RETREAT in Tepoztlán MEXICO

I needed true soul healing, and as I scrolled through all the offerings, I felt drawn to Ascension Journeyz. I believe it was Divine guidance that led me to this beautiful piece of heaven in the mountains of Mexico, because what has been created there is a place filled with a gentle love and devotion for all who come seeking a deeper connection with Source and higher understanding of Self.
Topovan is a strong, beautiful soul who lives every word he speaks; and the truth of his words strike a chord that awakens the part of you that sometimes gets lost along the way. He connects with each person there and works tirelessly to take care of everyone’s needs. His yoga, meditation, and breathwork sessions reminded me how to breathe and how to connect with my higher power again-something I couldn’t do on my own after losing my son.
Le’ Jai’ La is simply magical in every way—a sweet little Sprite sent to spread love, joy, understanding and wisdom from another realm-yet fierce in her determination to right the wrongs and heal the pain of Pachamama and many of her children.
And, Mano is a gentle, old soul, whose strong, peaceful presence and beautiful music guided and grounded the ceremonies. His quietness spoke louder than the words of anyone I’ve ever met.
If you are looking for a life-changing experience, this is it. I can’t say it was easy- we don’t learn the most valuable lessons during the easy times-but you will leave with a new soul family and with a new awareness that will change you forever. I am so grateful for my experience at Ascension Journeyz-So very thankful for Topovan, Jai’La, and Mano for all the love.

Thank you for fostering this radical movement in humanity. Your team has created the perfect pathway to mindfulness. I feel part of your community for I embraced the mission of spreading love and peace with my words and art which is a universal expression. May this review encourage those seeking the truth about life come to your retreat with an open mind and an open heart. 💚

5 stars go to the amazing food and the invigorating yoga/breathwork practices. However, I believe that the overall experience could have been enhanced with more personalized attention and a stronger sense of unconditional love. It would have been beneficial if Tapovan and Lejaila had invested more time in understanding each individual's needs and guiding them towards their desired outcomes. Conducting interviews with each participant beforehand could have ensured a more aligned and cohesive retreat experience focused on personal growth. It's important to ensure that all participants share a similar intention for the retreat, such as personal development. At times, it felt like the retreat attracted individuals who were primarily seeking a psychedelic trip rather than aligning with the retreat's stated mission.

It seems that the primary focus of this retreat is to generate profit, with the psychedelic experience being seen as an added bonus.

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Response from the Retreat Centre:

Dear Participant,
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns. I truly appreciate your honesty and the effort you put into providing detailed feedback.

Firstly, your feedback is valuable to us because it highlights areas where we can grow and improve. We are always happy to receive constructive feedback and we are committed to making the necessary changes to enhance the retreat experience for everyone, such as emphasizing the FREE pre-retreat discovery calls.

Regarding your feeling of a lack of attention and personal engagement, we acknowledge that there is always room for improvement. Thanks to your excellent suggestion, we incorporated scheduled interviews with all participants and providing more personalized attention-

I also would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the support we always offer during our retreats:

1. Comprehensive Information: Our website has detailed descriptions of the retreat, the program, the facilitators, and a FAQ section. It contains all the general information, and if anyone has any specific questions or doubts, we are always available for support.

2. Pre-Retreat Communication: Participants receive emails with all the information they need to prepare, including what to bring, the schedule, an extra information sheet about the ceremonies and the medicine, a waiver form, and general guidelines. Our WhatsApp number is included in every email signature for any questions, and participants can send a message and schedule a discovery call if needed (free of charge).

3. Personal Support: During the retreat, we regularly check in with participants to see if they need one-on-one time and we have two group integration circles after both ceremonies. I remember you had a long talk with Mano, the shaman, and also with his wife, Barbara during the ceremony. We offered our one-on-one help openly to anyone several times during the retreat, and many people took advantage of it.

4. Post-Retreat Support: We keep in touch after the retreat and have a group WhatsApp chat for ongoing support. You didn't raise any concerns through this channel either but wrote rather positive feedback. Please let us quote you so people can have a broader perspective of your experience with us:

"I've kept following the guidelines we had before the retreat and I have been feeling like a totally new person!! I can see my own patterns easier now and I’ve also been able to observe and see other people’s “shadows/egos”. I remind myself all the time that “the perception of me is a reflection of you”. I feel like I’ve stepped back into my power (the intention I had) by having stronger boundaries and a stronger integrity. I speak up for myself. I see myself worthy on a new level and it’s funny because I’ve been getting evidence of that in form of increased income and nice gestures from people etc. this ended up to be a long text 😂 I am grateful for the medicine, all the insights and the new me✨💜"
One's healing journey is often shaped by the connections we forge and the transparency we maintain. It's a fundamental truth that to be understood, one must first seek to understand, and to be seen, one must make themselves visible. Just to be clear, you registered for this retreat without asking a single question, never had any inquiries pre-retreat, and did not once communicate your desire to talk privately during the retreat.

When we participate in a profound journey such as an ayahuasca retreat, the intention behind our actions and the clarity in our communication pave the road to the desired experience. We believe that mutual responsibility is essential for genuine connection and growth and we feel that it would have helped greatly if you had informed us about your desire to talk to us privately, we would have ensured you received the attention you needed, just as we did with all the other participants who expressed interest in having a private consultation apart from of the group integration circles.
It’s important to us that each participant feels seen and supported throughout their journeys. Our true intention is to help humanity process and overcome unresolved past experiences and traumas, enabling us all to rise out of this collective self-inflicted state of suffering. While we do need to generate profit to sustain our operations within the current monetary system, our genuine interest lies in helping people grow and become happier, more balanced versions of themselves. We deeply appreciate your insights and feedback, as they are invaluable in helping us improve. We thank you very much and wish you a beautiful and continuous unfolding of your healing journey.

Warm regards,
Tapovan

The scheduling was perfect. It had the right QUANTITY and QUALITY of activities: Temazcal, Cold Plunge, Hiking, Inner Child Workshop, Qi Gong, Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork.... paired with the right number of ceremonies for the days and the right amount of integration time between the tougher events. It's obvious that Tapovan has experience running and partaking in healing retreats; he definitely knows how to best support people. Tapovan, as well as the other facilitators and even the facility staff were AMAZING. Tapovan and the team are heart-centered individuals who made themselves available for participants as needed

The food ---- AMAZING, came back inspired to cook
Setting ---- the 6-day retreat in Tepoztlan was in a nice mountain town surrounded by nature, lovely
Schedule of events --- perfection
Activities ---- exceeded my expectation, and very well guided

What an eye opening experience. I wasn't sure to expect. Coming here made all the difference. From the grounds, to the people helping around the property, to all the coordinators and facilitators that made this possible. Not only was this an amazing experience, but one that I will hold onto and remember for the rest of my life. THANK YOU for helping me with everything. Words can not begin to desribe the tranformative experience I partook in here. I will continue to use the tools in my day to day life. I plan on coming back in the future!