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6 Day Holistic Ayahuasca Retreat in Barcelona

Mas Salvi, Carrer de Carmany, s/n, 17256 Pals, Girona, Spain

Spain Ayahuasca Retreat

Avalon will take you on a holistic self-discovery and deep healing journey combining the ancient wisdom of the sacred plant Ayahuasca with a strong integration program and personalized care. Join this complete transformation program with four Ayahuasca ceremonies and a holistic integration program in a very safe, serene, and nature-filled setting.

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Highlights

  • 4 Ayahuasca and four rapé ceremonies
  • 4 integration workshops with one one-on-one integration session
  • 1 access bars session and one healing massage
  • 4 yoga and meditation sessions suitable for all levels and one sound healing
  • Intake and safety screening with the collaboration of a doctor
  • A one-on-one preparation video call and two online integration follow-up circles
  • 12 meals prepared fresh daily from high-quality sources
  • 5 nights of luxurious and spacious accommodations

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
6 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Catalan, French, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 25 participants
Airport transfer included: Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
10:00
Check-out Time:
19:00

Facilities

  • Spa
  • Swimming pool (indoor)
  • Swimming pool (outdoor)
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Air-conditioned rooms
  • Concierge desk
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Kitchen
  • Lobby
  • Lounge
  • Luggage room / storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Poolside bar
  • Restaurant
  • Special menu request
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet access
  • Laundry
  • Parking lot
  • Wireless internet

You will be staying at a charming and rustic four-star boutique hotel. There's a 160-square-meter ceremonial space with comfortable beds and big windows toward nature. You will have access to the outdoor hammock area and indoor and outdoor pools.

There is daily room service. Wi-Fi is also available (although Avalon encourages guests to disconnect as much as possible).

Program

Ayahuasca

The word 'Ayahuasca' is a Quechua term composed of two words: 'aya,' which means 'corpse', 'dead,' or 'dead human body,' and 'waskha,' which means 'rope,' 'cord,' or 'braided or twisted wire.' Thus, it has commonly been translated as “the vine of the dead” or “the rope of the dead.”

Ayahuasca is a decoction of the Amazonian vine Banisteriopsis caapi. Its chemical ingredients are known as harmalines. Some ethnic and religious groups add the Psychotria viridis plant to Ayahuasca, which has visionary effects and whose active component is dimethyltryptamine (DMT).

Ayahuasca is not a magic pill that will instantly solve all your problems. However, sometimes solving a problem does happen, especially through integration.

Avalon's Ayahuasca retreats in Europe provides a gateway for the journey into wholeness. With clear intentions and a sincere commitment to work with sacred medicines, there are many potentials for healing and living a whole life - creating reality with purpose.

Potential benefits of Ayahuasca in terms of healing:

Unhealthy habits and patterns

It is difficult to overcome addiction and other unhealthy habits. Thus, Ayahuasca is used in many detox programs. The aim is for the person to let go of all the ties linked towards that pattern or addiction, whilst allowing themselves to be forgiven for everything that these patterns have caused.

Anxiety and fear

As with other ailments such as depression, Ayahuasca can help anxiety by directly facing the root of this issue and help the person heal from the fears that cause anxiety, as well as being able to release any sense of guilt that may be causing it.

Burnout

With so many responsibilities, worries, and growing issues people have nowadays, it is no wonder that many suffer from burnout. Ayahuasca gives people a chance to start from scratch with all the bulk of worries and tribulations. All in all, it will help feel like you are starting with a clean slate and have renewed and refreshed energy.

Fear of death

The fear of death is the primary fear of the human beings. This fear, often subconscious, guides one's life. Drinking Ayahuasca can be like having a near-death experience, many participants of the ritual have reported having a death of the ego and experiencing what is beyond the visible, which can help you dissolve your fears and face the end of your earthly life.

Social conditioning

Many of the decisions you make in your life are conditioned by your family, friends, or society in general, sometimes to such an extent that you stop being true to yourself. In this case, the benefits of Ayahuasca are applied by helping people find themselves, regain their freedom, and be responsible for their lives.

Media overload

One of the challenges of society nowadays is living with an excess of information, especially when most of it is irrelevant and can even have negative effects.

Media and social media have a great impact on people's behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. Ayahuasca can help you reconnect with your true self as well as what really matters and have a healthy relationship with screens and information.

Grief

Similarly to fear of death, Ayahuasca for grief can help people heal and finally find acceptance towards the death of a loved one, being able to reconnect with them on a certain level, make peace with the deceased, and finally move on.

Post-traumatic stress

Ayahuasca for PTSD is one of the most sought after benefits. Why? There are many surveys that point out the benefits of this treatment for people suffering from PTSD, as it can help overcome trauma, help people move past it, and detach from the situation that originated it.

Depression

Whilst Ayahuasca may not heal depression per se, it can help people understand where the root of their ailment comes from, will help them reconnect with themselves, and offer them coping mechanisms to eventually overcome it.

Life with uncertainty

It is increasingly difficult to find stability and a certain level of certainty in life nowadays. Thus, in this case, the benefits of Ayahuasca can help you surrender to life, reconnect with yourself, and give you the clarity you need to accept the uncertainty of everyday life, be more confident, and be able to trust that gut feeling that things will work out.

Weak immune system

Many studies have found that Ayahuasca benefits the redistribution of immune cells, thus helping the body combat disease in a much more efficient manner.

Body toxicity

The cleansing benefits of Ayahuasca can help in detoxifying the body completely, getting rid of any alien bodies that have entered your system, cleansing it from the inside-out and giving the person a fresh start to treat their body in a healthy and toxic-free manner.

Main transformational benefits:

Clarity of life and purpose

If you are having doubts on which path to take, find decision-making hard, or are not clear on your life purpose, an Ayahuasca ceremony can help you immerse into your higher self and find that answer that has always existed in the depths of your unconscious mind.

Expansion of consciousness

Reach a new level of consciousness as Ayahuasca can help you view your inner self and your surroundings in a completely different light, connecting not only with you but with every energy that surrounds you.

Unleashing highest potential

What is your life’s calling? What is your gift or talent? Another of the benefits of Ayahuasca is that it helps you in the process of getting rid of whatever is holding you back from the life you want. Moreover, it also guides you to think outside the box and pinpoint your best attributes and help you to set you up for success.

Inner peace

Although this point is pretty self-explanatory, Avalon would like to highlight this benefit of Ayahuasca as it is one of the most popular reasons to attend a ceremony. Find your acceptance from within, get rid of bad thoughts or energy, and learn to just be content.

Spiritual awakening

You may sometimes find it hard to connect with your most spiritual side. Know that everybody has one. It is just a question of finding it. Ayahuasca can help you reach the spiritual capacity that you have within.

Enhanced creativity

Don't forget that you will be dealing with a psychedelic plant with Ayahuasca. Thus, if you are searching for new creative grounds, this experience will unblock that white canvas syndrome and unleash the artsy part of your brain and find new ideas and grounds to create.

Improved interpersonal relationships

Ayahuasca can help you really feel what it’s like to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. Find new empathy for the people around you to build stronger, healthier, and longer-lasting bonds with your loved ones.

What to expect during an Ayahuasca ceremony

One of the most burning questions people have is what an Ayahuasca ceremony looks like. What will they feel? What should they expect? It is very important to take into account that every Ayahuasca experience is unique, so there will be no way to predict how it will unfold and also, one of the keys to a great experience is not having expectations.

However, here is a very small summary of what often happens, step by step.

Space protection:

After sunset, the shaman and facilitators will cleanse the space and each of the people in the room, for a safe and pleasant experience.

Rapé ceremony:

Dry tobacco powder helps to clear the mind and enter a meditative state, as well as stimulate the pineal gland (responsible for having visions), deepening the connection with Ayahuasca.

Silence

It depends on the tradition of the shaman. Normally, a space of silence will be left when drinking the first cup to connect deeper with the plant and feel its first effects.

The effects of Ayahuasca

The effects of Ayahuasca are many and vary from person to person. You may have hallucinations in the form of bright colors or even see shapes and people. You should also be aware that you may also experience the purge.

A common side effect is vomiting and diarrhea. It is important to embrace these effects as a part of the detoxification and cleansing that the ceremony offers.

Medicine music, ícaros, and sounds

The shaman and musicians will begin performing music, which are songs designed to boost the effects on each person and guide them on their journey.

Second door. Drink the tea again

All attendees will have the possibility to drink a second time and even more times if they wish to. In this way, it will be possible to go deeper in the journey as well as open new processes.

Closing of the ceremony

After the shaman feels that it is right, normally around eight hours later, he or she will formally close the session. At this time, the participants usually go to rest.

Other retreat activities

Access bars

This is an energetic one-to-one therapy that facilitates the release of an electromagnetic charge of limiting thoughts, attitudes, decisions, and beliefs. The bars therapist touches 32 unique points on the head that correlate to different aspects of life.

Your experience includes:

  • 4 Ayahuasca ceremonies by experienced (>10 years) shamans trained in Colombia (Muisca or Cofán traditions), Peru (Shipibo tradition), or Brazil (Yawanawá tradition)
  • 4 rapé (dried tobacco powder) ceremonies - clearing the mind and cleansing the body and energy field, used in combination with Ayahuasca
  • 4 integration workshops with a trained psychologist, combining diverse and creative methods, such as sharing circles, writing, art therapy, and ecstatic dance
  • 1 one-on-one integration session - designed to bring your unique experience into your daily life and ensure lasting change
  • 1 access bars session - energetic therapy facilitating the release of limiting beliefs
  • 1 holotropic breathwork
  • 1 healing massage
  • 4 yoga and meditation sessions suitable for all levels
  • 5 food awareness workshops
  • Intake and safety screening with the collaboration of a doctor
  • 1 one-to-one preparation video call
  • 2 online integration follow-up circles

You will also enjoy:

  • Personal support before and after the retreat - You will have a personal Avalon family member assigned to guide you through the preparation and integration
  • Ceremonies in an especially safe setting, with individualized attention from the healers - The “night” team consists of six to seven experienced sacred space guardians and musicians
  • Ceremonies filled with live “medicine” music - A combination of multiple instruments and voices
  • Ayahuasca preparation and integration guidelines documents
  • Lifelong access to the Avalon community, activities, and support system

Very high facilitator-to-guest ratio

A team of 25 people for a maximum of 25 participants will make you feel supported at all times.

Instructors

Benjo Podlech

Gabriel Sabou

Zyta Ïe

Marina De Haro

Chris Adeyoka

Maggie Morgan

Susy Shikoda

Victor Carbó

Abel Jalal

Ness Dalgà

Lala Du Pont

Xavier Portal

Olimpia Zajaz

Daniel Puig

Paula Jubany

Nicolas Jaramillo

Nathalie Van Den Hombergh

Fredy Velásquez

Waxy Yawanawá

Wasaru Keneya Yawanawá

Abuelo Comba Nymy Quene

Mauricio Albanés

Marta Salcedo

Morris Gabo

Gonzalo Paniagua

Mark Lupescu

Ammy Plex

Vovô Tema João

Pekã Rasu Yawanawá

Taita Samith Osorio

Alejandro Carbó

Nilton Santi

Paka Shahu

Paula López

Pati Puente

Abbey Sykes

Taita Marco Tulio Muñoz

William Palchukán

Jairo Palchukán

Taita José Antonio Jansasoy

Sandra Borràs

Romana Alarcón

Pierluigi Minicozzi

Sanã Yawanawá

Hukê Netê Yawanawá

Javi De Gabriel

Location

This holistic Ayahuasca retreat will take place near Barcelona, Spain. The accommodation is an easily accessible location in Europe (Barcelona), with direct flights from most of the bigger cities.

You will be staying at a charming and rustic four-star boutique hotel nested in the countryside of the protected Carmany green belt in the heart of the Costa Brava, with an exclusive natural area of seven hectares of forests and alfalfa fields.

Food

12 meals prepared fresh daily from organic local sources in an Ayahuasca-friendly manner are included.

What is the Ayahuasca diet?

The Ayahuasca diet is an Amazonian diet that helps your mind and body prepare for the spiritual and healing journey that Ayahuasca retreats and ceremonies provide. The diet involves consuming flavorless foods and abstaining from certain foods, alcohol, and drugs that people often seek comfort in during difficult or stressful times.

The logic behind this abstinence is that following such a restrictive diet forces the individual to face their innermost feelings rather than masking them with food, or escapism such as spending too much time on social media, watching television, or turning to substances such as drugs and alcohol.

Food and medication to avoid

When following this type of diet, you should avoid consuming any foods containing an amino acid called tyramine. Amino acids are broken down by the monoamine oxidase (MAO) enzyme.

Ayahuasca is a MAO-inhibitor, which means that for a time, your body will be unable to process tyramine, which could lead to toxic levels of this amino acid building up in your body. If the levels of tyramine get too high, it can cause headaches or even hypertension.

8 weeks before the ceremony

  • Anti-depressant medications (all SSRIs)

2 weeks before and after the ceremony

  • Marihuana
  • All recreational drugs
  • Pork and all red meats

1 week before and after the ceremony

  • Prescription drugs (unless approved by healing center / shaman - please consult with Avalon)
  • Salt and pepper (e.g. table salt, soy sauce, fish sauce, etc.)
  • Hot spices / chilies / pepper
  • Refined sugars and sweets
  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine (coffee, green tea, black tea, etc.)
  • Cacao, cocoa, and chocolate
  • Dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt)
  • Vinegar or pickled foods
  • Onion or garlic
  • Citrus fruits
  • Oils and fats (except coconut / olive oil very sparingly for cooking)
  • Soft drinks, energy drinks, non-alcoholic beer
  • Fermented foods (kimchi, tofu, tempeh, etc.)
  • Overripe, bruised, and dried fruit
  • Protein extracts, powdered protein supplements, and shakes
  • Yeast or yeast extracts (simple unleavened, unsalted bread are okay)

3 days before the ceremony

  • All medications and supplements
  • Try to avoid fluoride toothpaste, synthetic soaps, perfumes, toiletries, etc.

Tyramine and Ayahuasca

Tyramine is a monoamine that is found naturally in some foods that contain protein. As these foods age, the levels of tyramine increase. Especially fermented products are rich in tyramine.

The combination of foods with a high concentration of tyramine with Ayahuasca should be avoided, because it can cause a hypertensive crisis with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sweating, increased heart rate, and dilated pupils.

Foods high in tyramine include the following:

  • Dried or overripe fruits (raisins or prunes, bananas, or avocados)
  • Strong or aged cheeses (aged Cheddar, Swiss, and Parmesan; blue cheeses such as Stilton and Gorgonzola; and Camembert)
  • Aged meats (treated with salt and nitrate or nitrite, dry sausages, pepperoni, and salami)
  • Smoked or processed meats (hot dogs, mortadella, bacon, corned beef, or smoked fish)
  • Canned or fermented foods (sauerkraut, kimchi, caviar, tofu, or pickles)
  • Sauces (soy sauce, shrimp sauce, fish sauce, miso, and teriyaki sauce)
  • Soy and soy products, broad beans, and their pods
  • Meat tenderizers or meat prepared with tenderizers
  • Yeast-extracted spreads (Marmite, brewer’s yeast, or sourdough bread)
  • Alcoholic beverages (beer, red wine, sherry, and spirits)
  • Improperly stored foods or spoiled foods
  • Caffeinated beverages

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

The following drinks are included:

  • Water
  • Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

You can book the following additional treatments and activities for a fee:

Additional massage - 60 minutes

As a masseur, Gabriel uses a fusion of massage and osteopathy techniques focused on the harmonization and integration of the mobilized energy during the ceremonies.

Bufo alvarius

Bufo, a toad medicine, has the therapeutic potential to treat a number of conditions including depression and anxiety. The powerful mystical experience of the complete dissolution of the ego and the experience of being "one with the universe" that it provokes provides freedom from limiting patterns and old traumas.

Kambó cleanse

Kambó, a traditional shamanic practice, uses the secretion of the giant green monkey tree frog from the Amazon to bring about a deep physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual cleansing process. It purifies, detoxifies, and reboots the immune system, treats certain health conditions, and improves stamina.

Essential mind therapy session

Essential mind combines hypnosis, NLP, PEMF (electrons machine) and essential oils to balance body energy points such as chakras, pineal gland, third eye, and hormonal functions. It improves circulation, energy, sleep quality, and blood pressure, balances the immune system, and reduces chronic inflammation.

Cocora plant liver cleanse

It is a deep liver cleanse through a drink made with a seed resembling an almond. It is highly recommended, especially for those who have high body toxicity and helps to have a deeper experience during the ceremonies.

One-to-one psychotherapeutic integration sessions

The Ayahuasca integration process is equally as important as the journey itself. This is where the real day-to-day work begins. Avalon knows how challenging it can be. They know how important it is to find someone whom you trust to guide you to find balance and harmony within and better navigate your world

  • 2 60-minute sessions; online or in person.

Aura reading

Explore, understand, and improve the color, frequency, personality, and intensity of your aura and your chakra states. Be aware of the dynamics that live in your unconscious and free yourself from behaviors such as fear, anger, conflicts, scarcity, and destructive emotions.

Temazcal (traditional sweat lodge)

A sacred ritual that cleanses and heals the body and the mind. The steam activates the sweating, causing the elimination of heavy metals and toxic agents that deteriorate the body, which is why the skin is recognized as the "third kidney."

What's included

  • 4 Ayahuasca ceremonies
  • 4 rapé (dried tobacco powder) ceremonies
  • 4 integration workshops with a trained psychologist
  • 1 one-on-one integration session.
  • 1 access bars session
  • 1 holotropic breathwork
  • 1 healing massage
  • 4 yoga and meditation sessions suitable for all levels
  • Transport services from / to Barcelona Airport (BCN) or center
  • Intake and safety screening with the collaboration of a doctor
  • 1 1:1 preparation video call
  • 2 online integration follow-up circles
  • 12 meals prepared fresh daily from high-quality sources in an Ayahuasca-friendly manner
  • 5 food awareness workshops
  • 5 nights of luxurious and spacious accommodations in a 4-star boutique hotel

What's not included

  • Flights
  • Everything else not mentioned under "What's included"

How to get there

Recommended Airports

BCN

Barcelona–El Prat Airport

116 km

Transfer included


Arrival by taxi or bus

The transport included in the price is only at pre-defined times and pre-defined locations: Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Barcelona center. If you cannot arrive at the pre-determined times, there are three options:

Arrival by car

  • Your own vehicle can be parked at the property.

Arrival by taxi

  • A taxi from Barcelona airport at an extra cost of approximately 250 EUR, per way

Arrival by bus

Take a Moventis-Sarfa bus from a) Barcelona airport T1 (arrivals, floor 0) b) Barcelona airport T2B (technical block), or c) Barcelona center (Estació del Nord) to Costa Brava. Avalon will pick you up at the Pals bus station.

Information and tickets are available via Moventis-Sarfa for 24.20 EUR for tree hours and 10 minutes of travel.

Airport: Barcelona–El Prat Airport Airport transfer included: Barcelona–El Prat Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.

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6 Day Holistic Ayahuasca Retreat in Barcelona
Organized by Avalon | Holistic Ayahuasca Retreats
A holistic healing center in Barcelona and Ibiza (Spain) combining the wisdom of Ayahuasca with a strong integration program and personalized.
Barcelona, Spain
The organizer also speaks: Catalan, French, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish
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