I’m not feeling particularly called to sit in ceremony at the moment, but I am starting my first IVF round in a couple months and am wondering if a visit to mother aya will be helpful in preparing my body. I last drank the medicine in June of last year. Would love to hear some of your stories.

Hey everyone,

I’m a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and a holistic mental health practitioner. In addition to my formal training, I spent nearly a decade living in the Amazonian jungles of Colombia, learning from Siona shamans and skilled curanderos about ancestral healing, plant medicine, and the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit.

Now, I integrate traditional evidence-based therapy (like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) with holistic and indigenous healing practices to help people struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and personal transformation.

💬 Ask me anything about:

• Traditional vs. holistic approaches to mental health
• Shamanic healing & plant medicine (no medical advice)
• Trauma, anxiety, depression, and personal growth
• How therapy can help you reconnect with yourself
• The most profound lessons I learned from the Amazonian shamans

Looking forward to your questions! 🙏

I have so much hate in my heart. It’s not going anywhere with any mantras. I keep suppressing it because the alternative is to dump it. I can’t feel it without reacting and breaking something. I don’t want this in my life anymore. Did this cause permanent shift to do ayahuasca for this?

Flying AA into Lima.
What airline should I book to go from Lima to Cusco? For Arkana Retreat. And do I need to book in advance? If anyone has some knowledge por favor let me know. 🤟🏻

Those who have had great experiences from their ceremonies, can you please list what places you went to or recommend? I have been wanting to do Aya for maybe 4 years now, no one feels comfortable enough to go with me & id never force anyone. But I’m at a place now where I’d be happy to go alone.

Thank you! 😊

Is it common for there to be vocal messages or is it usually symbols and things you have to guess at?

How has Ayahuasca changed your life?

I believe he is the most experienced facilitator from pachamama ceremony in Maine. I am considering sitting under his facilitation at some point this year. Does anyone have experiences with him?

I had my first iOS experience two days ago with a church in Brazil. The ceremony was good. A lot of nice people. I think everybody had good intentions.

My expectation was from reading the research that usually the blood pressure, heart rate and respiration rate is up. I am a doctor in an emergency room. What I experienced while very scary and different from what I read.

All my parameters were low. I was breathing 4-8 times a minute. My heart frequency was maybe 40. Blood pressure I did not measure but I was fainting a lot, not being able to sit up or get up for 12 hours straight. I felt nauseous the whole time but could not throw up or swallow correctly.

A bit of visuals but not much. Mostly thoughts running wild like "why are people doing this to themselves?" and "how can I help myself".

Did anyone ever experience something similar? The church asks me if I want to do it again tomorrow. For now, I feel very reluctant due to this near death experience without any benefits as Insee it right now.

I would need advice from you. Also, I had 0 emotions during the ceremony. Sometimes just empathy for others who suffered but who I could not help due to my own condition.

Some details about me - I unknowingly lived with a crossed diet (Bobinsana) for two years and am now dealing with the very real possibility of having what feels like schizophrenia because I still have the diet’s voice in my head. I am coming to the realization that I will always have it and am constantly fighting anxiety about living a normal life so I’m looking to connect with people who are experiencing life with plant medicine induced schizophrenia or post-crossed diet removal. Fyi I haven’t been diagnosed with schizophrenia and probably won’t try to get diagnosed via western medicine but the voice is very real and I’m learning that I need to accept it and will need to maneuver life very differently. Hoping to find community 🙏🏼

I am going to Colombia to LaWayra retreat center March 6 for an 18 day retreat. I realize others on this sub might be going as well. Does anyone want to connect via a group chat as we prepare? Anyone who has been to this center, do you have any words for us ?

Hi everyone,

For context, I'm a 32 year old male, and I have three weeks before I enter New Zealand on a working holiday visa, and I’m considering doing an ayahuasca retreat in Southeast Asia before I go. I’ve struggled with severe anxiety & depression for a long time and want to find a way to manage it without relying on medication. I’m currently not taking antidepressants but use benzodiazepines as a sleep aid.

At the same time, I have some concerns:

• I almost did a couple of ceremonies in Europe a few months ago but had anxiety attacks beforehand and didn’t go.
• I haven’t worked in 10 months, though I’m financially okay for now.
• I won’t have a support network and don't really have any close contacts in New Zealand if the experience is intense.
• My biological mom has schizophrenia, which makes me cautious about the risks.
• I’ve done mushrooms, San Pedro and LSD before and handled them fine, but ayahuasca is a different experience. And while they were good experiences, I had no life changing take aways or "healing" experiences.

I’m torn between doing this now in hopes of starting fresh in a better headspace, waiting until I’ve adjusted to life in New Zealand, or holding off until I return to my home country where I have more stability.

Has anyone been in a similar position? Any advice or experiences would be really helpful.

Recently I did a video for my Youtube channel (in Spanish) sharing a bit my experience after working in the Jungle and in the Sacred Valley with many different projects and retreats. I think it would be useful to share my findings with this community:

How to Choose the Best Ayahuasca Retreat?

1. Don´t trust the reviews (Fully) Don’t rely only on reviews, as they can sometimes be influenced by gratitude and ecstatic feelings after the retreat and the bad experiences usually leave the retreat without posting anything (or getting mad and going troll-mode) . The best thing is to ask people who have actually been there, whether on forums like Reddit or Facebook. Talking directly to someone will give you a better idea.

2. Tradition vs. Modernity: "Traditional" doesn´t means automatically good. Of course we all want to go to the "root" of the knowledge but sometimes traiditional is just a marketing strategy. (What is traditional anyway? FOr sure not shaman serving gringos). The most important thing is the shaman or facilitator’s experience and their integrity not the country of origin.

3. Promises of miracles: If a retreat promises extraordinary results like miracle cures, or if they ensure results 100% be cautious. Ayahuasca is powerful, but it’s not a magical solution. The language should be honest and not create false expectations. Also if they are downplaying risks, is also a red flag.

4. Disneyland of Psychedelics: Piling up medicines (one day kambo, next day aya, after sapo, then wachuma and we close with mushrooms, for example) is a really inmature way of working with the medicines. Each substance has a different energy - spirit, a time to integrate, and is very confusing mixing them. Some of them can create sinergies (like a wachuma closing experience after some Ayahuasca, for example) but in general this buffet just responds to marketing reasons, attracting people that want to make the most about their money thinking that more-more-more is better. More medicines doesnt mean more healing, actually usually is just the opposite.

5. Proper screening: A good retreat will ask about your mental health, medical history, and intentions. They are protecting your safetty and the group. If they don’t ask anything or don’t have precautions, it’s a red flag. You should feel listened (intentions, doubts, medical reasons...) Interviews by phone or webcam are also really a good sign

6. Energy balance: It’s important that the retreat team has a mix of masculine and feminine energies. This provides a more balanced and diverse approach to the experience, which is essential in my opinion.

6. Group size: Smaller groups (less than 10 people) are more suitable because facilitators and shamans can offer personalized attention. Larger groups can dilute the experience. More than 15 is a NO-NO (I´ve worked in the space believe me the facilitator doesn´t even know your name in this cases) Edit: This is related to Shipibo-like settings, for ceremonies like Santo Daime or others group dinamics are totally different and larger numbers are normal and ok.

7. Prices: High prices are usually a red flag that speaks more to the greed of the owners than to the true value of the experience. Smaller retreats tend to be more humble, which is reflected in both the pricing and the way they work the medicine. Running a retreat is actually cheap and most of the staff is underpaid in many cases. It’s unfortunate that these high prices prevent many Latin Americans—who have been the guardians of this knowledge for years despite prohibition—from participating in these retreats. It’s also worth considering whether the retreat has any reciprocity plan with its surroundings, giving back some of the profits in some way. There’s room for debate on this, but I believe a good reference point is around 800- 1500 dollars for 10 days (but we can discuss this in the comments)."

8. Follow-up: It’s important that the retreat offers some form of follow-up after the ceremony. This could be as simple as being available to answer questions or directing you to professional support if needed.

With these points in mind, you can make more informed decisions. Always trust your intuition and choose a retreat that resonates with you!

While I know everyone's experience is individual and completely subjective but I'm looking for a little guidance....

After extensive research I've landed on two retreats. Anahata and Onaya.

I have no doubt and based on everything I've found they are both very respected and highly regarded retreats.

My indecision lies in.... the programs offered. a) Anahata (8days) offers Kambo, Bufo, San Pedro as well as 3x Ayahuasca. b) Onaya offers (7days) 4x Ayahuasca.

I' have been very interested in doing Kambo prior to Ayahuasca. Bufo yes but hesitant as its offered mid retreat (was hoping this was something to experience at the end of the retreat).

What is everyone's experience or suggestions on sticking to Ayahuasca alone or, really benefited from the mixture of medicines within one program.

I’m currently heading to the Amazon and am considering participating in an Ayahuasca ceremony but I’m unsure if I’m ready for such an experience.

I’m not dealing with any traumas, grief or depression but I do suffer from social anxiety and have gone through periods of low self-esteem and confidence, although I’ve been dealing with both of these better recently.

Perhaps Ayahuasca can help me confront these, but honestly my main draw to trying Ayahuasca is more for the experience and vision. I’d be heading into a ceremony open-minded rather than wanting to confront something specific

I’ve also looked into the San Pedro cactus as an alternative option.

What do you think would be the best for me? Would Ayahuasca be a waste of time and money if I’m not fully committed to confronting something?

I went to an Ayahuasca retreat 7 months ago and am incredibly grateful for the results it has given me. The staff at the retreat were also great.

Something very weird is that both my Ayahuasca ceremonies lasted 11 hours! And each time it took 7 hours after I drank until I was able to throw up.

The staff said that Ayahuasca works differently for everyone and also that processing the emotion of grief is very hard (I came to the retreat to process the passing of my father).

I would like to hear your thoughts about why an Aya trip can last so long. Does anyone have an idea?

How much I drank: at each ceremony, I started off with a tiny little bit. Then there was 1,5 hours that nothing happened. The shaman offered me some more: 3 sips approx and then I took off almost immediately.

Again, I'm very satisfied with my experience and have been feeling very good since then.

Taita Inti - does anyone have any experiencs with them? I am particularly interested in the Retreat in Sweden.

Has anyone discovered psyhic gifts after aya? My intuition seems to be to an extreme high since doing aya almost a year ago.

Ayahuasca is not what you’re searching for, if you want peace, love, joy & insights it’s absolutely not necesary to take a psychedelic, it might be a shortcut yes, but it comes with heafty risks also.

The path to peace is simple yet difficult, it takes practice & effort on your end.

Put simply it’s all an attention game, where attention goes energy flows, and when you realise that the only thing that truly exists is the present moment, yet your attention is rarely there, then you start playing the game.

You are not your thoughts, emotions or your physical body, you are the observer, awareness, but it’s not enough to know it intelectually, discover your true self by first experience, then you’ll have all the peace, love & joy that you need.

Take care 🤍

Hi, I’m Ann and I’m here to share my experience with the sacred medicine. I live in Brasil and on Sunday ( yemanja’s day in Brasil) we are going to have a ayahuasca ceremony at the forest for the Sacred Feminine. So there will be only the sisters around the sacred fire. Usually I write my pre and after ceremony preparation on my books since I have been consagrating the sacred medicines since 2018. So it’s been a long journey and it’s always unique. Here in Brasil we normally have 5 days for the preparation including changing the diet to more rooted food avoiding red meat, too much sugar or processed as well as fat that can give you uncomfortable journeys. You can’t also drink alcohol, use drugs and have sexual relations during this time. It’s important to connect with higher vibration music, be in nature and avoid confrontation. For me it’s so much about the intentions and the focus to embrace all that it’s coming since it’s always about bringing a clearly awareness of yourself and the whole. I know the unknown is a scary place as you dive deep into your soul, still is through that you realize the Great Spirit and The Sacred Present of Life. I’m very excited to embrace this journey since is opening my eyes to who I truly Am. I’m here if you would like to connect 💜 Gratidão Haux ✨🔥🇧🇷🧝🏻‍♀️

My favorite book - The cosmic serpent by Jeremy Narby

Favorite documentary - Amazonia with Alberto Villoldo, The last shaman, Psyched out with Giovanni Bartolomeo

Share your favourite educational material on ayahuasca, shamanism or their history.

Here's the TLDR for those of you that can't stand the walls of text (usually me)

• The centre a great blend of science and spirituality
• Intimate groups enable a more personable experience
• Safe environment with genuine care about your growth and wellbeing
• Neuroscientist, doctor and 2x shamans run the centre
• Communal spaces and accommodation are really comfortable
• Fraction of the cost of all the other medicine centres I found
• A wide range of medicines outside of Ayahuasca are available
• Immensely positive experience from initial contact and after leaving
• Can't recommend this medicine centre or its people enough!!

-- Detailed Review ---

I had never tried Ayahuasca before, but both my Dad and I had always been curious after learning about and smoking DMT together when I was ~ 22. Neither of us managed to break through but he was fascinated by the potential benefits - hoping it would be able to help with his smoking and drinking addictions

He passed away nearly 9 years later in early 2024, at that moment I lost both my best friend and my hero…. It hit me so hard and my mental state was an absolute mess after, I was truly lost and needed deep healing.

I decided that if I was ever going to be able to connect with him again in this life, then Ayahuasca was probably my best chance.

After promising myself I’d do this for him, I wasn’t entirely convinced I was ready. I experienced the full spectrum of emotions - from excitement to fear - but realised stepping out of my comfort zone was the only way to grow. I began researching medicine centres (primarily on Reddit) that aligned with my priorities

I was looking for something authentic, comfortable and most importantly safe! I’d read so many horror stories about bad centres or shamans and so it was important to find a place that prioritised the well-being of its guests over profit. After extensively reading many reviews of different centres - Paojilhuasca stood out as one of the most highly recommended options.

I contacted them and was amazed that despite their exceptional reputation for personal and transformative experiences, it was only a fraction of the price charged by larger, apparently more commercially focused retreats. Payment is also incredibly flexible with the options of Peruvian, USD or crypto.

When it comes to healing, then price shouldn't be the sole consideration; the key aspect that drew me to Paojilhuasca was its unique combination of Western science and ancient Amazonian traditions. Prior to going I was sent all information about the medicines available and asked to fill out general health and psychological questionnaires - which gave me more confidence in their intent to enable personal transformation in a genuinely supportive environment.

The co-founders, Fabrizio, a well-travelled neuroscientist from Italy, and Don Gardel, a shaman with deep expertise in Ayahuasca and Kambo medicines, bring together a thoughtful mix of logic and spirituality.

Having a doctor on-site added another layer of reassurance. Caterina, an Italian A&E doctor, was not only highly professional but also deeply caring. She was always available to support us throughout the experience and offered a real sense of safety and we got to know her on a personal level.

The group sizes at Paojilhuasca are intentionally kept small, allowing for an unparalleled level of personal attention. With a doctor and 2 shamans present, you receive so much individual care and guidance. Our group had at most 6 people, which felt like the perfect balance. I can’t imagine the experience at centres that host 20, 30, or even 40 participants, where the intimacy and personal space would be lost.

The ceremonies were the heart of the experience. Each week, there are two Ayahuasca ceremonies and one Yopo ceremony, along with open access to Rapé, Mambe and, in sensible measures, Kambo. The evening after each Ayahuasca ceremony, we gathered for a Mambe talking circle. These sessions were invaluable for integrating our experiences, reflecting on what we had learned, and connecting with the group. I also had the opportunity to try Bufo which was absolutely insane and just pure euphoria - would wholly recommend.

Don Gardel and La Maestra, the shamans, are incredible. Their distinct but complementary styles bring unique energy to each ceremony. Gardel has a vibrant, high-power presence, while Maestra is maternal; calm and nurturing. Both are incredibly supportive and when I told them about my dad, they tried to help by sending family focused energy during each ceremony… they are both amazing people and I'm eternally grateful for everything they did for me.

One particularly challenging ceremony brought me face-to-face with my own death, which was an overwhelmingly intense but ultimately liberating experience. During the worst of it, La Maestra sensed my distress and overheating but being unable to move to get water. She came to my side, pouring cold water over me and massaged my head while singing an Icaro. After that then I vomited one more time and things became so much smoother… she genuinely saved me in that moment.

Outside of the ceremonies, there was plenty to do. Daily activities included Qi-Qong, jungle and boat tours, breath-work, meditation, and fitness workouts. The communal space, or ‘Maloka’, is equipped with hammocks and makes the perfect spot to relax, read, or chat with others. Being inherently social, I spent most of my time there, talking with Fabrizio—whose knowledge and insights are incredible—and the other guests. I even played a couple of games of football with some of the locals in the nearby village.

Another unforgettable moment was going hunting for Kambo with Gardel. Watching his connection to the frogs was extraordinary. Seeing them interact with such mutual respect gave me a deep appreciation for the traditions behind the medicine.

My girlfriend and I are used to our home comforts and quite houseproud - where we often Airbnb our apartment in London (for the curious, feel free to DM as don't want to promote here). We were pleasantly surprised to arrive at the centre and be taken to a beautiful house with a balcony overlooking the river. The space included a private shower, bed with mosquito net, hammock and views of the river; the perfect blend of comfort and connection to nature. Being immersed in the Amazon made the entire experience even more magical, it was full of life and I felt a connection with the jungle.

The food at Paojilhuasca is also worth mentioning—it was really good, despite me opting to undergo a plant dieta to make me more sensitive to the medicine and not being allowed sugar, salt or spices. The team’s warmth extended to every aspect of the retreat, including their adorable three-month-old kitten, Paco, who brought an extra touch of joy to each day.

Although I was only there for two weeks, I left feeling like I’d made lifelong friends. I’m already planning to return next year with my brothers and friends. While part of me selfishly hopes Paojilhuasca doesn’t become too popular, the work Fabrizio and the team are doing deserves to be widely recognised. Their genuine commitment to helping people through this transformative journey is extraordinary.

Strangely, I’ve always felt weighed down—like a monkey on my shoulder or some bad energy tethering me. - quite hard to explain as someone who's typically quite skeptical about a lot of things that aren't tangible, however after my death experience I've felt much lighter, less stressed and a lot more positive in general.

Most importantly for me, I believe I've finally started to accept the loss of such a monumental figure in my life. I wasn't able to communicate directly with my Dad but it brought back some memories that I was otherwise struggling to reach. Ayahuasca taught me that he has already been reborn and helped bring my body and mind into harmony.

There is no overnight fix or magic pill when it comes to healing, but my time at Paojilhuasca has helped me start my healing and embark on personal growth - something that I will continue to develop out in the wild.

I completed the psychological test for a second time, just over a week after leaving the centre; I was contacted by Fabrizio shortly after congratulating me for the vast improvement in my score and encouraging me to continue my development - again a testament to the genuine care these people have about your healing journey. I'll redo the test in a few months to see how I progress.

If you’re looking for a truly memorable and transformational experience, this is the place

For those interested in learning more, their website is paojilhuasca.org

Hello everyone, I need your help here. I did my first (and only) ayahuasca ceremony around mid-November and it was the worst experience of my life, as far as I can remember. It hit me really hard and the facilitators lead me in a private room as I was trying to speak to them and somewhat disturbing the ceremony. I slowly began to feel very strong and painful emotions and descend into hell, losing my mind, trying to hold on to my life and remember that I didn't want to kill myself. At some point I was dead and alive at the same time continuously screaming on the top of my lungs, hitting the floor, speaking in tongues. I was utterly alone and to me the universe was just a coin flipping one face being suffering and the other love, which was just the acknowledgement of suffering and I was stuck there condemned to endure that coin flip for eternity. I could not escape, even by killing myself as I was already dead. During that time everything I was thinking was bending, melting into itself and I was floating in pure madness, all the concepts, words, didn't exist anymore even the concept of self. Now two and a half months later I still feel this helplessness (not all the time, only episodes, but really strong ones. Like panic attacks) and I'd really like to make sense of what is happening to me and regain a more peaceful and grounded state of mind and my trust of life and god. If you have some suggestions, experiences, advice to share it will be very appreciated. Thank you

Hi all!

I am planning on embarking on my first dieta next month and I am deciding between Inca Shipiba and Yosi Ocha. I only want to attend a Shipibo owned and operated retreat because it aligns best with my personal values. I have found only good feedback about both, although a lot less on Inca shipiba. I love the idea of working with a female- I previously worked with the maestras from Niwe Rao Xobo, but do not want to diet at their center. Inca Shipiba seems amazing, but its been difficult to find many testimonials for them. If you have experience with either of these centers, please let me know your experience and any insights you have. Thank you!

I'm wondering if it's reasonable to expect thus experience will shake out all the lingering impulsiveness, reactiveness, egoist tendencies that regretfully still trigger me and then cause dwelling regrets.

I'm 59 and been on a self health quest for most my life... I'm physically in very good shape now and have eliminated Babylon snake oils (medications) to deal with insulin resistance, high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, and also restored my testosterone levels and somehow repaired my kidney function (docs said it won't get better) from eGFR under 50 to within 'normal'ish eGFR in the 80s.

I've embraced a lot of spiritual enlightenment concepts through obsessive reading and listening to things from the likes of; Don Miguel Ruiz Wayne Dyer Alan Watts Lao Tzu Michael Singer Buddhist philosophy

Am I a good candidate to having a positive outcome and lasting results towards the subject of this post?

(I have loads of experience with Marijuana and only dabbled with psilocybin a couple times on my own and stopped booze years ago.)

Also, is there a recommendation for Canada venue... Or USA?

Appreciate your reading this 🙏🏽

Buenas dias familia! Looking to connect with the family and start a singing circle where we can meet up at least once a month and sing medicine songs together. I've been back in the city for a while now and have found it somewhat difficult to connect to like-minded folks. Hope to hear from you 😊

After experiencing ayahuasca, & seeing the higher realities that influences our own.. it’s hard not to think everything happens for a reason beyond our control and the cosmic universe or whatever you wanna call it makes things happen for a reason.. but at the same time, is that not necessarily true? And is that phrase only supposed to comfort us & our suffering?

There is a reason this retreat center has so many 5 star ratings. In the past, I was bitten by not doing my due diligence and picking a "Shaman" that did not have expertise working with ayahuasca. The guy had no idea how to handle the most basic of scenarios and it absolutely ruined my experience and robbed me of the growth I was looking for. For this reason, I was very careful when picking this retreat center. I'm so happy to say that the level of awareness, maturity, intuition, and unboastful wisdom that Oliver, Luna, Sergio, Kevin, and the rest of the team bring to this experience, provided the space to make it truly life-changing. You will feel like they are close friends by the end of the retreat. Being a natural skeptic, I am, for better or worse always looking for where the bullshit is hiding. I'm so grateful to be able to say, that I was unable to find any throughout my experience during this retreat. The environment and container for the experience are very well thought through.

I've tried to bracket this out into some cliff notes, for those of you who don't want to read a novel.

PROS:

• No sales bullshit or advance level "mastermind course" you have to buy into.
• No price gouging or secret hidden "Medicine Fees" as I have seen elsewhere.
• No creepy ego stuff being injected into the experiences and discussions.
• The flexibility to move around during the sessions/ceremonies was very beneficial (They'll let you know when this is appropriate).
• Oliver, Luna, and the team do an excellent job of setting the format and tone. Try to pay close attention. It will be helpful for you and others as it is a shared central hall/room.
• The food is phenomenal and the head chef is wonderful. I think I had the best omelet of my life there. It didn't even have cheese in it.
• The musical talent is excellent. It may take a few times hearing some of the songs to fully appreciate them as they are largely in Spanish, but by the end of the retreat, you will leave singing them and wishing you could hear them one more time. Shout out to Kevin and Julian. Side note: Kevin is also an M.D. which is nice to know in case, you have medical questions.

THINGS I WOULD DO DIFFERENTYL NEXT TIME:

• Should have brought a proper hoodie/sweatshirt
• Should have brought some lighter, more comfortable style pants.
• Should have upgraded to a private room. You will need as much rest as possible between sessions/ceremonies.
• Hydrate as much as possible, not just casually. You'll need your fluids. For real.

OTHER ADVICE FOR FIRST TIMERS:

• Pay attention to the etiquette for behavior. The large majority of it is just to make sure everyone can get the most out of their experience. The team will talk you through this before each ceremony.
• If you have night vision or eyesight issues, bring your glasses to the ceremony. It'll help you see better when you need to.

COOL STUFF THAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE OF THE CEREMONIES:

• Ice Bath: I was honestly dreading this part of the retreat. It, like everything, is optional, but I wanted to force myself to do it. This along with other parts of the retreat, left me leaving with the knowledge I could handle more than I previously believed, both mentally and physically, and I was already a very physical person.
• Massage: Check out the "hard" massage if you are ok with pain. They offer a light and a "Hard" version. I went there on crutches, due to a recent knee injury. Julian was able to have me walking on my own after 1 deep tissue session. I literally hobbled in on crutches and walked out on both legs carrying the crutches with my hands. It was VERY difficult but worth it. In the end my mind was blown as I went to a western doctor the week before who did nothing for the knee. Side note: the "light" massage is more gentle if that's more your speed, however the hard one had all my knots and posture imbalances back in alignment. Even without the knee being fixed, the rest of my body felt great and in perfect alignment again.
• Fasting: My body felt great from the light fasting during the retreat. It was just nice to be eating super clean foods and then giving my body a chance/break from constantly processing food to repair itself. It made me re-examine some of my self-soothing/distracting relationships with eating.

I can see so much more clearly how useful mine and the rest of my groups experiences were to their lives. I believe every single one of use left, catapulted to a new level of personal, emotional, and spiritual growth. Oliver, Luna, Sergio, Kevin and the rest of the team were invaluable to helping me get what I needed from, what turned out to be an extremely challenging and transformative experience. I can tell that they truly had my best interests in mind and I am beyond grateful for it. The level of selflessness and openness that they displayed allowed me to fully integrate the lessons I learned during the deeper parts of the experience. In the end, it felt like I was being helped by wise friends who just so happen to be well versed in working with Aya. People like them are among the rarest kind. You will see what I mean.

Hey guys, I'm currently in the process of deciding where to go to for my next (second) plant dieta, as the place where I went for my first dieta does not offer retreats at the moment.

Currently I am looking into Jakon rate (Manuela Mahua) and Casa del Maestro. Does anyone have experience with these centers and wouldn’t mind sharing their experience / recommendation. I have read good things about casa del maestro here on reddit, but couldn’t find much about Jakon rate. Thanks!

Hi all,

I'm doing a ceremony in a few weeks and I was wondering what about cuddling with my partner before the ceremony? I have already given up alcohol and porn and been eating well.

Any thoughts would be appreciated. ❤️