Brooke says, " I came to Soltara hoping to better understand myself, my anxiety, and the patterns that had been holding me back. I left with something much deeper than I expected." See more
MUKAI says, "Monica is my benefactor. I don't want to drink ayahuasca at all now, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to go back to it in a few years. I would like to be able to speak English and enjoy conversation with Monica then." See more
mohamed says, "Great center with the greatest shamans and facilitators. Would definitely go back " See more
Anonymous says, "Jamie will help you to look within yourself and see that you are ok! Thank You :)" See more
Margarita says, "Professional, safe and effective care! I highly recommend to all my friends and family!" See more
Anonymous says, "I write this 3 months after completing the retreat... Nestled in the serene mountain landscape, under the stars, this ayahuasca retreat provided an ideal environment for a profound and life-changing experience." See more
Dave says, "Amazing, life changing. So good I went two years in a row. If you're looking for a place that's authentic and puts the Shipibo people and Shipibo traditions at the forefront of the experience, this it is." See more
Anonymous says, "This was one of the most eye opening, life changing experiences I have ever been a part of. First the entire staff was exceptionally helpful, friendly, and now family." See more
Sam says, "Words can’t express my experience at Ananda Lodge. I have recently returned from a 3 day women’s medicine retreat. I’ve experienced sound bath, yoga, cacao ceremony, beautiful nourishing shared meals, somatic therapies, mushroom medicine ceremony, integrative support, trauma informed care, love, compassion, connection, and community (to say the LEAST) the profound guidance, releases, and healings I’ve experienced within just 3 days was something that must be experienced and is unexplainable in words." See more
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Having a clear intention before the ceremony can make an incredible difference in how your experience unfolds.
Maintaining psychophysical purity, or some form of dieta can go a long way in warding off unnecessary suffering once you drink.
Make sure that your intentions are not actually your expectations. It’s in your best interest to let go of the illusion of control.