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Ayahuasca Arkansas

Exploring Ayahuasca Arkansas: A Path to Transformation

Alternative Holistic Healing modalities, like Ayahuasca, have been gaining momentum in Arkansas and across the United States. The ancient plant medicine has the powerful ability to support profound healing transformations and spiritual growth. While traditionally associated with indigenous cultures of the Amazon that have used it for centuries, awarness of Ayahuasca in the west has been growing for the last decade with celebrities like Megan Fox and Will Smith.


Growing Curiosity About Ayahuasca in Arkansas

Though Arkansas might not seem like an obvious location for exploring ayahuasca, more and more people in the state are drawn to its transformative potential. Ayahuasca ceremonies are known to help participants uncover deep emotional insights, heal from past trauma, and connect with a greater sense of purpose. The allure of personal and spiritual growth has led many to explore Ayahuasca Arkansans ceremonies. However, like many states, finding a reputable ayahuasca ceremony in Arkansas can be challenging. Ayahuasca remains a largely underground practice across the U.S., including in Arkansas, making it crucial to fully understand the landscape before diving in.


Legal Considerations: Is Ayahuasca Legal in Arkansas?

The legality of ayahuasca in Arkansas is complicated by the fact that DMT, the active ingredient in ayahuasca, is classified as a Schedule I substance under federal law. Still, many states and cities across the US, including Colorado, Washington DC, Michigan and more and have implemented state laws decriminalizing psychedelic substances. Arkansas has not yet adopted this progressive trend, and ayahuasca remains illegal in the state.


While there are some religious groups in the U.S. that have received special permission to use ayahuasca for spiritual purposes, finding these groups locally in Arkansas may prove difficult. As a result, many people in Arkansas looking for an ayahuasca experience choose to travel to countries where the use of this medicine is supported.


Traveling for Ayahuasca: Options Beyond Arkansas

For those in Arkansas who feel called to experience ayahuasca, traveling outside the state—or even outside the country—may be the best and most therapeutic option Countries like Peru, Costa Rica, Brazil and Ecuador offer ayahuasca retreats with traditionally trained guides and safety protocol and integration support.


While international travel may seem daunting, it offers the opportunity to engage with ayahuasca in its traditional environment, surrounded by nature and led by facilitators who honor the cultural roots of the practice. For many, this setting enhances the healing process, creating a profound connection with both the plant medicine and the ancient wisdom it embodies.


Preparing for Your Ayahuasca Journey

No matter where you experience ayahuasca, preparation is key. Ayahuasca is not for everyone; it requires mental, emotional, and physical readiness. You will be tried and tested and you must be prepared to face the darkest parts of yourself in order to fully integrate the light.


New Life Rising: Final Considerations

A commitment to building a new life and making change does not come easy. New Life Rising has over 10 years of experience guiding groups through ayahuasca ceremonies and we've witnessed beautiful and profound transformations. Our ayahuasca Costa Rica center offers an escape from the stresses of everyday life. With yoga classes, massage therapy and beach trips, we offer a complete and comprehensive holistic journey. We hope you will join us.


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OUR MISSION & VALUES

SINCE 2014

Sharing the magic of this medicine is a great honor and a great responsibility. Ayahuasca has been the catalyst for every great transformation in our lives, and we are committed to guiding others on their journey to healing. We accept people from all walks of life in a non-judgmental environment. 

 

As individuals who have had trauma experiences, we understand the importance of having a safe space that encourages vulnerability for authentic self-reflection and discovery. Healing can be painful, and we are here to support our guests so that they feel seen and held throughout the process.

 

For more than a decade, we have committed ourselves to this path, and we respect the Peruvian Mestizo traditions that have been handed down from our teacher and his teacher before him. As part of that tradition, we complete master plant dietas that give us the tools necessary to create a protected sacred ceremonial space.

 

We hope to help you find a renewed sense of peace and joy in your life as you embark on a beautiful journey to uncover your full potential.

ECO-CONSCIOUS

AYAHUASCA RETREAT COSTA RICA

At our eco-retreat we are intentional about the relationship we have with the natural world. Ayahuasca, a medicine from the earth, teaches us to value the resources we have and the gifts the earth provides.

 

While we offer the comforts of air-conditioning and a pool, we do all we can to minimize our impact on the local ecosystem by utilizing recycling practices, turning off lights and A/C when not in use and utilizing natural building materials wherever possible. We can learn a lot by observing our routines and being aware of the impact our consumption has on the earth.

An ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica is the perfect place to begin to deepen your connection the natural world as you deepen your connection to self. She acts a s bridge between worlds, both the physical to spiritual and the modern to our ancestors. Through this reflection we see that we are connected, all as one. We learn how to appreciate the ways the eart nurtures us through plants, medicine, water, beauty and food and learn to nurture her in kind.

Discover our healing Ayahuasca Costa Rica retreat at our ecosactuary oasis.

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OUR AYAHUASQUEROS

FOLLOWING PERUVIAN TRADITION

Matthew and Jeanae have been working with plant medicine since 2014. They met through ceremonial work and it has been the foundation of their growing love ever since.

Together they have been trained through a powerful lineage of healers in the Peruvian Mestizo traditions going back generations. Matthew and Jeanae are deeply dedicated to their path and continue to grow in their work by traveling to the Amazon every year and completing master plant dietas. These dietas allow them to connect with the great spirits and receive insightful teachings and medicine songs called Icaros. They use these tools and songs in the ceremonies to guide the participants through the Ayahuasca experience.

Matthew possesses a strong intuition and is highly sensitive to energetic subtleties. These skills allow him to adapt the songs of the ceremony to meet the energy needs of the room. Jeanae has a very gentle and nurturing energy. Her singing and flute playing invite softness into the space. Matthew brings a grounded masculine energy while Jeanae brings a motherly feminine energy, creating a perfect balance and play between the two polarities.

To provide responsible ceremonies, we limit our Ayahuasca retreat size to 14 participants so that the energetic space is maintained with respect to each individual's experience. We offer our ayahuasca Costa Rica retreat ceremonies in darkness, promoting an inward journey to heal the soul. Jeanae and Matthew are passionate about this work and lead each ceremony with love, compassion, and a desire to share the beauty of the sacred medicine with all who seek healing.

Join us at New Life Ayahuasca Costa Rica Retreat for traditional ayahuasca ceremonies. It's an opportunity to deeply connect with yourself and heal in a serene environment

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PREPARATION

Proper ayahuasca preparation can set you up to get the most benefit during and after an ayahuasca Costa Rica retreat. There are steps you can follow that will offer you the most support as you prepare for your ayahuasca retreat and your healing journey.

INTEGRATION

Ayahuasca Integration is the action that helps maximize the benefits of ayahuasca Costa Rica experiences once you return home. There are several tools you can use to build a foundation on which the growth initiated during the retreat can continue to flourish.

What Our Guests Say

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"Such a beautiful experience. Matt and Jenae are incredible leaders, they made me feel safe, inspired, and cared for. Watching Matt in ceremony was like watching a new art form that I’ve never seen. The facility was so so so nice. The food was incredible. A perfect retreat. Would love to come back and drink with them again."

Lacey Claire Rogers, Actress & Model 

SMALL GROUPS

BECOME FAMILY

Limited to just 14 participants, our retreat provides an intimate setting where genuine connections flourish and enduring bonds are created. By celebrating our vulnerabilities and fostering genuine connections, we embrace the full spectrum of our human experience and together we support each other on the path of healing.

We have carefully tailored our retreat to provide a memorable and therapeutic experience for all our guests. For more than a decade we have been adjusting our ayahuasca Costa Rica program for the most healing benefit.

 

Our highest priority is making you feel supported, safe, secure, and comfortable throughout the Ayahuasca experience.​ Explore over 300 review testimonials and videos from past Ayahuasca retreat participants.

Join our next ayahuasca costa rica retreat to have an experience that will change your life!

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