Ayafes Retreat offers a deep healing journey through Sacred Plants Ceremonies and IFS Therapy.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and Sacred Plants Ceremonies are both distinct modalities, in conjunction they can provide unique and profound therapeutic experiences.
THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF YOU WANT:
- A Deeper Understanding of Yourself: Delve into the depths of your psyche and uncover the truths that lie within.
- Transformative Healing: Whether you’re dealing with past traumas, emotional blockages, or simply seeking greater clarity and balance in your life.
- Guidance and Support: Our trauma-informed and experienced facilitators are here to provide compassionate support every step of the way.
- Connection and Community: Forge deep connections and build meaningful relationships in a supportive and nurturing environment.
- Empowerment and Renewal: Step into your fullest potential and live a life aligned with your true essence.
- A Holistic Approach to Healing: Address the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, from spirit-based practices to evidence-based therapy (IFS).
“It was just incredible and crazy and amazing. If someone told me everything that was going to happen, I probably wouldn’t believe them. It was kind of unbelievable, like out of this world. Since the moment I arrived here, every single moment. I don’t know, I can’t describe it.
If you’ve never done anything like this, it’s a big leap of faith, and it’ll be a leap that will be rewarded.”
Linden Yin Choi
Sacred Circles Healing
“I came to this place not being able to focus, not being able to be present and things like that. Now I have the bedrock that I can now build all that stuff off of.
So in a way it’s basically completely given me my life, which I completely didn’t have before. Now I have it. I have it entirely. Everything that I don’t quite have yet, I have the path to be able to get now. “
Andrew Friend
“Having IFS integrated in the retreat made it very helpful to digest everything. It helped process the experience as I was going through it.
IFS is not something that I practice regularly, so going through that with everyone in the retreat allowed me to break down some of what was going on internally better that I would’ve if I was just free riding or just getting the thoughts out. “
Michelle Frantellizzi
Project Architect
WHAT MAKES THIS RETREAT UNIQUE?
Beyond offering sacred ceremonies led by highly experienced shamans, we provide a comprehensive and therapeutic approach that includes preparation and integration practices guided by a Certified L3 IFS Facilitator.
Our commitment to your journey begins before the retreat even starts and doesn’t end with the ceremonies. Preparation with our IFS Facilitator starts beforehand and extends beyond the retreat’s conclusion, ensuring that you are fully equipped to maximize your experience. Our therapeutic and trauma-informed support is essential for fostering a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore and process your experiences.
THE EXPERIENCE
What they’re saying
“It’s an incredible experience that is hard to put words to. I think everyone who walks through this threshold, when they decide they’re gonna do it and they make the commitment to do it everybody’s gonna get something different. It wasn’t all rainbows and butterflies, we were challenged by so many things. I can’t say it is for everybody but those who choose this are gonna have an incredible journey.”
Linden Yin Choi
Sacred Circles Healing
“Ayahuasca definitely takes you deeper than a lot of other experiences, there was just so much more internal thought and processing. During the ceremonies, after the ceremonies; doing two ceremonies was really helpful. There was a lot of time to process and absorb a lot of it, I feel I am 50% through the integration as I am leaving the retreat.”
Michelle Frantellizzi
Project Architect
“This is the answer. This is the healing place. If you have that issue and Ayahuasca pops into your mind, that is exactly where you should be. It is where you will find the thing that you need.”
Andrew Friend
MEET THE TEAM
BLANCA DASI
Founder & IFS THERAPY LEAD
Blanca is a Level 3 Certified IFS Practitioner, trained by Dr. Richard Schwartz, and known for her expertise in trauma healing and guiding deep inner transformation. She is recognized for creating safe, compassionate spaces where clients reconnect with their true Self.
Pamela Dharani
Head of Sacred Medicines
Pamela is a respected sacred medicine facilitator with over 15 years of experience blending shamanic traditions, breathwork, and healing arts. She is known for her compassionate strength and her ability to guide others through powerful and transformative journeys.
Mara Lisa
Yoga Instructor & Facilitator
Mara is a yoga teacher trained in the lineage of K. Pattabhi Jois, with a focus on somatic healing through movement, breath, and presence through an IFS lens. She is known for her intuitive, heart-centered approach that helps others reconnect with their bodies and inner wisdom.
Nyrah Soul
Musician & Facilitator
Nyrah is a Brazilian musician and holistic therapist with over 20 years of experience blending sound healing, shamanism, and trauma-informed work. She is known for her ethereal music and her ability to guide others into deep states of connection through sound.
alex mcateer
Musician & Space holder
Alex has over 7 years of experience managing retreat centers like One Breath of Yoga, where she holds sacred, grounded spaces for healing. She is known for her thoughtful presence, care for details, and ability to create environments that support deep transformation.
Foko
Ayurvedic chef
Foko is an Ayurvedic chef dedicated to crafting healing, soul-nourishing meals that support emotional and energetic balance. He is known for his heartfelt presence and the loving care he brings to every aspect of his cooking.
JOURNEY WITH US
We invite you to experience a week of diving deep into your connection with Self. Guided by the master spirits of Sacred Medicines, it is an opportunity to profoundly heal all of your bodies: Physical, astral, and spiritual.
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