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"I have done 20 days Shamanic dieta program with PsychoNauta. Writing this review 30 days after finishing the program, so I had some time to come down and process :) A little background - I’m 42 years old and I have been on the self development path for about 15 years. Long term yoga/qigong practitioner, big on Vipassana meditation (3 x 10 days retreats + daily 1 hour practice for the last 3 years). Working with Ayahuasca for 4 years, did about 40 ceremonies before, including 1 month Shamanic dieta (Samakai) with Yawanawa tribe in Brazil. I’m not a beginner, but still a beginner… ;) As spoiler, I’m extremely happy with the program and the results. It has totally exceed my expectations. I’m so grateful to the organisers for creating such a great conditions for this kind of work and to myself for taking the time and effort to do it - it requires quite some self-love, but it’s totally worthy and at the end you will thank yourself! But let’s go point by point: Pre/post dieta support: Great support, very quick and very good quality replies, super helpful with my special requests and I’m very grateful for it. Flawless pickup from the airport and transport to the place. Same about the way back. We were greeted with an amazing dinner on our arrival, followed by the comprehensive introduction meeting and intention sharing cycle. Very good, positive energy around. Venue: I was truly amazed with the location and the quality of the cabin I got! Totally isolated from the rest of the group, I had to go for about 10min deep in the forest to get there. Beautiful cabin, with 360 degrees jungle view, mosquito nets serving as walls, 2 floors, mattress with extra mosquito net, hammock and the desk, very spacious - perfect conditions to do your dieta work. I could sing and play instruments as loud as I want without disturbing others. Please note that the longer you stay, the better cabin you get (at least during this retreat), but I think everybody was very happy with the housing, including people who stayed for 10 days. Mosquito nets are of high quality with no holes, creating an internal area pretty much free from any insects. There is no electricity in the cabin and you need to use candles after dawn (all provided). This is really great and together with all jungle sounds, it creates amazing atmosphere. Area is safe, there are no dangerous animals around. Also very nice to do the jungle walks during the day. If you do yoga and/or meditation, great to take a yoga matt and the meditation pillow with you. It’s also very humid there, and it’s good to protect your clothes from getting wet overnight. There is a big plastic box in the cabin, but if you take some extra plastic bags for your clothes, it can help. Closest toilet was around 10min walk from the cabin, which I liked as it forced me to walk more :) Alternatively you can always go into the bush and do the business there. It’s not easy to build the toilet in the jungle, but they did a great job here. It was clean, no smell as it also had a mosquito nets instead of walls and it was private at the same time. There is also water and soap dispenser to wash your hands just next to it. Top! Maloka (where ceremonies are taking place) is another great jungle construction. Mosquito nets everywhere, plus anti-mosquito coils at the entrance to not let them in when doors are open. Coils were also available for free for the cabin use. Great ceremonial space, 20 bets arranged in the circle, toilets and shower right outside. It was about 15min walk from my cabin to Maloka and it was the only shower available on the camp, but it was totally fine. As I said, I appreciated every opportunity to walk a bit more :) Food: Food is delivered daily to your cabin twice a day (around 8 and 12 o’clock). It’s a diet food, which is very limited, however I was quite happy with the quality and the quantity, while taking those strict diet conditions into account. What was great - if you need more food, you can just ask and they will increase your portion - they don’t do any problems about that. The diet has many health benefits, including cleansing and potential cancer preventing / cancer removing effects. You will also lose a few kilograms over the course of the diet. Your energy level will be much lower than what you’re used to, however body might adjust over the time and become more efficient - for me around day 15, I was pretty much back and felt quite amazing. Program: I truly love the design and the setup of the program. Isolation and noble silence are so important for this kind of work and we had perfect conditions to observe it. Ceremonies are pretty much every second day and they are hold by Shipibo shamans. Very high quality of work in a totally safe environment. You can really feel comfortable and relax there, it’s safe and you can just let go and immerse yourself in the process, guided by the beautiful chants of the Shipibo people. The medicine served is of a very high quality, one of the best I’ve ever tried and its consistent during the course of the diet. It’s very important as after the first ceremony, you have a good idea about the strength of it and you can decide later if you want more or less - it’s always your choice. My personal tip is to aim for a stronger experience, but it’s also okay to measure the challange to your capabilities. On the day after the ceremony you have an optional consultation with Blazej, who is running the place. He’s very knowledgable, lots of experience, background in psychology - I found those talks extremely useful and they helped me tremendously to build a proper attitude towards the diet and the lessons that appear during that period. He’s giving a really good tips and you can trust him - he really wants you to grow and your progress is the best reward for his work. Amazing guy! Summary: It was one of the best and most valuable experiences in my life! 30 days after the program, I can see a lot of positive changes in myself! I feel like I’ve built fresh fundaments of my new me, that I’ll keep working on and evolving further. Those fundamentals contain love, gratitude and compassion for anything that I might be facing in life, regardless how pleasant at first it can be. The program can be challenging at times, and it needs to be, as otherwise there won’t be much to learn. But you have a lot of space and time to work on whatever might come up from your inside. If you have a right attitude, those lessons might have a long lasting, life changing effects. I found the meditation extremely useful, I was doing 2 hours of meditation daily there and I learnt how practical it is. There are a very few things that I can’t process during one hour of meditation right now, especially if I do it daily. If I realise that something bothers me, I just sit for an hour and once I’m done - my heart is full of love, the problem is transformed into a lesson that I’m grateful for. It was a long way to get there, but every journey starts with a first step and I encourage you to go this path, the path of your heart. I’m also a human and I happen to have doubts, but I’m very happy that regardless of all of them, I decided to do the program and kept working and trying to get the best out of it, till the very last day. Trust the God, trust the process and trust yourself. I can recommend this program to anybody who is looking for a serious work and if you decide to do it, go for at least 20 days. After 10 days it was just a beginning and there were plenty lessons that I would miss - I was pouring lots of value into my diary every day. A lot of golden, life improving ideas, that I’m working on applying daily. Blazej and Psychonauta Foundation, thanks a lot for everything, you helped me a lot and I hope our path will cross again one day. It’s beautiful what you're doing there, making the world a better place! This program can really help anybody to become a better version of yourself, a better human, a better father, a better son, a better partner, a better brother, a better leader, be better in whatever you’re doing. Thanks a lot for everything, lots of love, Marcin!"

"I recently completed my 10 day ayahuasca retreat and master plant dieta with Psychonauta Foundation. It was an absolutely incredible experience, I would definitely recommend this foundation to any seeking a true ayahuasca medicine experience. Our guide, Blazej, was amazing, kind, supportive, and so sincere in his practice. He is there with you for every step. His support staff were reflective in his nature, constantly providing support for participants. The individualized attention received from the shaman were powerful and deeply moving, to say the least. A very powerful experience in the jungles of Peru! I’m very grateful I was able to experience this blessing."

"The experience itself was incredible and intense, I learned so much about myself and now I live a fuller life for it. I was truly impressed with how dedicated all the staff was. The shamans were incredible and the facilitators were kind and supportive. When I had difficulties navigating the experience they were there to guide and support me in an instant and I managed to turn a very challenging experience into a very constructive one. Much gratitude and thanks to everyone at Psychonauta Foundation!"

"Seriously, this whole experience here was a game changer. I’ve never taken a hallucinate before and God lead me here to do it and now I know why. Blazedj, Sebastian, Eva, Flavio, the cooking staff, the Shamans and the people going through the ceremonies with me…man what can I say? I passed up those expensive money grabbing retreats where you can stay in an a/c room and big queen bed and all that other stuff you can get at home. If you want a truly life changing experience, this is where and how to do it. Our cabins had everything I needed to survive and have an amazing experience. The treks to the Maloca, to go shower, to go out for walks on the trails was awesome! Each morning in cabin 12, I was visited by the most beautiful Blue Morpho butterfly who gave me hope and brought pure happiness to my days. I say wild monkeys and heard birds and other creatures I’ve never heard of in my life! And if you’re scared of taking Ayahuasca, as someone who has never taken a hallucinate before, there’s nothing to be afraid of. The one to fear is you. I learned a lot about me whether I wanted to or not. And though my experiences were challenging, I would never change it. I learned…a lot! For a truly remarkable and once in a lifetime experience, do your journey here with these amazing people. You will leave blessed! Mahalo, Keahi"

"My experience at the Psychonauta Foundation was incredibly profound and life changing. A true detox of the mind, body and spirit. I completed the 10-day silent retreat starting on Christmas Eve and ending the day after New Years. The retreat wasn't easy and tested me in ways I never expected. The ceremonies, although a beautiful experience, is a difficult journey to face. The dieta is tough. The silence is difficult, however, the most challenging part for me, was being alone in the jungle. The trek through the great unknowns of the jungle from my tambo to the Maloka / Mundo was a fear I didn't know I needed to mentally prepare for, all while being eaten alive by mosquitos with no cosmetics (mosquito repellent included). But to get to the ultimate form of healing, you need to pay your dues and face your fears and discomforts. I am incredibly thankful to Bles and Sebastian (mom and dad) for watching over us and guiding us through this experience while we all crawled in the pits of hell together. I wasn't expecting to connect with the people in our retreat as much as I did (in silence), but every small gesture and smile was impactful. The last day of our ceremony as the New Years celebration fireworks were going off, a fire was lit and we were finally able to talk. As we were all coming to, and after hearing everyones intentions, deepest insecurities and struggles there was a bond felt like no other. These people became family. Some tips: anything you can bring to the ceremonies to keep you comfortable is recommended (ie. warm clothing, socks, etc.). A sleeping bag is comfortable for the evenings to feel like you have your own space, but it's not necessary. I recommend bringing a pack of kleenex on you in a little safety bag nearby for the ceremonies as you will get very snotty. Wear long sleeves and pants when treking through the jungle to reduce mosquito bites. WATER SHOES, bring them. And remember to surrender and let go during the ceremonies. It's hard to fully surrender to the medicine, but once you do, the real healing begins. I would 100% recommend the Psychonauta Foundation and I am so thankful to have experienced Ayahuasca for the first time here. This retreat has reminded me to start caring about myself again. I have learned the true meaning of self love and will continue shining bright light a diamond. "

"I took part in the 10-day open Ayahuasca retreat and I have to say that is one of the best things I have done for a long while. The people organizing the retreat were great and felt safe and supported throughout the process. We had a super group of participants - a great way to bond with people who were total strangers in the beginning. The individual houses we were lodged in were great - very basic (no electricity, running water etc.) but beautifully designed and in the jungle - it was a real pleasure to sleep in the sounds of the forest and animal life. I really liked this setup where the work done during the 3 Aya ceremonies worked as preparation for a daytime San Pedro trip. For me the work done during the nights culminated in a wonderful daytime experience that I can only describe qs spiritual. Highly recommended this retrear and I would/will gladly do it again! "

"I cannot describe by words the experience. Everything was perfect, from the food, accommodation, people that work at PsychoNauta to the retreats and shamans. Big thank you to the whole team who took care of us, made us feel comfortable, helped us during our struggles and made this experience unforgettable! "

"Without a doubt, one of the best life experiences I've had to date. Beautiful location, lovely food, and the warmth of the staff makes you feel a sense of home away from home. Thank you Pyschonauta, I will be back. "

"I had the pleasure of working with Blaz. His dedication to making sure people feel safe and welcome is paramount. He cares deeply about his work. I love his sense of humour that he brings to the ceremonies 😊"

"I knew from the moment I looked this place up that it was the right place for me! Oh how I wasn’t disappointed. The love and care that Blaz and the team put into this place is just incredible. The main hut (Maloka) is stunning. Everything is made by hand with wood. The hut (tambo) where you stay in the jungle is also beautiful. I love the little trails you can walk on during the days. The Shamans are such special people. This was my first time. I feel 10 days is enough to get the hang of things but I really deepened into my experience during the second 10 days I was there. Do not hesitate to book this place ❤️"

"During my 10-day retreat with Psychonauta, I discovered a profound sense of tranquility and mindfulness that was truly transformative. The serene solitude of the setting allowed me to delve into a level of mindfulness that I had never experienced before. Away from the daily interruptions and distractions, I found myself being present in every moment, appreciating even the smallest aspects of life with a newfound sense of gratitude. The ayahuasca ceremonies were very insightful, providing clarity on my intentions and inner thoughts. However, personally, it was the overall environment of the retreat that offered me the most significant benefits. Immersed in the tranquility of the jungle, I learned valuable lessons about life and myself. The respect and bond I felt with both the facilitators and fellow participants were unparalleled. This is a space where you can truly feel completely comfortable with yourself. The sense of community and shared understanding amongst us was deeply enriching. I wholeheartedly recommend Psychonauta to anyone looking to explore plant medicine or seeking a retreat into solitude and self-reflection. It’s an ideal sanctuary for those yearning for a deeper connection with themselves and the natural world."

"It’s hard to describe and do this experience justice… suffice to say it is the real deal, and administered with absolute love. This was my first time doing Ayahuasca, so I have no reference to compare PsychoNauta to, but I feel like I don’t need it. This place left me with no complaints whatsoever. I went for a 10 day silent retreat, though they offer longer ones (20, 30, 40 days) and non-silent retreats too, I believe. My experience was with the shamans, Francisco and Lucy, the retreat leader Tata Mundo, and the helper Monica. Oh, and let’s not forget the experience I had with myself, and the incredible bonding with the group at the end. Shamans: I truly cannot comprehend these people. The service they provide to humanity is second to none. They of course take Ayahuasca every ceremony, and sing the group through the better part of a night until the ceremony ends sometime maybe around 2-3am I suppose, but I never knew what time it actually was. Their singing is their primary way of facilitating a fruitful experience for the group, and requires their absolute and continual presence as somehow everything they do seems to speak directly to you and what you are going through. I won’t try to describe how beautiful it is and also the fire it can ignite in you when you need it most. They receive my highest praise. Tata Mundo: This is another individual I cannot comprehend. In my mind he seems to be a shaman in training. He sometimes joins in the singing. I owe so much to this great man. He offers some very humble and seemingly off the cuff advice in the beginning that winds up showing up as quite profound and very helpful. I’m very grateful for him. Most of all, to me, he is a long bridge between our modern world and the world of Ayahuasca. He is someone you can talk to and relate to in mundane, everyday ways, but who is also deeply entrenched in the “other” world, with deep wisdom and help to offer. Monica: Monica is the one in the ceremonies who doesn’t drink the Ayahuasca, at least in the ones while I was there. She is there to help should you need it. She cares deeply for everyone there, and has such a tender, loving nature that she makes available to anyone who needs it. She was quite helpful to me, and she’s also just a delightful and funny person who is a joy to be around. Thank you Monica! So that’s my review. For anyone who feels the calling to Ayahuasca, I will definitely recommend this place. "

"If you thinking about doing it just do it! It's am amazing experience in a great environment with awesome people!"

"Words cannot describe the gratitude I feel for the beauty of Psychonauta Foundation. For the people involved in creating a true sanctuary of healing and love. My life has changed forever and I will be a shining example of the countless lessons learned through this experience. Love, Rey"

"I embarked on a 10-day retreat in mid-September. Overall, the experience was positive and I benefited from it. The 10 day cycle was challenging. It was very warm and humid. I found that I was constantly sweating whenever I undertook any sort of physical activity - so sitting in the hammock, stilling the mind, meditating, and resting was beneficial to me in multiple ways. The days it rained and cooled off the jungle (a little) were very much appreciated. The plant based food was served to the hut twice daily, around 8:30 and 12:30. So among other things, this is a long intermittent fast. The food was filling, if largely tasteless. It digested quickly so expect to be hungry in the evenings. On ceremony days, the ayahuasca pretty much ruins your appetite those nights. I lost, and have kept off, around 6 pounds during the 10 days. The mosquitoes were common around some of the huts, including mine. But others reported no problems with them. The retreat is largely silent on days 2-8. Interacting with the other attendees on the days we could talk was very interesting and rewarding. My group was a diverse international mix. There were only two Americans there while I was onsite. There were ~10 attendees already there when we arrived. These were doing 20-40 day retreats. We didn't have alot of interaction with them until the end of my 10 day retreat, but had good interaction with all that were leaving on the same day as us. 6 of the longer term folks left at the same time as us. Some folks who had planned to do longer retreats decided to leave early having reached a point of dimensioning returns - and this retreat is challenging. The 4 ceremonies were difficult and beautiful. There were two differently ayajuasca mixes that were offered each ceremony. They both produced very different psychoactive experiences. It can be difficult to find the right dose. Too little and the effects are mild, but you're unlikely to purge (throw up) while still being nauseous. But anything above at or above a "medium" dose will almost certainly result in you purging. Taking too much ayahuasca can be near overwhelming, making it difficult to impossible to walk. I purged 3 of the 4 ceremonies. And unfortunately still felt nauseous for many many hours after purging. Additional ayahuasca was offered in each ceremony, in case you felt you didn't get enough. Personally I felt so ill that I had no desire to take any additional medicine. The ceremonies late into the night/early morning. And everyone stayed in the maloca till dawn, at which point you could return to your hut. I found the days after the ceremonies to be the most beneficial. You're worn out and tired, so lying in the hammock and resting, emptying the mind is very conducive for spending time with yourself, identifying and resolving issues, and recovering both physically and emotionally from the ceremonies. There is limited 3G connectivity in the retreat area. Pyschonauta has a good Starlink satellite internet connection in one part of the retreat area. As you probably know there is no electricity or wifi in the huts, and turning in your phone at the start of the retreat is optional, but recommended. You really don’t want any distractions. The maestro, Francisco, and Maestra, Lily, were excellent. The Psyschonauta facilitators Sebastian and Raquel were outstanding. Overall, I'd recommend Psychonauta, but expect to be physically uncomfortable and hungry for much of the retreat. But the benefits are tangible if you’re willing to do the work. "

"Experiencing the nature the jungle, Beautiful ceremony space. The space held in a way that allow me to be and explore myself in a simple and direct way, I like it, to have the space to dive in completely into myself and still felt safe to be there. Thank you Tata Mundo, Luis, and team🙏 Thank you for the beautiful Icaros and music held by Matilda and Francesco!! I'll forever be greatful... Hope and wish you the best with giving this gift to the world❤️ "

"1. wonderful and helpful people 2. magical ceremonies and an unforgettable experience with Shaman 3. well organized from day 1 4. billionaire view shower :) 5. Spiritual grow 6. brought me back to my life balance 7. experienced Mundo with a lot of spiritual advices thank you from bottom of my heart! I wishing you best in life! Rgds Jakub "

"My experience here was a bit unique. I came into this camp as an absolute train wreck, just lost in life. A few months later after this retreat, my life is completely different. I’m a completely different person. Well, I’m the same person, but the impact this trip has on my day to day life is incredible. I think I’m 3 months out and the benefits have not stopped coming. Slowly, some of them quickly, I have completely eliminated all my addictions, all my depression. It’s not like it just snapped it’s fingers and showed me, but it showed me the path for me to love myself. Something I will absolutely always remember is the second ceremony. I was laying on the mat, and it hit me with this OVERWHELMING wave of LOVE that I’ve never felt so strong and deeply before. It’s changed the way I live my life. I see things and love things and appreciate things on such a higher level and it’s made my life so much more joyful. I came into this trip with no discipline, low concentration, and just absolutely floored. I had no hope. I was just miserable. I thought I just hated the world maybe. And the first ceremony, all I could hear in my head was you hate yourself, I hate myself over and over again, and I purged. And in that bucket I “saw” a path to not hating myself, a path to a meaningful and loving and fulfilling life. A life of discipline when it comes to health and addictions. I never thought something could have this large of an impact on my life truly. I’ll be honest, a part of me just wanted to go for the awesome “visions” and the experience, while most of me did yearn for the healing, but the first night I realized I wasn’t going to have visions. And I never did. It never affected the ability of this medicine to heal me though. It just came through words and realizations. I don’t think I realized going in how important the time absolutely alone was. I had just as many realizations in the time alone as I did in the ceremonies, if not more. It was truly an unbelievable experience. Now I do have one thing I “regret”. I do and I don’t. I don’t regret it because it led me to the exact spot I am today and that is a spot I never imagined. But I do regret it because I see looking back how it digs in layers, at least for me. It took the deepest hurt, which oddly enough ended up being me hating myself for failing every day, through lack of discipline, to be the person I want to be. Then it showed me TRUE love. A feeling I still feel to this day when I feel appreciation or love for something. And showed me different things different nights. This thing I “regret” was leaving early. I payed for 20 days, and I left after day 13 I believe, after 4 ceremonies. I wish I would have attended the last 3 to get to as much healing as I could get. I couldn’t do it. After about 4 days I got this massive migraine and it never stopped, and they tried giving me natural remedies, and it did help a little for a bit, but it was just too much. I don’t know if it was withdrawals from caffeine or tobacco or marijuana, or just unfortunate timing, but it was bad. I thought I was losing my mind. The days dragged so bad but I fought through 10 days and learned so so so much about myself. Part of me wanting to leave so bad too is bc I had a broken life before I went into camp, and I knew what I had to do to fix it and here I am today 3 months later and I’m completely changing all these bad things about who I was into a better person every day. I’ve made so much progress and it just isn’t stopping. I learn more everyday. Tata and Luis are the absolute best. They are so so helpful! Do not be afraid to call on Luis ever! He helps so much. Overall, I wish I could give this trip more than 5 stars. It was truly life changing. Anyone thinking about this trip, DO IT! The Amazon is so beautiful too!! "

"If your thinking about doing ayahuasca for the first time this is a great place to go to. The staff is great and the shamans are really nice people as well. Being in the jungle for ten days with no talking is tough but you are surrounded by beautiful jungle which helps a lot. There is so much that I could write about when it comes to this experience but one of the biggest lessons I learned at this retreat is to ask for help when you need it otherwise you might S### yourself. "

" “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.”"

"I decided to attend a 20-day Master Dieta with the Psychonauta Foundation. It was a powerful and transforming experience with plant medicine and the silence in nature. The professionalism of the leaders, Blazej and Mundo, showed compassion and respect. As a mature cosmopolitan woman, I felt comfortable and safe at their retreat in the jungle. Their female staff members will help you as needed at your tambo. A couple of female facilitators with experience spoke fluent English and were a welcoming presence in the evenings in the Maloca during ceremonies with the phenomenal shamans. Also, our private tambos were spacious and clean. The food served was fresh and in generous portions. I highly recommend this retreat to anyone seeking deep healing, personal growth, and transformation with authentic sacred plant medicine and real Shamans! All types of people are welcomed here ,and I certainly saw that and felt that myself. Zenflower in Bloom ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J'ai décidé d'assister à un Master Dieta de 20 jours avec la Fondation Psychonauta. Ce fut une expérience puissante et transformatrice avec la médecine des plantes et le silence dans la nature. Le professionnalisme des dirigeants, Blazej et Mundo, témoignaient de compassion et de respect. En tant que femme cosmopolite mature, je me sentais à l'aise et en sécurité dans leur retraite dans la jungle. Leurs personnels féminins vous aideront au besoin à votre tambo. Un couple d'animatrices expérimentées parlait couramment l'anglais et était une présence accueillante le soir dans la Maloca lors des cérémonies avec les chamans phénoménaux. De plus, nos tambos privés étaient spacieux et propres. La nourriture servie était fraîche et en portions généreuses. Je recommande vivement cette retraite à tous ceux qui recherchent une guérison profonde, une croissance personnelle et une transformation par une authentique médecine des plantes sacrées et de véritables chamans! Tous les types de personnes sont les bienvenus ici, et je l'ai certainement vu et ressenti moi-même. Zenflower in Bloom~ "

"Booking a retreat with Psychonauta is the first step to a rewarding journey of healing. I initially didn’t comprehend the challenges I would be faced with when I was guided to book this retreat. My ego got the better of me on numerous days, when isolation and introspection became too much, but three weeks post leaving my experience is starting to make sense. I came thinking I would be healed after 10 days and I could go back to life prior to the retreat, how ignorant I was. What my time in the jungle did give me was a supportive nonjudgemental space, and place to observe nature and sit with my feelings, to be in acceptance. I will forever be grateful to Mundo & Syvlia for holding a safe space for people to heal & grow, to the shamans for guiding each ceremony and singing the beautiful icaros songs. I recommend this experience to anyone who has felt rejected from westernised therapies; or for those looking for a time in isolation in a beautiful, safe setting to receive answers from the medicine and within. "

"If you’re looking for an outstanding dieta this place is for you. From start to finish I was deeply impressed with the curation and design of the program. The shamans and their Icaros are of the highest quality; as they sing you feel both the science and the magic that the songs carry. The other facilitators are knowledgeable, kind, and relatable, obviously carrying many years of experience on top of a true genuineness to share the healing that the medicine brings. Though it was a silent dieta I did say hello to the local Peruvians as I walked the path or when they came to bring my food. Over time I developed a liking and sweetness towards many, and this became a highlight of my stay. Another highlight was the nature. Nestled in the jungle I saw monkeys, parrots, toucans, humming birds and many other beautiful creatures. Walking on the trails barefoot, discovering new paths, being deep in the trees, this alone is healing. I would recommend a longer stay if you possibly can. I stayed 20 days, so 8 ceremonies, and I found that having a longer stay allowed me to process and move through more. Things that came up in my beginning ceremonies I later saw were needed so I could eventually move past and beyond them in later ones. I have sat with many different facilitators, many of whom I will not be back to, but Psychonauta is one place I will be and will happily refer my friends and family too as well. The place feels very safe and filled with much love. I hope this helps. Blessings to your journey. Gracias. "

"I don’t know what I really expected when I booked my trip. I was going out on faith and allowing Spirit to guide me, but what I received in my 10 days was phenomenal and life-changing. I am so thankful for the expertise and the sharing of their gifts provided by Francisco and Lucy , the Shaman's, and the leadership and managing of facilities by Tata Mundo, and Sylvia. The one thing I can say about this retreat is it is truly being led by people that allow the Spirit to lead. . I am thankful and grateful for being allowed to participate. I would definitely recommend. "

"The retreat and all who work there are wonderful. The experience was harder then I thought it would be but a necessity for resetting my system. I do feel more connected to myself heart, body and soul. I found it exotic and calming. "

"My first time to have this kind of retreat, it's good, perfect for me to understand what issue I'm facing, even 20 days silent but still go through, I'm so appreciate that I had this experience, the staff is very nice and patient, if any one of my friends want to have ayahuasca ceremony, I definitely recommend this centre to them"

"The retreat center at Psychonauta is a place to be in silence, reflect, experience, let go and create amidst the mesmerizing Amazon rainforest. The staff are watchful, communicative and helpful when/if needed. The dieta can be a difficult process but also an invaluable one. I was picked up from the airport and safely returned 30 days later. The accommodations(individual tambos) were excellent and an experience in themselves as you are surrounded by nature and wildlife. The food was healthy and cleansing. The ceremonies inexplicable. After having had the experience and letting things settle for a few months before writing this review, I can confidently and honestly say that I feel the retreat was a place that helped me purge some negative energies, heal past traumas and find a deeper connection and understanding with myself as well as with others. And a special thanks to Natalia who is a graceful and wonderful being, to Gaia who is incredibly caring and sweet(pura vida!) and to Tata Mundo who provides great council and is a storybook character. Maestra Matilda and Maestro Fernandez are deep caring souls who live and breathe a life of healing and spiritual work. And there are many amazing support staff working in tandem to make this possible who nurture, clean, maintain and create the retreat experience. All together these people have created a community for profound healing work. P.S. I recommend bringing some USD or Soles as there are some wonderful and memorable handcrafted items made by locals that you will most likely want as a momento or gifts."

"As I write this review I have a tear in my eye. What I experienced and felt during my time in the Jungle can hardly be described in words. At first, I was hesitant and cautious about the retreat, there was a lot of fear and uncertainty that accompanied me through the first stages of the retreat. Being solitary in a tambo with all sorts of sounds around me wasn’t easy, it was scary. But with each ceremony, with each day, I grew stronger, stronger in my ability to surrender to the experience, allowing it to reshape me rather than trying to tailor the experience for myself. The surrender was huge part of my journey as it opened the doors to profound healing, wisdom and ways to go forward in life. I experienced many things that changed the way I perceive my life and others, including non-human-others and nature. Blazej, Gaia and Dominica were extremely helpful in the process, they offered many wise words and stories that I’ll take home and share with others! So be humble and listen when they talk. And most importantly, surrender, let go, and dance baby! Dance and sing with all your heart! Much love!"

"I came thinking I knew it all and I ended knowing I know nothing. I’m so grateful for this lifetime experience, grateful for my new family, grateful for my learning and lessons. I know now I need to come back ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏"

"I cannot stress how challenging this retreat was for me. I was on the verge of leaving many times, everything was so hard for me: the ayahuasca ceremonies, the plant that I dieted (chiric), the food restrictions, the insomnia …. During your retreat, try to keep in mind that it’s normal to feel very weak and to consider running away, but I would advise to say to yourself “ok just one more day, I can do this”, because it is so worth it and you may not realize it until the end of the retreat. For me, everything made sense on the last ceremony (the fourth one). It’s like the plant waited for me to feel the most weak and scared I’ve ever been to give me the keys to get my mental barriers down. I had issue with self-esteem, self-love and to feel connected to myself. The fourth ceremony gave me so many answers, undoubtedly the most precious teaching I’ve ever received. I feel so proud of myself and looking back at my journey, I am now convinced that I had to go through hell and limbo to get these amazing, divine messages that I’ll forever keep with myself. I would wish anyone to leave the retreat with similar take-aways, to be able to dive to the very depths of the mind where the answers are. This is priceless."