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Post dieta : stay and integrate after ayahuasca retreat or master plant dieta
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Open Dates
Anonymous says, "Cant recommend this retreat enough. The staff have a vast knowledge about the medicine and Peru as well as genuine shamans with years of experience between them." See more
$400
4.92
Ayahuasca Psychedelic Coaching Session with Preparation & Integration Program
Open Dates
Online
Aneta says, "I spend a few beautiful days and I had an amazing psilocybin ceremony with caring facilitators that I am very grateful to. They were very kind and tolerant, the food was amazing and the vibe of the house is lovely and cozy, which makes you feel at home." See more
€400
5.00
Psychedelic preparation call
Open Dates
Online
Kassia says, "I never felt I was in good hands ever before! Thanks for the support and pro-active stance to help me!" See more
From $5
5.00
Paula Afonso Integration Guide Sessions
Open Dates
Shane says, "Jaya and Hayley are angels on earth transmitting love and light through music and medicine. They share wisdom and healing with grace and humility. It is an honor to receive such a sacrament in their noble presence." See more
From $40
4.88
Traumadelics- Post Ceremony Stress Disorder Therapy
Flexible Dates
Online
Rosa says, "Bernice was the absolute best! Before we even booked, she was very helpful and very responsive to all questions we had. From beginning to the end, we felt safe, secure and welcomed." See more
From $111
5.00
1-on-1 Psychedelic Therapy Session for Preparation of Integration - Online or In Person
Open Dates
Online
Anonymous says, "Isa goes above and beyond to ensure she truly knows you and prepares you for every aspect of the Bufo experience. There is no need to feel scared because she is always right there with you and has such a comforting presence." See more
From $145
5.00
Psychedelic Integration and Preparation
Open Dates
Online
Rafal says, "I went to my first retreat with great fear but also with hope that it would help me solve my problems. There I found an amazing center, very nice, polite, helpful people, full of positive energy." See more
€120
5.00
Personal Plant Medicine Integration Therapy, 1*1
Open Dates
Online
Andrea says, "This was my first ever healing retreat and I am deeply grateful Sonia was one of the facilitators. You could see and feel how passionate she was with helping everybody out, taking care compassionately of the group and guiding you gently and kindly during the ceremonies." See more
From €222
4.79
Preparation/integration consultation
Open Dates
Online
Anonymous says, "I have done an online psilocybin session with Siddiq and this was a major experience for me. I would recommend an online session for those who already have an idea of what a psilocybin journey might be about." See more
From $30
5.00
2 Ceremony Deep-Dive Retreat Washington
July 18 - 20, 2025
Sharmalee says, "Sacred Waters is AMAZING. I have attended 2 of their retreats now, and they have been the most beautiful and healing experiences of my life. I felt so cared for the entire time, and was able to do some very deep work because of the safe container they created." See more
From $1,111
/ 3 days
5.00
Top Preparation/Integration Retreat Centers
How much does a Preparation/Integration retreat cost?
Preparation and integration services typically range from EUR €120-400 for single sessions to USD $390-625 for multi-session packages. Individual integration sessions average around USD $120-150, while more comprehensive preparation/integration programs can cost USD $300-400. Online options tend to be more affordable than in-person sessions. Multi-day integration retreats range from USD $400-800 depending on location and accommodations. The most cost-effective options include shorter online calls (USD $30-60 per hour), while private ceremonies with integration support can reach USD $700-1500. Many providers offer package discounts for booking multiple sessions.
Questions about Preparation/Integration
Can a retreat change your life?
A retreat absolutely can spark profound transformation - yet the real magic lies not in the retreat itself, but in how it creates space to recognize what's already present within. Traditional wisdom paths from Zen temples to desert monasteries have long known that stepping away from daily patterns allows inner clarity to naturally emerge. At a typical meditation retreat, participants often experience deep insights simply by sitting quietly and turning attention inward. Yet it's essential to understand that a retreat acts more like tilling soil than planting new seeds - it creates fertile conditions for accessing innate wisdom and wholeness that were there all along. Some seekers notice immediate shifts in perspective or behavior, while others find subtle realizations unfold over months or years after returning home. The key lies in approaching retreat time with genuine openness rather than forcing specific outcomes. When combined with skilled guidance and integration support, retreats can illuminate fresh possibilities while revealing that true change flows from touching what's eternally unchanged at our core.
Can you read during a silent retreat?
Reading during a silent retreat depends entirely on the specific tradition and center hosting the retreat. Most Vipassana centers prohibit reading and writing during their 10-day courses to maintain mental silence and prevent intellectual distraction. However, some Zen and contemplative Christian retreats allow limited reading of spiritual texts during designated periods, particularly for beginners who may need guidance in their practice. Some centers provide clear schedules indicating when reading is appropriate, while others maintain strict policies against any form of external stimulation, including books, journals, or electronic devices. These variations reflect different approaches to cultivating inner stillness and self-observation.
Traditional Buddhist monasteries often incorporate sutra study as part of their silent practice periods, recognizing that certain texts can deepen meditation insights when approached mindfully. At modern retreat centers in North America and Europe, many programs have evolved to include "noble silence" periods where reading spiritual texts is permitted during free time, while maintaining verbal silence.
Research from the University of California, Davis Center for Mind and Brain suggests that combining contemplative reading with meditation may actually enhance attention and metacognitive awareness.
What happens at a women's retreat?
Women's retreats create dedicated spaces for deep restoration, connection, and transformation away from daily demands. Modern retreats often blend ancient wisdom practices like meditation and ritual with evidence-based approaches including somatic experiencing, breath work, and therapeutic movement. At luxury venues in Bali or Costa Rica, participants might start their mornings with sunrise yoga, followed by journaling circles and afternoon workshops on topics ranging from ancestral healing to authentic leadership.
The magic often happens in those unscripted moments between scheduled activities. Picture women sprawled on cushions sharing life stories over herbal tea, or walking meditation paths through tropical gardens processing profound insights. Some retreats focus on specific themes - grief work, creative expression, or life transitions. Others embrace a more fluid structure allowing space for spontaneous sisterhood, tears, and belly laughs.
Beyond the "spa and yoga" stereotype, many contemporary women's retreats tackle deeper terrain. Trained facilitators guide participants through shadow work exploring internalized patriarchy, mother wounds, or sexual trauma. Traditional ceremonies led by indigenous wisdom keepers might involve cacao rituals, sweat lodges, or womb blessing circles. The physical container of being surrounded by solely female energy for several days often catalyzes profound personal breakthroughs that continue unfolding long after the retreat ends.
Safety remains paramount - reputable retreats require health screenings, maintain clinical support staff, and enforce clear boundaries around touch and sharing. Many integrate trauma-informed protocols developed at leading centers like the California Institute of Integral Studies Source. This allows women to journey as deep as they choose while knowing skilled holders maintain the container.