Ayahuasca & Bufo Retreat

Gaia Wellness Retreats is now offering a:

7 Day Ayahuasca & Bufo Retreat at the Lunita Jungle Retreat in Puerto Morelos Mexico 

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April 6 - 13, 2025

This intensive healing retreat is designed to provide you with the supportive guidance to go within & heal painful patterns at their root, helping you learn to identify and release all the inner blocks that keep you from living your life to its fullest.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS INTENSIVE HEALING RETREAT

• Learn and put into practice a powerful process for identifying and dismantling the stories that no longer serve you.
• Discover how to change your thoughts and beliefs allowing for transformation to occur.
• Re-connect with your authentic self; which will help you connect to a greater sense of purpose.

This ihealing retreat offers mindfulness-based, self-enquiry coaching and practical tools to assist in healing from issues such as depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, addictive behaviours, grief and illness.

This program offers support and guidance designed to help clients experience true healing and transformation.

During this program you will:

~ Heal and transform negative patterns and self-defeating behaviours

~ Identify and transform core-beliefs that are blocking true well-being & happiness

~ Strengthen your relationship with yourSelf by learning practices that will release self-doubt, judgement and

old patterns of negative self-talk

~ Release the grip of resentment through practices designed to support letting go and embodying authentic forgiveness

~ Bring awareness to issues that are affecting your acceptance of your body and your ability to open your heart fully.

~ Embrace self-care, self-compassion, self-trust, self-acceptance and self-love

~ Experience emotional and energetic healing that will address the root causes of unconscious patterns.

~ Explore body oriented practices and self inquiry techniques designed to support the transformation of

negative emotional and mental imprints.

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Participants will learn breathing and relaxation techniques to expel built up toxins and negativity; self-compassion and loving kindness meditations to deeply connect to the heart; mindful self-inquiry practices to rediscover the true self, and body-centred practices that honour and nurture the body’s needs.

Sacred Medicine Ceremonies:

Bufo & Ayahuasca Ceremony: 

Engage in a transformative spiritual journey guided by skilled facilitators to uncover deep insights and promote emotional healing.

Ayahuasca:

Ayahuasca is a powerful plant medicine used traditionally by indigenous Amazonian tribes for centuries. It is a brew made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and the leaves of the Psychotria viridis shrub, containing the potent psychoactive compound DMT (dimethyltryptamine). Here’s how Ayahuasca aids in trauma healing:

Deep Emotional Release:

Ayahuasca facilitates the release of deep-seated emotional traumas by allowing participants to confront and process repressed memories and emotions in a safe, guided setting. This process can lead to profound emotional catharsis and healing.

Spiritual Insights and Connection:

Many users report profound spiritual experiences, including a sense of connection to a higher power, nature, and their true selves. These insights can help reframe traumatic experiences, providing a new perspective and a sense of purpose.

Neurogenesis and Neuroplasticity:

Research suggests that Ayahuasca promotes neurogenesis (the growth of new neurons) and enhances neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to reorganize itself). This can help rewire neural pathways affected by trauma, fostering emotional resilience and cognitive flexibility.

Enhanced Self-Awareness:

The introspective nature of Ayahuasca journeys allows participants to gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. This heightened self-awareness is crucial for identifying and transforming negative patterns associated with trauma.

Community and Support:

Ayahuasca ceremonies are often conducted in a group setting, creating a supportive community where participants can share their experiences and insights. This communal aspect can be incredibly healing, providing a sense of belonging and mutual understanding.

Bufo:

Bufo, or 5-MeO-DMT, is a powerful psychoactive substance derived from the venom of the Bufo alvarius toad. It is known for its rapid and intense effects, often described as a “mystical” or “transcendent” experience. Here’s how Bufo aids in trauma healing:

Ego Dissolution:

One of the most notable effects of Bufo is the dissolution of the ego, which can lead to a profound sense of unity and interconnectedness. This state can help individuals transcend their trauma, seeing it from a higher perspective and reducing its emotional impact.

Rapid Healing and Transformation:

The intense and condensed nature of Bufo experiences often leads to rapid insights and breakthroughs. Many participants report significant emotional healing and a renewed sense of clarity and purpose after just one session.

Breakthrough in Consciousness:

Bufo can facilitate a “breakthrough” experience, allowing individuals to access deep levels of consciousness and subconscious material. This can help unearth and resolve trauma that might be difficult to reach through traditional therapeutic methods.

Spiritual Awakening:

Similar to Ayahuasca, Bufo experiences often include profound spiritual insights and awakenings. These experiences can provide a new framework for understanding and integrating traumatic events, leading to lasting healing and transformation.

Integration of Trauma:

Post-Bufo, participants often experience a heightened sense of peace, love, and connectedness. This integration phase is crucial for grounding the experience and making sustainable changes in how trauma is perceived and managed.

Other Ceremonies Included:

Temazcal Ceremony: 

Participate in a traditional sweat lodge ceremony to cleanse and rejuvenate your body and spirit.

Cacao Ceremony: 

Experience heart-opening connections through the sacred plant medicine of cacao.

Daily Practices:

Yoga and Meditation: 

Begin each day with practices to center your mind and body, fostering mindfulness and inner peace.

Sound Healing: 

Immerse yourself in healing vibrations to release emotional blockages and promote relaxation.

Dyad Therapy: 

Explore deep connection to support self-discovery and intensive healing.

Oracle Readings:

Receive guidance and insights to support your journey.

Group Workshops:

Grounding and Self-Inquiry:

Learn techniques to ground yourself and explore your inner landscape, fostering self-awareness and personal growth.

Healing Deep Emotional Wounds:

Engage in dyad therapy and other practices to uncover and heal deep-seated emotional wounds.

Transforming Negative Patterns:

Discover methods to identify and change self-defeating behaviors and thoughts, paving the way for positive transformation.

Embracing Self-Care and Self-Love:

Develop routines and practices that promote holistic well-being and self-compassion.

Special Activities:

Excursion to a Private Cenote:

Enjoy a unique adventure and sacred swim in a beautiful natural setting.​

Optional Deep Dive Healing Package:

Enhance your retreat experience with our Deep Dive Healing Package. 

Reiki & Vibrational Massage: Release tension and emotional blockages through targeted massage techniques.

Channeling & Sound Healing: Experience personalized guidance and healing through channeling and sound therapy.

Shamanic Reiki & Soul Retrieval: Reconnect with lost parts of yourself and restore your energetic balance with shamanic Reiki and soul retrieval.

Included in this program:

• Mindfulness Coaching
• Compassionate Inquiry Therapy
• Dyad Therapy
• Core Belief Therapy
• Somatic Trauma Therapy

Sunday 

4pm - Arrival & Settle In

5pm - Dinner

6pm - Blessing Ceremony

Monday 

8am - Light Breakfast

9am - Yoga & Meditation

10am - Group Session (Re-Writing Our Stories & Beliefs)

12pm - Lunch

1 - 5pm

Optional Private Healing Sessions or Free Time

5pm - Dinner

6pm - Cacoa Ceremony

Tuesday 

8am - Light Breakfast

9am - Yoga & Meditation

10am - Group Session (Overcoming Triggers and Trance Behaviours)

12pm - Lunch

1 - 5pm

Optional Private Healing Sessions or Free Time

5pm - Dinner

6pm - Temezcal Ceremony

Wednesday 

8am - Light Breakfast

9am - Yoga

10am - Group Session (Uncovering & Healing Our Deepest Wounds)

12pm - Lunch

1 - 5pm

Optional Private Healing Sessions or Free Time

5pm - Dinner

7pm - Dyad Therapy

Thursday 

8am - Light Breakfast

9am - Yoga & Meditation

10am - Group Session (Ceremony Preparation)

12pm - Lunch

1 - 5pm

Rest & Free Time

5pm - Optional Bufo Ceremony

7pm - Ayahuasca Ceremony

Friday

8am - Light Breakfast

9am - Yoga & Meditation

10am - Group Session (Ceremony Integration)

12pm - Lunch

1 - 5pm

Excursion to Private Cenote

5pm - Dinner

6pm - Oracle Readings & Sound Bath

Saturday

8am - Light Breakfast

9am - Yoga & Meditation

10am - Group Session (Self Care & Healing Relationships)

12pm - Lunch

1pm - Group Session (Speaking Our Truth & Taking Back Our Power)

2 - 5pm

Optional Private Healing Sessions or Free Time

5pm - Dinner 

6pm - Closing Ceremony & Gratitude Circle

Sunday

8am - Light Breakfast

9am - Yoga & Meditation

10am - Farewell Circle

11am - Departure

INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF

7 DAY INTENSIVE HEALING RETREAT 

All inclusive in Shared Cabin (double occupancy)

$3333 USD

OPTIONAL DEEP DIVE HEALING PACKAGE:

For an additional $444 USD, you will receive 3 Private Healing Sessions of your choice

EARLY BIRD PRICING 

Save $333  if you register 60 days prior to the retreat with a 50% deposit. 

Additional 5% Off if Registering as a Couple or 2 Friends Together.

Minimum 50% Deposit Required upon Registration. Remainder due 30 days prior to retreat.

TESTIMONIALS

"Spending the week with Billie guiding me on my journey to self-awareness, nurturing and healing has profoundly changed how I view the world, myself, and my connection with spirit."

“I attended the personal transformation retreat and it was the best gift I have given myself in 36 years."

"It was like 10 years of therapy in 5 days, it changed and reset my life in profound and sustainable ways."

"Billie truly understands the world of trauma, and has the empathy and the skill set to assist those who struggle to heal."

"Gaia's ReTurn to YourSelf Program has been the most memorable and eye-opening experience to date"

"The transformative revelations and self-discovery I encountered were beyond imagination."

HOW TO BOOK & QUESTIONS

For any general questions about GWR or specific questions related to programming at our retreats and programs, please contact either:

Clare Cluff (Office & Admin):

info@gaiawellnessretreat.com

613-909-4086

Billie-Lynn Hillis (Founder & Director):

billie@gaiawellnessretreat.com

613-203-4641

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP below and we will connect you with Lunita Jungle Retreat to complete your registration.

CANCELLATION POLICY

For retreats, trainings, ceremonies, and other services offered; we ask that you give us a minimum of 90 days or more advance notice in order for a full refund to be issued minus a $100 admin fee. If notice of cancellation is received between 90 to 60 days in advance, 50% refund will be issued minus a $100 admin fee. If notice of cancellation is received 60 days or less, no refund is issued

Final payment is due 30-days in advance - No Exceptions!