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Choosing the right Ayahuasca and/or San Pedro Huachuma retreat center is an important decision. You should consider factors such as the type of retreat offered, the experience of the facilitators, and the location of the retreat. Take time to see where you connect with the location and facilitator. You should also make sure that the retreat center adheres to proper safety protocols and has a good reputation among its former participants. In some of the larger retreat centers there can be 20-30 people in a maloca, which can make it more difficult to do the deep healing work. At Ayahuasca Guatemala & Alternative Healing Center (AyaCenter), our experienced facilitators provide a safe and supportive environment for our guests, and we are committed to providing an authentic and transformative experience. That said, your choice often depends on your intention for the medicine. If something inside says "this is not it," don't go. You want to feel comfortable and safe trusting someone to take you through this experience.

Retreats with the Ayahuasca& Alternative Healing Center (AyaCenter) have been designed to help you focus on deep healing and spiritual opening. In contrast with some retreat centers which offer single ceremonies, without being serious about the diet, we work with a minimum of two ceremonies and are very careful about the diet prior and after the retreat. We don't take big groups because we want to help people with deep healing. Before you come, we want to hear your intentions and help you clarify your goals and what we can do to help you reach them. We don't just offer Ayahuasca or San Pedro experiences... we open the doorway to a lifelong journey of healing and transformation. "I know how powerful the medicine is and that's why I take it so serious." - Sasha Check out our About page for more information about Antigua and what makes it an ideal place for the Ayahuasca healing experience.

Ayahuasca is a powerful plant medicine that has traditionally been used as a tool for healing, self-exploration, and spiritual growth. It has the power to bring deep insight and clarity to difficult life choices and can help to heal physical, psychological, and emotional trauma. By participating in an Ayahuasca retreat at our Ayahuasca& Alternative Healing Center (AyaCenter), you can experience the profound healing and spiritual transformation this ancient medicine offers. The following are recommendations on reading or watching before taking this road: Book: Ayahuasca by Javier Regueiro Movie: The Song That Calls You Home

The process for attending an Ayahuasca retreat at the Ayahuasca & Alternative Healing Center (AyaCenter) is simple and straightforward. First, you will need send your email address on our website to get an email with the PDF with all the details and a link to a form. After submitting the form, our team will contact you to arrange a Zoom meeting so that we can discuss your intentions and expectations from the retreat, and answer inquiries. Once the consultation is complete, you will be able to book your retreat and plan for your journey.

Ayahuasca is purgative medicine, both physically and spiritually. Vomiting is a common, yet not necessary, reaction to the Ayahuasca experience. Individuals may purge through vomiting, crying, shaking, or using the toilet. The experience can be intense, but it is important to remember that it is a safe and natural process. For those who find it difficult to purge through vomiting, we practice this before the ceremony using a special tea called Vomitivo. When you come to the retreat and after your check-in, you chug a gallon of tea on an empty stomach. The faster you chug it, the faster the stomach fills up and rejects it. You throw it all up. At first you feel bad, then once you vomit, you feel so good. It's cleansing your inside, preparing you to be clean before the ceremony.

At Ayahuasca & Alternative Healing Center (AyaCenter), we provide our guests with comprehensive support. Our experienced facilitators/integrator provide guidance before, during, and after the retreat to ensure a safe and successful experience. One of the most important parts of your Ayahuasca healing journey will be the integration of your experience into a new pattern of life.

Ayahuasca is an ancient medicine that has been used by indigenous cultures for centuries. As with any medicine, there are risks associated with taking it. These risks include physical reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased heart rate. Other risks include psychological reactions such as anxiety, fear, and altered states of consciousness. To minimize the risks associated with participating in an Ayahuasca ceremony, it is important to follow the guidelines set by the retreat center. This includes listening to the instructions given by the facilitator, drinking a moderate amount of ayahuasca, and avoiding any substances that may interact negatively with ayahuasca. Click here to download our guide to prepare for an Ayahuasca ceremony, which includes dietary guidelines.

Ayahuasca is a powerful psychedelic brew made from plants native to the Amazon rainforest. It is used for spiritual and healing purposes by many indigenous peoples of South America and has been gaining popularity in recent years. There is no physical dependence associated with its use. However, the psychological effects of the medicine can be powerful and should not be taken lightly. Although it is discouraged by AA, Ayahuasca can actually help bring you out of addiction. It is not addictive itself as the experience is unpleasant and you want the discomfort to stop. There is a reason it is called medicine! Ayahuasca is not a magical pill to overcome addictions. She will provide an opportunity to reset patterns and habits while also giving you direction on what you need to do to start a new way of life. With proper diet, the effects of the medicine can linger for about a month supporting major life changes

The Ayahuasca diet is an important part of the Ayahuasca experience. Following the diet helps to prepare the body and mind for the healing journey and also helps to ensure a safe and beneficial experience. The diet eliminates foods that are known to interact negatively with Ayahuasca, including processed foods, refined sugars, dairy, and red meat. It emphasizes foods that are known to support the healing process, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and plant-based proteins. Here is a link to the diet that we require all participants to follow. It is best to begin several weeks in advance. If you don't, we will know when you arrive and it may be very difficult to go through the ceremony.

Sexual abstinence is an important part of preparing for an Ayahuasca ceremony because it allows you to purify your body and mind, and to open yourself up to the healing process of Ayahuasca. Abstinence from processed foods, alcohol, and recreational drugs, and sexual experiences allows you to be more open and receptive to the aya medicine, and to be in a better position to receive its healing benefits.

The Aya & Alternative Healing Center recommends that pregnant women, people with mental disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression, people on certain medications, and those under the age of 18 do not take Ayahuasca without a consultation with your doctor and our specialist. All participants in our retreats must fill out a health screening form so that we can provide a safe and supportive experience that meets your needs without putting you at risk.

Ayahuasca is a powerful medicine, and it is important that we take the necessary steps to make sure that anyone who consumes it is healthy and free from any medical issues that may be adversely affected by the medicine. Some people cannot drink Ayahuasca because of a sickness of the spirit that has entered the body (aka. cancer, HIV, diabetes, asthma, arthritis). See our FAQ section on Medical Conditions for details on how we can support the healing process for these conditions through the Ayahuasca ceremony. Alternative herbs to heal the spirit and the body without theAyahuasca. Other plants allow us to do a slower walk but without traumatizing the body. Ask about our custom retreat options if you are not sure you meet the requirements to safely drink Ayahuasca. Professional medical assistance is available as needed.

People with those types of health conditions cannot be treated the same way as fully healthy bodies. You will need to take your time. Usually, you have to take very small amount of Ayahuasca and let maestro do the work. Over few ceremonies, Maestro will be seen how to increase the amount for deeper inner work. The minimum time of 10 days would be needed, and ideally you would apply for a 2-week retreat. We would absolutely have professional medical assistance for the first 3 ceremonies.

People with high or low blood pressure cannot take the Ayahuasca right the way. In the ceremony, only Maestro will take it and see how to treat the condition. Meanwhile people with low pressure will be taking a sauna with herbs like eucalyptus and chirisanango plant to help increase the pressure naturally. People who have high pressure may go to the ceremony but only with less than half the amount of medicine. Professional medical assistance will be present for support during the first ceremony.

People will take ceremony for Maestro, you may have the full experience of work with Maestro, yet it will be mostly to see what extra plants are needed to help the liver. It could be lots of different plants depending on the condition. You have to stay in the retreat around 15 days to see the results. You will be asked to take your tests to the retreat, and we will ask you to take a second test 1 month after the treatments with keeping the plant diet. No medical assistance needed during ceremony.

Need to clean up spirit and body? Our medical screening form and interview will help us identify the best way to support you in the ceremony. Ayahuasca can be an incredible support for individuals struggling with depression. However, we will need to discuss the severity of your condition and any medications you are currently using. People with symptoms of Bipolar or Schizophrenia cannot be signed up to our retreat to take Ayahuasca before talking to our specialist.

After 1 ceremony taking micro-doses and massage with cream made out of Boasacha, or with a milk of Boa tree. You will need to take 8-10 days for to start treatment and stop the pain. Chuchuasi also will be in your dieta.

Need Abuta soga tree to drink with your dieta alone with the ceremonies. You will need 2-3 weeks to stay at the retreat. And after coming back home keep the diet with no fat, salt, fish, red meat, chicken without skin, white meat cooked steamed, no alcohol. Keep this diet for 15-20 days to see results.

You will take a long process of cleaning with the brew of lemongrass and little amount of plant Ayahuasca. It will make you vomit. You need Abuto plant to start cleaning your blood. You do not drink Ayahuasca in ceremony; only Maestro will be drinking it. You might still vomit over the ceremonies even not having a brew. No special medical assistance needed.