Finding the right retreat for our Ayahuasca experience was a careful process, but during our first video call with Madrediosa, we instantly felt a sense of genuine authenticity that put us completely at ease. As a registered nurse and a vegan long-distance runner, approaching healing from a holistic perspective is… Read more
Finding the right retreat for our Ayahuasca experience was a careful process, but during our first video call with Madrediosa, we instantly felt a sense of genuine authenticity that put us completely at ease. As a registered nurse and a vegan long-distance runner, approaching healing from a holistic perspective is vital to our household. While we had prior experience with plant medicines like San Pedro, Kambo, and psilocybin, we knew Ayahuasca required immense trust. Mar proved to be the absolute right choice. She is a remarkably kind and loving facilitator who guided us safely back to our hearts.
We wanted a true jungle environment to disconnect from our daily lives and reconnect with ourselves and the world. The setting delivered completely. The lush nature, the dancing stars, and even the intense rain on the day of our first ceremony elevated the entire experience. We strictly followed the physical and emotional protocols, and the two sessions we had with Mar went far beyond our expectations.
The healing we each received was uniquely profound. It lifted the heavy weight of unspoken trauma and daily micro-aggressions, bringing a sense of lightness and relief that hadn’t been felt in twenty years. It washed away the anxieties of the daily "rat race" and replaced them with an overwhelming sense of wonder, discovery, and community. Looking up at the stars, we experienced a breathtaking realization that our lifelong search for "meaning" was finally over. The meaning was simply to take a breath, appreciate the present moment, and extend radical empathy to everyone around us.
Mar, thank you for your incredible generosity and for sharing your light. You helped us remember that we have the power to direct our attention to what truly matters. We are still integrating the depth and the profound impact this had on our minds and souls, but we are leaving lighter, more present, and forever grateful. We are still on a cloud, and with zero regrets, we know we will be back.