Steve says, "I embarked on a 10-day retreat in mid-September. Overall, the experience was positive and I benefited from it. The 10 day cycle was challenging. It was very warm and humid." See more
Fatih says, "Everything was great. Facilitators are so helpful and mind opening, area is super nature friendly, talks are really mind opening, Ikaro’s and Maestros are super healing." 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
Elena says, "I love how the program has been thought through. Integration is done through various activities (sharing, horse therapy, breathwork, music, dance, journaling, and more)." See more
Bryna says, "I wanted an authentic experience, and this was definitely it. I did a 5 day retreat with Rape, Kambo, Ayahuasca and Bufo. I was not very familiar with anything other than Ayahuasca, but as a cancer survivor, I'm SO glad I got to experience the Kambo, although not the most pleasant experience." See more
Peter says, "Agustina is a consumate shaman - a mistress of sound, fragance, song and plants. She guided me with great skill and dedicated care, introducing me to her home, the jungle and the plants." 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
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
Angie says, "I attended the retreat not knowing exactly what to expect and knew it was probably best not to have much expectations. I think as far as the ayahuasca ceromony it is a personal experience and I applaud anyone who has the courage to take the step to healing and change." See more
John says, "This was my first experience with ayahuasca, kambo and temazcal. I felt truly cared for, nurtured and supported in every step of my journey, both by the staff and the wonderful participants, who were all returnees to Xochipilli." See more
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