"Joe was a fantastic guide for the psilocybin retreat that I attended. He was warm, welcoming and engaging. He took time to spend with me one to one prior to the ceremony to allay any apprehensions that I might of had, explain the format, what to expect and generally put me at ease so I was as relaxed and open as I could be ahead of the ceremony. He was incredibly personable and I felt that I came away from the experience having made a new friend in Joe. I would definitely like to return to another of Acsauhaya's retreats with Joe maybe to experience an Ayahuasca ceremony next time. Thank you for being you Joe 🙏"
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"I had been wanting to take part in a Psilocybin ceremony for a while so chose my retreat carefully and from the reviews that I read and what I saw written online about Acsauhaya I was confident that they were a credible organisation. I wasn't disappointed, they treated the whole process from booking to the retreat itself with utmost professionalism. The ceremony was an amazing experience which I really enjoyed and it left me with sense of connectedness with myself and everything around me. I would highly recommend Acsauhaya to anyone who is considering a psilocybin experince - they will will look after you with the utmost care and you will be sure to have a transformative experience. Namaste x"
"This retreat was a christmas present from me to my girlfriend who has always been a spiritual person and even though I wasn't, she had inspired me to walk on new (spiritual) paths to find out more about myself. So this retreat seemed like the perfect adventure for us.
I guess it's fair to say that many people are a little anxious before their first time trying magic truffles or mushrooms and it was no different for us. But we were also very excited about what we would experience and I can only speak for myself when I say that I've always had trouble shutting off my conscious, rational mind (during meditation, everyday life, social situations and sometimes even at night). I figured a truffle retreat would help me finally achieve this. So my intention for this journey was to find peace of mind, tranquility and answers for "faults" that I had been unable to solve for years. My girlfriend on the other hand had always struggled with trust and with feeling truly loved. So her intention was to finally find out what profound love and trust feel/look like.
(I will not touch on the preparation and introduction phase because you can already find the timeline of the retreat itself and the weeks/months leading up to it on the website)
After having met our fellow “travellers”, Niels and Femke asked us to put on a sleep mask and we all laid down on individual sleeping pads that were spread out across the room. He then guided us through an intense breathwork ceremony. This was an incredible, fascinating and beautiful experience that left all of us in tears. Before this experience I had always thought that yes our breath is powerful but I can mostly use it to calm myself down. I had had no idea that breathwork could cause me to feel such intense joy and gratitude or could lead me to feeling such a deep connection with the ones I love.
After the breathwork session and about an hour break, the psilocybin ceremony started. We drank/ate the truffles, put the sleep mask back on and laid down on the sleeping pads again. All the while Niels and Femke were there to comfort us if necessary and they did a fantastic job at tending to individual needs, fears and emotions.
It took a while before the psilocybin took hold of us but when it did, it became one of the most positive, emotional, liberating, clarifying and profound experiences of our (my girlfriend and I) lives. I don’t want to go into details since it was a very intimate journey but we both had massively impactful insights into things from our childhood/youth that we hadn’t been able to access before. Memories resurfaced that we never thought we were still carrying inside. I was finally able to see the connections between my “faults” and I realized that they all had the same cause. This was something I hadn’t been able to see before and after I “woke up” I grabbed my notebook and drew a mindmap of how it was all connected. It felt like the proverbial puzzle to which I had finally found the long lost last piece.
While my journey was somewhat analytical, my girlfriend had a very vivid one. She saw her own birth and saw all her loved ones who gave her comfort. She got to feel the profound sense of love and trust that she had been looking for. She was confronted with difficult things from her past and was able to forgive in a way that the conscious, rational mind is not able to forgive.
Ever since the ceremony my girlfriend and I have been more in tune with ourselves. We have gained a much deeper understanding of ourselves and a new outlook on our lives. My girlfriend feels a kind of love, gratitude and joy that she hadn’t before and friends tell her that it’s “contagious.” And I feel the same way. We both feel that this journey has triggered incredibly positive changes within us that we probably wouldn’t have been able to trigger otherwise.
Thank you for your guidance and this amazing experience!!
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"An incredible experience. Can't recommend the retreat with Kasham enough.
Such a caring and supportive environment.
Lovely location and amazing food!
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"After many years of suffering, with no relief felt from counselling and antidepressants, I thoroughly researched psilocybin. I felt this was the only possible solution of coming to terms with the loss of my Mom and the existential angst her passing left behind. From the initial phonecall to subsequent meeting, I felt a very real connection with Nancy who has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is also understanding, empathetic and puts you at ease. During my ceremony I grieved very hard for my Mom which I had not allowed myself to do for the preceeding 8 years. Nancy was by my side every minute for the whole journey and I can never thank her enough for this as I really needed a guide who would be there every step of the way with me, to help me process my deep emotions and existential thoughts. After the ceremony Nancy helped me to process the experience and gave me valuable advice on how to move forwards and how to look at things differently. I can now feel the potential for a new life, full of acceptance and positivity and joy, and this is as a result of choosing Nancy as my guide for which I will be eternally grateful."
"The deepest and most profound experience of my life. Invaluable! Will return. Alex, Vera and Marc took great care of me. I feel very grateful "
"This is an excellent choice for your first-time truffle experience! Thank you, Femke and Niels! "
"Niels is a skilled facilitator. He prepares his retreat events perfectly, taking care of all details that come together resulting in the best experience possible. He inspires trust and confidence in the participants. Thank you, Niels. "
"Kind, caring and supportive! Thank you, Femke! "
"Even tough I was having such a hard time in the first half of this journey...I was in very good hands and felt very safe and well taking care of.
I am extremely greatful for this experience and I thank Niels and Femke from the bottom of my heart. "
"I had a lot of existential thoughts and blockages that I wanted to look at from a new perspective with the help of psilocybin. Alan took time in a Zoom call to understand me and my goals. I booked a 1 Day Private Psilocybin Ceremony in Amsterdam and Alan arrived to my flat. He took care of my needs at the time of the experience and provided a great guidance. Also the Zoom call conversation to integrate my experience into my life was very useful and helpful. My mind is now full of new ideas about old stuff, which never crossed my mind before. So I'm very grateful for this journey!"
"I enjoyed my time with the Shamanzon family.
The facilitators were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable in what they needed to do to support everyone.
The accommodation is excellent; a beautiful, clean and comfortable house in a wonderful location with breathtaking views 😍
Delicious food, lovingly prepared, we were well fed!
This was not my first time taking Ayahuasca, but it was my first time experiencing it in mainly silence, which I found quite difficult but I plan to return and attend another retreat with the Shamanzon family.
Thank you all!
Purple
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"I participated in their 3 night retreat and was very happy to be called to that place and those people.
The communication was easy and straightforward before, during and after the retreat, also many languages were spoken - so that gave it an easy start. My accommodation was in a single room because I prefer privacy - it was nice, clean, cosy and comfortable. As a matter of fact all the facilities are so much better in real life than on the photos here! The food was plentiful and nutritious, the hosts and facilitators were caring all the time.
For me it was very important to have authentic shamans while doing the medicine, so having Taita Josè Antonio and Mamita Yolimar conduct the ceremonies and being available for discussion only made the experience more valuable and profound.
I shall definitely return and can only recommend Shamanzon, because here one can combine authenticity, deep healing and value for money.
Thank you 🙏🏻"
"I had an amazing journey with Siddiq. He hosted me with his thoughtful and caring partner Payton that cooked amazingly vegan herbal meals. Both made me safe and comfortable. I had a wonderful big room in this arty house in the mountains. The perfect landscape to connect with mushrooms. Siddiq hold the space respectfully with presence and gave me an amazing massage to relax and get into my trip. He was present all along to support whenever I had emotional moments. I highly recommend to be accompany by Siddiq !"
"I recently had the privilege of participating in a session facilitated by Siddiq, and I must say it was a truly meaningful experience. From the moment I reached out to inquire about joining a psilocybin session, Siddiq was incredibly attentive and supportive. He took the time to address all my concerns and provided invaluable materials to help me prepare for the session, including a wealth of resources like videos, podcasts, and books. These resources served as a roadmap for further exploration and reflection, both before and after the session.
Upon arriving at the retreat, Siddiq made me feel completely at ease. He listened attentively to my apprehensions and took proactive steps to ensure my comfort. The relaxation exercises we engaged in beforehand were instrumental in calming my nerves and fostering a sense of acceptance.
Throughout the session, Siddiq was a steadfast presence, guiding me through each stage of the journey with compassion and expertise. His unwavering support, whether it was holding my hand during moments of fear or offering insightful suggestions when I felt lost, was truly invaluable. Even after the effects of the mushroom had subsided, Siddiq remained by my side, helping me process and integrate the experience.
The following day, we took a rejuvenating walk in the woods, allowing me to reconnect with nature and engage in meaningful conversation. Through it all, I came to a profound realization: individuals like Siddiq are the catalysts for healing in this world. His dedication, empathy, and wisdom have left an indelible mark on me, and for that, I am deeply grateful."
"We didn't talk with words with Mamita Yolimar Loreto Robles but we did that in a telepathic way and I am so glad of the experience and conclusions which came to me during the ceremony. I loved her singing and talking about the blessings we have and how important is to be aware of this.
Listen to your inner divine self and do as you feel, because the medicine will give you all you need and not what you want ❤️❤️❤️"
"I took the medicine for the first time with Taita Jose and I am so glad for this choice, the medicine was so nice to me and I had a very inspirational experience.
I would advise for the first time not to make any expectations, just let yourself free and flow.
An important aspect I would like to share is to follow all the recommendations and restrictions before and during the ceremony.
Listen to your inner divine self and do as you feel, because the medicine will give you all you need and not what you want ❤️❤️❤️
I left with a very god advice from Taita which I am trying to apply in my daily life: do everything with passion and nothing with obligation.
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"If you are looking for a retreat, and you arrived on this site and you read this, this is for a reason. I took the medicine for the first time with Shamanzon and I am so glad I trusted to them this experience. They gave me the sufficient amount of details and information I needed before the ceremony, during and even after, I feel free to contact them with questions because the ceremony is just the starting of a new page of your new life book.
There are no wrong or correct questions so do not hesitate to address all of them.
I would advise for the first time not to make any expectations, just let yourself free and flow.
The most important aspect is that Shamanzon brings the real and authentic shamans on their retreats and they do a good translation during the ceremony. I will definitely join again when Taita José Antonio Jansasoy and Mamita Yolimar Loreto Robles will come again to Shamanzon and I want to go there with my mother ❤️
An important aspect I would like to share is to follow all the recommendations and restrictions before and during the ceremony, this will help you to have a pleasant ceremony and less adverse events, this I am telling you as a pharmacist ☺️ I followed all the recommendations and even more, I stopped the alcohol about 5 months before, no smoking for 3 years, no coffee, no meet few days before the ceremony and in the morning I had my bin clean.
Listen to your inner divine self and do as you feel, because the medicine will give you all you need and not what you want ❤️❤️❤️"
"I recommend this retreat to anyone who is interested in trying these medicines in a safe and non-judgemental environment. I had a call with Emma and Gloria before the retreat and they were very patient in answering any questions I had. They both have an extremely calming and warm presence and are very knowledgeable in their fields. During the ceremony they were exceptionally responsive and in tune with what everybody needed in that moment and I was very impressed and appreciative of them.
The retreat itself attracted interesting women who were also drawn to reflection, self-improvement and vulnerability. I found it very rewarding to meet other people who were interested in experiencing transformative changes in their lives and felt like we had a lot of meaningful conversations. Thank you Emma and Gloria for a wonderful retreat and for all the work you do!"
"I went into this experience open minded not knowing what to expect as I had never done anything like it. All I can say is WOW I was completely mind blown. The whole hearted love and support I felt while there was out of this world! I came out a whole new women with a mind set I never thought I could achieve.
I would highly recommend to anybody looking to change their mindset or just have time to relax and reconnect.
Danilo and Ilse are the most warm welcoming and loving couple to invite you into their beautiful home in the most beautiful location. They really helped me feel connected and I am very thankful for the emotional support they gave me during my time with them. "
"Lala has an exceptional talent for insight and guidance to brighten anyone's day."
"An amazing, loving and bubbly grandmother I never new I had."
"I had no idea what to expect coming to this retreat but now reflecting back I couldn't have picked a better place. The location, the team, the services and the atmosphere were all exceptional and literally mind blowing. I wish I could've stayed forever."
"This experience was beyond anything I could have imagined or dreamt of. The support and guidance is unlike anything I have seen before. With small groups the connection to the facilitators but also the other participants is so much deeper, than at other retreats. This also means that they can make individual adjustments to the group or single participants, if needed. The sessions and integration are so immersive, it is hard to put in words. Ilse is singing with the voice of a goddess and Danilo has the gift to always feel/know exactly what song or sound are needed to gently drive the participants in full immersion. Also I loved that they were not acting like untouchable gurus, but were vulnerable and shared parts of their journeys as well. This helped me a lot to connect and let my guard down completely to get the most out of the retreat. Also the location is amazing. They grow fresh foods and veggies on the little farm, there is a small river and also some hills to go for a little hike. The ideal spot to relax and connect with nature. "
"I attended the retreat knowing I had to find some deep emotional change to deal with many life difficulties and find a path that was right for me. And boy did I find it with Danilo and Ilse. They provide a very loving and compassionate experience for all guests to explore their most personal needs. I can honestly say that I have found an achievable way to grow and flourish with a higher perspective and more positive life to come. The retreat will challenge you but the rewards are worth every effort. There is magic here in these people.. book it in and embrace the beautiful experience of FromGaiaForYou."
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"They represent love"
"One word magical "
"I have been at similar retreats before, but what Danilo and Ilse are doing is absolutely outstanding. Doing the retreat in a small group is key to build trust and be able to guide each participant individually. Danilo has helped me to resolve emotional, mental and physical issues that troubled me and prepared me to be able to receive a wonderful, one of a lifetime experience with the plant medicines. He has earned my deepest trust and respect.
As for the ceremony itself, Ilse and Danilo created a truly magical atmosphere with music, singing, playing guitar and piano and performing various rituals that helped me to connect with very ancient wisdom and spirits. They are exceptionally skilled holistic healers. I left the retreat enchanted with high spirits, motivation and inspiration for my life journey.
I highly recommend the retreat for everyone who seeks support on their journey and is open to receive a deeply mystical expirience. It is not meant to be understood with the scientific method and one has to let go and trust them but then this is precisely why it's so powerful. "
"In all my years I've NEVER experienced anything quite like this retreat... From the time I reached out to Gloria & Emma I was met with such kindness and every question I had was responded to super quick! I was nervous as I didn't know what to expect and I am still trying to put words to what has been a life-changing experience... My life imploded last year due to a cancer diagnosis and I was looking for something to help me heal from the terror and extreme anxieties that I experienced during my treatment. I have found that and so much more... This retreat was like pressing a 'reset' button, I feel an inner strength and calmness that I haven't experienced in a very long time (if ever..!)..
I feel I also need to mention the space that is created by Gloria, Emma and Almu as I've never experienced such a sacred space that was always filled with kindness, compassion, dignity and respect. The food was an experience in itself, always made with love and so, so tasty (thank you Almu & Sonnica!)!
These are all very special women who have created something so sacred and I feel blessed to have met each and everyone of them and to have had this life -changing experience. "