Oscar says, "I will tell you that I went in with no expectations. I know how the spiritual world works. From the moment I contacted Gabriel, He was very responsive, polite and professional." See more
Chun says, "Reply instantly and politely. Western culture. Good vibes. Will come back again " See more
Edward says, "After a few false starts from a pandemic and a Peruvian Government coup, my partner and sister ended up in the Sacred Valley, Peru for a week's retreat. The Shipibo Tribe Maestros and facilitators were nothing less than amazing." See more
Paloma says, "I have no words to express how grateful I am for this amazing space, soltara is a safe container that works with authentic Maestros shipibo and knowledgeable facilitators." 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
Emil says, " I recently had the privilege of attending a one-week retreat at Mexisoul, and I can confidently say it was one of the most impactful experiences of my life. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warmth and genuine care by the volunteers, manager, psychologist, and fellow participants." See more
Anonymous says, "Staying at this retreat was exceptional. I stayed for 3.5 days, the first day was landing and getting used to the way of life here. Oliver gave so many explanations, he is really involved in helping people through their ayahuasca journey." See more
Tamsen says, "I have been working with different plant medicines for about 5 years now and have been truly reaping the benefits of each ceremony I attend. With each experience I discover a deeper understanding of who I truly am, what my experiences have taught me and what I need to apply more attention to in my life." See more
Kim says, "I started searching online for a retreat when I realized I was being called to try healing plant medicine. As soon as I found Ananda Lodge and began reading through their material I knew it was the right place." See more
Anonymous says, "This place and the people there are really special! I felt so cared for. I went in a little scared but trusting the process and myself that it was right for me and it was everything I could have hoped for and more! Sara and Renee were the two facilitators and each facilitated different plant medicines." See more
Matt says, "Ceremonia did an amazing job on my 6 day retreat. So much thought and love went into everything. The accommodations. The food. The workshops. The journeys. All surpassed my expectations." 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.