In addition, at Sowilo, they give a lot of one-on-one integration and support, which will is not seen in many retreats. The Bufo experience is also much deeper being in a multi-day retreat, rather than a single ceremony. At that moment I didnt have the resources yet, but I clearly remember having set my intent of sharing this medicine, that later became reality. It has changed me forever. You meet Benjo on the bus once you have reached Barcelona to take you to the retreat, he is funny trying to break the ice with people which was so nice. I was lost, but now am found. Yoga, Health & Wellness, Psychedelic & Plant Medicine. Life is good again. A typical package includes: 3 pre-integration sessions, 3 to 5 psychedelic medicine sessions, and 3 post-retreat therapy sessions to help you smoothly reintegrate into your everyday life. Especially if it concerns a spiritual journey. I'm more present and in the moment than I've ever been and my mind doesn't have half the amount of noise going on as it used to have. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Both the way the retreat is run and the people I met there made me feel incredibly safe and worthwhile. The team at Avalon are bringing their retreats to a whole new level the take care of every detail during the ceremonies and in the free time: starting from healers that they work with, the music, the food experience that they create, meditation spaces, the environment, the integration workshops during the day, therapeutic therapies but most important of all is the feeling of community and family. S", "Last year in November I came in touch with Psychedelics for the first time with WeAreAvalon. I will never be the same. These retreats are specially curated to fit your individual needs, and may include the use of kambo, ayahuasca, and bufo to synergistically cleanse the mind, body, and spirit. Best Seller. Sowilo is a beautiful place with the most amazing beautiful people who will see you for who you are. It is a powerful story of discovery and redemption. ", "my experience was profound very therapeutic and i had guidance and clarity about how to approach my life i cant describe it enough you have to experience it yourself.. it was my first experience with plant medicine ayahwasca and why i choose Prana Foundation after alot of research is because you provide save place they feel like family give you sense of community and belonging and the method the shaman devi chandra me uses is made specially for us city people she made three doses in three different ceremonies and each experience is like a layer of yourself getting healed and understood each experience is unique and gets clearer and clearer.. she is the most loving humble person ive met she is warm and honest about the work she is presenting.. the facilitators Roy and Sonyaare highly trained..they will be there for you when ever you feel the need handeling everything very professionally.. the whole experience was in a safe loving environment.. owh yeah and the food was delicious and healthy made by their private cook the holiday home we stayed in was super comfortable beautiful spacious yard like you walking in wild nature with beautiful pool.. over all i can give my experience 100 out of ten if i could, i highly recommend prana foundation to be your next destination in your plant medicine journey dont even think twice .. much love and tlight ", "This is experience has transformed my life and perception of self in the best possible way, to which no amount of gratitude will ever be enough Gabriel and Ayme are the perfect balance of masculine and feminine, and they will support you as you undergo deep deep healing like you would not believe. IXCA is experienced and set everything up beautifully. p0193 gmc. And the fact that you do it in an intimate group really helps with the energy in the space. Victor & Alejandro. Life History Sonoran Desert toads feed upon a variety of insects throughout their lives. Yoga session with Lala! Face Painting with Sophia! The weekend started early on Friday with doing kambo, not that bad but not fun at all. ", "This is experience has transformed my life and perception of self in the best possible way, to which no amount of gratitude will ever be enough Gabriel and Ayme are the perfect balance of masculine and feminine, and they will support you as you undergo deep deep healing like you would not believe. En el lado izquierdo ver el supermercado Chedraui y un poco ms a la derecha, un letrero que dice HABITACIONES con letras blancas, el siguiente es el de BUFO ALVARIUS, all encontrar el tipi que nos caracteriza en la entrada de nuestro santuario. This lush retreat is also committed to the highest standard for bufo facilitation with regards to safety, training, integration, and physical and mental comfort during your entire stay. Chris and Maggie!!! Bufo Alvarius / 5-MeO-DMT Immersive Retreat At Exclusive Oceanfront Resort Mar 3 - 9, 2023 Bufo Alvarius Institute Chacahua, Mexico From $2,750.00 Bufo Alvarius Ceremony at the Hacienda Retreat Guru Choice Best Seller Open Dates Sowilo Soul Medicine Retreats Mrida, Mexico $150.00 4.95 Bufo Alvarius Intensive Retreat in Antique Hacienda The accommodation is lovely and clean, the food is incredibly clean and healthy, the air as fresh as it gets up in the mountains. Both Gabriel and Ayme have been essential. About this Event. I now clearly see that person as well. I went looking to rid myself of anxiety and depression, what I found was profound love, peace, and an understanding of who I really am and what my purpose is. Cliff Carpenter, Fayetteville, North Carolina, Merida, Mexico & Niagara Falls, New York", "Qinty was so knowledgeable and has so much experience. The first thing on my agenda that morning was to smoke the psychedelic toad known as Bufo Alvarius or 5-MeO-DMT. So much important information was shared. I highly recommend Avalon whether your going alone or with friends. We offer a personalized approach and unwavering support, before, during, and after the retreat, from our professional, compassionate, and trauma-informed facilitation team who are dedicated to your healing and spiritual ascension. In the afternoon we did a Bufo Alvarius (5-MeO-DMT) ceremony. Katarina is full of love to give and she personally helped me through one of my toughest nights. My heart is still full of love, light and I m thankful for all what the Plant Medicine has shown to me and for all, what I became. However, the ceremony set up and the music the candles the flowers the fire at some point I felt I was dreaming. Benjo! Victor! Lala had surprised us with beautiful live singing during her session (her voice and lyric were amazing and soothing) Bufo, Kambo and psilocybin are powerful medicines individually and when combined under the spiritual guidance and experience of Gabriel and Ayme, they become the life-changing combination that everyone is seeking. I was welcomed to a beautiful hotel ground in the heart of Tulum. It was my first time and it was a powerful, transformational and life-changing experience. Full thanks & gratitude to the Avalon team for the people I mentioned and the back stage team that made this happen! He made sure we went into this journey with intention. Once I arrived, I will admit, on day two I wanted to leave! Today I can proudly present and lead the whole team of dedicated professionals, who are glad to guide and serve you at the Bufo Alvarius Sanctuary in Tulum. My bufo-experience was mind blowing and cleared a lot of clouds, but don't think lightly of journey and make sure your up for the work before and after. During our retreats, you will be assisted by highly-experienced facilitators and held in a loving container of safety, integrity, and trust. If you are really sure what they offer at Avalon is for you, then I certainly recommend them. I am now less stressed and anxious and feel more confident within myself. Bufo Alvarius (whose scientific name is Incilius alvarius) is a semi-aquatic amphibian that lives in the Sonoran desert in Mexico. He also joins every night during the ceremony, and makes sure everyone is ok and looked over. This brief, yet profound ceremony offers an intense, concentrated, and deeply mystical experience that has many therapeutic benefits and can help remove energetic blockages. The energy put, the vibe shared were really good. There is no judgement here. Be prepared for that! by staying in the sanctuary you can feed your soul with natural therapy and let your body and mind rest in a perfect harmony. I will definitely be back! But when I was able to, the only thing that remained in my heart was love. I will be going back, only in future I know I will not need to be there for as long a stay as this first time. It is a powerful story of discovery and redemption. And the experience, more than I even imagined. I've become much more atuned with spirituality, divinity, and consciousness during my time here. This time I went for the Bufo Alvarius together with Ayahuasca, it a retreat out in the middle of the grasslands in Holland in a small farmers home. The facilitators sharing retreat in 2018 and 2019 with Hari were amazing. Magic Mushrooms as well as Mama Ayahuasca were healing my body, healing my soul, mind and showing me ,who truly I am (we are) and what is all outside from what I even could have imagined or thought. I am now less stressed and anxious and feel more confident within myself. Thank you", "Sean, Rose and Tanya always made sure that everyone is comfortable and listened. Sign up for our newsletter. Southwest SW retreats and retreat centers for spiritual and healing retreats in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas (469) 288-3684. 6 Day Retreats I feel Victor is the backbone! It brought me out of the dark and back into the light. You will see Benjo a lot during the day for different sessions. The default mode network of the brain shuts down for a few minutes resulting in a sense of loss of identity and dissolution of the sense self. Oh She helped me a lot! ", "I had the pleasure of spending a few days at Sowilo Soul retreat last August. Are healers and they are every night with you during the ceremony they have beautiful voice together and Chris leads on so many songs his voice is amazing (and we are all waiting for their album). So..let me speak to those that are reading this now and trying to decide if this journey is for you. The food was lovely. In details: Thank you! He is knowledgeable, very professional, and will answers all the questions or concerns you have. Katarina is full of love to give and she personally helped me through one of my toughest nights. I am not the same person who arrived at the retreat. While there is much we still have to learn about psychedelics as a whole, theres no doubt these medicines have a transformative effect on anyone who comes in contact with them. The medicine is short-acting and ranges from 15-45 minutes in length. He also joins every night during the ceremony, and makes sure everyone is ok and looked over. Thank you! From the beginning to the end, everything was dealt with seriousness and professionalism. The overall vibe of the property is 3 - 9 March 2023. ", "My Avalon experience has been filled with lots of care, love and joy. Katarina!! With the guidance of a qualified shaman like Benjo and facilitators like Abbey and Alejandro who can guide you through the process and help you to navigate any challenging experiences. One love to Avalon! Before, during and after the Ceremonies weareavalon was also making sure that I m all time alright, supported and guided me when I needed it and took care of me, with an understanding for all what I saw in my visions. This toad is common in the Sonoran Desert. Alejandro is a healer and the maestro of all of this experience! Meet and greet! All in all, Sowilo was able to introduce me to the light, and teach me to understand how the light can be used as a healing force. I have never experienced that, and every plate was so artistically done. However, that discovery was only made a few decades ago. My room was perfectly humble, comfortable and well decorated. Val and his extended team have put so much love and energy into this sanctuary. There are no words to explain. :-) Pictures doesnt give it justice. Breathwork session with Adel. Victor! Thank you Sandra, Ino and Bluestone. I can only speak to my own journey but I feel at peace and like my soul was set free. I was convinced I'd made a huge mistake and shouldn't be there. Accommodation! Were a team of 20 people whove been on countless retreats. 5-MeO-DMT is a naturally occurring entheogen found in several species of plants, and most popularly in the venom of the Bufo alvarius toad. The experiences, visions, learnings I took from the next five days at the retreat, were quite simply life changing. But when I was able to, the only thing that remained in my heart was love. These are retreats weve heavily researched and stand behind. P.S. It's that in my other retreat in other places I relapsed slowly after after returning home. What is Bufo Alvarius and 5-MeO-DMT? The experiences, visions, learnings I took from the next five days at the retreat, were quite simply life changing. I'm so happy I did it. Gabriel is extremely gifted in being able to see inside of you, but do not fear. Energy healing (chakras and access bar) with Susy Both compounds are naturally-occuring entheogens that are found in several species of plants. I never thought that one day these people would become very important to me. Bufo comes from the secretion of the Sonoran desert toad, also called the Bufo alvarius toad or the Colorado river toad. Overview: The fear was real, but I am so happy I managed to go past it, embrace it even, and take the journey with Gabriel, Emme and all the other wonderful people I met there. Some of the progress I've seen within myself, and the things I've experienced I can only describe as a miracle. And I did not need to worry about my safety at all since they were very trustable and professional. The rooms are clean, Airconditioned mine had a window which is nice for fresh weather. If you have the chance to work with IXCA and her team, do it! Seek and ye shall find Sowilo is the place you have been seeking. 1) BUFO ALVARIUS SESSION (DURATION IS APPROXIMATELY 2-3 hours studio session and 3-4 hours jungle session) We have 2 locations in Riviera Maya: 1) STUDIO SESSION in Playa del Carmen: contribution $115usd each person. The breathtaking audio-visual adventure is enhanced by immersive animations inspired by the psychoactive effects of this extraordinary substance. ", "I had the pleasure of spending a few days at Sowilo Soul retreat last August. I'm so grateful for every second spent with the team and participants. At Bufo Alvarius Institute, our programs have been carefully curated in order for you to dive as deeply as possible with the medicine. Chris and Maggie!!! It was not the outcome I had expected. I would like to thank the team again for their patience, grace and non judgement. During the ceremony I felt so safe safe safe and that was the most important things I was worried about in Aya ceremonies. I can say the same about his wife Ayme. My personal experience and Im so thankful for on the breathwork day I broke through an inner child work and he was their in best way possible and helped me through to navigate the pain and we talked about it after which was so helpful. Beyond words each night is different and each personal experience is different. What's Included in This Package: Airport Transfer from and to Liberia (LIR) 7 days/ six nights in a single or shared double room Unlock your potential with the most potent entheogenic medicine known to mankind. From all the 285 types of Bufo toad world-wide, only the venom of the Bufo alvarius or Sonoran Desert Toad contains 5-MeO-DMT (up to 15% by volume). Service 5.0 Value 5.0 Travelers' Choice Hotel bufo alvarius Architectural complex of 13 rooms each one detailed to offer you the best stay. Some of the progress I've seen within myself, and the things I've experienced I can only describe as a miracle. They are super kind as well and thats appreciated for a first timer ", "If youre looking for an unforgettable magic mushroom ceremony experience, I highly recommend checking out Avalon. ", "I tried the Magic Mushroom ceremony (my first time) and it was a great experience. ert toad, lives in the Sonoran desert in Mexico. Post retreat screening 4 x weekly group integration calls 1:1 integration coaching call I've struggled for years with anger, anxiety and depression and spent a decent amount of time and money on talk therapy, but nothing was moving the needle at all for me. Due to the need to share skills for facilitators of the Bufo Alvarius/Toad/5 sacrament and increase safety for initiates, I feel again to call in one of the most experienced Mexican Bufo Alvarius Practitioners, Hari Har. Sowilo is a beautiful place with the most amazing beautiful people who will see you for who you are. I was lost, but now am found. There was so much healing, learning, understanding and bonding. A radical testimony of the strongest known natural psychedelic, tryptamine 5-MeO-DMT produced by Bufo Alvarius, a toad of the Sonoran desert. I highly recommend Avalon whether your going alone or with friends. We put a lot of care and thought into the location of our retreats, ensuring our participants the perfect setting for athis life-changing experience. Full thanks & gratitude to the Avalon team for the people I mentioned and the back stage team that made this happen! And even months after you can still feel the effect of the medicine, and using Avalon's integration plan, you have the ability to make permanent changes in your life in the direction that calls you. Seek and ye shall find Sowilo is the place you have been seeking. I recommend doing the yoga session with Lala because it gives you a nice stretch before the long exciting night! With all my Love Mandy Lackmann, Barcelona", "My experience at Avalon was exactly what I NEEDED at the time. Sacred Bufo Alvarius day retreat. Mine was filled with sorrow, surrender, gratitude, and in the end complete submission to the will of God. Commonly known as toad venom, the secretion of the Bufo Alvarius toad also known as the Sonoran Desert toad contains 5-MeO-DMT and 5-HO-DMT (Bufotenine), two substances known for their entheogenic properties. I started to learn about the possible benefits of plan and other 'alternative' medicines and after some research found Sowilo which seemed to tick all the boxes I was looking for. You will get the time to refresh get comfortable with the space; Then the program will start, they are so organized to the minute! Means Maria and her Team Whats more, you can add bufo to any of their ceremonies for an extra charge (roughly $250 for an hour-long experience). The Bufo experience is also much deeper being in a multi-day retreat, rather than a single ceremony. A few things you need to know: do not get hesitant with the different name, Casa Lotus is actually one of the venues but the organisation is called Prana Foundation run by Chandra and her team of facilitators (pranafoundation.org). Bufo Alvarius. I'm more present and in the moment than I've ever been and my mind doesn't have half the amount of noise going on as it used to have. I'm so grateful for every second spent with the team and participants. What is the difference between DMT and 5-MeO-DMT? Beautiful and calm environment. 5-MeO-DMT. The ceremony itself involved consuming magic mushrooms, lying down in a comfortable space, and journeying inward with the assistance of music and other supportive elements such as Rape ceremony. ", "Hello Amazing people! Alejandro! Arrival When contemplating taking this journey, I considered many potential destinations; however, something about Sowilo always stuck in the back of my mind, and I knew deep within myself that this was the place to which I was called. I have never experienced that, and every plate was so artistically done. I left feeling stronger than when I arrived, and would recommend the experience to those ready for it. Ceremony Preparation: Bufo alvarius toad is known by different names: Bufo, El Sapo, Sapito, Colorado river Toad, and Sonoran Desert toad. The primary active component of the Bufo alvarius toad venom is 5-MeO-DMT which is different from DMT or dimethyltryptamine. ", "I am not sure what all to say in this review, because I am currently in the process of writing my experience out in great detail. The music was lifting me up and grounding me at the same time. they dont have onsite accommodations or food service but instead follows a flexible format so that their treatment is available to any budget. The sacred medicine of bufo is one of the most potent hallucinogenic substances known to mankind. For those who feel called to explore the deeper longing of their soul, we see you. When you book through links on our site, we may earn a commission (at no extra cost to you). 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