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Psilocybin Mushroom Sessions in Guatemala

Experience the wisdom of sacred mushrooms in a safe, guided container. Break through limiting patterns, gain fresh perspectives, and access profound healing through this ancient Mesoamerican medicine.

What Are Psilocybin Mushrooms?

Psilocybin mushrooms, often called 'magic mushrooms' or simply 'hongos sagrados' (sacred mushrooms), have been used ceremonially in Mesoamerica for thousands of years. Indigenous Mazatec curanderas like the famous María Sabina worked with these mushrooms for healing, divination, and spiritual communion.

Modern research has confirmed what indigenous healers always knew: psilocybin can be profoundly healing for depression, anxiety, addiction, and existential distress. It offers many of the therapeutic benefits of longer plant medicine journeys—emotional release, pattern recognition, perspective shifts—but in a shorter, more manageable timeframe.

🍄 The Psilocybin Experience

Psilocybin sessions typically last 4-6 hours, making them shorter than Ayahuasca, which could last up to 8 hours, but longer than most therapeutic sessions. After consuming the mushrooms (we use capsules), you'll rest comfortably in a darkened, quiet space and, if weather permits, you'll alternate to a serene outdoor setting.


Effects begin within 20-45 minutes. You may experience visual patterns with eyes closed, enhanced emotions, deep insights, or a sense of interconnection with all things. The medicine tends to amplify whatever is present in your psyche, this is why we emphasize intention-setting and creating a supportive environment.


Throughout your journey, a trained facilitator remains present, holding space and offering support as needed. Music is carefully curated to support your process.

 

Many people cry, laugh, or experience profound realizations about themselves and their lives.

What Psilocybin Can Help With

Treatment-Resistant Depression

Research shows significant relief even after single doses

Breaking Patterns

See your habits and thought patterns from outside them

Anxiety & Rumination

Break cycles of repetitive negative thinking

Creative Blocks

Access new perspectives and creative solutions

End-of-Life Anxiety

Find peace with mortality and existential questions

Spiritual Connection

Experience unity consciousness and transcendence

Why Choose Psilocybin Over Other Plant Medicines?

Psilocybin occupies a unique middle ground between Ayahuasca and San Pedro

  • Shorter than Ayahuasca: 4-6 hours vs. full night​

  • Gentler than Ayahuasca: Less physically intense, rarely involves purging

  • Deeper than San Pedro: More introspective and psychologically penetrating

  • Flexible Setting: Works well indoors or outdoors, day or evening

  • Therapeutic Research: Extensive modern clinical studies validate traditional use

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Our Approach to 

Psilocybin Sessions

We don't call them 'trips', we call them sessions, because this is therapeutic, intentional work.

 

Each session includes:

  • Pre-Session Preparation: Intention-setting, discussing what you hope to work on

  • Safe Container: Private, comfortable space with experienced facilitator present

  • Curated Music: Specially selected to support emotional processing

  • Integration Session: Next-day discussion to process insights and create action steps

  • Follow-Up Support: 30-day integration program

Session 
Options

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  • Single Psilocybin Session: 4-6 hour facilitated experience with integration | $350

  • 3-Session Package: Deep therapeutic work over 3 sessions (spaced 2-4 weeks apart) | $900

  • Add to Retreat: Include a psilocybin session in any retreat program | Discounted rate

Safety and Contraindications

Psilocybin is physically safe with no known lethal dose. However, it's not appropriate for everyone.

  • DO NOT USE if you have: Personal or family history of schizophrenia or psychosis

  • USE WITH CAUTION if you have: Bipolar disorder (requires clearance from your psychiatrist)

  • MEDICATION INTERACTIONS: Lithium (dangerous), SSRIs (may reduce effects), MAOIs (contraindicated)

  • We require a thorough medical screening before accepting anyone for psilocybin sessions.

Testimonials

Alisa M., Reino Unido

¡No puedo recomendar Aya Center lo suficiente! Especialmente para viajeras y buscadoras viajando solas... este lugar está dirigido por mujeres que realmente se preocupan y se toman el tiempo para averiguar por qué estás ahí y qué estás buscando... si buscas ayuda verdadera o significado con la Ayahuasca, ¡entonces ven aquí!

Curious About Psilocybin?

Schedule a consultation to discuss whether psilocybin might be right for you.

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