9 Days Oceanfront Ayahuasca Retreat

This retreat was created for people who are seeking healing, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. Vikara means transformation in Sanskrit. Our goal in this retreat is to provide you with tools and awareness so that you have the capacity to heal yourself and live a richer, fuller and wholesome life.

We include a mindful yoga practice, breathwork and movement practices throughout the retreat and incorporate activities/therapies such as sound healing, bioenergetics, family constellation to help prepare and integrate s, and support you in the process of transmuting what the medicine brings up for you.

Next available dates:

February 25th- 5th March 2023   —  March 25th- April 2nd, 2023   —  April 22nd- April 30th 2023   —   May 13th- 21st 2023

July 15th- 23rd   —   August 19th- 27th   —   November 11th-19th    —    December 9th-17th

Private Retreats -If you cannot make it to one of our scheduled dates or you prefer a private setting, then we also offer the possibility to have a private retreat.  These retreats can be scheduled all year round. Please contact us for more information.

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Whats special about this retreat/ What is included

Private Accommodations– all of our accommodations are private, modern and comfortable with beautiful garden views and are just few steps away from the beach

Maximum 10 guests participations– by keeping a relatively small group we ensure ono on one attention to all of the participants in the retreat and a feeling of intimacy

Up to 2 Assistants in the ceremony aside from the main shaman

Personal call with facilitators before arrival for introduction and intention setting.

Family constellation therapy–  A highly effective approach that delves into the dynamics of one’s family system, enabling            individuals to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships.

Bio-enrgetic movement to loosen hidden muscular tension and relieve accumulated stress in the body. Benefits include: reduced stress, insomnia, anxiety, chronic muscular tension & enhanced emotional expression and feelings of happiness.

Sound healing therapy -An immersive experience of healing with vibration and sound that supports relaxation and letting go of stress & anxiety.

Purge and detox plants– Aside from the main master plants, we use different kind of plants to help with the detoxification process and cleansing of the body.

The medicine of Rapé– help us center our intention and clear the mind. It helps us be in the present moment and in our bodies.

2 Ayahuasca ceremonies– Ayahuasca is the main master plant in this retreat. We will prepare you for every ceremony and also follow up with integration after the ceremonies. Ayahuasca has the capacity to guide us and show us the necessary actions we need to take in our lives in order to become more whole and at peace with ourselves.

1 Sanpedro ceremony– We usually open or close the retreat with this incredible grandfather spirit. This medicien helps us to open our hearts and connect with the world outside of ourselves in a sacred and respectful manner.

Temazcal/ Sweat-lodge ceremony– We close our retreat with this ceremony to ensure nothing is left open, all has been integrated and give gratitude to our life and the experiences we went through together.

Yoga classes designed especially for this program.

Daily delicious meals prepared from locally fresh and organic food. All the meals we share are prepared to support your retreat and diet for the ayahuasca ceremonies.

Airport Transportation on arrival

Lifetime 10% discount on return visits to Vikara


Location

Vikara’s location is also vastly unique from other retreat centers in Ecuador. We are right on the beach in Olon, which makes our ceremonies have an extra special magical sensory and energetic element. Our property also features a swimming pool, ceremonial Maloka, sweat lodge, garden, an amazing yoga Shala overlooking the ocean, and a community area featuring our dining area and lounge space to relax in. With a spa-like feel to your retreat, you’ll feel like royalty on your journey towards joy, relaxation, clarity, and personal growth.

 


Group Size

We intentionally keep our retreat groups small, with a maximum of 10 people. We do this in order to ensure the Medicine Facilitators can provide special attention to all members both before, during, and after the ceremonies. This creates a very unique and personalized atmosphere that separates us from other retreat centers, who tend to host much bigger groups.


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  • korinaj
    korinaj
    May 15, 2023 at 3:11 pm

    Vikara is an incredible place. What distinguishes it to me are the small group sizes (8-9 people max) which allows everyone to bond closely and to fully absorb the teachings of the medicine women and men, as well as being right on the beach! I truly became a plant medicine enthusiast overnight after experiencing transformational heart and psychological healing. I left this retreat more connected to myself, my partner, and the earth than I have ever been. And I can’t say enough good things about the staff and the curanderos, all of whom are beautiful, heart-centered people with so much wisdom and knowledge. I felt very safe in their hands and would definitely go back and recommend it to others. Leaving was the only terrible part!

  • rambo22
    rambo22
    April 9, 2023 at 10:54 am

    We had an incredible time at Vikara and would highly recommend it to anyone considering it. Roey, Colas and team were incredible and made us feel so comfortable, relaxed and welcomed. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and I would love to go back!

  • Stephanie Hermine
    Stephanie Hermine
    April 4, 2023 at 11:31 am

    At Vikara the ocean is with you all the time, it’s the first thing you hear and feel when you wake up and the last thing when you fall asleep. The ocean is with you during ceremony and will make you feel at ease and strong at the same time. The fact that the groups are smaller than at most other retreats will make you feel safe and seen. If you are looking into doing Plant Medicine for the fist time I would really recommend this place but I guess I’m going back soon so also for people that have done it already this is where you wanna go 🙂 The staff is amazingly sweet and professional and the energy around the place, people and overall experience will truly heal your soul <3

  • amelievoss
    amelievoss
    February 20, 2023 at 3:12 am

    Vikara is a home for everyone. Their 9 day retreat changed my life.
    If you search a place where you can do Ayahuasca in a way full of love and connected to nature, this is where you should do this.
    The staff and all the people who work and live there are so open and kind. Even all the animals living there are vibrating on the same level of energy as they do.
    Their food is more than delicious and the rooms are perfect.
    I really recommend you all going there for your rebirth. I am so so so thankful.

  • PJ Voss
    PJ Voss
    February 16, 2023 at 10:39 am

    Vikara is the n° 1 place where pure comfort and the true primal experience of plant medicine comes together.

    If you’re looking for a transformative and healing experience, look no further than the ayahuasca retreat at Vikara led by Roey and Nadia. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel right at home under their nurturing care. These two experts have an unparalleled wealth of knowledge and experience with plant medicines, and they’re eager to share their wisdom with you.

    But it’s not just the powerful ceremonies that makes Vikara so special. The location itself is breathtaking. Nestled amidst the stunning natural beauty of mother earth, you’ll have the opportunity to connect deeply with the planet and with yourself. Take a dip in the luxurious pool, or step outside to enjoy a peaceful beach walk. And of course, the hospitality is second to none. You’ll feel like you’re part of a warm and welcoming family from the moment you arrive.

    Don’t just take our word for it, though. The energy of Vikara is impossible to capture in pictures or words – you simply have to experience it for yourself. If you’re ready to embark on a life-changing journey of self-discovery, we can’t recommend this retreat highly enough. Under the guidance of Roey and Nadia, you’ll be in the best possible hands, and you’ll leave feeling renewed, refreshed, and transformed.

  • ormaman
    ormaman
    January 23, 2023 at 12:32 pm

    Incredibly beautiful and humbling experience, true professionals in their craft from the front desk to the Tamezcal, highly recommended. Thank you so much for the experience and vulnerability ❤️❤️

  • lee46
    lee46
    January 18, 2023 at 11:16 pm

    I stayed at vikara lifestyle for a week in october 2022 and had a truly life changing experience

    I chose this location as did not want to be in a large group , i wanted a more intimate setting by the beach and from the moment i spoke with the owner of Vikara lifestyle i felt comfortable

    Everything at the retreat was superb from the shaman and the owner roey taking incredible care of me during san pedro and ayahusca ceremonies to the friendliness and kindness of the yoga instructors

    I was expecting the food to be basic but it was healthy and delicious always

    If you want to get away from the world and do some serious self improvement and remove your demons amongst kind caring people with vast ayahusca experience i cant recomend this place enough it is right on the beach as well in beautiful surroundings

    But if you want a great ayahusca experience this is a great place to do it

  • deanshortland
    deanshortland
    June 3, 2022 at 6:45 pm

    This will go down as one of the most profoundly important internal experiences of my existence thus far. It is hard to encapsulate this experience with simply words. But I will do my best…

    Important and powerful work occurs within the walls of Vikara. Blanketed in love, light, peace, joy and wisdom. The medicine women and men, along with support staff, help to shine a light on the areas of your life that need healing, growth and change. I have never felt more protected and loved in my healing journey than I have at Vikara.

    The place is gorgeous. The food and accommodations are outstanding. You walk into this peaceful place, freeing your mind and heart of the outside world, so you can have the space you need to heal and grow.

    I can’t speak more highly of the love, kindness, compassion, wisdom, intuition, health care and soul care I experienced here. I was almost selfishly hesitant to write this review for fear of me not being able to come back, because of how booked out it could become. However, the world needs places like Vikara. It needs the healing work that Iris, Roey, Colas, Elba, Tatiana and Carlo facilitate.

    Plant medicine is a commitment to making changes in your world. It is not a “lay back and let it all happen for you” scenario. Nor is it a quick fix for all of your woes. But if you commit to come with an open heart, an open mind, follow the preparation guidelines and have a willingness to put in the work – true magic can and will happen in your life. Work that will continue beyond the walls of this place.

    I walked into Vikara as a friend and guest and I walked out of this place with another family.

    If you feel a tug in your heart to find out about plant medicine and have a true desire to heal and grow. To make changes within your being to better not only yourself but humanity as a whole – you should find out about this place and speak with Iris & Roey. It may be the start of the best days of the rest of your life. It was for me.

    I will be back. I have more work to do and this is the right place for me to do it. I am forever grateful for this and many more opportunities for growth and healing here.

    Good luck in your journey friends and I hope you find what you are looking for. I did.

  • anne roma
    anne roma
    June 3, 2022 at 5:49 pm

    This retreat was magical! Everything was amazing, and I’m grateful for the experience.
    Iris and her team of healers were warm, kind and super knowledgable. Every person that I engaged with gave me something towards my own growth. As a female attending the retreat alone, I felt cared for and supported throughout the experience. Iris has a warmth and profound wisdom that made the experience deeply healing and unique to each person at the retreat. Roey was amazing too. Together they created a retreat that blended so many of the senses beyond the plant medicine. They are a fabulous team who have created a beautiful haven. Their family on site made for a sense that we were all family. The staff at Vikara are also super friendly and warm. And the food was awesome.
    For me the location was perfect. We were right on the beach so long walks and playing in the waves were a perfect blend with the plant medicine ceremonies. The rooms and bed were super comfortable, and luxurious. I’m already dreaming of returning.

  • mklar0307
    mklar0307
    May 25, 2022 at 3:41 pm

    Hands down the most healing experience of my life!

    Ive never left a review for anything in my life but this deserves one.

    1) The owners of this resort, Roey and Iris and the staff are incredible people and always accommodating.
    2) The resort itself is beautiful and 30 ft from the ocean front.
    3) The 9 day ceremony I went for was hands down the best, most healing experience of my life; and Ive tried everything.

    I got back from this resort and within hours I had 10+ people signing up. If you are looking for help, don’t waste time continuing to look around. Sign up, TRUST the process and thank yourself later.

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