"Our Journey - My wife and I, are not addicts, have not suffered extreme trauma/abuse (other than infant illness and childhood bullying), nor have we been diagnosed with any medical conditions. We are spiritual, but not religious. We are just two people who randomly came across the documentary Awakening the Soul (2022).
After watching the movie, my wife said, "I want to go to Rythmia, (a beautiful medically-licensed plant medicine center in Guanacaste, Costa Rica). Unlike, myself, my wife has never been a drug user (except social drinking). I was amazed that this was something she wanted to experience. Myself, I thought, a chance to get HIGH with my wife.
So, we started researching and found a HIGHLY regarded retreat being held in our own State in Hawaii by Athena. After a little more research and high reviews we booked the retreat on Hawaii with Athena. She did not disappoint.
We stayed for one week at the end of November 2022 at an amazing location on Hawaii's Big Island. The Volcano erupted on the Night of our 1st Ceremony and There were many other "universal signs" that reveled themselves during our 4 ceremony nights.
We attended with about 12 other people, all with prior experience, some that shared HORROR stories of experiences with 'bad outcomes from other poorly trained practitioners" Not with Athena. Everyone, shared with us their similar results at the end of the week. Fantastic and enlightening.
I think, we all had one of of the most beautiful experiences of our lives. Straight from the start we were made to feel incredibly welcome and cared for. Everyone on Athena's team are so giving and loving it created such a beautiful and healing environment.
As well as the medicine ceremonies. So, wonderful. We live on Kauai, but this week caused us to feel closer to the earth, creation, and others (past/present). Athena is truly gifted and enabled us to have a deeply healing and beautiful experience.
I was able to release a lot negativity, I was holding on to, as well as see visions of my potential. My wife, experienced similar feelings and healing of stomach indigestion issues that had been plaguing her. We felt Abundance and left with a connection to the Infinite Source of Creation that is connected to everything. Major breakthroughs have happened and we are inspired to take action.
Our experience with Athena was everything we had wished it would be. The feeling of love and appreciation we were left with is something that will change the course of our lives.
We will forever be grateful to Athena and her teachings. If you are planning an Ayahuasca retreat then we can’t recommend Athena highly enough! We will definitely be heading back to one of her retreats in Hawaii. Peace and Love - P&R "
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"My husband and i got all we needed and more. Learned that everyone is truly a wonderful product of thier environment and each experience is one of kind. Dr ZZ and Jack are absolutely the BEST. Their expertise spans far greater than you can imagine.
Love it and would recommend it to every living being
4 eva transformed
Blessings "
"I have no words to describe my experience
Actually I do…
Not only one word
Straight into the Heart 💜
Sacred plant ceremony and private session it’s a game changer
Don’t even think about take only one of theme
Only together, only true experience to real self
This people and place have magical energy and vibes
You just feel that you in the right place that u should be
Infinitely grateful to have find u
Keep doing what u doing
Namaste 🙏🏻 "
"What I experienced during my time with Jack and ZZ was an awakening of parts of my spirit that were not being incorporated into my life. I am now using my complete spirit. I was living in a world lit by a 20 watt bulb and now my light bulb is 1000 watts. I am grateful to Jack and ZZ for sharing their wisdom and love. My life is blessed by my time with them."
"This program was one of the best things that ever happened to me. The hosts (Dr. ZZ and Jack) were cordial, caring, understanding and knowledgeable. The program itself was blissful, transformative and empowering. I found myself! I learned how to be my authentic self and let go of what no longer serves me. In addition to the activities on site, I was provided some tools to assist me in my journey providing that I use them consistently. This program is one in a million and I am so grateful I got to experience it. Hope more people can benefit from it!"
"I do not even know where to begin! My heart is full of gratitude for Muaisa Hale Pule. From the start-up, Dr. ZZ has been wonderful and very helpful every step of the way! The Plant Medicine ceremony was profound; the brew showed me exactly what I needed to work on, even though I didn't realize it at first. However, after my private session with the shaman (which was supposed to be 2 hrs only, actually lasted over 3 hours), everything was clear. Jack was kind and knowledgeable, he definitely saw right through me and helped me see the REAL situations/problems I was dealing with and a possible solution for them.
Again BIG thank you to Dr. ZZ and Jack for your work and your beautiful souls! It was a true pleasure to just be in the same room as you. I would definitely recommend Muaisa Hale Pule to anyone! I will definitely be back!
ALOHA!"
"I had one of the best times in my life when I stayed with Jack and Zae at Muaisa, both are incredibly fascinating individuals, guiding me gently on my path that eventually led to a completely new life. They offer rich life experience, sensitivity, guidance, clarity, peace and beauty – give yourself fully, be open, share and then be who you've always been, a divine spirit having a human experience!"
"I am beyond glad I did the Shamanic Rebirth with Jack and get to meet this amazing couple. I also did some volunteering and it was absolutely wonderful to spend some time with both Jack and Zz. I wasn't sure at first if it would be worth it financially for me to do the shamanic rebirth but it was so worth it and I'm so glad I went for it! I got to learn about my animal guides and came to much-needed realizations with Jack's guidance. Jack also is an amazing painter and has an art program for ones interested in art! I also had the opportunity to attend a Sacred Plant Ceremony which was a gentle and quite interesting experience and helped me release some energies that did not serve me. Jack and Zz were great throughout this experience as well. Thank you SO much Jack and Zz for this extraordinary journey. I hope to see you guys again one day and hopefully soon! :)
Love,
Selin"
"My experience with the Sacred Plants was beautiful, healing and empowering. I found it beautiful because you are outside, surrounded by nature and the ocean and because of the people that were there. The guidelines and presence of Jack and ZZ helped me feel supported and safe. The plants helped me connect to my heart and guided me through some questions and struggles I've had for some times. I felt like my soul stepped in and allowed me to feel deeply and see clearly through the BS. Right of the bat I felt really good and a sense of peace and deep presence. At the end of the ceremony, I was feeling an amazing well being inside like if my cells were really enjoying the medicine.
I am grateful for this experience and highly recommend them."
"With an open mind and an open heart there is a lot to be gained from this experience. The whole process is medicine and medicine is not always pleasant to take. Truly facing the parts of yourself that need to be healed isn’t easy but Shaman wants you to get it. I’m aware that I’m creating my own reality conceptually but this needed to be hammered in so that I can stop feeling like a victim of my environment and circumstances and start emitting my own frequency. At the airport for my flight back home I was looking around at all the people and a child started screaming and crying and I felt myself sinking back into victim mode, thinking about how much I dislike people and being here. Then as I was standing there with everything I had just gone through fresh in my mind, I said I am sending all of these people around me love and I imagined that vibration emanating from my heart center in waves. In that instant the child stopped crying and I felt relief. The task now is to remember the lessons and do the work and don’t stop."
"What an incredibly blessed and sacred experience hosted by two amazing shamans! The setting touched me immediately upon arriving, and it is already having an impact on how I am living the rest of my life. I am grateful from the bottom of my being for such an extraordinary event, for such a sacred gift, for so much love and kindness, for the shamans who went out of their way to accommodate those of us who were present, for the stimulating and educational conversation that followed the ceremony, and for Muaisa Hale Pule’s service to this world. What is offered here is truly magical. I have experienced deep healing."
"Working with Athena and Jermey was a direct transmission of simplicity, clarity and humility. I very much appreciated the care and guidance she constantly gave during ceremony. I also appreciated that there wasn't anything 'extra' no apparent ego was interwoven in the ceremony. That is a trait I usually see in buddhist teachers so I really appreciated that in ceremony. Lots of laughter and gentleness. Also it was one of the most powerful ceremonies of my life which I'm still working to unpack. A deep thank you for holding such elegant space for me to do my work."
"I did a week long retreat with Athena and had the most beautiful and life changing experience of my life! It's hard to describe the feeling of having her around in the best way possible. She is there when you need her or help in general, but only in the right moments when you are ready to receive. She is very loving and caring and has helped me personally break down a few walls that I was putting in my own path. Any chance I could have to spend more time with her, I would gladly take in a second. I am so grateful for having the opportunity to meet her and learn from her and patiently await the next time I see her and all the beautiful ladies that were part of the retreat. Thank you so much for everything Athena <3"
"I attended a two day retreat with Athena in 2018. Being in ceremony with Athena was such a blessing, she created the environment, and initiated a process that allowed me to dive deep within. Athena provided a grounding fulcrum which I was able to use to anchor myself while I journeyed. She created a safe, sacred space for healing. She took the time to ensure each individual under her care was well. I felt deeply cared for. She provided me with some support that was specific to my needs and it it helped me tremendously. In ceremony I witnessed many spirits come through Athena as she guided our group - the hummingbird, the wolf, the bear, the wise elder - many spirits shared their voices. She is a story teller, a singer, a healer, a carrier and protector of the medicine. Thank you Athena - truly."
"I am very blessed to have found true teachers in my life. I consider Athena (and her partner Jeremy) to be two of those. Athena is real, allowing space for you to grow and rise and expand in your own gifts and become empowered to heal yourself. She does an amazing job of leaving her ego away from ceremony so that the purity of the work may come through. I never knew what to expect from a ceremony, but I felt so safe and supported that I continue to get called back! I appreciate and respect everything she does. She truly walks her talk and is an incredible soul to be in the presence of. I recommend connecting with her in whatever capacity to are feeling called to. Your life will be uplifted."
"Working with and sitting with Athena in ceremony for a few years now has completely changed my life in such a beautiful way. When I first met this amazing sister and medicine woman I was in such despair and my life was not working on many different planes. Through gentle guidance, clearing and transmission of light, she has seen me through a miraculous transformation in my life and being. I now am so much lighter, joyful and carry my own medicine with a grounded sense of being, love and compassion for myself and others. I am forever grateful for this beautiful spirit."
"I first worked with Athena in 2016, when I was finishing my studies. The years leading to that point was a heady mixture of adventures and tumult. Desperate to recover my health and sanity, I looked at a number of healing retreats before coming across Athena. I felt an electrical connection right away. Her international upbringing made it likely that I could trust her with the particular wounds that come with growing up in multiple cultures. When I reached out to her, I was expecting a brief and impersonal response, but what I got was a sincere note that acknowledged my journey. Health and safety are of the utmost importance to me. Athena’s personal touch made me feel she would look after me. Three years and many retreats later, I feel the same way. The beautiful souls she shares her practice with, Gigi, Mahsa, and Jeremy, are a reflection of the love and integrity she lives by.
In ceremonies, I am especially impressed by the deftness with which she guides wayward attention to a grounded state. She is able to do so in ceremonies that last the whole night and move through different phases. I am grateful to sit with a maestra who understands my desire to go deep and is compassionate toward what arises. I will forever remember the time when we spent the night in the ceremonial space after one of the most meaningful experiences in my life. As night turned into morning, she called my name to see if I was asleep. I heard her but was too exhausted to respond. Still she whispered to me, "Buenas noches, hermana." Then she made her way to the exit, every sock-muffled footstep a kiss."
"Athena is a powerful and graceful facilitator who posseses a very deep well of experience. She is very intuitive, compassionate and capable of channelling and holding powerful energies. She is a natural healer. I have been to 13 ceremonies she has facilitated and have always felt safe with her and in expert hands. If you're looking for someone who walks the walk Athena is your woman."
"Joining Athena on retreat may have been the most powerful week of my life!
So much healing, so much transformation and there are truly no words for the immense amount of gratitude I feel for her and the most important work she is doing.
I am incredibly honored to have been able to work with such a powerful healer and am looking forward to working with her again.
At her retreat I felt safe, loved and so deeply cared for. I can’t even express how full my heart was, coming home after just 7 days.
If you are called to the medicine and need to work with a healer who is not only doing her own work but also committed to a path of integrity, Athena is your girl!
Hands down the retreat I’ve been to. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your commitment to this path Athena!!!"
"I met Athena and Jeremy over a year ago when I had the blessing of sitting with them in ceremony that they facilitated. Immediately, I know I was in a safe and sacred space and in the presence of genuine healers. Their medicine is beautiful and powerful and has helped me so much on my journey. I have also had many healing sessions with Athena. She truly is the light for me as I navigate a deep soul journey. She has supported and been there to guide me when I need her most. I am so grateful to have found such a beautiful soul sister. Anyone would be blessed to work with her. Much love and gratitude ????❤️"
"I've had the immense pleasure of taking part in three separate plant medicine ceremonies with Athena and her husband Jeremy. As someone who has incredible difficulty in 'letting go', I immediately felt so comfortable with Athena's attention to detail surrounding all aspects of the ceremony. In my last ceremony with them, I was having a difficult time (still struggling to 'let go') and was constantly being brought back to my centre by Athena and her incredibly kind, nurturing spirit. I LOVE how Athena brings the best of the ceremonial traditions from Peru but also mixes that in with an upbringing in more traditional Western culture. So amazing and unique to sit with someone who is so incredibly knowledgeable with the ancient ways but yet can also relate to the modern world! Athena was also so attentive to proper integration and followed up, regularly checking in with me to see how I was doing or to see if I had any questions. I soooooo highly recommend Athena to anyone that is looking at going down this path of inner discovery!!"
"There is a very fine and beautiful quality to Athena's work as a medicine woman and healer. She is brave, strong and bold and touched me so much with her ability to connect with me on a very transcendent, deep level. With her I was able to finally work on and face some of my rather deep rooted issues - so much so that I was able to move on, change and step towards the light.
Experiencing her working with song and touch is such a special beautiful treat and resonated with my body and soul for a long time.I found true inspiration in her work with me and would highly recommend Athena to anyone who is seeking true healing, being rooted and enlightenment."
"Athena has been instrumental to my personal healing journey. In her grounded, nurturing way, she has held sacred space, invoked spirit, gathered the women, sung to the bones, guided journeys, voiced her heart, unearthed the depths, birthed the new, and seen through-and-through. I am ever-grateful for her wise and loving offering. Highly recommended."
"I have known Athena and her family for many years now and very much admire the congruency between their ideals and the life-path they have chosen to create for themselves. I have been to many events and some ceremonies hosted by Athena and Jeremy and have always come back with a better sense of my own definition and place in the world. Athena is a healer whose kindness, dedication and reverence for Spirit and our Earth-Mother are evident at first glance. Many have been the occasions where I have felt gratitude for the gifts she shares so freely and wisely. Medicine Woman is she... dedicated to the healing and harmony of all her relations. Blessed are those who are fortunate enough to work with her."
"Athena is a wonderful guide for healing and wholeness. She brings her authentic nature with all of her own healing experiences to each interaction and we are left feeling supported and nurtured on our own paths. Working with Athena, I was able to connect with a deep healing part of myself and I was able to tap into my own inner wisdom. Thank you so much Athena.
I would recommend joining any retreat or healing experience where Athena is facilitating. You will be in amazing hands."
"I have enjoyed two retreats with Athena. The type of spiritual retreats that Athena guides you through are not for the faint of heart. If you are going to be guided you must know deeply in your heart you can trust your guide. Athena is that person for me. She is a soft and loving and yet strong and firm. She resonates Mother essence. I trust her implicitly to guide me through the experiences for the highest good of my soul. Each experience, through her guidance/presence, has deepened my connection to myself, higher self and nature. I am extremely grateful for all she has done for me. I look forward to the retreats she brings to our community. Even as I read these words, they seem inadequate to communicate how deeply she has touched me. Thank you so much Athena...."
"I worked with Athena in ceremony this past year, and was aware of the strength and magic she holds through her heart and voice.
She walks in integrity both in this world and the spirit world. She holds a strong protective container for those under her watch in ceremony.
Athena is following her heart path offering this work, and is dedicated to tradition but also to her own soul's wisdom that has come here at this time for all of us who are called to work with her.
Athena has a pure heart and this comes through her work in a beautiful way. I would recommend her to anyone searching for a loving, accepting, safe space to dive into their deep inner work."
"I first met Athena over a year ago when I was feeling unwell. A common friend had referred me for a massage. I did not know I was in for such a treat. It turned out to be much more than I had expected. From the very beginning, she demonstrated compassion and listening skills which immediately put me at ease. She proceed with a thorough treatment during which she sang. I was shocked, her voice and songs were so soothing. She was careful and considerate and even played in my hair, I felt nurtured, in good hands. I am so grateful for meeting Athena. Of course, I wanted to see her again. Luckily, I did and I discovered a very generous and knowledgeable woman. Since I was going to South America to pursue my search for alternative therapies, she referred me to a shaman from whom she had been learning for some time. He spoke very highly of Athena. Thanks to her support, I had an unforgettable experience in Peru. Upon returning home, I was eager to connect again. She hosted a changing woman ceremony to which I participated. Prior to the event, she maintained harmonious correspondence with the participants. The day was well planned and filled with activities tailored to the group and appropriate to its intention. I felt very comfortable and safe in the space she had created although I did not know anyone else. By the end of the day, this inspiring group of women came together to form a tender sister hood. Her devotion to healing arts proved to be outstanding although she is humble about her extensive learning journey. On another occasion, I attended an Ecstatic dance event that she was hosting. Her positive energy and enthusiasm were contagious. Again, she was able to create a safe space in which I was able to let go and feel relaxed. Her contributions to the community are greatly appreciated and very inspiring. Naomi is an incredible facilitator and truly dedicated to helping others. I can't wait for the privilege to share space with her again. I know in my heart and deep in my soul, that she has played an important role in my recuperation and healing. I am forever grateful."
"Taking a retreat with Athena is an uplifting experience.
She will take you on a journey into the heart of who you are, where you will find strength, courage, and wisdom.
Athena is a highly intuitive woman. She cares deeply, helping to illuminate the path for those who choose to walk with her.
I look forward to joining her in ceremony again soon."
"I've been blessed to be a part of several of Athena's retreats. Athena has the ability to create a sacred and safe space. Each retreat I've been to I found tremendous healing and transformation. The facilitation and step by step process allowed me to go to new found depths. I highly recommend any retreat Athena has to offer.
I also had the privilege of receiving a massage by Athena. She is skilled with her hands and has trained extensively to understand the body. Her massages are full of medicine songs making them incredibly potent. I've left feeling a million times lighter.
5 stars for sure!!"