Blue Butterfly Center

Bruno (Aya) is a master of his craft. This was my first time with Ayahuasca. The ceremonies were personal, eye-opening and literally outta the world!!! The sketches were a great insight into my own life. He has a lot to offer and I’ve learned a lot about myself and hope I do justice to my post ceremony integration. If Ayahuasca wills it again I’ll be back to Bruno in a heartbeat! Much love, respect and blessings to him and anyone considering this journey!

P.S.: Thank you Parvati (Bruno’s daughter)

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. It was incredibly memorable, thought-provoking, and the experience gave us a unique look into our own patterns and ways of being that we likely would not have otherwise accessed. We felt incredibly safe, cared for and tended to during our time there and very much hope to cross paths with Aya and Kay again in the future!

I recently had the opportunity to participate in an Ayahuasca retreat, and I can honestly say that it was a transformative and enlightening experience. The retreat provided a safe and supportive environment, with experienced facilitators who guided us through the process.

The ceremonies themselves were profound and deeply introspective, allowing me to explore my inner thoughts, emotions, and spirituality in ways I had never imagined. The insights and revelations I gained during these ceremonies were nothing short of life-changing.

I left the retreat with a newfound sense of clarity, inner peace, and a deeper connection to myself and the world around me. I would wholeheartedly recommend this Ayahuasca retreat to anyone seeking personal growth, healing, and spiritual awakening. I'm already looking forward to doing it again in the future.

I recently attended the Blue Butterfly retreat in Costa Rica, a truly transformative experience guided by skilled facilitators Aya Navin and Kaybeliz. This retreat seamlessly blends NLP and drawing therapyies, with yoga and introspection, offering a unique path to personal growth.

The NLP sessions unveiled profound self-awareness, unveiling hidden traumas I could then address with the help of the plant medicine ceremonies (which were personal, well facilitated, guided and beautiful) while the drawing therapy sessions allowed for creative healing amidst Costa Rica's breathtaking natural beauty.

The retreat's serene surroundings further enhanced the experience; a half hour walk from an untouched river and mountains, providing the perfect backdrop for inner exploration. Comfortable accommodations and a supportive staff from Olga, with organic fresh fruit and veg beautifully and deliciously prepared, and getting to know the local families fostered a sense of community and growth.

Leaving the Blue Butterfly, I felt revitalized and deeply connected. For those seeking personal growth through combining indigenous plant medicine experiences combined with Westernised NLP and drawing therapy under the expert guidance of Aya Navin and Kay, within the stunning landscapes of The Children’s Eternal Forest, this retreat is an unforgettable five-star experience.

It’s very hard to put into words how much this experience has changed my life!
So to start: The centre is beautifully isolated in the mountains, surrounded by nature and beautiful views as far as the eye can see. It is simple yet beautifully decorated inside, in keeping with Costa Rica and the abundance of beauty it has to offer. The food was honestly amazing, and I made Olga and Kay’s work even harder by being gluten free but they both did a marvellous job of ensuring I was very full at every meal! Seriously delicious!
Now to the ceremonies - truly an out of body / out of this world experience. Ayahuasca is not a drug. If you want to get “high” then go take mushrooms or other psychedelics. This is medicine and should be respected, taken seriously and treated as such, with clear intention and lots of emotional and spiritual investment - this way you will get so much more than you could ever expect from this amazing medicinal therapy. Commit and focus on what you want to get out of it and you will not be disappointed.
On top of the ceremonies, the other healing sessions and drawing therapy really helped me open up my experience with ayahuasca at another subconscious level. Both Bruno and Kay are incredibly patient and loving people and only enhanced my experience further, they really are like extended family to me now.
If you’re thinking about an ayahuasca experience then definitely do it, and do it at butterfly centre - Namaste!