Maharani Medicine Circles
Arizona / New York, USA
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đź’¬ Guests Say
- Transformative Experience: Guests on safeceremonies.com call the ceremonies “life-changing,” with one feeling “divinely orchestrated” by Eliana and Austin’s loving facilitation.
- Safe Container: Many on retreat.guru praise the intimate setting (max 10 people), describing it as a “sacred, nurturing space” for healing, with a 4.9-star average.
- Community Connection: Reviews on Facebook’s “Ayahuasca Experiences” group highlight the group bonding, with one guest noting lifelong friendships formed during the retreat.
đźš© Incident Report
After an exhaustive search across the web—Reddit (r/Ayahuasca, r/Psychonaut, r/AyaRetreats, r/Maharani_Circle_Abuse), Quora, Facebook groups (“Psychedelic Healing,” “Ayahuasca Experiences”), news sites, retreat forums, ICEERS reports, and official records—serious allegations of shamanic abuse tied to Maharani Medicine Circles were found, though no verified incidents of theft or crime were documented.
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Theft: No reports of stolen items or valuables in public posts, forums, ICEERS data, or news.
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Sexual Misconduct: No allegations of sexual misconduct against Maharani Medicine Circles’ staff (e.g., Eliana Maharani, Austin, or facilitators) surfaced on Reddit, Facebook, news archives, or ICEERS resources. While broader ayahuasca retreat risks exist, no Maharani-specific sexual misconduct cases were documented.
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Crime: No police reports, arrests, or violent incidents linked to Maharani Medicine Circles appeared in Google News, U.S. media, retreat discussions, or ICEERS findings.
However, a Reddit post on r/AyaRetreats (January 31, 2024) and a dedicated subreddit (r/Maharani_Circle_Abuse) report that approximately 20 individuals have shared testimonials alleging shamanic abuse by Eliana Maharani between 2019 and 2024. These claims include emotional manipulation, unsafe ceremonial practices, and psychological harm, with victims expressing significant distress and calling for accountability. While these allegations are not formally verified through legal or official records, their volume and consistency across multiple accounts raise serious concerns about participant safety. Maharani Medicine Circles’ online reputation is mixed due to these reports, though general ayahuasca risks (e.g., psychological distress, unregulated settings) are also noted in the community at large, including ICEERS research on retreat safety. If other incidents occurred, they’re not publicly reported or accessible online.
🔍 Critical Notes
Maharani Medicine Circles’ retreats in New York and Arizona offer an intimate ayahuasca experience, with Eliana and Austin’s facilitation earning praise on safeceremonies.com for depth and community. The small groups foster connection, but serious Reddit allegations (r/AyaRetreats, 2024) of shamanic abuse—emotional manipulation, unsafe practices, and psychological harm reported by 20+ participants—pose significant risks that could lead to severe distress or worse. Ayahuasca’s legal status in the U.S. is complex, often operating under religious exemptions, but this doesn’t mitigate the reported safety concerns—verify facilitator training, participant screening, and emergency protocols directly, and approach with extreme caution.
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Our Mission is to provide a sacred container, as well as education and support for those who are called to Plant Medicine.
Ceremony is a state of mind that can embraced every single moment of our lives. We seek to help others cultivate this way of being through integrating spiritual experience.