Ayahuasca Costa Rica
Ayahuasca Retreat Costa Rica
Ayahuasca Retreat Texas United States
Ayahuasca Costa Rica
Ayahuasca Retreat in Costa Rica
FINDING THE RIGHT HEALING ENVIORNMENT
Ayahuasca Costa Rica – A Growing Spiritual Movement
In the last decade, awareness of the healing properties of ayahuasca has been growing all over the world but particularly in Costa Rica, where the gorgeous landscape, nature immersion and 'pura vida' lifestyle all lend themselves to creating the perfect healing environment.
This powerful plant medicine, celebrated for its transformative effects, has been used for centuries by indigenous healers in the Amazon region of South America to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and, most importantly, to foster spiritual growth and enlightenment.
New Life Rising has been offering retreats in Costa Rica for over 10 years, and during that time we've seen wellness tourism explode as hundreds of retreats have opened offering a variety of holistic treatments that promote overall health and wellness.
Ayahuasca in Costa Rica now attracts thousands of individuals seeking profound mind, body, and spirit transformation. This isn’t a passing trend; it’s part of a global movement toward awakening and more conscious living. For safety and well-being, ayahuasca should only be administered by experienced, trained guides who honor the tradition and its healing potential.
Who can benefit from Ayahuasca Costa Rica?
Ayahuasca isn’t for everyone — it’s for those who are ready. Ayahuasca is not fun, it’s takes you through a journey of harsh truths, darkness and confrontation before delivering you to a place of clarity and understanding. It’s no walk in the park, and those interested in the benefits of ayahuasca should be prepared to go through some difficult and scary moments. Healing work is rarely easy, and ayahuasca is no exception, but the reward of courage and commitment it takes is profound.
Participants of ayahuasca ceremonies often report a renewed appreciation for life, seeing with a fresh perspective after having insightful visions or emotional releases. You will have the opportunity to integrate all parts of yourself so that you can find the deepest levels of self-love and reach your full potential.
Why Location Matters: Ayahuasca in Costa Rica
Attending a retreat outside your comfort zone greatly enhance the experience and healing you are able to receive. Getting away from your routine and familiarity can help you fully immerse in the experience, letting go of everyday stress and anxiety while shifting your focus completely to your healing and the ayahuasca journey.
Costa Rica, with its tropical landscape, mimics that of the Amazon in many ways, and it feels as if you are in ayahuasca’s home. Imagine being serenaded in ceremony by the sounds of cicadids, chirping of frogs and the calls of birds as you navigate a spiritual landscape. Every detail impacts the experience.
New Life Rising has 10 years of experience crafting the ideal retreat atmosphere to support your healing journey. The retreat is more than just ayahuasca ceremonies, it’s a full experience where you get to be vulnerable in a way you didn’t know was possible, supported by an intimate group of you peers who are all authentically examining themselves for growth.
New Life Rising: A Legacy of Healing
New Life Rising has had the honor of guiding thousands of people on their path of discovery. Our traditionally trained ayahuasqueros have over a decade of experience and have perfected the art of guiding ceremonies with an orchestra of instrument and traditional healing songs. Offering a balance of ayahuasca and other complimentary healing modalities like yoga sessions, nature immersion, nutrition and massage, our ayahuasca retreat Costa Rica helps your restore balance to your body and soul.
Ready to take the next step? Join us at New Life Rising and let ayahuasca guide you to a higher purpose. Schedule an introductory call today.
New Life Rising's Launch in 2026 - Ayahuasca Retreat USA
New Life Rising, one of the top-rated ayahuasca retreats in the world, is set to bring our 5-star retreat program to Texas, United States in 2026. With over a decade of experience in Costa Rica, we have built our program on the pillars of safety, intimacy, tradition, and integration. This expansion aims to make ayahuasca more accessible domestically, eliminating the need for international travel while maintaining the highest legal and ethical standards. New Life Rising’s U.S. retreats will offer a unique opportunity to experience ayahuasca in a traditional and authentic way without traveling abroad to Costa Rica or Peru.
In the United States, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) has provided legal frameworks that protects the right of sincere religious practitioners to use ayahuasca as a sacrament. Under RFRA, certain organizations have been granted exemptions to work with ayahuasca in alignment with their spiritual practice. This evolving legal landscape reflects a growing recognition of plant medicine’s role in healing and spiritual development, and provides a pathway for retreats like New Life Rising to operate with integrity, safety, and respect for both the law and tradition.
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A SAFE, INTIMATE & TRAUMA-INFORMED HEALING EXPERIENCE
This is deep work, done right with experienced facilitators, small groups, and real support.
New Life Rising is honored to be recognized as one of the top-rated ayahuasca retreat centers in the world. After over a decade of hosting deeply transformative retreats in Costa Rica, we are now bringing our retreat experience to the United States to support those seeking profound healing and personal growth.
As we explored ayahuasca offerings across the U.S., one pattern quickly became clear: many experiences are compressed into a single weekend, often fitting two or even three ceremonies into just a few nights. Participants are then expected to return home and resume normal life almost immediately, with little time for reflection, integration, or meaningful support.
This approach stands in stark contrast to the way ayahuasca has traditionally been held and the conditions that allow for genuine, lasting transformation. While we understand the desire to fit healing into a busy life, rushing such a powerful experience can limit its depth and long-term impact.
What truly matters is thoughtful preparation, clear intention, respect for tradition, adequate time, and proper integration. Above all, it is essential to be held in a safe, ethical, and trauma-informed container by experienced facilitators who can support each stage of the journey.
Recognizing the need for deeper, more supportive healing environments, we are now offering our signature 5 and 7-day ayahuasca retreats in the United States. These immersions are carefully curated experiences of reflection, healing, and authentic community.
Join us at New Life Rising Ayahuasca Retreat Costa Rica for traditional ayahuasca ceremonies. It's an opportunity to deeply connect with yourself and heal in a serene environment.
SAFETY
PHYSICAL & ENERGETIC
Safety extends beyond the scope of medical considerations. It includes a protected ceremonial space and energetic safeguarding.
Your safety is our highest priority. From our comprehensive screening protocols to the meticulous preparation of the ceremonial container, you are protected every step of the way. We keep emergency medical equipment on site and our staff are trained in emergency response protocols. Using a trauma-informed approach, we create a protected energetic space and have the knowledge and experience to support even the most difficult experiences.
TRADITION
PERUVIAN MESTIZO TRADTIONS
Trained in the ancient Mestizo healing practices, we bring authenticity along with a balance of masculine and feminine to our space.
We honor a spiritual lineage of highly respected shamans, including our teacher Don Ron Wheelock, and his teachers before him: Don Agustin Rivas Vasquez and Don Jose Coral Mori, who also mentored Pablo Amaringo and Eduardo Luna, the authors of 'Ayahuasca Visions'. Through master plant dietas, Jeanae and Matt have gained powerful spirit allies and work in harmony, expertly weaving a playful balance of masculine and feminine energies.
INTIMACY
14 GUESTS - ONE SHARED PATH
The people you share this experience with will forge lifetime bonds and will impact your experience as much as the medicine itself.
Keeping the groups intimate ensures that we are able to provide everyone with individualized attention and create an atmosphere that feels like family. We also keep our groups small to ensure that we can manage the energetic container of each ceremony. Our retreats have a minimum of 4 facilitators: Our Ayahuasqueros Matthew and Jeanae, who lead the ceremony, along with 2 additional helpers: one female to assist the women and a male to assist the men.
INTEGRATION
MAKING THE HEALING LAST
Respectful, intimate group sharing circles begin the process of integration, and the support continues once you return home.
Our share circles are a place where each guest’s experience is honored and held with respect. We listen in supportive silence, and allow each guest to put words to their experiences, to feel their emotions, and to receive the loving support of their community. However, we know the work doesn't stop there, so we offer two follow-up integration calls, ensuring you have the guidance and connection needed as you navigate bringing your experience into everyday life.
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.
What Our Guests Say
"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
