Ayahuasca Community Fellowship, Aya de La Vid





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đŹ Guests Say
- Spiritual Renewal: Guests often describe the ayahuasca ceremonies as âpure magic,â with one attendee noting a ârebirthâ through the sacred purgation process, feeling âaligned with spirit.â
- Community Bond: Many praise the fellowshipâs âOhanaâ vibe, calling the small groups (max 12) a âhealing familyâ that fosters deep connection and support during their journey.
- Serious Concerns: A 2021 Tripadvisor review highlights âpoor communicationâ about airport pickups, causing delays, while Jonathan Uâs 2023 review alleges theft, claiming the retreat âstole my moneyâ and is a âscam,â warning others not to trust them.
đ© Incident Report
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Theft: A 2023 Tripadvisor review by Jonathan U alleges theft, claiming the retreat âstole my moneyâ the day before his departure, describing it as a âscamâ and accusing them of âlyingâ about refunds. However, no other guest reports, forum posts, social media discussions, ICEERS data, or news sources corroborate this claim, and thereâs no evidence of legal action or police reports to verify the incident.
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Sexual Misconduct: There are no documented allegations, complaints, or legal actions against Ayahuasca Community Fellowship (Aya de la Vid)âs staff or facilitators in online discussions (Reddit, Facebook), news archives, or ICEERS resources. While sexual misconduct is a noted risk in the broader ayahuasca retreat community, no specific cases tie to Ayahuasca Community Fellowship (Aya de la Vid).
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Crime: No evidence of police reports, arrests, or violent incidents associated with Ayahuasca Community Fellowship (Aya de la Vid) surfaced in Google News, Mexican media, retreat forums, or ICEERS findings.
đ Critical Notes
Medical Imperatives;
Ayahuasca or Yagé Sacrament Ceremony is spiritually profound sacred purgation process.
Truly a native spiritual right of passage. As a tribal birth right formative experience. Coming of age or divine guidance in wellness or recovery.
From holy ancestral plant medicine traditions, among the tribes of the Amazon Basin.
Purgation of the shadow, uncomfortable feelings, visual or mental imagery are possibly intense and immersive in Sacrament Ceremony, as Psychoactively or Emotionally Challenging Experience.
Please Consult Your Doctor and review medical history for any questions regarding mental or physical health;Â before Ayahuasca Sacrement Ceremony, or especially before discontinuing SSRI prescriptions.
Please, “No” SSRI meds 6-4 weeks to avoid Hypertensive Crisis,Â
Please Consult Your Doctor and review medical history to report any personal history of Psychotic Illness, Bipolar, Non-psychotic Mania, Family History of Schizophrenia, or Heart Conditions. With respect to privacy, our intention is safety.
We Screen for contraindicating symptoms or conditions at phone orientation and registration.
Thank you.
Please Remember; The Diet or La Dieta.Â
Please Read; Ayahuasca Contraindications Â
“The synergy between health and spirituality is more directly apparent
in the practices of entheogenic healing, which adopt a formal ritual
context for using plants such as ayahuasca to treat illness and disease.”
Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, USA
Reviews
Not gonna lie, this was a mixed bag for me. On one hand, the ceremonies were powerful, and the facilitators did a great job making sure we were safe and supported during the experience. I had some real breakthroughs, and Iâm grateful for that.
On the other hand, outside the ceremonies, things felt kinda disorganized. There were times where I didnât know what was going on, or when weâd be eating, or even where we were supposed to be. Some of the accommodations were pretty basic, which is fine, but for the price, I expected things to run a little smoother.
Would I recommend it? Maybe, depending on what youâre looking for. If youâre cool with a little chaos and just want a solid ayahuasca experience, youâll be fine. But if you need structure and clear communication, this might not be the best fit.
Man⊠I donât even know where to start. This place changed my LIFE. I came in carrying so much baggageâstress, trauma, all that heavy stuffâand left feeling like a brand new person. The facilitators? Absolute angels. They held space like pros, made me feel safe even when things got real intense.
The ceremonies were straight-up magical. The music, the energy, the way they guided usâit felt like being wrapped in the universeâs biggest hug. I had one of the most profound experiences of my entire existence here.
If you’re even thinking about doing this, stop overthinking and just GO. This place is the real deal.
Alright, so let me just say: I was NOT prepared for how deep this experience would go. I came in thinking, âCool, some spiritual growth, maybe a vision or two.â Nah, this was like unlocking cheat codes for life.
The shamans and facilitators are absolute legendsâgentle but firm when they need to be. The medicine hit me harder than I expected, but they knew exactly how to help me ride the waves. The food? Fresh and nourishing. The vibes? Immaculate. Felt like a big, weird, loving family.
Would I do it again? In a heartbeat. 11/10, would recommend.
This was an absolutely incredible experience, but not without a couple hiccups. First off, the ceremonies? Mind-blowing. The facilitators clearly know what they’re doing, and I felt like I was in really good hands the entire time. The medicine worked its magic, and I got some deep healing.
BUTâlogistically, there were a few things that couldâve been smoother. Communication before arrival was a little unclear, and at times, the schedule felt kinda loose. I get that this is a different pace of life, but a little more structure would have helped ease my nerves.
Still, overall? A beautiful, transformative experience. Just be ready to go with the flow!
Yo, this place is legit. The medicine? Powerful. The setting? Perfect. The facilitators? Some of the kindest, most present people Iâve ever met. I came here nervous as hell, but from the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and safe.
Only reason Iâm not giving five stars is âcause there were a few small things that couldâve been betterâlike, sometimes I had no clue what was happening next âcause there wasnât much communication. And a little more guidance post-ceremony wouldâve been nice. But overall, the experience was so profound, it kinda made up for the minor stuff.
If you’re looking for something raw, real, and life-changing, this is it.