Ayahuasca California
Ayahuasca in California - A Growing Wellness Trend
Ayahuasca California is an increasingly popular destination for those seeking personal growth through powerful plant medicine ceremonies and other holistic wellness practices. Ayahuasca has long been respected for its healing properties by the indigenous cultures that have used it for centuries, but in the last decade it has taken the Western world by storm, with celebrities from Lindsay Lohan to Aaron Rogers using the ancient medicine for direction and life improvement.
Nowadays underground ceremonies are being held in different urban areas within the state and across the United States. However, the question remains whether California (or the anywhere else in the US) is truly the ideal setting for embarking upon such a deep and meaningful experience. While the demand is growing, it’s important to fully grasp why your environment and the quality of guidance you receive during an ayahuasca ceremony are critical to the outcome of your experience.
California’s Role in the Ayahuasca Movement
California has always been progressive and in June 2019 the city of Oakland in northern California passed a resolution, the first of its kind, that decriminalized the possession and use of psychedelic substances such as Ayahuasca ,Mushrooms, Peyote, San Pedro, and DMT. This was that catalyst for private facilitators and retreats to turn to California as a place safe to operate. It’s important to note that even though these substances have been decriminalized, they are still illegal under federal law and the Oakland resolution specifies that the substances must be fore personal use and can not be sold or commercially distributed. Still, psychedelics now fall into the lowest priority of the law in California.
The Oakland resolution especially cautioned that these plant medicines are not for everyone and warns that they should only be used in a safe and therapeutic environment. Ayahuasca is an extremely potent plant medicine and should always be used in a ceremonial setting. If you are considering participating in an ayahuasca California ceremony there are few important things to consider.
Why Location and Environment Matter
Although the wellness scene in California is alluring; opting for an ayahuasca retreat in a setting like Costa Rica provides a sense of security and guidance that may be harder to find in underground ceremonies. The retreat experience enables you to completely detach from the demands of everyday life. Not just physically transitioning to a new location but also undergoing mental and emotional shifts. The change in environment offers a unique opportunity to look deeply within oneself without distractions of daily life.
At New Life Rising retreat in Costa Rica we provide an supported environment for individuals interested in exploring ayahuasca in a safe sacred setting. We designed the ayahuasca retreat to help guests fully disconnect from their everyday patterns. When you’re outside of your comfort zone, you’re more likely to open up and allow the medicine to work its magic.
The Importance of Experienced Guides: New Life Rising
If you’re looking at Ayahuasca in California, finding a qualified shaman or guide should be your highest priority. Many ceremonies operate without proper support or safety protocol, which can leave participants feeling worse off than they were before the experience. Without proper guidance from someone who is trained to use ayahuasca respectfully and responsibly, you make yourself vulnerable to a multitude of complications.
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At New Life Rising, we not only provide safe, traditionally guided ceremonies but also offer integration support to help you process and make sense of your experience. With over 10 years of experience, our ayahuasca guides ensure that you are protected and supported throughout your journey, from the moment you arrive until long after you’ve left.
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.
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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.
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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.
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