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Like most things in life, there a broad variety of Ayahuasca retreat options, and a number of factors that effect the quality and cost of an ayahuasca retreat that you may like to take into consideration:
Given the potential, power, and sensitivity of working with Ayahuasca, who you choose to work with is undoubtedly one of the most important decisions of your life, so we encourage you to take the time and the energy to educate yourself to be able to make a good one. If you're in a position to do so, you may also like to consider a private retreat.
If our recommendations above feel energetically aligned for you, and you'd like to explore a journey with Behold, apply below.
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After nearly 6 decades of prohibition, psychedelics are coming back in a big way, with institutions such as the Imperial College in London, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard studying, for example, the anti-depressant effects of psychedelics and entheogenic plants such as psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and Ayahuasca. The results of these studies for treating mental health concerns such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, and recurrent negative behaviors has been overwhelmingly positive - when administered in the right set and setting.
Ayahuasca is an ancestral medicine from the Amazon, and has been used for thousands of years for it's incredible healing benefits. The healing that Ayahuasca offers can be positively life-changing, and as the psychedelic movement grows in popularity, the options for choosing a retreat can get a bit overwhelming. The abundance of options can lead us to what we call "analysis paralysis", causing us to either give up, or choose a retreat impulsively. Choosing a place to have your experience may be one the most important decisions you'll ever make, and it's important to choose your retreat with diligence and care. Published research based upon 2,267 ceremonies has shown that ayahuasca:
Truly, the potential for healing and growth that ayahuasca offers humanity is as infitinate as the human potential itself, but for those of us in the western world, finding a safe, ethical, therapeutic, and legal access point to this medicine can be challenging. There are literally thousands of ayashuca retreats and overnight shamans who are working underground and happy to profit of this sacred medicine, so how do you know you're choosing the right one? This is a question we take very seriously here at Behold, and we are here to guide you!
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Great! Costa Rica is a popular destination for Ayahuasca retreats. The work is legal, there's numerous beautiful retreat centers, flights are frequent, and Costa Rica attracts high quality facilitators and healers for these reasons.
Post-retreat, you can enjoy a broad range of activities, and miles of beaches to relax and integrate your experience.
You will find retreats that follow a broad variety of traditions from indigenous people in Central America and South America (Peru Shipibo, shamanic, and neo-shamanic) to fit your preferences and goals for healing and growth.
If you'd like more help to understand your options and how to select a great retreat, check out our ayahuasca guide.
If you'd like to learn more about how to get more breakthroughs and avoid the common mistakes, years of retreats, and slow progress, check out our webinar.
If you're ready for a big shift in your life, want to be guided by experts, you're coachable, and you're committed to doing the necessary mental and emotional work, request a complimentary Discovery Call.
Ayahuasca is a powerful psychedelic substance that has been used for centuries by indigenous people in South America for spiritual healing and self-discovery. In recent years, it has gained popularity as a means of treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Costa Rica is a particularly popular destination for those seeking to experience the transformative effects of ayahuasca, as it is home to a number of high-quality retreat centers that offer supervised ayahuasca ceremonies in a safe and supportive environment.
In this article, we will introduce you to the top 10 ayahuasca retreat Costa Rica, each of which offers a unique blend of cultural, spiritual, and therapeutic practices to help you on your journey of healing and self-discovery.
Behold Retreats facilitates small groups (6-8 people) for healing ayahuasca journeys in its luxury Costa Rica retreat center.
If you’re hoping to experience a modern, high quality retreat with breathtaking views of the jungle, spacious rooms, modern comforts, and great food, look no further.
Behold prides itself on highly-experienced healers and facilitators and ensuring best-in-class medical screening to ensure your safety and that you will get the most out of your experience. You will have access to a beautiful wellness center and healing modalities including yoga and meditation.
Behold Retreats also offer high quality preparation and integration around the retreat, to help you get clear on your future self, identify mental and emotional blind spots, for deeper breakthroughs and more sustained benefits. If you're interested in a retreat and/or coaching you can apply for a free consultation.
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For the most transformational spiritual healing journey, you can expect to have the most profound journeys working 1-1 with various practitioners during your ayahuasca experience. Behold also facilitates retreats with psilocybin ceremonies, 5-MeO-DMT (bufo) ceremonies, San Pedro ceremonies, and kambo sessions.
The benefits of working privately are endless; you can choose your preferred location and accommodations (beach in Costa Rica, jungle in Peru, Amazon rainforest, you name it!), decide which traditions you would like to work with (traditional plant medicine retreat or a more Western approach), select your facilitators (Shipibo shaman, Andean shaman, male shaman, female guide, psychotherapist, trauma therapist, coach), and if there are any other modalities you would like to incorporate into your retreat (yoga retreat, master plant dieta, etc.)
Each ayahuasca ceremony will help you get deep into your psyche to give you the breakthroughs you've been searching for. The benefit of working 1-1 really can facilitate profound. transformation.
Finding quality practitioners is not easy, and they typically cost more and require additional planning. Enlisting guidance from a company such as Behold Retreats for your ayahuasca experience can make this process seamless.
Share a few details to speak with a plant medicine experts here.
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In this luxurious, nature-immersion retreat situated on seaside cliffs overlooking the beautiful turquoise waters of Costa rica's Nicoya Peninsula, you will have a choice between a 5 or 7 day retreat. Choose between shared or private rooms with modern, luxurious amenities, and enjoy their relaxing spa, yoga, breathwork, bodywork, and creative expression workshops.
Additionally, you will be supported by an experienced preparation and integration team who have a foot in both Western and traditional medicine practices. They will provide you with extra resources and education, and access to their community to help with the integration and healing process post-retreat.
During your quest for spiritual awakening at Soltara healing center, you will be in great hands with the indigenous Peruvian Shipibo female and male healers who will led the sacred ceremony and provide shamanic healing. You can feel safe knowing that they have a qualified first-responder on-site and a 24-hour clinic nearby.
If you’re looking for a retreat that offers a luxury vacation in addition to your ayahuasca journey, look no further. In between ayahuasca ceremonies you will be able to enjoy yoga, metaphysics classes, hydrocolonic cleanses, volcanic mud baths, dead sea cleanses, breathwork, massages, and farm-to-table organic food at Rythmia Life Advancement Center.
Group sizes are quite big, so if you're looking for something more intimate and 1-1 time, this might not be the place for you. The plant medicine ceremony begins at night under the stars as you listen to the sounds of the Icaro begin.
During the 7-day program you will receive three personalized workshops taught be Gerard Powell and Michael Beckwith. You will be very comfortable in their luxurious and spacious accommodations which are located in a quiet, tranquil setting, and are furnished with original art and therapeutic beds. The resort offers stunning views of the forest so you can feel one with Mother Nature.
If you have the time to spend a few extra days, they offer many adventurous trips such as horseback-riding, waterfall hikes, zip-lining, surfing, golfing, paddle boarding, and more!
Located in the mountains of San Ramon, on a remote 20-acre property, this retreat center encourages a close connection with nature and offers a wide range of excursions and additional therapies such as waterfall hikes, yoga, and massage.
Your 5 or 7 day retreat will have 2-3 traditional ayahuasca ceremonies, 1 complimentary massage, 2-3 hatha yoga sessions, and locally sourced meals.
The ayahuasca ceremonies will be an intimate group of maximum 9 people and will be led by Matthew Mormello, their ayahuasca shaman. Having worked with plant medicine such as Iboga and Ayahuasca since 2011, he follows the Peruvian traditions and traditional shamanism, guided by Icaros, the medicine song.
This is not your typical traditional ayahuasca retreat experience, as your accommodation will be in a private room with a queen bed and full private ensuite. The common areas for socializing and relaxing include a large indoor pool, a hot tub, and many hiking trails to explore.
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A great introduction for those new to experiencing and healing with sacred plant medicine, Ayahuasca Costa Rica promises a harmonic environment for profound self-exploration, integration, and healing.
The Ayahuasca retreat center is located in a tropical forest near the Pacific coast and in the highlands on the Cordillera of Talamanca, conveniently located in high energetic centers.
Using shamanic traditions, this retreat center’s mother ayahuasca ceremonies are led by an experienced facilitator and many assistants to provide a safe environment. They offer both Ayahuasca and Kambo ceremonies during their retreats, as well as detox treatments, meditation, yoga, holistic body work, and vegan organic meals.
Accommodations vary from private and shared rooms, to tent camping and sleeping in hammocks. Your group will have the chance to do activities like hiking into the cloud forest, trips to a nearby beach, and waterfall tour.
Another unique retreat center, Tree of Lights works independently from the traditional Shamanic tradition. Facilitators Pedro and Carolina have worked with over 30 Shipibo healers in Peru during their years of study and have undergone many traditional plant dietas and trainings since 2012. While they embody many of these teachings in their retreats, such as the energetic healing qualities from their ikaros, they also use multiple healing modalities from around the world and have an understanding of many different types of trauma.
Their ceremonies are intimate, with a maximum of 11 participants, and are specialized in in supporting and healing cases of sexual abuse and other deep traumas in both men and women. During the 11 day retreat you can expect 4 ayahuasca ceremonies, a plant cleanse, full time support, yoga, a sacred geometry class, and jungle hikes.
Additionally, they provide 1-1 preparation and integration counselling, as well as the opportunity to do a month-long plant dieta, and include Noya Rao or the heart-opening Bobisana into the experience.
The retreat location is set amongst the beautiful jungle where you will be able to feel the fresh mountain breeze and see local wildlife. You will be extra comfortable with their modern, and private accommodations. Common areas include a large saltwater swimming pool, plenty of hammocks to relax in, a yoga space, and a fire pit.
Sitting on the edge of the forest and the ocean, you will find this beautiful eco-lodge, boasting rich and active wildlife and breath-taking sea views. Connect deeply with Mother Earth in either a 7 or 10 day retreat.
Your ayahuasca experience will be guided by author and ethno-botanist Jonathon Miller Weisberger, who has over 30 years of experience with medicinal plants and can share his knowledge with you on plants such as psychotria and san pedro. He grows the ayahuasca vine (banisteriopsis caapi vine) on their property, so you can be assured of the quality of the brew.
In between your 4 ayahuasca ceremonies, you will have the chance to go on ethnobotanical hikes, join group integration and art therapy sessions, take a daily yoga class, enjoy medicinal flower baths, and walk or snorkel your way along the pristine ocean shore-line.
Accommodations feature private or shared rooms with en-suite bathrooms, partial or full ocean views, and a cool ocean breeze to keep you cool. Onsite- there is also a psychedelic integration therapist and yoga teacher, who can provide extra support as needed, as well as an astrologer.
Casa de la Luz offers 1 night or 5 day Ayahuasca retreats with 2 ayahuasca ceremonies in private groups of 4 people with both private and shared accommodation.
With their specialized and experienced staff, you will experience ayahuasca tea made from the Amazon Jungle as well as farm-to-table food made from natural, vegetarian ingredients.
During this healing experience you will also have 3 sacred Ha-pey medicine sessions, 3 dance therapy or meditation classes, and a local tour to a nearby river or lake. You can also enjoy massage therapy and private psychotherapy sessions for an additional cost.
Overall, Costa Rica is an ideal destination for those seeking the transformative experience of an ayahuasca retreat. With its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and abundance of high-quality retreat centers, it is the perfect place to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Whether you are looking to treat a specific mental health condition, or simply seeking personal growth and enlightenment, an ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica offers the opportunity to connect with yourself and the world in a profound and meaningful way.
So, if you are ready to take the next step on your journey, consider one of the top 10 ayahuasca retreat Costa Rica – you won't be disappointed!
If you haven't found what you're looking for here, there are other locations to consider in South America such as Spirit Vine in Brazil, or many retreat centers in the Sacred Valley in Cusco and Iquitos in Peru. Another Costa Rican retreat worth checking out is Nada Brahma Healing Center.
Ayahuasca is a medicinal plant made from two plants, the banisteriopsis caapi vine and chacruna plant (psychotria viridis, p. viridis). Growing in popularity for its healing properties, people around the world are participating in ayahuasca tourism and attending psychedelic retreats in Latin America, where the brew originates from and where many spiritual leaders facilitate plant medicine ceremonies.
Ayahuasca legality is a tricky subject. DMT (which is the is the psychotropic substance in Ayahuasca) is under the Controlled Substance Act in the USA and therefore illegal to consume. But, Peaceful Mountain Way for example, is a Native American Church that has been granted an exemption to use ayahuasca in their religious sacraments. Attending an ayahuasca church is a legal way for ayahuasca consumption in the USA and will entail religious ceremonies. There are movements pushing forward the. decriminalization of psychedelics, but we are not quite there yet.
With many notable research institutions studying these psychotropic substances as psychedelic medicine, we are seeing incredible results with psilocybin, ibogaine, bufo alvarius, and ayahuasca for the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD and addiction. Psychedelic drugs such as ketamine and MDMA are already approved for therapeutic uses in many states.
Before you journey on your soul quest keep in mind that searching for ayahuasca centers is not that same as looking for a wellness retreat or other similar spiritual retreats. Sure you can google "ayahuasca costa rica reviews" and find a load of material to sift through, but reading a review does not give you a full understanding of the retreat center.
There are many shamanic practitioners out there with dangerous behaviours and you may not even be fully aware. At the minimum, thorough medical and psychological screening must be done to protect your safety and well-being ahead of a psychedelic retreat. If for example, you are on prescription medications such as MAOIS, you are in real danger if you consume ayahuasca. Herbal medicine like ayahuasca is no joke!
We would be honored to guide you in choosing the best retreat for your needs. Behold Retreats coordinates expertly guided retreats with Ayahuasca, Psilocybin, and 5-MeO-DMT (Bufo Alvarius) with highly experienced facilitators. Reach out to us to set up a complimentary discovery call and we can point you in the right direction.
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Learn more about consciousness, plant medicine, and spiritual transformation ✨
Behold Retreats sets the standard for safe, legal,
and transformative plant medicine retreats.
Ready to heal, find peace, and live your purpose?
Like most things in life, there a broad variety of Ayahuasca retreat options, and a number of factors that effect the quality and cost of an ayahuasca retreat that you may like to take into consideration:
Given the potential, power, and sensitivity of working with Ayahuasca, who you choose to work with is undoubtedly one of the most important decisions of your life, so we encourage you to take the time and the energy to educate yourself to be able to make a good one. If you're in a position to do so, you may also like to consider a private retreat.
If our recommendations above feel energetically aligned for you, and you'd like to explore a journey with Behold, apply below.
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After nearly 6 decades of prohibition, psychedelics are coming back in a big way, with institutions such as the Imperial College in London, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard studying, for example, the anti-depressant effects of psychedelics and entheogenic plants such as psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and Ayahuasca. The results of these studies for treating mental health concerns such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, and recurrent negative behaviors has been overwhelmingly positive - when administered in the right set and setting.
Ayahuasca is an ancestral medicine from the Amazon, and has been used for thousands of years for it's incredible healing benefits. The healing that Ayahuasca offers can be positively life-changing, and as the psychedelic movement grows in popularity, the options for choosing a retreat can get a bit overwhelming. The abundance of options can lead us to what we call "analysis paralysis", causing us to either give up, or choose a retreat impulsively. Choosing a place to have your experience may be one the most important decisions you'll ever make, and it's important to choose your retreat with diligence and care. Published research based upon 2,267 ceremonies has shown that ayahuasca:
Truly, the potential for healing and growth that ayahuasca offers humanity is as infitinate as the human potential itself, but for those of us in the western world, finding a safe, ethical, therapeutic, and legal access point to this medicine can be challenging. There are literally thousands of ayashuca retreats and overnight shamans who are working underground and happy to profit of this sacred medicine, so how do you know you're choosing the right one? This is a question we take very seriously here at Behold, and we are here to guide you!
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Great! Costa Rica is a popular destination for Ayahuasca retreats. The work is legal, there's numerous beautiful retreat centers, flights are frequent, and Costa Rica attracts high quality facilitators and healers for these reasons.
Post-retreat, you can enjoy a broad range of activities, and miles of beaches to relax and integrate your experience.
You will find retreats that follow a broad variety of traditions from indigenous people in Central America and South America (Peru Shipibo, shamanic, and neo-shamanic) to fit your preferences and goals for healing and growth.
If you'd like more help to understand your options and how to select a great retreat, check out our ayahuasca guide.
If you'd like to learn more about how to get more breakthroughs and avoid the common mistakes, years of retreats, and slow progress, check out our webinar.
If you're ready for a big shift in your life, want to be guided by experts, you're coachable, and you're committed to doing the necessary mental and emotional work, request a complimentary Discovery Call.
Ayahuasca is a powerful psychedelic substance that has been used for centuries by indigenous people in South America for spiritual healing and self-discovery. In recent years, it has gained popularity as a means of treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Costa Rica is a particularly popular destination for those seeking to experience the transformative effects of ayahuasca, as it is home to a number of high-quality retreat centers that offer supervised ayahuasca ceremonies in a safe and supportive environment.
In this article, we will introduce you to the top 10 ayahuasca retreat Costa Rica, each of which offers a unique blend of cultural, spiritual, and therapeutic practices to help you on your journey of healing and self-discovery.
Behold Retreats facilitates small groups (6-8 people) for healing ayahuasca journeys in its luxury Costa Rica retreat center.
If you’re hoping to experience a modern, high quality retreat with breathtaking views of the jungle, spacious rooms, modern comforts, and great food, look no further.
Behold prides itself on highly-experienced healers and facilitators and ensuring best-in-class medical screening to ensure your safety and that you will get the most out of your experience. You will have access to a beautiful wellness center and healing modalities including yoga and meditation.
Behold Retreats also offer high quality preparation and integration around the retreat, to help you get clear on your future self, identify mental and emotional blind spots, for deeper breakthroughs and more sustained benefits. If you're interested in a retreat and/or coaching you can apply for a free consultation.
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For the most transformational spiritual healing journey, you can expect to have the most profound journeys working 1-1 with various practitioners during your ayahuasca experience. Behold also facilitates retreats with psilocybin ceremonies, 5-MeO-DMT (bufo) ceremonies, San Pedro ceremonies, and kambo sessions.
The benefits of working privately are endless; you can choose your preferred location and accommodations (beach in Costa Rica, jungle in Peru, Amazon rainforest, you name it!), decide which traditions you would like to work with (traditional plant medicine retreat or a more Western approach), select your facilitators (Shipibo shaman, Andean shaman, male shaman, female guide, psychotherapist, trauma therapist, coach), and if there are any other modalities you would like to incorporate into your retreat (yoga retreat, master plant dieta, etc.)
Each ayahuasca ceremony will help you get deep into your psyche to give you the breakthroughs you've been searching for. The benefit of working 1-1 really can facilitate profound. transformation.
Finding quality practitioners is not easy, and they typically cost more and require additional planning. Enlisting guidance from a company such as Behold Retreats for your ayahuasca experience can make this process seamless.
Share a few details to speak with a plant medicine experts here.
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In this luxurious, nature-immersion retreat situated on seaside cliffs overlooking the beautiful turquoise waters of Costa rica's Nicoya Peninsula, you will have a choice between a 5 or 7 day retreat. Choose between shared or private rooms with modern, luxurious amenities, and enjoy their relaxing spa, yoga, breathwork, bodywork, and creative expression workshops.
Additionally, you will be supported by an experienced preparation and integration team who have a foot in both Western and traditional medicine practices. They will provide you with extra resources and education, and access to their community to help with the integration and healing process post-retreat.
During your quest for spiritual awakening at Soltara healing center, you will be in great hands with the indigenous Peruvian Shipibo female and male healers who will led the sacred ceremony and provide shamanic healing. You can feel safe knowing that they have a qualified first-responder on-site and a 24-hour clinic nearby.
If you’re looking for a retreat that offers a luxury vacation in addition to your ayahuasca journey, look no further. In between ayahuasca ceremonies you will be able to enjoy yoga, metaphysics classes, hydrocolonic cleanses, volcanic mud baths, dead sea cleanses, breathwork, massages, and farm-to-table organic food at Rythmia Life Advancement Center.
Group sizes are quite big, so if you're looking for something more intimate and 1-1 time, this might not be the place for you. The plant medicine ceremony begins at night under the stars as you listen to the sounds of the Icaro begin.
During the 7-day program you will receive three personalized workshops taught be Gerard Powell and Michael Beckwith. You will be very comfortable in their luxurious and spacious accommodations which are located in a quiet, tranquil setting, and are furnished with original art and therapeutic beds. The resort offers stunning views of the forest so you can feel one with Mother Nature.
If you have the time to spend a few extra days, they offer many adventurous trips such as horseback-riding, waterfall hikes, zip-lining, surfing, golfing, paddle boarding, and more!
Located in the mountains of San Ramon, on a remote 20-acre property, this retreat center encourages a close connection with nature and offers a wide range of excursions and additional therapies such as waterfall hikes, yoga, and massage.
Your 5 or 7 day retreat will have 2-3 traditional ayahuasca ceremonies, 1 complimentary massage, 2-3 hatha yoga sessions, and locally sourced meals.
The ayahuasca ceremonies will be an intimate group of maximum 9 people and will be led by Matthew Mormello, their ayahuasca shaman. Having worked with plant medicine such as Iboga and Ayahuasca since 2011, he follows the Peruvian traditions and traditional shamanism, guided by Icaros, the medicine song.
This is not your typical traditional ayahuasca retreat experience, as your accommodation will be in a private room with a queen bed and full private ensuite. The common areas for socializing and relaxing include a large indoor pool, a hot tub, and many hiking trails to explore.
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A great introduction for those new to experiencing and healing with sacred plant medicine, Ayahuasca Costa Rica promises a harmonic environment for profound self-exploration, integration, and healing.
The Ayahuasca retreat center is located in a tropical forest near the Pacific coast and in the highlands on the Cordillera of Talamanca, conveniently located in high energetic centers.
Using shamanic traditions, this retreat center’s mother ayahuasca ceremonies are led by an experienced facilitator and many assistants to provide a safe environment. They offer both Ayahuasca and Kambo ceremonies during their retreats, as well as detox treatments, meditation, yoga, holistic body work, and vegan organic meals.
Accommodations vary from private and shared rooms, to tent camping and sleeping in hammocks. Your group will have the chance to do activities like hiking into the cloud forest, trips to a nearby beach, and waterfall tour.
Another unique retreat center, Tree of Lights works independently from the traditional Shamanic tradition. Facilitators Pedro and Carolina have worked with over 30 Shipibo healers in Peru during their years of study and have undergone many traditional plant dietas and trainings since 2012. While they embody many of these teachings in their retreats, such as the energetic healing qualities from their ikaros, they also use multiple healing modalities from around the world and have an understanding of many different types of trauma.
Their ceremonies are intimate, with a maximum of 11 participants, and are specialized in in supporting and healing cases of sexual abuse and other deep traumas in both men and women. During the 11 day retreat you can expect 4 ayahuasca ceremonies, a plant cleanse, full time support, yoga, a sacred geometry class, and jungle hikes.
Additionally, they provide 1-1 preparation and integration counselling, as well as the opportunity to do a month-long plant dieta, and include Noya Rao or the heart-opening Bobisana into the experience.
The retreat location is set amongst the beautiful jungle where you will be able to feel the fresh mountain breeze and see local wildlife. You will be extra comfortable with their modern, and private accommodations. Common areas include a large saltwater swimming pool, plenty of hammocks to relax in, a yoga space, and a fire pit.
Sitting on the edge of the forest and the ocean, you will find this beautiful eco-lodge, boasting rich and active wildlife and breath-taking sea views. Connect deeply with Mother Earth in either a 7 or 10 day retreat.
Your ayahuasca experience will be guided by author and ethno-botanist Jonathon Miller Weisberger, who has over 30 years of experience with medicinal plants and can share his knowledge with you on plants such as psychotria and san pedro. He grows the ayahuasca vine (banisteriopsis caapi vine) on their property, so you can be assured of the quality of the brew.
In between your 4 ayahuasca ceremonies, you will have the chance to go on ethnobotanical hikes, join group integration and art therapy sessions, take a daily yoga class, enjoy medicinal flower baths, and walk or snorkel your way along the pristine ocean shore-line.
Accommodations feature private or shared rooms with en-suite bathrooms, partial or full ocean views, and a cool ocean breeze to keep you cool. Onsite- there is also a psychedelic integration therapist and yoga teacher, who can provide extra support as needed, as well as an astrologer.
Casa de la Luz offers 1 night or 5 day Ayahuasca retreats with 2 ayahuasca ceremonies in private groups of 4 people with both private and shared accommodation.
With their specialized and experienced staff, you will experience ayahuasca tea made from the Amazon Jungle as well as farm-to-table food made from natural, vegetarian ingredients.
During this healing experience you will also have 3 sacred Ha-pey medicine sessions, 3 dance therapy or meditation classes, and a local tour to a nearby river or lake. You can also enjoy massage therapy and private psychotherapy sessions for an additional cost.
Overall, Costa Rica is an ideal destination for those seeking the transformative experience of an ayahuasca retreat. With its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and abundance of high-quality retreat centers, it is the perfect place to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Whether you are looking to treat a specific mental health condition, or simply seeking personal growth and enlightenment, an ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica offers the opportunity to connect with yourself and the world in a profound and meaningful way.
So, if you are ready to take the next step on your journey, consider one of the top 10 ayahuasca retreat Costa Rica – you won't be disappointed!
If you haven't found what you're looking for here, there are other locations to consider in South America such as Spirit Vine in Brazil, or many retreat centers in the Sacred Valley in Cusco and Iquitos in Peru. Another Costa Rican retreat worth checking out is Nada Brahma Healing Center.
Ayahuasca is a medicinal plant made from two plants, the banisteriopsis caapi vine and chacruna plant (psychotria viridis, p. viridis). Growing in popularity for its healing properties, people around the world are participating in ayahuasca tourism and attending psychedelic retreats in Latin America, where the brew originates from and where many spiritual leaders facilitate plant medicine ceremonies.
Ayahuasca legality is a tricky subject. DMT (which is the is the psychotropic substance in Ayahuasca) is under the Controlled Substance Act in the USA and therefore illegal to consume. But, Peaceful Mountain Way for example, is a Native American Church that has been granted an exemption to use ayahuasca in their religious sacraments. Attending an ayahuasca church is a legal way for ayahuasca consumption in the USA and will entail religious ceremonies. There are movements pushing forward the. decriminalization of psychedelics, but we are not quite there yet.
With many notable research institutions studying these psychotropic substances as psychedelic medicine, we are seeing incredible results with psilocybin, ibogaine, bufo alvarius, and ayahuasca for the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD and addiction. Psychedelic drugs such as ketamine and MDMA are already approved for therapeutic uses in many states.
Before you journey on your soul quest keep in mind that searching for ayahuasca centers is not that same as looking for a wellness retreat or other similar spiritual retreats. Sure you can google "ayahuasca costa rica reviews" and find a load of material to sift through, but reading a review does not give you a full understanding of the retreat center.
There are many shamanic practitioners out there with dangerous behaviours and you may not even be fully aware. At the minimum, thorough medical and psychological screening must be done to protect your safety and well-being ahead of a psychedelic retreat. If for example, you are on prescription medications such as MAOIS, you are in real danger if you consume ayahuasca. Herbal medicine like ayahuasca is no joke!
We would be honored to guide you in choosing the best retreat for your needs. Behold Retreats coordinates expertly guided retreats with Ayahuasca, Psilocybin, and 5-MeO-DMT (Bufo Alvarius) with highly experienced facilitators. Reach out to us to set up a complimentary discovery call and we can point you in the right direction.
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