About this Retreat
Costanza Ayni is the founder of Anima Healing Institute. A Trauma-informed Psychedelic Practitioner, Breathwork Coach, Musician, and Somatic Therapist, who combines Shamanic practices learned in the Amazon with western Therapeutic practices to assist individuals in deep transformation.
She began working with psychedelics more than 12 years ago, initially as a participant, later as an assistant, then began training with shamans and healers, and eventually studied to become a Psychedelic Practitioner. Her last few years have been devoted to psilocybin, though she has worked with a variety of plant medicines. She is also a breathwork coach, working with the body’s knowledge to achieve understanding and promote healing. She has trained in Somatic therapy and Bioneuroemotion, a field that blends biology, neuroscience, epigenetics, NLP, and psychology. She received training in India to be able to instruct in meditation, yoga, and pranayama. She has finished a master plant dieta with Noya Rao and follows the tradition of the Shipibo from Peru in terms of shamanic techniques.
Developing the Anima Integrative Breathwork™ has crystallized her years of learning from many teachers and mentors, into a method that breaks old patterns and proves lasting positive effects.
Also focused on education, she's the Director of the Synthesis Institute's Psychedelic Immersion Retreats and Anima Integrative Breathwork & Voice Practitioner Training.
Her facilitation style combines ancient wisdom methods with cognitive therapeutic techniques from the West to produce powerful transformational experiences. When singing in ceremony, Costanza places emphasis on the healing potential of music. Her goal is to serve as a bridge for people seeking to start or continue their own journeys of self-discovery; creating safe spaces so others can engage in their psychedelic healing experiences feeling supported and empowered so their own inner wisdom can emerge.
Juan has studied music since childhood and music production at University. He became interested in psychedelics and their strong influence on music and consciousness from an early age. He has spent years in India practicing meditation and yoga in various ashrams. He studied the Bansuri flute with the legendary Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, and now teaches and makes Bansuri himself.
He has been dedicated to facilitating live music for meditation, healing, and psychedelic ceremonies for many years, for the Ayahuasca tradition of Colombian Shamans and increasingly for psilocybin journeys. Juan is passionate about the transformative power of psychedelics, what they can bring to humanity, and how they can help us heal our connection to nature and spiritual growth.
Details of this retreat
THE INNER VISION RETREAT:
The Inner Vision 3-day Weekend Retreat in Costa Rica offers a deep yet accessible immersion into nature and inner exploration.
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Set in the heart of the rainforest, this shorter retreat creates a supportive space for reflection, renewal, and reconnection. Therapeutic and somatic practices, ceremony, ritual and musical journeys are woven together to help you soften into presence, reconnect with your inner wisdom and allow meaningful transformation to unfold..
You will be supported by several Trauma-Informed Facilitators who provide physical contact, sound healing, singing, and various therapeutic techniques. By engaging in this experience, you can cultivate self-awareness and support positive changes in your life and relationships. It is especially suited for individuals seeking to work on their shadow, understand patterns and behaviors, connect with their true selves, enhance their creativity, align themselves, heal past wounds, tap into their heart's wisdom, release blocked energy, reconnect with buried aspects of themselves, and make lasting positive changes.
The retreat will be intimate group, up to 12 guests & 2-4 facilitators. During the 3 days, we will have 1 Therapeutic Healing Ceremony, complemented by a range of activities with the intention to maximize your experience and effect lasting change in your life.
ANIMA HEALING NSTITUTE:
Anima Healing Institute presents a blend of contemporary therapeutic approach of the Western world intertwined with the ancient wisdom of shamanic practices, culminating in a powerful method that supports personal growth and health. Our range of offerings includes breathwork sessions, innovative psychedelic therapies, comprehensive integration support, enriching courses and trainings, and inspiring retreats.
Costanza Ayni, the Lead Facilitator and Retreat organizer, is originally from South America and has 15 years of experience with psychedelics. With more than 300 retreats and psychedelic therapeutic sessions guided, and more than 500 breathwork sessions lead, she's experienced with holding space in a trauma-informed and safe manner. She was also the Director of Retreats and Lead Facilitator at Synthesis Institute for the past 5 years, and has launched Anima Healing Institute, her own organization where she could put in practice the wisdom of years of experience, combined with the passion and love for her work in order to create deep nourishing experiences for all those who come.
Juan Tepui, is a multi-instrumentalist musician and facilitator, has dedicated his craft to exploring the connection between music, plants, and consciousness. After years in India practicing meditation and studying the Bansuri flute under Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, he now teaches and crafts Bansuri flutes. He has over 20 years experience with indigenous tribes holding medicine. He is passionate about the transformative power of plants to heal, inspire spiritual growth, and reconnect us with nature.
THE COMPOUND:
The Plant Medicine is a powerful brew from the Amazons, meant to open to your inner wisdom, bring clarity and self-trust. We handled it with care and dedication, helping you navigate the process feeling safe and supported.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Working with Trauma-Informed Facilitators provides a stable and safe presence throughout the experience. These facilitators will guide you through your subconscious mind, using your intention as a guiding force. They will ask questions at the appropriate moments to assist you in gaining clarity and fulfillment.
The aim is to empower and connect you with your inner vision and thus to your inner wisdom, allowing you to let go of what no longer serves you. You will be guided to a space where you can discover your own truth, even if you currently find it challenging to believe in your own wisdom and clarity. The facilitators have the experience and confidence to guide you on this journey.
At times, you may encounter difficult moments or uncomfortable emotions. The facilitators will support you in embracing these experiences and surrendering to the process. They will work with any resistance or blocks that arise, transforming potential distress into awareness. Psychedelics have the potential to bring forth traumatic memories or buried emotions, and revisiting them in a supportive context can lead to healing and liberation. There is no such thing as a "bad trip," but rather obstacles and challenges that, with the right guidance, can become transformative moments.
- 2 Preparation Sessions: A skilled therapeutic facilitator will lead you through guided preparation sessions to help you get ready for the life-changing experience that lies ahead. Examine self-care and intention-setting techniques. Additionally, you will receive a one-on-one session to assist you be prepared for what's to come.
- 1:1 Therapeutic Sessions: In getting ready for your upcoming psychedelic journey, and as you return to your life after retreat, you will be able to strengthen emotional agility, drive lasting personal transformation, and establish a stronger connection with your individual and collective process.
- Anima Integrative Breathwork™ Session: Tap into the transformative power of your breath with this unique breathwork technique, designed to release trauma stored in the body, unlock stagnant energy, and cultivate a more liberated and deeper sense of self.
- 1 Ceremony: Discover the profoundly therapeutic effects of ayahuasca in a ceremonial atmosphere that is safe and supportive. You will go on an inner exploration adventure with knowledgeable facilitators leading you, obtaining perspectives and insights that can help you heal and grow personally.
- 2 Integration Sessions: With the goal of assisting you in making sense of your insights and incorporating them into your everyday life, guided integration sessions and one-on-one consultations can help you process and integrate your psilocybin experience.
- Yoga & Meditation: Reestablish a connection with your body, mind, and soul by practicing yoga and meditation. As you move through gentle flows, grounding postures, and focused meditation, you'll cultivate strength, flexibility, and inner peace, fostering a deeper connection with yourself and the present moment.
- Nature-Connection: Enjoy walks in the forest surrounding the lovely retreat center, with the warm weather of Costa Rica and refreshing water from the waterfalls.
- Community Support: Join a community of open minded individuals who are as passionate about non-traditional forms of healing as you are. Create deep connections, exchange knowledge and experiences, and provide support to one another as you go on a path to greater fulfillment and well-being.
TOOLS USED:
Western Therapeutic Tools
Somatic Therapy
Shamanic Traditional Practices
Singing
Meditation
Movement
Breathwork
Music
Touch
Internal Family Systems
Inner Child Work
Shadow Work
Nature-Connection
Creative Practice
DIET:
We recommend to do a vegetarian alcohol-free and fermentation free diet for at least a week before participating in the Inner Vision Retreat to energetically cleanse your body.
LOCATION:
The retreat center is a private and intimate natural ecological space. It is a magical place, totally off grid in the mountains in southern Costa Rica. It is a place for those that want to have a close but yet comfortable experience with the natural elements.