"My time in Bali with Judit was beyond words. Her gentle guidance and perfectly tailored yoga sessions in the serene beauty of eastern Bali helped me heal and reconnect on a profound level. Judit's expertise, kindness, and authenticity created an atmosphere of renewal and awakening. I highly recommend her retreats for anyone seeking spiritual growth and rejuvenation. I especially appreciated the thoughtful little touches and extras. A lot of care, love and prayers were put into curating the Awaken in Bali retreat; those elements were felt in all aspects of the retreat. "
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"DONT EVER LET. FEAR HOLD YOU BACK YOU WILL MISS THE MAGIC !!!!!!!!!!!!I’m writing this on the plane ✈️ Home from. Bali. Headed to Istanbul airport for a few hours before heading to home by Monday. I wanted to share my experience. My Bali trip was not a vacation bye any means. This truly was a spiritual awakening healing immersion! There were many opportunities to overcome fear. Starting with the flights. Very long !!!! The wildlife in my Room. Geckos 🦎 taking care of bugs. 🪳. The very rickety old hanging bridge with slats missing. And a far drop to a river down below. (I crossed it fearless !!!! The HEAT. OH THE UNBELIEVABLE UNMERCIFUL. HEAT !!! The hundreds. I means HUNDREDS! Of steps into the holy water purification temple. (I don’t know what was harder up or down !!!the being immersed under heavy water flow to let go and be renewed The Sometimes very painful massage at the healer Ketut Jaya Healer. Was indescribable yet I know I am changed forever !!!! I screamed. I laughed. I cried my eyes out. But I am. NEW! Stepping into my future with new awareness!!!! The waterfall mountain. Climbing again hundreds of steps I thought I would die. Having wonderful Bali people help and encourage me I wept as I got to the top !then swam in the waterfall pool. (This truly taught me my worth my strength is so much more than I ever imagined)!!!! So grateful to. Dodi. That wouldn’t let me give up ! Then the. Children the beautiful parents that raise them with so little. Seemingly living on next to nothing. And still joyful in their lives. It seems. People really can live on.Love and gratitude!!! I’ll end with what I really admired About the Balinese people. They Pray 🙏. All the time. Everywhere. They give offerings and have Faith like I’ve never seen. I will. Take this example of Faith and prayer. Into my future I am so grateful I was blessed with this experience. I will forever Remember. Finding. Barbara !!!!! Barbara. !!! Barbara !!!!❤️🙏. Thank you. Bali #foreverchanged#loveBali
thank you also to The best travel companions. Christine Robertello Anne Cupo Pereira. And. Melissa Ann. And the one that ran the retreat our Judit Duran. What fun we had. What laughs we had !!! Best people to travel with. !!!"
"DONT EVER LET. FEAR HOLD YOU BACK YOU WILL MISS THE MAGIC !!!!!!!!!!!!I’m writing this on the plane ✈️ Home from. Bali. Headed to Istanbul airport for a few hours before heading to home by Monday. I wanted to share my experience. My Bali trip was not a vacation bye any means. This truly was a spiritual awakening healing immersion! There were many opportunities to overcome fear. Starting with the flights. Very long !!!! The wildlife in my Room. Geckos 🦎 taking care of bugs. 🪳. The very rickety old hanging bridge with slats missing. And a far drop to a river down below. (I crossed it fearless !!!! The HEAT. OH THE UNBELIEVABLE UNMERCIFUL. HEAT !!! The hundreds. I means HUNDREDS! Of steps into the holy water purification temple. (I don’t know what was harder up or down !!!the being immersed under heavy water flow to let go and be renewed The Sometimes very painful massage at the healer Ketut Jaya Healer. Was indescribable yet I know I am changed forever !!!! I screamed. I laughed. I cried my eyes out. But I am. NEW! Stepping into my future with new awareness!!!! The waterfall mountain. Climbing again hundreds of steps I thought I would die. Having wonderful Bali people help and encourage me I wept as I got to the top !then swam in the waterfall pool. (This truly taught me my worth my strength is so much more than I ever imagined)!!!! So grateful to. Dodi. That wouldn’t let me give up ! Then the. Children the beautiful parents that raise them with so little. Seemingly living on next to nothing. And still joyful in their lives. It seems. People really can live on.Love and gratitude!!! I’ll end with what I really admired About the Balinese people. They Pray 🙏. All the time. Everywhere. They give offerings and have Faith like I’ve never seen. I will. Take this example of Faith and prayer. Into my future I am so grateful I was blessed with this experience. I will forever Remember. Finding. Barbara !!!!! Barbara. !!! Barbara !!!!❤️🙏. Thank you. Bali #foreverchanged#loveBali
thank you also to The best travel companions. Christine Robertello Anne Cupo Pereira. And. Melissa Ann. And the one that ran the retreat our Judit Duran. What fun we had. What laughs we had !!! Best people to travel with. !!!"
"I absolutely loved my yoga trip with Drishti Journeys - I had the joy of being in Sayulita Mexico with Anna Maria 9 a dear friend who led the yoga sessions). I dove into each planned activity and was rewarded by inner growth and how I view the world, I gained a new amazing community of people who are also doing the same work, and was blessed with this container created by the trip facilitators - Reinier in particular. Everything that was planned and executed for this retreat was intentional and heartfelt. I was able to experience the culture and local land and food, as well as have the space to explore what I needed to work on with my own yoga and mindfulness practice. I was impressed by the hardworking and caring people who led this trip and made it so rich and rewarding for the whole group. <3"
"The Sayulita retreat was an amazing experience that far exceeded my expectations. The workshop leaders, the cultural representatives introducing local culture, and meditation and yoga instuctors were all so inviting and fun. They introduced us to the culture of Mexico by allowing us to participate in an indigenious Cacao Ceremony. They created a safe space for self-discover that allowed me to push past my habitual boundaries, both emotionally and physically, through regular group work sessions, guided meditations, an ice bath workshop and daily liberating yoga sessions.
This may sound like a lot for a 5 days, and it was! But what made it so amazing was the group of people Reinier assembled to guide us on the journey and allowed the group of retreaters to bond into what felt like a supportive family. I am very thankful to all the fun, loving, accepting and caring people i got to know on this all-too-brief retreat."
"After more than 15 years of yoga practice, under wonderful yoga teachers, what can i say about Anna-Maria? I had the privilege to take Anna's yoga class for 6 months at a local studio before she moved away. So, I probably attended around 2 dozen of her yoga classes. not many, right? Anna’s class approach transformed my yoga practice, I did wheel posture after having given up on wheel for years. I cannot quite put my finger on why her teaching gifts are so powerful. Her teaching style was very good, the set and setting of the studio was also very good. But I have been given these gifts from other teachers many times over the lifetime of my practice. Maybe Anna's teaching power comes from her truly authentic, present, and unguarded approach to all humans. The good the bad the ugly and the loving, all of it. Now that I think about it, her authenticity, especially in this world, is pretty stealth of her!
When I heard Anna was the yoga and workshop instructor for a Sayulita retreat, I signed up. I thought "Sure I'll go do some yoga, get some sun and ocean". Boy did I get so much more than I bargained for, but in a good and healing way. Anna set the tone and held the space for that healing to happen for everyone at the retreat.
Anna has a way of cracking open your heart before you have a chance to back away from the uncomfortable territory we avoid."
"When I booked this retreat, I had ideas of what it might have been like, yoga, group activities etc…
Wow! Was it way more than that. The entire week had a great flow to it and the people chosen to run this thing couldn’t have been better! Great job everyone!!"
"Amazing people who truly care for your journey! Went above and beyond to make certain that your experience was truly authentic! It seems like they have figured out the perfect formula and are providing phenomenal retreats!"
"Amazing teacher and spiritual guide Judit is one of a kind! You will be blessed with her kindness and compassion on any retreat. "
"Judit went above and beyond to make every single minute of the retreat an unforgettable experience. Started her day with smile and finishing it with the same big smile. Making everyone feel included. She has such a big heart and kindness!!!
I can’t be more happier with the entire experience.
Yoga practice, meditation, sound healing and cacao ceremonies all of those were amazing!!!
Thank you thousand times, Judit!!!"
"Very professional staff, beautiful singing and wise guidance from Shandra and Sonia. Profound experience overall. To anyone interested in experimenting with consciousness and opening the door to higher insight and healing, I can voucher for Prana Verein."
"A huge thank you to the whole team for making this retreat a wonderful experience. The guidance and support I received before, throughout and after the retreat, as well as during the ceremonies themselves, has really helped me to integrate the experience and is already creating a positive shift in my life. Not to mention, the food was delicious and the venue was beautiful!! I would highly recommend Devi Chandra Ma and her team to anyone drawn to the plant medicine path. "
"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. She really was a beacon of light, like a lighthouse in the heart of the night, enthrallingly dancing and singing to move energy and open doors of liberation.
She acts promptly and listens carefully to your needs, showing great knowledge and expertise in using various healing techniques.
In short, just trust in Sonia's gentle spirit and you will have a wonderful healing experience.
Moltes gràcies Sonia, espero veure't aviat, bombons inclòs :)
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"It was my first healing retreat and I could have not chosen a better group of caring and expert individuals.
During the entire experience I have felt well-informed and taken care of, from testing the ground by asking all sorts of questions and booking the retreat with Alise, to join Chandra, Sonia and all the other facilitators in a wonderful location in Portugal where they made sure I had everything I needed.
Although I cannot put in words how awakening and impactful on my life this experience has been, I can only stress out how I completely trusted Chandra and Sonia from the very beginning, their aura exudes kindness and compassion.
I would choose nobody else than them to embark in such a transformative journey.
I am beyond grateful they have entered my life.
Can't wait to meet them all again very soon!"
"I had the great opportunity to join a Devi Chandra Ma's retreat, and I could not ask for a better guiding light.
Since the first moment we met, Chandra has taken great care of the group and each single participant, being always present, kind and compassionate in helping walking the path of much longed-for healing. You could feel from the first meeting with her how passionate and devoted she is to her sacred calling of making the world a better place one healed soul at a time.
Chandra's therapies and healing modalities were well-organized and performed with great expertise and love, they have been a soothing balm for the soul.
I always felt in safe hands and eager to embark in the healing process with her every day.
Knowing that I am part of Chandra's big family is giving me great support and hope for the future.
Muchas gracias por todo Chandra, nos vemos muy pronto!"
"I was in three ayahuasca ceremonies with Sonia and spent 6-days with her and was deeply impressed by her knowledge, passion, compassion, and support. During the ceremonies, Sonia ensured that every person had their needs met and was extremely reliable. I felt that I could trust Sonia with a very vulnerable experience and she cared for me like a big sister. Sonia is also deeply knowledgeable about healing modalities, crystals, yoni eggs, female health, and plant medicine (she has invented a wonderful pain-relieving cream that does wonders). Thank you Sonia for all you do for this world and the people in it - very grateful :) "
"I met Chandra on her retreat and found her to be kind, caring, compassionate and an expert in her field. I was using ayahuasca to process a difficult past and fibromyalgia pains. Chandra offered me many resources (including breathwork, yoga, food awareness, and healing modalities) to make me feel comfortable. Since the ayahuasca ceremonies, I do not have fibromyalgia pain and I was able to process a lot of things that were the root cause of my chronic conditions. I felt that I could trust Chandra as much as a person could trust their own mother, as she deeply cares about plant medicine, healing and the people she offers these treasures to. I feel lucky to have Chandra in my life due to the retreat. Thanks Chandra for all that you do to make this world a better place and to make the people in it a bit happier, healthier, and more comfortable :) "
"I felt that I could 100% trust Chandra and Sonia with the experience, and they are the only people I would go on this journey with. They are caring, compassionate, good listeners, and experts in plant medicines.
Chandra made sure that every person on the retreat had their needs met. The best part was the focus on integration and the integration talks really made this a sustainable experience and provided me with the tools to implement the learning in my practical life. The integration focus is unique to this specific retreat, as other retreats do not focus on the integration and post-retreat experiences.
Chandra and Sonia made sure we weren’t traumatized and offered ayahuasca doses that fit with our experiences and histories. This was very important for me as I was a bit worried about the impact of ayahuasca on me. During the ceremonies, Chandra and Sonia made sure we were protected and comfortable. Chandra’s songs and beautiful voice really helped amplify the journey. After the ceremonies were over, I still felt very buzzed and Chandra and Sonia offered support at the end of all three nights, but I refused. If I could do anything differently, I would have asked for support then. However, I was fine, and I had a safe night after all three ceremonies.
I learned a lot in the retreat (beyond the ayahuasca ceremony) that I found extremely useful. For example, I learned about breathing techniques, yoga, healing modalities, food, meditation, and aromatherapy.
SINCE THE RETREAT, I HAVE NO MORE FIBROMYALGIA PAIN, so if you have chronic conditions relating to trauma, this may be the medicine to try.
The accommodation was beautiful. The food was in accordance with the requirements of the ayahuasca diet and there were a variety of options.
I went to the retreat looking for freedom from pain, and I came back with so much more – a support group, a family, a toolkit of resources for life, and a newfound perspective. Thank you for making this a special experience.
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"It’s reductive trying to explain my experience through a written review, it’s been the best week of my whole life so far, now I’m awakened and I cannot wait to live my life with my new “self”. Thank to Chandra, Sonia, Alise and Roy.
My life is gonna be different, thanks for the turning point opportunity you gave me. I ll never forget you"
"I went on the Sayulita Retreat with Leah Zaccaria and it was truly a great experience! Classes were great, accommodations and excursions were lovely, and our tour guide Lauren was super friendly and helpful. The booking process was also seamless. Highly recommend!"
"Thank you, thank you, thank you so so much to Chandra and her team of facilitators!
It was my first time with Ayahuasca and San Pedro and I could not have a better one. I am so glad I found and booked it with Prana Foundation. It was a gift to do it with them.
A few things you need to know: do not get hesitant with the different name, Casa Lotus is actually one of the venues but the organisation is called Prana Foundation run by Chandra and her team of facilitators (pranafoundation.org). I did it in Portugal (but they organised it a lot in Spain before) and now in Mexico. Their English is excellent. The retreat offers extra such as San Pedro (with a Shaman from Peru), the Bufo, the frog and massages as well as magnet therapies. The pick-up in central Lisbon was easy. The food was lovely. The villa was beautiful.
The group was amazing and I made friendships out of it!
Chandra was very professional, knowledgable, caring, supportive and definitely the ONE to go to for a first time or for further Ayahuasca retreats. I will definitely be back!
Thank you so much again.
Offer yourself a gift for 2023: book a retreat with Prana Foundation!"
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During this ritual the organisation and all the details were perfect.
I highly recommend this team.
Allow yourself to find the path to healing with great people.
I never thought that one day these people would become very important to me.
These people have respect, empathy, love, peace, joy of living, real and sincere feelings.
A thousand thanks for everything, from heart to heart."
"my experience was profound very therapeutic and i had guidance and clarity about how to approach my life i can’t describe it enough you have to experience it yourself.. it was my first experience with plant medicine ayahwasca and why i choose Prana Foundation after alot of research is because you provide save place they feel like family give you sense of community and belonging and the method the shaman “devi chandra me “ uses is made specially for us city people she made three doses in three different ceremonies and each experience is like a layer of yourself getting healed and understood each experience is unique and gets clearer and clearer.. she is the most loving humble person i’ve met she is warm and honest about the work she is presenting.. the facilitators “Roy and Sonya”are highly trained..they will be there for you when ever you feel the need handeling everything very professionally.. the whole experience was in a safe loving environment.. owh yeah and the food was delicious and healthy made by their private cook… the holiday home we stayed in was super comfortable beautiful spacious yard like you walking in wild nature with beautiful pool.. over all i can give my experience 100 out of ten if i could, i highly recommend prana foundation to be your next destination in your plant medicine journey don’t even think twice .. much love and tlight "
"Well-organized retreat that far exceeded my expectations. Accommodations at Simple Patagonia Hotel were luxurious overlooking stunning fjord and mountains. All meals were included including delicious box lunches for our daytime activities. Yoga was all-levels and varied from yoga teacher Claudette who also participated In the activities. In addition we had two local guides and professional driver leaving us with nothing to worry about or needing to make any decisions in terms of logistics. Patagonia itself was beautiful with Torres del Paine National Park the crown jewel with majestic mountains and unusual wildlife like the elusive puma, soaring condors in the sky and surprising pink flamingo's and austral parakeets sightings. "
"I enjoyed the daily yoga before and after the outdoor activities on the itinerary. Claudette was flexible and added sessions where we had extra time. Those were most helpful for me, as they helped my body recover from today's hike so I could be prepared to do it again for tomorrow! I was grateful for the opportunity to get to know Claudette better when she joined us on the outings, and we incorporated the yoga mindset throughout the day! The yoga was a key part of making the trip special for me!"
"The itinerary was just what I was looking for! The guides were experienced and accommodated my fitness level, without making it feel like I was imposing on other group members' experience. I learned about the area - flora, fauna and history, while experiencing amazing mother nature. It was an amazing experience!!"
"We had a good experience at the retreat. The difficulty has to with the communication prior to the retreat. Yes Covid is a factor, but it presented a opportunity to demonstrate your communication skills and in my mind it could have way improved it. For example, every other month or so you could have put out a email letting us know where things are. I should not have to beg to find out how much I owe to complete the transaction."
"Claudette has the ability to calm down anyone and make them feel safe included and protected
Her voice is perfect for her style of yoga and it’s simply amazing anyone can slow me down
She provides modification and up levels for all abilities
Breathe ~"
"It was my second yoga retreat of the year and I loved all the thoughtful planning that went into making this trip memorable! The best parts of the tour were the walking food tour Sunday, the Monday waterfalls:black sand beach tours, the sky lagoon day Thursday, and the final group dinner Friday (wow that food!) I also enjoyed having our home base at one hotel so we didn’t have to drag our stuff around with us through the week. Our hotel was nice and comfortable, and we met many like minded people as you tend to accumulate on such a trip. The things I was not a fan of: being on a bus for many hours a day, and a lack of ‘hiking’ which is what enticed me to sign up in the first place- we didn’t hike as a group at all! After Monday’s long bus day, my friend and I opted out of the bus tours on Weds and Fri because the itinerary was not compelling/varied enough to endure 16 more hours of sightseeing by bus! We preferred instead to explore the city at a leisurely pace (read: bars, food, spas!). We all wanted to see the northern lights, but I understand it would be harder to plan for that as it’s never guaranteed you will see them and the weather conditions change rapidly. In a perfect world, I would have enjoyed a night yoga class, followed by dinner and a bus to the country to see the lights on one of the evenings… instead we all kind of picked our own times to try and see the northern lights. I feel like this was such a large draw to go to Iceland, and hoped we could have better linked up to do that as a group! Also- we didn’t see diamond beach (which is just a bit farther than Vik) and that would have been really awesome. Iceland is just large enough that you have to make these choices and either ride a bus a ton or move hotels during your stay, so maybe 2 hotels would have been better? I loved it so much and am happy I got to check off most things I wanted to do and see!"
"She’s an accomplished yoga teacher and helped me to tune in to my chakras. I thoroughly enjoyed my practices with her on the Iceland retreat. She has fabulous energy and is always enthusiastic to explore and get to know her fellow humans. I will definitely travel again with Tina!"