23 Day Ayahuasca Retreat: Beyond Perception

In this very special 23-day retreat, we will combine the ancient practices of Insight Meditation from the Theravada Buddhist monasteries of Southeast Asia and Traditional Amazonian Medicine with ayahuasca ceremonies and healing facilitated by Shipibo Onanya (healers) of the Peruvian Amazon. The synthesis of these two systems enables a deep exploration of the self and an opportunity for transformation at a core level.

Ayahuasca ceremonies can enable access to the subconscious and supraconscious mind, moving us beyond the limitations of day-to-day thinking. You may see yourself and your world from a new perspective or receive insights about your true value, purpose, and meaning. These journeys can dislodge patterns of self-limiting thought and behavior that keep us stuck and block us from realizing our potential.

The practice of insight meditation enables us to access a state of pure consciousness on a daily basis, helping us to cultivate and maintain an expanded perspective. Over time, the simple practice of letting go of thoughts and returning our awareness to the present moment experience creates a field of awareness in us that is similar to what can be sometimes experienced in an ayahuasca ceremony.

Both of these ancient traditions are designed to shift us from our familiar mental framework to see the root cause of the problems we are trying to solve. Forming a perfect compliment, they enable us to navigate our consciousness deeply, maintaining presence and equanimity. From this expanded perspective, we can see how our struggles originate in the way we perceive and respond to our circumstances, rather than in the circumstances themselves, transforming our experience of life.