Intro to Ayahuasca-Assisted Therapy for Clinicians
October 25 - November 1, 2025 | Kumankaya Healing Center | Yucatán, Mexico
Step away from the demands of daily life and immerse yourself in a weeklong journey of self-discovery, professional growth, and healing. This retreat is designed specifically for clinicians, therapists, and mental health professionals who are interested in the therapeutic applications of ayahuasca in a structured, trauma-informed setting.
Set in the heart of the Yucatán jungle at Kumankaya Healing Center, this retreat blends experiential learning, personal exploration, and professional development in a supportive environment. Whether you are new to plant medicine or seeking to deepen your understanding, this experience offers a safe, ethically guided introduction to ayahuasca-assisted therapy.
Retreat Highlights
✔ Four Guided Ayahuasca Ceremonies – Led by experienced facilitators and indigenous-trained healers using traditional Shipibo lineage practices. (optional, not required, but participation is encouraged)
✔ Three Online Preparation Sessions – Designed to help you mentally, emotionally, and spiritually prepare for the retreat. Topics include:
Understanding ayahuasca’s effects on the mind and body
Setting personal and professional intentions
Harm reduction and safety considerations
Dietary and lifestyle guidelines for optimal preparation
Navigating fears, anxieties, and expectations
✔ Three Online Integration Sessions – Post-retreat support to help incorporate insights into your personal life and clinical practice. Topics include:
Understanding and processing ayahuasca experiences
Integration techniques for personal and professional use
Applying insights to clinical work and ethical considerations
Self-care and maintaining long-term benefits
Addressing challenges and emotional aftercare
✔ Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training – Learn essential skills for integrating ayahuasca experiences into clinical work, including ethical considerations, preparation techniques, safety protocols, and post-ceremony support.
✔ Mindfulness & Somatic Practices – Engage in meditation, breathwork, and movement exercises to deepen self-awareness, cultivate presence, and support emotional processing.
✔ Community & Connection – Share this experience with a small, like-minded group of professionals in a supportive and intimate setting.
✔ Nature Immersion & Healing – Reconnect with nature through jungle walks, quiet reflection, and time in a serene, eco-conscious retreat space.
✔ Optional Activities – Enhance your experience with massages, swimming in a cenote, or immersive jungle excursions to further deepen your connection with the land and yourself.
Who Should Attend?
This retreat is open to licensed clinicians, therapists, counselors, psychologists, and mental health professionals, as well as graduate students in related fields. No prior ayahuasca experience is necessary—only an openness to self-exploration, healing, and professional growth.
What You’ll Gain
✅ A deeper understanding of ayahuasca’s role in trauma healing, addiction recovery, and mental health treatment.
✅ Tools and strategies for safe and ethical psychedelic integration within your clinical practice.
✅ Personal insights that can enhance your therapeutic approach and improve client outcomes.
✅ A professional network of fellow clinicians exploring psychedelic-assisted therapy.
✅ New ways to manage burnout by developing a personal ayahuasca practice and self-care strategies.
Location & Accommodations
Nestled deep in the Yucatán jungle, Kumankaya Healing Center is a sanctuary for transformation. This eco-conscious retreat space offers comfortable accommodations, nourishing meals, and a serene environment designed to support your healing and learning experience.
Participants will fly into Tulum International Airport, where they will take a two-hour journey into the jungle to arrive at Kumankaya Healing Center. Round-trip transportation from Tulum International Airport to the retreat center is included in the retreat price.
Retreat Investment
💲 Shared Room: $1,420 (per person)
💲 Private Room: $1,700
✔ Includes: Lodging, meals, ceremonies, workshops, preparation and integration sessions, and round-trip transportation from Tulum International Airport.
✖ Excludes: Airfare and personal expenses.
💰 Additional Expenses to Consider:
Participants may want to bring extra money for:
Massages offered at Kumankaya Healing Center
The Tienda at Kumankaya, which sells beautiful Indigenous artisan crafts
Optional excursions such as cenote swims and jungle experiences
Making This Training More Accessible
I understand that experiential training can be a significant financial investment, and I am committed to making this retreat as affordable and accessible as possible for clinicians who are passionate about this work. The pricing has been designed to cover essential costs while keeping the experience financially feasible for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of ayahuasca-assisted therapy.
If cost is a barrier, please reach out to discuss potential payment plans or resources that may be available. My goal is to ensure that those who are called to this work have the opportunity to participate.
How to Register
Spots are extremely limited, ensuring a small and intimate group for deep engagement and personal support.
Secure your place today by emailing me at evan@psychesanctuary.com
Embark on a life-changing journey of healing, learning, and self-discovery. We look forward to welcoming you to this one-of-a-kind retreat!
