In the heart of an Amazonian maloca, where moonlight weaves through palm fronds and a Shipibo shaman’s icaros ripple like a sacred current, ayahuasca simmers, its steam a whisper of transformation. Revered as “yagé” by the Tukano, this ancient brew draws seekers to retreats worldwide, each offering a unique path to healing, clarity, or spiritual […]
Amanda Lima, Founder & CEO, Sereni Journeys The landscape of luxury wellness retreats is poised for dynamic innovation in 2026, guided by an increasingly discerning clientele and a global movement toward holistic wellbeing. Drawing on extensive experience in designing retreats for elite travelers, I see a series of pivotal trends shaping the future of this […]
Who This Is For This guide is for anyone researching ayahuasca—especially first-timers, trauma survivors, or skeptics—who want real answers, not online ego wars. If you’ve asked questions like “Is this retreat safe?”, “What is a real ayahuasca ceremony?”, or “Why is Reddit so toxic about plant medicine?”, this article breaks down what’s really going on. […]