting back to old habits and comfort zones.

Difficulty with Transitions
Feeling lost or unstable during changes in career, identity, or family roles.

Emotional Suppression
Holding emotions in until they leak out as anger, withdrawal, or unhealthy coping.

Fear of Beginning Anew
Clinging to familiar patterns, even when they no longer serve, rather than stepping into the unknown.

Potential Benefits of LEARN:

Through the year-long journey with preparation, retreat, and integration, men may discover:

Connection & Belonging
Rekindling unity with self, loved ones, and the natural world.

Harnessed Energy
Reclaiming life energy from distraction and channeling it into presence, leadership, and service.

Healing Grief
Creating space to honor loss and move forward with more compassion and strength.

Freedom from Old Cycles
Breaking repetitive habits of energy release, and discovering new possibilities with that same energy.

Renewed Relationships
Bringing more honesty, presence, and openness into intimate or romantic connections.

Shadow Integration
Facing and embracing hidden aspects of the self with courage and awareness.

Clarity of Purpose
Illuminating what matters most in regards to life direction, family, and service.

Seeds of Lasting Change
Carrying home insights that shift mindset, behavior, and energy in sustainable ways.

Navigating Transitions
Finding steadiness and perspective during life’s inevitable shifts and challenges.

Emotional Release
Allowing long-held emotions to surface, move, and clear.

A Fresh Beginning
Stepping forward with clarity, vitality, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Private 10-Day Retreat schedule in Costa Rica, with a full team of curanderos and supporting facilitators:

DAY 1
• 8:00 am – Airport or Hotel Pick-up
• 9:00 am – Arrival + Breakfast
• 11:00 am – Tour of the Land
• 2:00 pm – Lunch
• 4:30 pm – Welcome Meeting
• 6:30 pm – Dinner

DAY 2
• 8:30 am – Breakfast
• 11:00 am – Opening Temazcal (Sweat Lodge)
• 2:00 pm – Lunch
• 6:30 pm – Dinner

DAY 3
• 7:30 am – Breathwork & Meditation
• 8:30 am – Kambo Cleanse
• 10:00 am – Breakfast
• 2:00 pm – Light Lunch
• 6:30 pm – Ayahuasca Ceremony

DAY 4
• 8:30 am – Breakfast
• 9:30 am – Processing Session
• 11:30 am – Rest
• 2:00 pm – Lunch
• 6:30 pm – Dinner

DAY 5
• 7:30 am – Breathwork & Meditation
• 8:30 am – Kambo Cleanse
• 10:00 am – Breakfast
• 2:00 pm – Light Lunch
• 6:30 pm – Ayahuasca Ceremony

DAY 6
• 8:30 am – Breakfast
• 9:30 am – Processing Session
• 11:00am – Waterfall Excursion
• 2:00 pm – Lunch
• 6:30 pm – Dinner

DAY 7
• 7:30 am – Breathwork & Meditation
• 8:30 am – Optional Bufo Alvarius (5-MeO-DMT)
• 10:00 am – Breakfast
• 2:00 pm – Light Lunch
• 6:30 pm – Ayahuasca Ceremony

DAY 8
• 8:30 am – Breakfast
• 9:30 am – Processing Session
• 11:00am – Rest
• 2:00 pm – Lunch
• 6:30 pm – Dinner

DAY 9
• 8:30 am – Breakfast
• 9:30 am – Closing Temazcal (Sweat Lodge)
• 2:00 pm – Lunch
• 6:30 pm – Dinner

DAY 10
• 8:30 am – Breakfast
• 10:30 am – Departure
• 11:30 am – Airport or Hotel Drop-Off

LEARN is a 12-month program with a private 10-day Ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica. Your investment covers the full year of energy work, preparation, integration, and the private retreat experience.

Completely Private Solo Journey + 10 Day Retreat + 1 year of bi-weekly video-calls: $24,000 total (≈ $2,000/month)

2-Person Private Group + 10 Day Retreat + 1 year of bi-weekly video-calls: $12,000 per person (≈ $1,000/month)

3-Person Private Group + 10 Day Retreat + 1 year of bi-weekly video-calls: $8,100 per person (≈ $675/month)

Solo Journey
🌿 For individuals who want full one-on-one guidance and privacy throughout the year.

2-Person Private Group
🌿 For two people who prefer to share the journey while receiving personalized support.

3-Person Private Group
🌿 For a close knit group who wants to grow and journey together.

Please note: Spots for LEARN are limited — only 5 clients accepted per year (and only 5 private retreats each year). This ensures complete privacy, individualized guidance, and a fully immersive experience.

FAQ

Why private retreats instead of large groups?
Private retreats create space for depth. Without the noise of strangers, you can focus fully on your own process. For men who prefer camaraderie, we offer small private groups (2–3 men) who already share a meaningful connection with one another.

Why a year-long program?
Transformation takes time. Many plant medicine retreats deliver powerful insights but leave participants unable to integrate the experience into ordinary everyday life.

What’s the role of Ayahuasca in this journey?
Ayahuasca is a cleansing medicine that reveals, heals, and awakens. It’s a central part of the retreat but not the whole program. LEARN combines ceremony with bi-weekly guidance, reflection, energy work, and integration support to facilitate realistic & sustainable change.

What if I’ve never worked with Ayahuasca before?
That’s completely ok. The program is designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The extended preparation helps you enter ceremony with a clear & grounded intention.

Is this program religious?
LEARN is not tied to any single religion. The work draws from indigenous traditions, music, meditation, and Kabbalah’s Tree of Life, yet remains open and inclusive for men of all backgrounds.

Is sexual abstinence required during the program?
No. LEARN is not about repression, celibacy, or abstinence. It’s about awareness and taking care of our life energy.

How do I know if LEARN is the right fit for me?
LEARN is ideal for courageous life-long learners who are committed to their growth and being of service to others. If you feel ready for a private, in-depth journey & are open to the preparation and integration process, LEARN may be a meaningful next step. Feel free to reach out and explore further alignment.

How could 5 months of integration support be helpful?
A comprehensive integration plan can increase the chances that the insights experienced during your ceremonies are actually realized in ordinary everyday life. Over the 5-month integration period, you’ll continue to process your insights and make gradual changes.

What medications are not compatible with Ayahuasca?
Certain medications, especially SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), MAO inhibitors, and other antidepressants are incompatible with Ayahuasca due to potentially dangerous interactions. It’s essential to disclose all medications you’re currently taking during your consultation so we can be sure Ayahuasca is safe for you.

Why doesn’t LEARN share the names of the retreat curanderos and facilitators?
Unlike many retreat centers that rent space and bring in guest facilitators, LEARN works directly with curanderos who live on the land where ceremonies take place. Alongside a small group of Costa Rican staff and facilitators, they serve their local community year-round. To honor their privacy and protect the sacredness of their land, we don't publish their names. Once you begin the preparation process you'll have the opportunity to connect with the lead curandero for 2 phone calls. During these calls, he offers a Tree of Life Analysis based on Kabbalah’s Tree of Life—helping you understand how your unique energetic distribution flows, and where more balance can be cultivated before entering ceremony. This creates a personal connection while maintaining the integrity and privacy of their home.

✨Before participating in any of these ceremonies (Ayahuasca, Kambo, Bufo, or Temazcal), a health screening and consultation with our team is required. LEARN takes every precaution to ensure participant safety.

What is Kambo? And how can it support the Ayahuasca process?
Kambo is a cleansing medicine from the secretion of an Amazonian frog, used to purge toxins from the body and clear the mind. Kambo can support the Ayahuasca process by preparing you physically, emotionally, & energetically to receive the medicine. LEARN’s private Kambo sessions are guided by our lead curandero and supporting facilitator with great care, love, and attention.

What is Bufo and how can it support the Ayahuasca process?
Bufo Alvarius, also known as the Sonoran Desert toad, produces a powerful natural secretion containing 5-MeO-DMT, a compound known for its capacity to expand consciousness. The effects of Bufo are intense yet brief, creating a unique window for exploring something beyond the ego. Participants often describe a sense of oneness and profound awe. Each Bufo experience is held with the utmost care. Our lead curandero, who has been working with this medicine for many years on his land, guides the session. A supporting facilitator is also present.

What is a Temazcal, and how can it support the Ayahuasca process?
A Temazcal (or Sweat Lodge) is a sacred indigenous purification process that incorporates each of the four elements in an enclosed space for healing. The immense sweating from the steam helps participants let go of emotional pain, breathe consciously, and open the heart. When done the day after an Ayahuasca ceremony, the Temazcal can serve as a powerful integrative tool, grounding insights and allowing for further release.

During the LEARN retreat process, the Temazcal is offered at the beginning and end of the retreat, marking the start and close of the journey. It’s guided by curanderos with over 30 years of combined Temazcal experience, and held with the blessing of a respected Abuela medicine woman in the local area.

Questions to ask yourself before reaching out:

1. When challenges arise in your life, what is your most common response?

A) I tend to look for who or what caused the problem.
B) I move quickly to solve it, even if I don’t fully process it.
C) I reflect on my role and what I can learn from the situation.
D) I avoid or distract myself until it passes.

2. Which best describes your current energy levels?

A) Frequently scattered, drained, or unfocused.
B) Adequate, though often inconsistent.
C) Generally strong, with awareness of where I direct it.
D) High at times, but often wasted on distractions or overindulgence.

3. How do you currently relate to your sexual energy?

A) I often feel it controls me more than I control it.
B) I express it freely, without much thought about consequences.
C) I’m exploring how to work with it consciously.
D) I feel I have discipline, but sense there’s more potential to unlock.

4. Which best describes your approach to personal growth?

A) I prefer quick results and immediate changes.
B) I engage in growth practices, but inconsistently.
C) I’ve committed to long-term processes before and stayed with them.
D) I’m willing to go deep, even if it takes time and discomfort.

5. In your relationships (family, partner, community, work), what role do you most often find yourself in?

A) The one who carries responsibility and holds things together.
B) The one who provides support, but avoids deeper leadership.
C) The one who drifts between responsibility and avoidance.
D) The one who prefers independence, keeping commitments light.

6. How do you usually respond to overstimulation (social media, work stress, sexual triggers, etc.)?

A) I get pulled in easily and often feel depleted afterward.
B) I resist sometimes, but usually give in eventually.
C) I notice the pull but can redirect myself most of the time.
D) I’ve created intentional habits that help me stay centered.

7. What draws you most to this journey?

A) Relief from feeling stuck, depleted, or scattered.
B) Curiosity about Ayahuasca and plant medicine.
C) A desire to deepen leadership, presence, and service.
D) A clear call to reclaim energy and live with greater purpose.

8. How do you view commitment?

A) It often feels restrictive; I prefer freedom and flexibility.
B) I commit when I must, though I sometimes resent it.
C) I value commitment when it aligns with my deeper goals.
D) I see commitment as essential for growth and transformation.

9. What is your relationship to silence, stillness, and self-reflection?

A) I avoid it—it feels uncomfortable.
B) I occasionally make space for it, but it’s not consistent.
C) I seek it when I feel out of balance.
D) It’s a core practice that grounds and strengthens me.

10. Imagine a year-long journey involving a bi-weekly call, daily practice, lifestyle adjustments, and a private 10-Day Ayahuasca retreat. How do you feel?

A) Overwhelmed—sounds like too much.
B) Curious but unsure if I could sustain it.
C) Motivated, though I know it will stretch me.
D) Excited and ready to fully commit to the process.

LEARN is a private program with limited spaces. If you feel called to this work, schedule a time to connect and let's see if this journey is aligned for you.