In this fast-paced world, we feel increasingly more disconnected. From ourselves, from others, from our purpose. More and more people struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, autoimmune diseases. When looking at the state of the world, at how the systems that served us in the past are becoming obsolete, one could almost despair. In fact many do. Many have a generalized feeling of futility or helplessness.

“What you know you can't explain, but you feel it. You've felt it your entire life, that there's something wrong with the world. You don't know what it is, but it's there, like a splinter in your mind, driving you mad.”

- Morpheus, ‘The Matrix' (1999)

More and more people are looking for alternative solutions. YOU are here, because you are one of them. Perhaps you need a new approach or new answers. Maybe you just need a new perspective. Or maybe you know that you cannot change the entire world, but you can empower yourself to see that life is for you, not against you!

“We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body. If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. This is the divine mystery supreme. A wonderful thing it is and the source of our happiness. We need not wait to see what others do.”

– Mahatma Gandhi

What Gandhi is talking about, is that the moment you change your internal world, the external world will align to match it. The more negativity you have inside, the more you will attract. The more judgmental you are of yourself and others, the more doors you close for yourself.

 Maybe there is something deep inside of you that wants to be healed. Perhaps you are looking to heal from depression or release that old trauma.

Healing is happening from the inside out.

The body and the psyche have the natural ability to heal, they just need the right environment.

 Your Ayahuasca retreat Portugal: in our retreats we are providing that safe space and all the tools for you to heal, to find yourself, to find your deepest level of empowerment. From psychedelics assisted therapy with magic mushrooms to yoga, meditation, hypnosis, energy healing, art therapy and plant medicine, we offer a combination of tools that is unique in Europe. We, in our healing journey, have used these tools and are very experienced with them. The combination of these tools, will make your transformation comfortable, profound and easy.

There are many Ayahuasca retreats available. Our main differentiator is our focus on preparation and integration. Starting with the introduction call, we will make sure that you know what to expect. Using elements of Rapid Transformational Therapy and psychoanalysis, we help you understand yourself. In our sharing circles and in the 1 to 1 conversations, we will help you make sense of what you have experienced. However the real work starts after the retreat, when you will integrate the teachings from your journeys into your day to day life. This is why a part of our offering is focused on post-retreat integration.

We will also work with you to find out whether the right medicine for you would be Ayahuasca, Magic Mushrooms (psylocibin) or San Pedro. A combination of these sacred tools is also possible. Whether it will be Magic Mushrooms, Ayahuasca or San Pedro, your safety comes first.

And the best part:

You can combine your inner empowerment journey with a vacation in the sunny Algarve, Portugal!

Who will support you on your journey

We are a group of people who have had their own struggles and found ways to overcome them. We are experienced in holding space, facilitating ceremonies and many other modalities like body work, hypnotherapy, massage, art therapy and so on. The aim is to address all the layers: body, mind and soul.

We are no shamans, and although we deeply honour and appreciate the shamanic ways, we believe that the shamanic approach is not always enough for the modern world. Understanding the science of how these plant remedies work add another dimension to the ancient wisdom. We aim to help you take a deeper dive into your psyche, combining both a psychological understanding and a spiritual approach.

“We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world.”

Gabor Maté - In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Whether you are looking for answers, are struggling with trauma, addiction, depression, chronic illness or have an identity crisis, there is hope and relief. We have been there and we understand. Our passion for healing has motivated us to offer Ayahuasca ceremonies Europe that go beyond what most retreats offer.

Vine of the Soul Retreats offers a space free of judgment to help you heal and support you on your journey.