Ayahuasca Retreat in Brazil: A 7-Day Psychospiritual Journey of Healing and Transformation
Ayahuasca Retreat in Brazil: A 7-Day Psychospiritual Journey of Healing and Transformation
État de Rio de Janeiro, Brésil
Up to 12 in group
Jul 29 - Aug 5, 2026
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
Retreat Highlights
- Four sacred Ayahuasca ceremonies held in a carefully prepared and protected setting
- Structured process including preparation, guidance, and deep integration work
- Facilitated by an experienced psychotherapist and a psychospiritual group facilitator
- Small, intentionally curated group to ensure safety, depth, and personal attention
- Mandatory screening process (questionnaire + video call) to create a coherent group container
- Embodied practices and integration workshops to support the process beyond ceremonies
- Held in a natural and immersive environment in Brazil, conducive to inner work and connection
- Bilingual retreat (English & French), creating a rich and diverse group dynamic
- Focus on responsibility, safety, and psychological integration — not just the experience itself
- A space designed for deep inner transformation rather than casual or recreational use
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Evelise Paradella is a psychologist, yoga teacher, and specialist in integrative psychotherapy and shadow work. She is trained in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and in the facilitation of psychedelic circles, with a strong emphasis on harm reduction and the maximization of therapeutic and spiritual benefits.
She is the founder of the Sacred Cycles Mystery School, a path of awakening and psycho-spiritual development for women. She is part of an international network of women initiated into the arts of the Sacred Feminine, dedicated to bringing the power of the Mysteries into daily life through rituals, initiation circles, meditations, and blessings.
Since 2008, Evelise has also been a devoted student of meditation and Tibetan tantric yoga in the Bön tradition, following Master Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.
Marc-Henri Sandoz Paradella is a psychospiritual therapist, writer, and group facilitator. Trained in theology at the University of Geneva, he spent fifteen years as a pastor before undergoing a profound inner transformation that reshaped his path and work.
He is trained in the facilitation of processes involving expanded states of consciousness, with a strong focus on harm reduction, psychological safety, and the maximization of integrative and therapeutic benefits. His approach supports individuals and groups in navigating deep inner experiences and integrating them into daily life.
He is the author of several books, including Toxic Jesus and Sacred Introspection, and leads retreats and sessions combining meditation, introspective practices, and symbolic tools such as tarot.
Details of this retreat
This is not a casual retreat, but a profound inner journey into healing, consciousness, and transformation through four sacred Ayahuasca ceremonies in Brazil, supported by preparation, integration, and embodied psychospiritual work.
The retreat is guided by Evelise Paradella, a trained psychotherapist experienced in psychedelic-assisted processes, and Marc-Henri Sandoz Paradella, a psychospiritual teacher and group facilitator.
We place great importance on the quality, safety, and depth of the group experience. For this reason, participation is subject to a mandatory selection process, including a detailed questionnaire and a personal video call with us.
This step is essential to ensure that each participant is ready for the process and that the group forms a safe, coherent, and supportive field.
The retreat is guided by Evelise Paradella, a trained psychotherapist experienced in psychedelic-assisted processes, and Marc-Henri Sandoz Paradella, a psychospiritual teacher and group facilitator.
We place great importance on the quality, safety, and depth of the group experience. For this reason, participation is subject to a mandatory selection process, including a detailed questionnaire and a personal video call with us.
This step is essential to ensure that each participant is ready for the process and that the group forms a safe, coherent, and supportive field.
Schedule
The daily rhythm of the retreat is designed to support both depth of experience and integration. Please note that the schedule may vary depending on the needs of the group and the unfolding of the process.
A typical day may include:
• Breakfast followed by a workshop, integration session, or sharing circle (held in the morning or later in the day depending on the schedule)
• Periods of rest and personal time to support integration
• Time for creative or reflective activities (optional)
• Preparation for ceremony or shared meals (depending on the day)
• Ayahuasca ceremony (on designated days, typically in the evening)
One of the ceremonies takes place during the day in nature, offering a different quality of experience.
Integration days are lighter and focused on rest, sharing, journaling and grounding.
A typical day may include:
• Breakfast followed by a workshop, integration session, or sharing circle (held in the morning or later in the day depending on the schedule)
• Periods of rest and personal time to support integration
• Time for creative or reflective activities (optional)
• Preparation for ceremony or shared meals (depending on the day)
• Ayahuasca ceremony (on designated days, typically in the evening)
One of the ceremonies takes place during the day in nature, offering a different quality of experience.
Integration days are lighter and focused on rest, sharing, journaling and grounding.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Association RI, Rita-Isis, État de Rio de Janeiro, Brésil
Directions
The exact location of the retreat is shared with participants after confirmation prior to the retreat. The center is located approximately 2.5 hours from Rio de Janeiro. Optional transportation will be arranged at additional cost.
Accommodation
The accommodation is simple, clean, and comfortable, in alignment with the spirit of the retreat. Rooms are modest and functional, offering a quiet and restful space to support the inner process. The focus is not on luxury, but on creating a grounded, peaceful environment conducive to introspection and integration.
In shared double room
In single room
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Located in a preserved natural environment in Brazil, the center offers a peaceful and secluded setting ideal for deep inner work. Surrounded by forest and natural spaces, it supports grounding and integration. The space is designed to host sacred ceremonies in a safe and intentional container, with simple and comfortable accommodation aligned with the spirit of the retreat.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Vegetarian, organic, and freshly prepared meals are provided (typically three per day). On ceremony days, one meal will be skipped depending on timing, as fasting is part of the preparation.
What's Included
- 7 nights full-board accommodation at the retreat center
- Daily vegetarian meals adapted to the retreat process
- 4 Ayahuasca ceremonies (3 nighttime ceremonies and 1 daytime ceremony in nature)
- All retreat activities, including workshops and integration sessions
- Psychospiritual guidance throughout the retreat
- Preparation process prior to the retreat, including a questionnaire and a video call
- A small group setting ensuring depth, safety, and personal attention
What's Not Included
- International travel to Brazil
- Transportation from Rio de Janeiro to the retreat center (round trip, optional transfer will be arranged at additional cost)
- Personal purchases at the center (natural products such as essential oils, honey, hydrosols, etc.)
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