ASCENSION JOURNEYZ • Retreat Center

Treating:

Depression

Anxiety

Addiction

PTSD

Chronic Illness

Utilizing:

Ayahuasca

Ra'peh Tobacco

Specialties:

Art of Meditation, Science of Breath, Chi-Gong Energy Work, Shamanic Ayahuasca Healing

Specialties: Art of Meditation, Science of Breath, Chi-Gong Energy Work, Shamanic Ayahuasca Healing

Tepoztlan, Chapultepec, 62450 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico

ASCENSION JOURNEY HEALING RETREAT AYAHUASCA + YOGA + MEDITATION + BREATHWORK + CHI GONG Tepoztlán, MEXICO ascensionjourneyz.com/faqs ascensionjourneyz.com/retreats Are you ready to meet the REAL YOU? Are you willing to break through stereotypes, change old behavior patterns, overcome outdated beliefs, and replace dysfunctional programming? If you are prepared to do the work and dive deep into your psyche without resistance and learn the art of letting go then this comprehensive, deeply transformational experience is for you. The program is carefully designed to bring about the maximum transformation and connection possible within a 6-days period. We guarantee that you leave our retreat with fresh perspectives, a new purpose, and feeling like a completely different person. ASCENSION JOURNEYZ HEALING RETREAT is a very unique experience! The ceremonies are supported by world-class musicians playing and singing their hearts out to take your healing journey to a whole different level. Medicine music magnifies the experience by many folds you will feel embraced by the most wonderful melodies on Earth. Every facilitator has a very special gift to give so all your needs will be very well taken care of during as well as after the retreat. WHAT IS INCLUDED? 2 Ayahuasca Ceremonies Sound Healing Sessions & Amazing Live Music Rapé – Sacred Tobacco Medicine Yoga & Meditation Classes Breathwork & Chi Gong Sessions Excursions & Nature Hikes 3 Delicious Vegetarian Meals Daily Accommodation in a Beautiful Retreat Center in nature Temazcal – traditional Mesoamerican Sweat Lodge Ceremony & Ice Bath Optional Activities (Fee Applies): Ayurvedic Massage Therapy, Chakra Rebalancing, Reiki Energy Work WHY CHOOSE THIS HEALING RETREAT? The retreat is surrounded by beautiful forests and the magical Tepozteco Mountain Range, which is the birthplace of Quetzalcoatl the Feathered-Serpent god of the Aztecs. This place is considered a powerful energy vortex for spiritual awakening. It is embedded in nature and its healing energy is uniquely supportive of the YogAya transformational retreat. The center is the perfect getaway from the bustling city vibes straight into peace, silence and tranquility. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable and they come with an exceptional panorama of the surrounding mountain peaks. As a team of five with our shaman, teachers and healers, we have spent decades dedicated to optimizing the human experience on the path of self-actualisation through exploration of consciousness via mantra, yoga, meditation, breathwork, chi gong, plant medicine, music, art, healthy lifestyle, and self-discipline. We have carefully curated a protocol that is designed to give you full support that consists of in-depth preparation, expert and safe guidance in the ceremonies, and wisdom teachings/coaching during the entire retreat to help you see and understand your conscious and subconscious behavioral patterns that play out day-to-day. Your safety is our number one priority and we make sure that you are able to anchor your experience back into reality without difficulties and achieve a long-lasting, life-changing development after your departure and beyond. Our intention is to provide you with all the simple yet very effective spiritual tools that will assist you to create and maintain a well-balanced mental state, using regular self-observation, integration of emotional healing and the release of energetic blocks and trauma. We are dedicated to aiding the ascension of the human collective consciousness by facilitating the healing of every individual who is ready and willing to do the work of self-realignment through the combination of powerful tools of yogic techniques and indigenous shamanic wisdom. This mission has inspired us to create experiences that can… Give the cells back their healing memory Cleanse trapped emotions, psyche and physical body Re-instate new healthy patterns on all levels in daily life Experience the bliss of your own perfectly imperfect divinity Educate on health and introduce many lifestyle tips for a life rejuvenated Gift specific breath and meditation tools you can take away with you During the retreat, Ayahuasca gives back your cells' memory so your body can heal and rejuvenate as it needs unique to you. A lot can be cleared energetically, which can shift unhealthy patterns, desires and choices in daily life. We offer a number of healing modalities inclusive such as Chi Gong, transcendental breathwork, classical pranayama, yoga, ayurvedic and deep tissue massage as well as Temazcal, a traditional sweat lodge, and ice bath to further support and uplift your experience. Our experience has been a personal reboot where you are left feeling alert, open, joyous and lighter often accompanied by many transformative life experiences due to fresh personal realisations, making way for a happier and healthier life.

The Process

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Preparation and Intake: - As part of our screening process I need to let you know that as a participant, you cannot be on neuro-psychiatric medications and serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) selective serotonin inhibitors (SSRIs) or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as antidepressants or anticonvulsants medication. SSRIs, SNRIs and MAOIs, are not compatible with Ayahuasca and are therefore dangerous. Your safety is our number one priority so you need to be off the medications for 6 - 8 weeks. If you are taking any other pharmaceutical drugs on a regular basis, please let us know and we'll advise what action is needed to be taken in order to safely participate in the ceremonies. To ensure that the guests have the best experience during the retreat, we kindly request that they prepare by following some dietary restrictions. Two weeks prior to your arrival, we ask that they refrain from consuming recreational drugs, alcohol, coffee, black tea, (green tea is alright) salt (a small amount is fine), sugar, oily-fried food, dairy, meat (except for chicken and fish). - Orientation and Education: Participants are usually provided with information sessions about Ayahuasca, its effects, and what to expect during the retreat. This includes details about the shamanic traditions, the importance of set and setting, and dietary restrictions leading up to the ceremonies.

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- Ceremony: Shamanic Guidance: our Ayahuasca ceremonies are conducted in a sacred and tranquil space under the guidance of experienced shamans and other facilitators. The shaman plays a crucial role in guiding the participants through the experience. Brew Consumption: Participants are given a portion of the Ayahuasca brew to consume. The brew is known for its strong and often unpleasant taste. Silent Contemplation: After consumption, participants usually sit or lie down in a dimly lit space and enter into a state of silent contemplation, waiting for the effects to take hold. This phase can last anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour.

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The Experience: Visions and Insights: Ayahuasca is known for its ability to induce intense visionary experiences. Participants may see vivid images, colors, and symbols. They may also gain insights into their life, past experiences, and inner struggles. Emotional Release: Many participants report experiencing a release of suppressed emotions. This can involve crying, laughing, or feeling a wide range of emotions as they process their inner thoughts and feelings. Spiritual Connection: Ayahuasca is often associated with a sense of spiritual connection or unity with nature and the universe. Participants may feel a profound sense of interconnectedness and a heightened awareness of their place in the cosmos.

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Integration: Group Sharing: After the ceremony, participants have the opportunity to share their experiences with the group. This sharing can be therapeutic and helps individuals process what they've gone through. Individual Integration: The days following a ceremony are crucial for integrating the insights gained. Participants may engage in individual sessions with facilitators or shamans to help make sense of their experiences and how to apply the insights to their lives.

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Post-Retreat Support: Ongoing Support: Ascension Journeyz offers ongoing support to participants, including access to therapists, integration circles, and resources to help with long-term healing and personal growth.

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In our retreats, we incorporate the most effective healing modalities and combine ancient Asian wisdom techniques such as yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, chi-gong, and meditation with Amazonian shamanism to create a deeply transformational and long-lasting healing experience.