Kevin says, "I don't know where to begin. First I want to thank the Medicine for calling me to this place. It did for me what I could not do for myself. Everyone from the folks in the kitchen to the house keeping staff and the facilitators are all wonderful people that made me feel so welcome and appreciated." See more
Taslim says, "If you’re looking for an outstanding dieta this place is for you. From start to finish I was deeply impressed with the curation and design of the program. The shamans and their Icaros are of the highest quality; as they sing you feel both the science and the magic that the songs carry." See more
Noor says, "If you’re considering different aya retreat centers, I would HIGHLY recommend Arkana. I looked at a ton of different centers in Peru and elsewhere and felt called to Arkana and could not be more glad that I went." See more
Lyle says, "This was an extremely well curated experience. The facilities, the staff, the food, all of it was exceptional. You can tell that the whole staff puts all of their love and effort behind you as you dive deeply inwards." See more
Anonymous says, "Jamie was one of the deciding variables in choosing Mexisoul. I knew before attending the retreat the importance of integration. Why have the experience without putting in the internal work? She’s an accomplished professional who gives her time to assist in the beautiful and sometimes painful journey of plant medicines." See more
Maelene says, "I just finished my 7 day retreat with Gaia Sagrada and wow, what a wonderful experience. The whole trip was beautifully thought out and I felt very secure and safe." See more
Samantha says, "I was incredibly inspired by my experience with the Forest Path family. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and was struck by the immense beauty of the space." See more
Mahir says, "That was the most intense and at the same time most beautiful experience, really deepest thanks and respect to Adriana and Alfonso, I felt very familiar with them right away" See more
Emily says, "It is difficult to put such a transformative experience into words, but my time at reunion was life-changing. I participated in the Inner Alchemy and the entire program start to finish was exceptional, far exceeding my expectations." See more
Bryan says, "Everything was pretty near perfect. The setting, the accommodations, the food, the ceremonies, the integration and the activities. I highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity to partake in a ceremony while staying in a village with and administered by an indigenous group that has been doing this for centuries as part of their heritage and culture." See more
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Read MoreHaving 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.