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Welcome, friends! Since you're already deep in the steps of checking out "What is the Ayahuasca Dieta?" it means you're already quite far in your path towards your first ceremony, congrats! In the rare case that you want to back-track and read up on "What is Ayahuasca?" we recommend you first do all research prior…

Recently, I did a Quantum Energy Scan & Calibration, and I have to say, I was quite impressed.  Now, if you're anything like me, when you hear words like "Quantum Energy Scan", your bullshit detector immediately goes on high alert. Honestly, I used to think the same thing about psychedelics. But within an hour of…

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You’ve probably watched a few Netflix documentaries on Ayahuasca (if not, we have curated a full Top Ayahuasca Documentary Films for you here). Maybe you’ve heard about the experiences of a celebrity like Lindsay Lohan with this mind-expanding plant medicine or you’ve read the bestseller How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan. Or perhaps…

Alright, so you’re ready for a psychedelic retreat. If you’re a discerning individual, you’ve probably been building to this moment for a while. Great! It’s exciting, and we’re excited for you. If you take the time and energy to educate yourself to find the right guidance and expertise, this will be a defining decision in…

When it comes to Ayahuasca Retreats, questions about costs and value often arise. Why are some retreats expensive? What justifies the price? To answer these questions and dispel some misconceptions, we spoke with Daniel Yepez, the CEO of Behold Retreats. Known for creating transformative, intimate, and safe Ayahuasca retreats, Daniel shares his insights into the…

Ayahuasca, an ancient plant medicine traditionally used by Indigenous cultures in the Amazon for spiritual and healing purposes, has gained increasing popularity among Westerners seeking profound, life-changing experiences. Among those drawn to its mystical allure are several well-known celebrities, each with their own unique journey through the effects of this potent psychedelic brew. From deep…

Am I Ready for Ayahuasca? A Self-Assessment Guide If you're feeling resistance to attending an Ayahuasca Retreat, that may be your intuition talking - or maybe just a fear of change.  Maybe it's anxiety about doing such vulnerable work in a group retreat or traveling to another country. How can we know for sure when…

Ayahuasca Hidden Benefits: Mental Health & Expectations By Danny Yepez, Founder of Resonance and CEO of Behold Retreats When the Ayahuasca Journey Feels Too Silent As the Founder of Resonance and CEO of Behold Retreats, I’ve guided countless souls through the transformative embrace of Ayahuasca. And yet, I often hear first-timers say, “It didn’t work…

What is DMT? Let's Explain this Psychedelic Spirit Molecule There's a good reason DMT is called the “spirit molecule.” Let's dive into what it is, how N,N-DMT compares with 5-MeO-DMT (Bufo), and why they’re favorites of those seeking healing. In Brief: N,N-DMT is vivid, fast, and visionary best for exploration, insights, and symbolic encounters. 5-MeO-DMT…

How to Choose the Right Ayahuasca Retreat in Costa Rica The reasons why someone seeks an Ayahuasca retreat are many and diverse. Some guests come to us, looking for a breakthrough of some kind, a path forward, an illumination for the way ahead or support for a difficult decision. Whether you’re looking for help on…

Ayahuasca vs. Magic Mushroom or Psilocybin Retreat? A Psychedelic Choice. Not sure if Ayahuasca or the Psilocybin Magic Mushroom is right for you? Let’s compare the two, the pros and cons of each, and the right times to use them. In Brief: Ayahuasca is intense, spiritual, and purgative. So it’s best for trauma and soul…

Debunking Psychedelic Stigmas Over the last fifty years, psychedelics have been used in medical research in the fight against mental illness. Apart from western medicine, traditional healers have used psychedelics for the human spirits return to peace, and for letting go of the egoic mind. Now psychedelics such as psilocybin, LSD, and mescaline are used…

We inherent a lot more than our looks from our ancestors. We inhernt their trauma, their memories, and all their unfinished business. In this blog, we'll talk about how to understand and overcome our own struggles through the lens of ancestral healing, and how psychedelics may be helpful on your healing journey. When someone says…

In this blog we dive into why and how our bodies experience trauma and how something such as an Ayahuasca Retreat may be the key to unlock these stored traumas from our bodies. While we understand that unhealed trauma and PTSD are obstacles we want to quickly shed from our lives,  we ask and insist that you…