New Life Rising in the United States

For those in Orlando and across Florida, it is essential to choose a trusted retreat center to ensure your ayahuasca experience is both safe and truly transformative. The set, setting, and quality of ceremonial guidance are the most important factors in determining whether the journey supports deep healing or becomes overwhelming. Recognizing the growing interest in plant medicine and the need for supportive, structured healing spaces, we are bringing our signature 6- and 8-day ayahuasca retreats to the United States.

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At New Life Rising, we have been honored to guide thousands of participants through authentic ayahuasca retreats for more than a decade. Our ceremonies are rooted in tradition and led by trauma-informed facilitators who prioritize safety, care, and respect for the medicine. As we expand into the United States, we look forward to welcoming guests from Orlando and beyond who feel called to experience this sacred work with integrity and intention.

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What is Ayahuasca? – Benefits & Risks

Ayahuasca is an ancient Amazonian plant medicine that has been used for centuries in traditional ceremonies for healing and spiritual growth. In recent years, interest in ayahuasca has expanded across the United States, including Florida and cities like Orlando, where more people are beginning to explore its potential for transformation. From documentaries and podcasts to celebrity testimonials, ayahuasca has become part of mainstream conversation, with many crediting the medicine for breakthroughs in mental health, addiction recovery, and personal growth. This growing awareness has led to a sharp rise in searches for ayahuasca in Orlando and beyond.

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While this rise in popularity is encouraging, it also comes with challenges. Authentic, safe ceremonies can be difficult to find in the U.S., including in Florida. The lack of oversight has allowed some untrained facilitators to offer unsafe gatherings, which can put participants’ physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being at risk. For those in Orlando considering ayahuasca, the most important step is learning how to find trusted, experienced facilitators who honor the medicine and provide the preparation and integration support necessary for lasting transformation.

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Legal Considerations for Ayahuasca in Orlando, Florida

In the United States, under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), some religious organizations have been granted exemptions that allow them to use ayahuasca legally in their ceremonies. Groups such as União do Vegetal (UDV) and Santo Daime have already received recognition, and most recently, in 2025, another U.S.-based church was granted DEA approval to work with psychedelics in a spiritual setting.

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Florida has not legalized or decriminalized ayahuasca, so ceremonies in Orlando remain legally restricted unless operating under a recognized exemption. Still, the larger cultural climate is shifting, with states like Oregon and Colorado leading decriminalization efforts and cities such as Oakland and Washington, D.C. passing reform measures. For Orlando residents, understanding the legal context is critical when considering participation in any ayahuasca ceremony.​