Vikara Retreat Center

Plant Medicine Retreats Upcoming dates! November 9th to 17th December 18th to 26th January 25th to February 2nd February 17th to 25th (Men’s Retreat) March 29th to April 6th (Women’s Retreat) May 9th to 18th May 31st to June 8th Mission and Vision Vikara, meaning “transformation” in Sanskrit, is a retreat centre built with love to empower individuals to connect with their true selves and discover their own way to healing, serving and living their full potential. We strive to foster a network of conscious and responsible human beings who seek spiritual growth and evolution. Our vision extends beyond the individual, as we envision a world where everyone reconnects with their essence, fostering personal healing and collective transformation in harmony with Mother Earth. Safe Ayahuasca Retreats & Small Groups Your safety and well-being are paramount at our Ayahuasca & Healing Retreats. We foster a supportive environment with intimate groups of no more than 10 participants, allowing our experienced facilitators to offer personalized attention and prioritize your complete well-being throughout your transformative journey. At Vikara, you embark on a healing journey supported by our team of experience in facilitators and space holders. Here, you can experience profound tranformation and step back into the world empowered to live a life aligned with your true essence. We use the term “facilitator” to highlight the distinct role our practitioners play. While trained by traditional shamans and deeply knowledgeable in the medicine’s power, their perspective combines this ancient wisdom with an understanding of Western psychology and contemporary mindsets. This unique blend allows our facilitators to bridge the gap between traditional healing and the needs of modern individuals, enabling personalised guidance and a more relatable experience for many participants. 9-Day Ayahuasca Retreat Itinerary Pre-Retreat: Welcome phone call with retreat center staff. Discuss intentions, dietary restrictions, and answer any questions you may have. Additiona week before : Pre-retreat Zoom call with all participants and facilitators for introductions and information sharing. (See previous information for call structure) Healing Retreat Itinerary Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival & Welcome Morning: Arrival at the Retreat Center. Welcome by the staff and introduction to the facilities and routines. Midday: Light lunch and opening session. Meet your fellow retreat participants and the facilitators. Introduction to the Ayahuasca experience and safety guidelines. Evening: Group dinner. Early rest to recover from the journey. Day 2 (Sunday): Group Family Constellation Morning: Breakfast. Start of the group family constellation session. Midday: Healthy lunch. Afternoon: Continuation of the family constellation session. Evening: Dinner and rest. Day 3 (Monday): Breathwork and San Pedro Medicine Temazcal Morning: Breakfast and naturopathy-iridology session. Midday: Light lunch. Afternoon:Breathwork session. Evening: San Pedro medicine temazcal ceremony. Day 4 (Tuesday): Integration & Nature Morning: Breakfast and time to enjoy nature and relax. Midday: Lunch. Afternoon: Integration session by the sea and yoga session. Evening: Group dinner and free time to meditate, read, or socialize. Day 5 (Wednesday): First Ayahuasca Ceremony Morning: Tobacco purge on an empty stomach. Breakfast. Midday: Light lunch. Afternoon: Group discussion and preparation for the first Ayahuasca ceremony. Cleansing plant bath from the Amazon and time for rest. Evening: First Ayahuasca ceremony. Day 6 (Thursday): Integration & Yoga Morning: Light breakfast and time for journaling and reflecting on the previous ceremony. Afternoon: Integration session with the facilitator and group discussion. Yoga session to integrate. Evening: Dinner and free time. Day 7 (Friday): Second Ayahuasca Ceremony Morning: Breakfast and time to enjoy nature. Midday: Light lunch. Afternoon: Yoga session. Evening: Second Ayahuasca ceremony. Day 8 (Saturday): Integration & Temazcal Morning: Light breakfast and time for journaling and reflecting on the previous ceremony. Midday: Lunch. Afternoon: Integration session with the facilitator and temazcal ceremony for purification and renewal. Evening: Farewell dinner. Day 9 (Sunday): Departure Morning: Light breakfast and closing ceremony to express gratitude for the experience and the insights gained. Mid-morning: Transportation back to the starting location. Post-zoom call with the entire group two weeks after the retreat. We offer different types of retreats throughout the year, including private and personalized retreats tailored to your specific needs. It is an honor for us to welcome you into our sacred space, lovingly created to share healing from the heart.