Find your way back to wholeness through trauma-informed healing retreats that blend gentle practices with professional support
Anonymous says, "Highly recommend Arkana Amazon – As a solo female traveler, everything felt safe from the accommodations, the facilitators and staff, and even the individuals called to the facility during the week I was there." See more
Richard says, "Elena was the perfect guide. She made me feel at ease as I was a little nervous on the day. She talked me through what to expect and gave me practical tips and sage advise throughout." See more
Matt says, "Ceremonia did an amazing job on my 6 day retreat. So much thought and love went into everything. The accommodations. The food. The workshops. The journeys. All surpassed my expectations." See more
Elijah says, "Tao was incredible, the experience was incredinle, enlightening" See more
Caitlin says, "I attended a retreat at Caya Shobo earlier this year and am still celebrating the profound transformation that unfolded during my master plant dieta. I knew I was feeling stuck, but I had no idea how much I was carrying until I was finally able to release it." See more
Monica says, "My husband and I did a five-day couple's retreat at Blue Butterfly Center and are so happy that we did. Aya and Kay put a tremendous amount of work into creating a meaningful experience for us, from a beautiful location and thoughtfully prepared meals to the ceremonial aspects of the retreat." See more
PTSD retreat costs typically range from EUR €1,500 to EUR €3,500 for programs lasting 1-5 days in Europe, while programs in Mexico and Costa Rica range from USD $3,700 to USD $8,000 for 7-11 day experiences. More intensive treatment programs, like the 31-day plant medicine treatment for depression and PTSD in Spain, can start at just USD $105 for application with additional costs. Daily rates generally fall between USD $400-$1,100 depending on location, accommodation type (private vs. shared), and included therapies. Many retreats include preparation and integration sessions in their pricing to support the healing process before and after treatment.
This answer may vary depending on who you ask. Some Amazonian shamans proudly boast of the number of individuals they have successfully healed with ayahuasca from serious illnesses such as HIV, cancer, paralysis, or organ failure. While they may be telling the truth, there is no scientific evidence to back these claims and we do not encourage anyone suffering from life-threatening ailments to hope that ayahuasca would cure them.
Actually documented in a growing body of scientific studies are indications that ayahuasca may assist with alleviating symptoms of psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, and neurodegenerative illnesses such as Parkinson's disease. PTSD symptoms, according to personal testimonies of many war vets who have gone to retreats, can also be relieved.
As far as physiological disorders go, there has been no research published as of yet, but the long tradition of ayahuasca's therapeutic usage and the antimicrobial properties of the B. caapi vine suggest that it may be beneficial at least for cleansing the body and clearing out some bacterial or parasitic illnesses.