Find Authentic Retreats in Tepoztln Mexico

"What an eye opening experience. I wasn't sure to expect. Coming here made all the difference. From the grounds, to the people helping around the property, to all the coordinators and facilitators that made this possible. Not only was this an amazing experience, but one that I will hold onto and remember for the rest of my life. THANK YOU for helping me with everything. Words can not begin to desribe the tranformative experience I partook in here. I will continue to use the tools in my day to day life. I plan on coming back in the future! "

"I think booking this retreat was one of the most smartest decision I made recently. I’m very thankful to Tapovan for providing such a great passage to ayahasca experience. He and his team made this retreat very well organized, safe, and interesting. They provided everything that was promised and expected. Food was awesome! If you’re looking to tap into ayahasca experience, look no more, these are the guys to go to ! "

"The mountain landscape is extremely beautiful. There is amazing food (I never knew vegetarian food could taste so good!) and very friendly and helpful staff. After the temazcal I truly feel I can make it through anything and also took a lot away from the breath-work and other workshops as well. The aya itself I can only describe as an experience that helps you look into yourself and love the people around you. Definitely a great experience."

"Come with intention but not expectation. Come open and willing to explore your most inner world. It may be scary , but that may be the point. The setting is amazing . We had everything we needed. The experience opened up the world to me that I forgot existed :)) "

"I just came from a 6-day retreat at Ascension Journeyz and am still amazed at how transformational the experience was. Going into the retreat, I was both anxious about what the experience would be, but also extremely expectant, almost certain that the experience would not match what I had read, what I hoped, and what the results could be. My anxiety was unfounded. Tapovan, Carmen, Mano, and Barbara, along with everyone at the retreat, made the experience so welcoming, so serene, and so organized, that the anxious thoughts of what the Aya journeys would be like, never entered my mind. My expectations about the transformative nature of the journeys themselves were met and surpassed. The Medicine, Ayahuasca, itself is an extremely powerful and healing plant. However, what made the journeys so amazing were the set, settings, wisdom, caring, and community of the experience. It's impossible to convey the beauty of the music, the instruments, the voices, and the rhythms. The rituals add such an intense feeling of belonging that I always felt secure regardless of my personal Aya journey. And that is an important component of getting the most from the Medicine. There is a lot more to say about the two Aya ceremonies. Words cannot describe the beauty and its power though. A note on all the other healing activities that take place during the retreat, because they not only enhance the Aya journeys, they provide me with everyday practices that I can use to keep my transformation alive. Yoga, breathwork, ice bath, Temezcal, hiking into the mountains, meditation, and more. The entire retreat was so very well choreographed and organized, that it was hard to imagine that something truly spiritual was taking place. Finally, a note on the setting. The retreat is located in an amazingly beautiful mountain area, in the purported birthplace of the Aztec serpent god, Quetzalcoatl. The community that ran the retreat could not be kinder and more understanding of what we were trying to accomplish. Not an easy feat, given our goal of transformational healing. This is something that I certainly received with the help of Ayahuasca, the shamans and healers, other participants, the mountains, and the community. Thank you. "

"I had a good time doing the healing retreat hosted by Tapovan. I thought the entire retreat was well structured with several activities, in addition to the Ayahuasca ceremonies itself. Yoga, meditation and breathwork exercises taught by Tapovan were all super helpful and I'm planning to follow them in my day to day life. I wasn't entirely comfortable with Ayahuasca but I was still able to learn a lot about myself and have found many avenues to work on, post the retreat. Temazcal and ice bath were also incredibly enriching experiences. Overall, I think the retreat is well worth the money, given the plentiful activities in addition to Ayahuasca. Only word of caution for first time psychonauts like me: Ayahuasca is incredibly powerful and the experience is definitely not easy especially for a newcomer, so please proceed with caution. I would suggest trying shrooms before venturing into Ayahuasca. "

"Carla is great at her job. She is a caring and experienced Integrator. Was so fun to hang out with. Very skilled and intelligent. "

"Had an unbelievable experience with Mano. He is one of a kind. Very companionable and talented individual. "

"I don't know where to start. Thus man will always be a role model in my eyes. Patient and intelligent. Was a great instructor and facilitator. "

"Had an unbelievable experience. Was life changing and very inspiring. Learned many things and met some great lifelong friends. Wasn't sure at first if thus was my thing, but Topovan was great at teaching and pushing me past my comfort zone. So great. I would definitely recommend this"

"The retreat provide everything I was seeking from attending and more! Tapovan, Mano and Carla were exceptional human beings sharing their knowledge, spirituality and love, unconditionally! Both the Ayahuasca Ceremonies and the workshops provided me with amazing spiritual reconnections and a deepening relationship with Pachamama, Mother Earth. Mano, Tapovan and others played, sang and chanted amazing music all night long, until dawn, deepening our spiritual connections to Pachamama. The facility itself is community owned and managed, so that our presence was supporting the local community. It was also custom designed for Ayahuasca Ceremony's which was very helpful. The quality and quantity of the food was fabulous! First rate, delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes! Accommodations were adequate. This is a retreat center, not a luxury resort. Furnishing are sparce but adequate. I particularly liked that the buildings were made from thick adobe bricks which keep the interior cool during the warm days and then they radiated the heat they absorbed during the day back inside to warm the cool nights! All in all, a 5 Star + experience. I highly recommend it! Doug"

"The retreat from start to finish was an absolutely wonderful experience and very well thought out, planned and not to mention, the meals were delicious. This was my first experience with Ayuhuasca and I could not be happier i chose this centre! Tapovan, Carla and Mano are amazing guides whom each bring a wealth of knowledge, insights and most importantly, empathy - there is nothing more you could need! I went home feeling calm and at peace with myself and gained new tools and techniques to integrate into my daily life. "

"Carla showed us so many breathing and coping techniques that I can take home and do. She is super passionate about her work and it shows in her empathy and knowledge. She was a great addition to the retreat."

"I don't know what I was expecting but my first experience with a Shaman was amazing. Mano and his wife are just a joy to be around they are so warm and inviting. They really made my retreat even that much better. Their music and guidance was everything. "

"Tapovan is an amazing human. I am so glad that I had my first of this type of experience with his guidance. He made us always feel safe and secure and gave us so many tools to work with at home."

"The retreat was very well organized. The place was beautiful and peaceful, food was great. At all times I felt safe and supported to go on this journey. "

"I had a great time at this retreat. It's a good combination of relaxing place/atmosphere, beneficial yoga/breathwork sessions, and productive Ayahuasca ceremonies. Everyone has a different experience with aya, but I think it always has a positive effect though it may not always seem like it. I would definitely recommend this retreat. Even if you're not going through a tough time in life, this is a nice vacation with great people. If you are going through something, this will help you through."

"Let me just start by saying that I was extremely nervous about doing my first Aya retreat and Tapovan created a safe container where I felt safe enough to experience the medicine. My overall experience was great even though the trip wasn’t always pleasant. Mother aya is there to guide you on your journey so trust the process. The retreat itself was great and I felt like I was able to connect with a lot of the people there. Tapovan and the shaman and his wife were all amazing! I really enjoyed my experience at this retreat. Definitely recommend this retreat for anyone looking to do some healing work with Aya!"

"I attended the 6 days Ayahuasca retreat of Tapovan in Mexico.. the experience was amazingly beautiful and transformative, no words can explain it but I will do my best to describe how I felt about it. The villa was beautiful, spacious and clean with a beautiful pool backyard ,, surrounded by tropical trees where we did some of the meditation and yoga practice which helped us connect with nature and be even more mindful to our surroundings. When I arrived at the retreat, we got to meet everyone, and I could see that all of us were so much in need of healing including myself. I was on antidepressants and they helped me get off the medication few weeks before we met. The support I received from Tapovan and the Shaman was beyond anything that I can describe. Even the people who were at the retreat were very supportive, genuine and loving. We bonded in a way that is magical, as if we have know each other for a long time. Ayhuasca IS a magical medicine, it was a tough experience for me during the first ceremony , the second ceremony I was released from all my pain, traumas, fears and negative experiences. I have been on antidepressants for 3 years and nothing brought me back to life except this transformative experience. Tapovan has deep experience in meditation and he also gave us alot of tips to use during the ceremonies and also to apply it on our daily life. The food was delicious, light and fresh. The Shaman and his wife Barbara were so knowledgeable of the plant medicine, they played beautiful music and sang during the ceremonies which made the experience even more magical. I'm so grateful for this experience, it is like going to heaven for a week and then being released back again. I appreciate everything and everyone who made this happen. There has been alot of work and effort put into making this experience as great as it was. "

"I have nothing but praise for Tapovan Tamas, one of the amazing teachers that you will meat at this retreat. He will make you comfortable and give you guidance before the ayahuasca ceremony. Ultimately it's up to you, on how the whole experience goes. No one can tell you exactly what you will feel or how it is, because its different for every human. This medicine is taken to help heal or to get answers and you will receive both. You will Fall in love with the place, the food, the music and the atmosphere. These people are healers and teachers so expect a lot of love and a lot of healing from this experience! I trust you are strong enough to go through with it if you came so far and you are reading this. Good luck! You got this!"

"My primary (and only) purpose for attending this retreat was to try Ayahuascha to hopefully get the enlightenment and answers I was seeking. Unfortunately, the time in between was expected to be spent in poorly organized, cult-like activities that I found to be uncomfortable and not really helpful . I think the yoga was good, but some of the other classes involved a woman who seemed to discourage young women from using birth control. The vegetarian meals I expected, but it seemed that in the leaders' attempt to push their belief that "a little discomfort" was necessary, the food provided was not sufficient to sustain participants to go hours and hours without the nutrition they needed. The space was beautiful and relaxing, but I honestly felt like a hostage at times due to the leader not wanting us to go visit the nearby town, and then being treated like a naughty teenager who broke curfew upon return. Rules about this were not clear until after the fact. I believe this venue has potential, but it was far from being the relaxing and renewing experience I hoped for. *** CENTER RESPONSE BELOW *** Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. We take every suggestion as an opportunity to improve our offering. First of all, we are really sorry that your experience wasn't as expected. We made all the changes necessary to make sure it won't happen again. We updated the Information Sheet we send out to the participants so all the relevant information, prerequisites, and general code of conduct are clearly communicated and explained in detail before people sign up, so we leave no room for misunderstanding. We made changes to our schedule and replaced a couple of activities so the entire program fully supports one's journey of healing and self-discovery. We fine-tuned our menu also to be still in alignment with the general ayahuasca dieta yet give the body the nourishment it needs, however eating light food is necessary when taking ayahuasca. All the so-called 'rules' are in place for the benefit and safety of the participants which becomes apparent during the retreat but sometimes they create discomfort and resistance in the mind. We go to an ayahuasca retreat to overcome our triggers & shadows. It requires self-work and it is not always easy, but that is the path toward emotional healing."

"This was a top notch retreat which offers so much more to open and stretch you than just the medicine. Tapovan is a knowledgeable yoga, chi gong, and breathwork teacher as well as a caring facilitator.Carla offers thought- provoking workshops on inner child and shadow work as well as fabulous breath work sessions. Mano is a very gentle, and wise Shaman. The medicine journey is profound and the music adds so much to the experience. Incredibly talented musicians play medecine music during each ceremony that is pure love coming through healing sound vibration. That was my favorite part. The food is healthy and light vegetarian fare and lodging is clean and basic. Our group really bonded in the 6 days and felt like family by the end of the week. Highly recommend this retreat. You won’t be disappointed! "

"Tapovan, Carla, Manu and everyone else involved made this such an incredible experience for me! Everything was setup perfect for a easy and relaxed for my first experience with mama aya. The ceremony was so powerful and beautiful the music from Manu and Juanito was the perfect sound for my journey into myself. I loved the yoga, breath-work, temazcal, ice bath and just hanging out at the retreat. I met so many nice and fun people. No complaints at all I will be attending again 💙💙💙. "

"This was the most incredible experience I’ve ever gone through. The facilitators were the most amazing people, truly passionate about what they do and helping people. I recommend this retreat to anyone. "

"Highly recommend this retreat. Tapovan, Manu, and Carla care deeply about what they teach and that is very evident. Great value for the money. Communication was excellent. The itinerary was very well thought out. The vegan diet and long hours of sitting on the ground meditating and doing yoga are challenging, but one of the important aspects of this type of retreat is getting out of your comfort zone a little bit. Again, highly recommend this retreat. I would recommend bringing earplugs to sleep. The dogs and roosters party all night :)"

"I feel that this part of the retreat was the reason I came, the only reason. I loved the ritual, the music, the dancing, the experience. I don’t know if the mushrooms I received were the reason I got so much out of it, but it was certainly meaningful to me."

"The location is the perfect setting for soul deep healing. You will be surrounded by the beautiful mountains. The sounds of nature. Fresh fresh air. I cannot put into words the immense healing qualities of the location. That’s just the first thing. Tapovan goes above and beyond to ensure you are comfortable and supported throughout your journey and stay. He creates a warm, safe, accepting, and loving environment for all. What a beautiful soul. The food is absolutely amazing and fresh and healing - you can feel the love that went into preparing it. I felt safe and fully supported during the ayahuasca ceremonies. The shamans were very loving, supportive, and generous with their wisdom. And the songs and musical instruments the shamans played - oh my goodness! I’ve never heard sounds so beautiful in my life. I 100% recommend this retreat and would do it again. I gained so so much from this experience, it cannot be described with words. My only advice is that you leave your expectations at the door and fully surrender to the medicine so she can give you exactly what you need. Blessings to all. "

"I did a Yoga and Ayahuaska Retreat in Tapoztlan with Tapovan. The classes where very professional. Tapovan is extremely knowledgeable and teached me alot. I feld very safe. The surrounding and the food where also amazing. I'll go back for sure. "

"above all my expectations. Great coaching!"

"we had the opportunity work with Mano in Tapoztlan at Ayahuasca retreat. Mano is great Shaman with mind full of wisdom and heart full of compassion. It was out absolute pleasure to see him perform ceremonies. He created an awesome environment for us in Tamazcal (Sweat Lodge). Thank you Mano from Arsh and I"