Frequently Asked Questions around psychedelics and Plant Medicine (Ayahuasca, Iowaska, Psilocybin and more)

We host small-group, trauma-informed programs with strong integration support. We offer ayahuasca retreats in Portugal & Spain (private, discreet settings) and legal psilocybin truffle retreats in the Netherlands.

We use vetted private venues and (when needed) pop-up locations to match group needs, maintain discretion, and stay compliant (e.g., truffles in NL).

Depending on retreat type from €570 for a single ceremomy to €3400 for our most comprehensive program - Illuminate. Exact inclusions vary by retreat format and are shown on the retreat page.

For current dates and the full bundle overview, see Retreats 2026 and our BPR page.

Retreats vary by format, but a typical week includes an arrival/orientation day, 2–4 ceremonies (or non-medicine deep-process equivalents), daily sharing circles, optional 1:1 support, and a closing integration circle.

For a concrete example, see the schedule on each retreat page (e.g., Retreats 2026).

No—medicine is optional. You can focus on breathwork, hypnotherapy, yoga, and somatic tools. Many guests choose fewer ceremonies or none, and still report meaningful outcomes.

Comprehensive screening (health & meds), sober facilitators, high staff-to-guest ratio, private venues, nearby medical access, diet/medication guidance, and structured integration support. Learn more in our BPR model / safety overview.

Contraindications can include certain heart conditions, uncontrolled hypertension, pregnancy, a history of psychosis, and specific medications. We review each case during screening and may recommend non-psychedelic options.

If you’re unsure, start here: Fill out the screening form or book a screening & prep call.

Our integration path includes a follow-up call (~2–3 weeks later), monthly group circles, and an alumni community. This helps convert insights into long-term habits.

If you want the full container, that’s exactly what BPR is for: BioPsyche Renewal™.

Mostly phonetics and language. “Ayahuasca” is the common spelling in Spanish/English, but you’ll often see “iowaska” and similar variants online. People are usually referring to the same tradition — just spelling it the way it sounds.

If you arrived here via “iowaska,” you’re in the right place — we use “ayahuasca” as the standard spelling in our materials.

In many contexts, yes: “yagé/yajé” is a widely used name for the ayahuasca brew in Colombia and nearby regions. The core idea is the same, but naming and plant choices can vary by lineage and geography.

We use “ayahuasca” as the umbrella term and reference “yagé” when we’re specifically talking about Colombian lineages.

Jurema refers to a distinct set of traditions (especially in northeastern Brazil) associated with DMT-containing plants such as Mimosa tenuiflora, and preparations sometimes described as “vinho da jurema.” It’s related in the sense that both can involve DMT, but it’s not “just another spelling of ayahuasca.”

In modern online spaces, “juremahuasca” is sometimes used as a catch-all label for analog DMT+MAOI brews. We treat that as a separate topic to avoid mixing traditions or definitions.

Yes. The “ayahuasca” label gets used for a range of brews across different lineages, regions, and modern neo-traditional contexts. That’s one reason we emphasize screening, transparency, and a strong container: the label alone doesn’t tell you everything.

If you want the deeper taxonomy (names, regions, and what terms usually imply), we keep it in the Wiki: Knowledge Base.