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Ayahuasca Community Fellowship, Aya de La Vid

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đź’¬ Guests Say

 

  • Spiritual Renewal: Guests often describe the ayahuasca ceremonies as “pure magic,” with one attendee noting a “rebirth” through the sacred purgation process, feeling “aligned with spirit.”
  • Community Bond: Many praise the fellowship’s “Ohana” vibe, calling the small groups (max 12) a “healing family” that fosters deep connection and support during their journey.
  • Serious Concerns: A 2021 Tripadvisor review highlights “poor communication” about airport pickups, causing delays, while Jonathan U’s 2023 review alleges theft, claiming the retreat “stole my money” and is a “scam,” warning others not to trust them.

đźš© Incident Report

 

After a thorough investigation across multiple platforms—including Reddit (r/Ayahuasca, r/Psychonaut), Quora, Facebook groups (“Psychedelic Healing,” “Ayahuasca Experiences”), news outlets, retreat forums, ICEERS reports, and official records—one unverified report of theft linked to Ayahuasca Community Fellowship (Aya de la Vid) was identified, but no verified incidents of sexual misconduct or crime were found.
  • Theft: A 2023 Tripadvisor review by Jonathan U alleges theft, claiming the retreat “stole my money” the day before his departure, describing it as a “scam” and accusing them of “lying” about refunds. However, no other guest reports, forum posts, social media discussions, ICEERS data, or news sources corroborate this claim, and there’s no evidence of legal action or police reports to verify the incident.
  • Sexual Misconduct: There are no documented allegations, complaints, or legal actions against Ayahuasca Community Fellowship (Aya de la Vid)’s 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).
  • 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.
Ayahuasca Community Fellowship (Aya de la Vid) has a mixed online reputation due to the theft allegation in Jonathan U’s 2023 Tripadvisor review, though this remains unverified without further corroboration. Positive testimonials on their site ayadelavid.com and other Tripadvisor reviews (e.g., 2021 feedback) contrast with this claim. While general risks (e.g., oversight issues) are discussed in the wider ayahuasca community, including ICEERS safety research, no verified incidents specific to Ayahuasca Community Fellowship (Aya de la Vid) appear in public records or discussions beyond the single theft report.

 

🔍 Critical Notes

 

2022 recognition by Retreat Guru as one of Mexico’s best ayahuasca retreats adds some credibility. However, Jonathan U’s 2023 Tripadvisor review raises serious red flags, alleging theft of money the day before departure, describing the retreat as a “scam,” and accusing them of lying about refunds—a claim that, while unverified by other sources or legal records, casts doubt on their integrity. Additional logistical issues, such as poor communication about airport pickups noted in a 2021 review, further highlight organizational weaknesses that could mar the experience, especially for international travelers in Cancún.
With reviews mostly dated (e.g., 2021) and the theft allegation unresolved, there’s not enough recent data to confirm current reliability, and potential guests should approach with caution, directly verifying facilitator credentials, safety protocols, refund policies, and logistical details to mitigate risks.

 

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; before Ayahuasca Sacrement Ceremony, or especially before discontinuing SSRI prescriptions.

Please, “No” SSRI meds 6-4 weeks to avoid Hypertensive Crisis, 

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. 

Please Read; Ayahuasca Contraindications  

“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

See more in The Complete List of Ayahuasca Retreats in Colombia

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