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24/2025 Season Retreats

Women’s Detox Retreat 

Medicine of the Heart Retreat

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The Medicine of Neutrality: Becoming the Witness In Ceremony & Life

Article written by Anahata Ishaya and Hwaneetah  versión en español There is a place before our reactions. Before the story begins. Before we label something as “this is good” or “this is bad.”  This is the place before preference, which, at Ayllu Medicina we call the...

Mindful Awareness: Principles for Plant Medicine Preparation & Integration

Article written by Anahata Ishaya and Hwaneetah A common question retreat participants ask is: what are the best plant medicine preparation and integration tips? At Ayllu Medicina, we share a variety of tools and plant medicine preparation advice with our retreat...

The Power of the Present Moment: Why Presence Is Medicine In Ceremony and Life

Article written by Anahata Ishaya & Hwaneetah  versión en español When we were children, we lived naturally in the present moment. Life unfolded with simplicity and innocence. We laughed fully, cried fully, explored freely, and rested when we were tired. We did...

How to Prepare for an Ayahuasca Ceremony

Are you feeling called to meet with Ayahuasca? Whether you’re planning a plant medicine retreat, already signed up for a ceremony, or simply exploring the possibility, it is important to know how to prepare your mind, body, and energy for this transformative...

The Importance of a Morning Practice: Integrating Plant Medicine

There is a lot of talk about how to prepare for a plant medicine ceremony, but what about integrating plant medicine experiences? Plant medicine integration refers to the ability to process experiences and embody them in your everyday life. For us, integrating plant...

San Pedro Retreat: 5 Things to Know

Have you heard of the sacred master plant San Pedro? It is also known by the names of Huachuma and Awakolla, originating from countries such as Ecuador and Peru, with usage dating back to the beginning of Andean civilizations. Now, it is possible to meet with this...

Ice Baths: 7 Reasons to Take the Plunge

We believe it is crucial to have ways to purify and renew on a regular basis, and there are a variety of practices to do this.  At Ayllu Medicina retreats, we offer many forms of purification, including temazcal (sweat lodge), smudging, yoga, breathwork, meditation,...

Reasons to Attend a San Pedro and Ayahuasca Retreat in Ecuador

Are you feeling the call to connect with the master plants of Ayahuasca or the San Pedro cactus? Why not combine them during a transformational retreat week, while gaining other tools you can take with you? Plant medicine retreats are now attended by people from all...

Plant Medicine Preparation and Integration: Why Practice Meditation

When people ask how to prepare for a plant medicine ceremony or retreat, we often suggest they start or increase their meditation practice. Why? Because meditation helps with plant medicine preparation, navigating ceremonies, and integrating plant medicine experiences...

Heart Intelligence: Incredible Things to Know

When we have days where everything flows, and everything feels in sync, it is easier to stay centered, responding, instead of reacting to what comes up. Did you know that your heart is partly responsible for this? More specifically, it is what HeartMath researchers...