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50 Most Recent Aya Reviews
Chenoah-Rose Review of Onikano by Reviewing my third time at OniKano – this time staying two weeks (I stayed for a month last year and two weeks the year before). I brought a group of 5 people for one week as part of a Peru… Read More from Chenoah-Rose Apr 7, 16:11- Review of Onikano by This was my first time sitting with mums Aya and I was nervous. Maestro snd the team were incredible patient and gentle. The skill of maestro is incredible and I would not been able to reach the level of healing… Read More from hannalind Apr 7, 16:11
Review of New Life Rising by After extensive research, my husband and I chose New Life Rising for our very first Ayahuasca experience in 2023, and it exceeded every expectation. Since then, we’ve attended two additional New Life Rising retreats. Matt and Jeanae bring a level… Read More from Starla West Apr 6, 12:13- Review of Onikano by My Experience at Onikano I’ve been to Onikano twice now, and both experiences have been deeply meaningful—completely different from one another, yet equally powerful. During my first retreat, I felt the most dramatic shifts, as there was so much within… Read More from Nago Apr 3, 18:47
- Review of Arkana Spiritual Center by The most magical and meaningful week of my entire life! ✨☀️ My time at Arkana has shifted my perspective on life in ways I struggle to fully articulate. Words alone feel insufficient to capture the depth, beauty, and profound transformation… Read More from Emily Lawson Apr 1, 12:46
- Review of Avalon by This experience didn’t just touch my life — it changed it on a level I didn’t know was possible. From the moment I arrived at Avalon Plant Medicine Retreat, I knew I had stepped into something truly special — but… Read More from Lawrence Mar 31, 23:44
- Review of Onikano by Wonderful retreat Herberto García is a true supporter of transformation with no sense of ego or power dynamics It is tough being in the jungle for a soft westerner but part of the process…..no luxury but oneself in basic accommodation… Read More from mikewheeler Mar 31, 12:41
- Review of Lighthouse by It was an absolutely life-changing experience. Not in the sense that it’s solved all my problems immediately, but it planted a seed that I now know how to water and care for that can grow into something special. We took… Read More from Justin Smith Mar 31, 12:27
Review of Avalon by This is about Healing, nothing is recreational here. People who decide to go to Avalon must simply remember that before reserving a seat! This is not to have fun (although you will have fun, but with the other guests and… Read More from Carl_V Mar 30, 16:11- Review of Arkana Spiritual Center by A true healing center rooted in integrity, safety, and real transformation As a trauma-informed coach, I have spent over 25 years on a healing path—through therapy, somatic work, plant medicine, and as a yoga and meditation teacher and practitioner—and I… Read More from Anne Chernick Mar 24, 21:19
- Review of Arkana Spiritual Center by Amazing visit. Arkana showed me why they’re at the top of retreats. We were made to feel welcome right away, part of the family. The excursions we went on were bucket list items, to feed monkeys, see sloths, hold kaymen.… Read More from Oerer Mar 24, 16:25
- Review of Arkana Spiritual Center by Arkana offered me something I hadn’t realized I needed—an unexpected gift. I lack the words to fully express how kind, beautiful, and welcoming the people are, creating an atmosphere of genuine warmth and connection. Come as you are, take a… Read More from Nasha Chism Mar 24, 16:13
- Review of Onikano by I have been here 4 times in total for multiple months. Not everyone needs to go this long but I had a lot of issues. 2023 my back pain had became chronic. Waking up in the night, staring at the… Read More from Chris McLaren Mar 24, 11:03
- Review of Dreamglade by What an incredible experience. It was my first time with Ayahuasca, and I was immediately put at ease by Wade, his lovely wife Clarissa, and the expert shamans, Raoul and Dominga. The center is beautiful – I was there in… Read More from full_of_soup Mar 19, 20:38
- Review of Flower of Life Ayahuasca Retreats by I spent one month at Flower of Life Retreat and am deeply grateful for the experience. Every staff member took wonderful care of me — always kind, attentive, and supportive. The center is very clean, well maintained, and I felt… Read More from Judith S Mar 19, 10:33
- Review of Maharani Medicine Circles by This was my first time sitting in ceremony with this group, and from the moment I arrived, I felt genuinely welcomed, safe, and truly seen. I had done ceremonies before mostly with the same facilitator so stepping into a new… Read More from Grayce Mar 19, 10:16
- Review of Renacer Ayahuasca Retreats by Nadia and Mercedes are such beautiful souls doing the work and are able to hold such safe, contained space during ceremony and everything in between. I have been to Ecuador twice to sit with Aya and there are hardly words… Read More from Amy Geyer Mar 18, 17:40
- Review of Casa Oraya by It was a beautiful experience, I felt safe, guided and nourished. Virginia led us through the retreat with calm, music and deep knowledge of Amazonian tradition. We had time to contemplate, to share our thoughts, to energize from nature and… Read More from Ekaterina Mar 18, 15:38
- Review of Casa Oraya by I had a truly magical experience with Casa Oraya! – Virginie Is a genuine and caring human being with a heart of gold. I will cherish this memory forever. Thank you once more! Read More from Felicia Andersson Mar 18, 06:01
- Review of Maharani Medicine Circles by I have now sat with medicine twice, both experiences with the Maharani medicine circle and 1 year apart from each other. For me, both experiences have been monumental throughout my self development in facing all the burdens I have carried… Read More from brybry Mar 17, 16:16
- Review of Reverie Wellness Center by This retreat was one of the most meaningful and well-organized experiences I’ve had. The setting was beautiful, the food nourishing, and the ceremonies and workshops were thoughtfully planned to support real inner work. The Ayahuasca ceremonies were led with care… Read More from Jaron Mar 17, 14:51
- Review of La Luna Del Amazonas by I had a deeply positive experience at La Luna del Amazonas. Finding a place that offered an authentic and respectful approach to the ayahuasca tradition was very important to me, and this center truly delivered. Don Guido is an exceptional… Read More from Jessie Mar 17, 11:51
- Review of Maharani Medicine Circles by I have been working with Maharani Medicine since Feb 2023 with exception of a few gaps. I have seen them multiple times & seen them progress and evolve in their facilitation along with their ability to deeply connect with the… Read More from sairanaze Mar 16, 15:23
- Review of Dreamglade by On this, my second visit to Dreamglade with Wade and Clarisa, they continue to be nothing short of inspirational. While being authentic and transparent in their service, two people on their own journey in humility, they meet you exactly where… Read More from brighter Mar 16, 06:54
- Review of Flower of Life Ayahuasca Retreats by My name is Michael Maison, I attended the 6 week Aya school at Flower of Life. If anyone would like to discuss my experience personally, you may PM me for a direct phone number or whatsapp to discuss. My first… Read More from Oni Shawe Mar 16, 04:37
- Review of Onikano by Onikano is a magical place of healing and rejuvenation. I had the benefit of spending over a month at this healing retreat this year, in addition to extended stays in the past. The purpose of this post is to provide… Read More from Chullchaki7 Mar 15, 20:31
- Review of Flower of Life Ayahuasca Retreats by I attended Flower of Life for two years, learning and training in shamanism with Maestro Alfredo. It was the most beautiful and profound experience I have ever had. This place truly feels like my holy land. From the amazing staff,… Read More from Mona Rasoulzadeh Mar 15, 03:38
- Review of Hummingbird Healing Center by Absolutely love this place and miss already! Amazing experience of retreat I have ever had. Thanks to the team, who took care of me every single moment like I am a very special person to everyone. My heart was melted.… Read More from Alexandra Shu Mar 14, 07:15
- Review of Flower of Life Ayahuasca Retreats by If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. This retreat and place has become part of my heart and soul. I returned again this year (2026) for the 4th time, and it was truly like coming home to… Read More from CyndiW Mar 12, 17:36
- Review of Mexisoul by attended a retreat at MexiSoul and it was a really meaningful experience overall. The music during the ceremonies was honestly the highlight for me. The musicians were incredible and you could feel how much intention they put into guiding the… Read More from Carlos Obregon Llaca Mar 11, 15:46
- Review of Marosa Healing Center by Estuve una semana en Marosa Healing Center y lo recomiendo al 100%. Yo nunca había hecho ayahuasca ni había probado ningún otro psicodélico antes, así que llegué con bastante respeto y muchas preguntas. Sin embargo, desde el primer momento sentí… Read More from Andrea Romera Huerta Mar 10, 09:58
- Review of Dreamglade by It was a fantastic journey back to myself. I felt very safe, supported, and truly well taken care of throughout the whole experience. The people were incredibly kind and loving, and I never felt like anything was missing. Now the… Read More from sporefloh Mar 9, 17:12
- Review of AyaCenter by Before the retreat, I had a lot of respect for the experience and wondered if I could let go and enjoy it. I can only say that it was incredibly worthwhile, and I’m so glad my past self chose this… Read More from A.H. Mar 7, 10:25
- Review of Entheogens Peru Soul Sanctuary by Life changing! I felt really intuitively guided to work with Stephan before my travels and I’m so grateful I followed that feeling. The whole experience was incredible and honestly so much more than I expected. I was able to go… Read More from charleeelynn Mar 6, 18:45
- Review of New Life Rising by I recently attended the Ayahuasca retreat with New Life Rising and I cannot recommend it highly enough. From the moment I arrived, I felt completely taken care of — it was a true peaceful bubble from the outside world for… Read More from ndesousa Mar 4, 16:11
- Review of Awakenings Ayahuasca Retreat by My visit to their sacred ground was beautiful and I will return. I always felt comfortable, safe, and full of joy during my stay. My room was comfortable and private which I enjoyed when I was resting after late nights… Read More from rga1807 Mar 3, 19:28
- Review of Harmonica Ayahuasca Retreat by After searching many retreats and comparing the reviews, price, and facilities, I decided to go to Harmonica to have an authentic aya ceremony in 2026.3. And I’m so grateful to myself for choosing the retreat; I feel a lot of… Read More from 蔡士弦 Mar 2, 14:26
- Review of Sapan Inka Retreat Center by It’s been about 7 months since my ayahuasca experience. I did 3 ayahuasca and 1 San Pedro ceremony and needless to say, all of which were deeply impactful and taught me unique things. I think the experience is different for… Read More from Andy Filgueira Mar 1, 17:35
- Review of Reverie Wellness Center by I would like to thank the staff for their caring and support throughout the whole retreat. They created an inspirational and safe place. I remembered their calm walk, as they were keeping an eye on us during ceremonies. It was… Read More from Lukáš Kaláth Feb 28, 03:00
- Review of Feather Crown by Thank you for the unforgettable trip to the Amazon and getting to know the indigenous culture, for the indescribable experiences with Ayahuasca medicine, which took us to places we never dreamed of. For your experience and professionalism in healing, for… Read More from ambiyaku Feb 26, 09:03
- Review of Feather Crown by An amazing experience that changed my life. I am more present, my relationship with food has improved, I got rid of my fear of heights, I communicate better with people… Thank you. 🙂 Read More from Walking Sebastian - Tour Guide Feb 25, 10:27
- Review of Aya Madre Healing Center by I’m very grateful for my time at this center. I spent 3 weeks here, and I found Maestra Estela and her brother Roldan to be humble, caring, and focused on healing and light. Maestra’s meditation is strong. Her icaros are… Read More from Christine Wilhoyte Feb 25, 01:36
- Review of Aya Madre Healing Center by So blessed and so grateful to have found this place through a friend. I have been looking for a place like this for many years. I have been here multiple times now and have had an amazing experience every time.… Read More from RedwoodViajera Feb 22, 16:19
- Review of Flower of Life Ayahuasca Retreats by Review: Harmful and Ableist Toward Autistic People with Trauma Scam Alert! The shamanism school is fake and the shamans running it are unethical! My experience at this ayahuasca retreat was emotionally damaging and retraumatizing. As a neurodivergent woman with autism… Read More from Kiersten Jensen Feb 21, 22:58
- Review of Dreamglade by Toxic environment. Owners fight with one another and yell at facilitators in front of guests, creating a space that didn’t feel healing or safe. When confronted about it, owners get defensive and accusatory and hurl insults at you. Wouldn’t recommend. Read More from wildinvestigator123 Feb 20, 00:14
- Review of Espiritu Pandorita by A big thank you to beautiful Pandorita and its wonderful team for giving us an amazing experience and spiritual journey. The food was exceptional, each day freshly prepared meals and juices, prepared with love, consisting of only the ingredients that… Read More from noemi.amaia Feb 18, 14:43
- Review of Awakenings Ayahuasca Retreat by As good as you may wanted to be.But actually much better from the beginning till the end. Their hospitality,friendahip,care and wisdom offered is beyond imagination.We were there for 5 days 4 nights and every moment was magical and divine.A special… Read More from Roggenuevo Feb 17, 13:27
- Review of Spirit Vine Ayahuasca Retreat Center by I attended the Spirit Vine Retreat for the second time in January 2026, and it certainly won’t be the last. I’m already looking forward to returning soon to this beautiful place. The retreat is truly unique and diverse. There is… Read More from David Mitteregger Feb 17, 13:18
- Review of Arkana Spiritual Center by I attended the 7-Day Ayahuasca Retreat at Arkana during a pivotal time in my life, and it became a true turning point. From the moment I arrived, I felt safe, supported, and deeply respected. The facilitators and healers hold the… Read More from Chris Clover Feb 17, 13:17
- Review of Onikano by Onikano es un centro verdaderamente hermoso, lleno de paz y buena energía. Tuve la bendición de pasar 45 días allí y fue una experiencia transformadora. Los maestros son excepcionales, profundamente comprometidos con su labor y con un corazón inmenso. Cada… Read More from valentina Feb 17, 07:14