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[Note: this post is for those of you who genuinely want to understand the nature of psychedelic healing work, who and what you really are, and human potential. If you’re looking for the drive-through, sorry, this isn't it!] Do you remember how you felt after you saw The Matrix for the first time?  I remember…

When I first had the idea for this blog post, I couldn’t help but laugh. Something as sacred and complex as an Ayahuasca retreat, reduced to a list? Would that be blasphemous? Upon further reflection, those are exactly the reasons to make a list, as opposed to tell a story. To provide the uninitiated broad…

Introduction Being called for your Ayahuasca journey is potentially the most profound and transformative way to connect with your inner self and experience holistic personal growth and healing. Near the USA, several retreat centers offer the opportunity to experience the powerful effects of the psychedelic brew called Ayahuasca, which is made from two Amazonian plants:…

Inner Peace: What you Seek is Inside You Today we’re going to talk about finding inner peace. For now, we’ll keep this relatively short, as this is quite a deep subject. In society today, we are dealing with so much complexity and so many stressors that our brains are simply overwhelmed, and it's massively reducing…

Unveiling Aaron Rodgers’ Ayahuasca Journey: A Transformative Experience at Behold Retreats in Costa Rica Netflix has premiered Aaron Rodgers: Enigma, a documentary series offering a rare glimpse into the NFL legend’s life off the field. From recovering from an Achilles injury to a profound exploration of his inner world, the series highlights Aaron’s journey to…

What Happens After an Ayahuasca Retreat and How to Make Integration Work Prepping for ceremony and retreat can often times be more straight forward than prepping for the integration portion itself. Once the ceremonies are complete and the team along with the jungle (or the mountains, or the coastline), the medicine, and the icaros have…

Men’s Ayahuasca Retreats: What to Know Before You Go  Many men today are navigating stress, life transitions, and mental health challenges without strong support systems or spaces to open up. It can feel like you are in a solo vortex spinning your wheels and yet nothing is quite fitting as you would like it to.…

Healing Anxiety & Depression Through Ayahuasca: Science & Personal Stories One of our most asked questions: Does Ayahuasca help with depression? In short, yes, those who take Ayahuasca could see a healing path for depression, but it’s not a straightforward answer. It's not a simple answer because depression itself is not simple. For many, this…

If you're looking for high-integrity, ethical, and expertly-facilitated retreats with ayahuasca, psilocybin, or 5-MeO-DMT (Bufo), Behold Retreats is setting the global standard in professionally in psychedelic retreat facilitation for small groups and individuals. We support you down to the detail. Our 7-week coaching program carries you before, during, and after your retreat experience with the…

Women’s Ayahuasca Retreats: Why a Sacred Feminine Space Matters A wave of women awakening, remembering, and releasing what was never theirs to hold... From living rooms to jungles, women are seeking safe spaces to gather in circles and new spaces to move, pray, and journey together through healing practices like Ayahuasca, yoga, tantra, family constellations,…

What Is Consciousness? Why the World Is Finally Asking the Right Question Something interesting is happening. In 2025, the most searched topics on Google was a surge in what researchers are calling "meaning-seeking" queries. People typing things like "Tell me about…" and "Help me understand…" into their search bars at record rates 70% increase year…

‍ For deeper insights into what makes up a safe and quality plant medicine retreat, check out the results from our recent plant medicine retreats survey. 1. If you’d like a holistic understanding of your opportunities to improve your quality of life, take this self-diagnostic. 2. If this is your first time with Ayahuasca, this…

‍ We're so excited you've chosen to discover the life-changing world of Ayahuasca Retreats, and trusted us to guide you in some research as we dive into the 10 Best Ayahuasca Retreats In Peru. With an increasing interest in the healing power of psychedelics, Ayahuasca has garnered attention from researchers and seekers alike. As the…

Learn more about the difference between Ayahuasca and 5-MEO-DMT with the below video. 5 Reasons Why People are Choosing a 5-MeO-DMT Retreat over an Ayahuasca Retreat Are you debating which plant medicine journey to embark on? What really is the difference in emotional and physical sensation between 5-MeO-DMT and Ayahuasca? And why is this toad…

Smoking Toad Venom For Anxiety: Does It Work? You have the ability to change this. You do. You really do. Imagine a healthier you Imagine a magical toad venom that you can vaporize and in a 30 minute psychedelic journey you can clearly see the nature of your mind. Imagine fully realizing that those constant thoughts…