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# Vine of the Soul Retreats: Hypnotherapy, Life Coach, Retreats, Mental Wellbeing
## Posts
- [Taking Off the Mask: How I Stopped Performing and Gained Aliveness](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/taking-off-the-mask-how-i-stopped-performing-and-finally-felt-alive/): This kind of transformation — moving from chronic high-functioning burnout, anxiety, depression, and unresolved trauma into genuine nervous system regulation and authentic presence — is exactly why I created Vine of the Soul Retreats.
- [What Bryan Johnson Got Right About 5-MeO-DMT — And What He Didn’t Need to Say](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/bryan-johnson-5-meo-dmt-experience/): On March 23rd, 2026, Bryan Johnson — the centimillionaire biohacker who spends $2 million a year on his Blueprint longevity protocol — livestreamed himself taking 5-MeO-DMT to nearly 700,000 people on X. It was the latest in a series of psychedelic experiments that began with a psilocybin livestream in December 2025, and it may turn out to be one of the most consequential moments in psychedelic awareness this decade.
- [Aubrey Marcus, Ayahuasca and the Question Nobody Is Asking: What About the Kids?](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/polyamory-and-kids/): What about the children? In a world that celebrates unconventional family structures, we must ask: are adult desires overshadowing children's emotional needs? This reflection explores the impact of polyamory and spiritual experimentation on child development. With insights from developmental psychology, it challenges the narratives surrounding modern relationships. Are we evolving, or risking the next generation's well-being? Join the often-overlooked conversation on balancing personal transformation with the responsibility of parenting.
- [Biochemistry Meets Spirit: The Right Supplements Before a Psychedelic Retreat](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/biochemistry-meets-spirit/): Most people prepare their mind for a psychedelic retreat. Almost no one prepares their body. Here's why that gap determines whether insights flow or fight — and the 4 supplements that change everything.
- [How to Choose an Ayahuasca Retreat — The “Real Shaman” Myth](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/how-to-choose-an-ayahuasca-retreat/): What now - how to choose an Ayahuasca retreat? Where will you find the right retreat for you? Are all retreats the same? (Spoiler alert: no.) How can you make sure you'll have the best possible experience? How can you make sure you will be able to feel safe, so you can dive deep into your journey and not worry about a thing? In other words, how do you choose the right retreat for yourself?
- [Biohacking Heartbreak: Alchemy at the Edge of Love](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/biohacking-heartbreak-alchemy-at-the-edge-of-love/): There was no one to blame, really. Not him. Not me. Just a heartbreak that didn't come from drama, but from the quiet collapse of something sacred. And that, in some ways, was even harder to metabolize.
- [Can Ayahuasca help with Depression? ](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/ayahuasca_and_depression/): In this article we talk about this topic, the possible benefits and the risks involved.
- [Ayahuasca: Myths versus Facts](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/ayahuasca-myths-versus-facts/): Many people are becoming increasingly aware of this term, but there is a lot of confusion and controversy around it. So if you just found out about Ayahuasca, here’s a quick introduction.
- [ACE – adverse childhood experiences](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/ace-adverse-childhood-experiences/): A study done by the CDC in the late '90s shows that there is a direct correlation between negative experiences in childhood and later health issues, both mental and physical. Also ACE has been linked to premature death. It was also shown that these experiences change the physiology of the brain.So what does that mean in lay terms? It simply means that the worse your childhood was, the more you are likely to struggle in life with things like:

## Pages
- [Work as a Psychedelic Facilitator](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/work-as-a-psychedelic-facilitator/): If you have been wondering how to work as an ayahuasca facilitator in Europe without compromising on safety, ethics, or depth — and without pretending to be a shaman — this page is for you.
- [Psilocybin Reset Portugal](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/psilocybin-reset-portugal/): You know the feeling. The calendar is full, the clarity is gone, and you've been running on efficiency instead of inspiration. The Psilocybin Reset Portugal was designed for high-achieving professionals who need a profound shift — not a prolonged escape.
- [Founder’s Story](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/founders-story/): I lost most of a decade to high-functioning depression, eight years of insomnia, and the slow disconnection that high-achievers mistake for resilience.
- [Blog](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/blog/)
- [Psychedelic-assisted Therapies](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/psychedelic-assisted-therapies/): 🌑
- [DoubleBlind Discount](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/doubleblind-discount/): approx. 60 responses • multi-year collection
- [2-Day Peyote Retreat](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/peyote_retreat/): 3 Days / 2 Nights • Peyote Retreat • Portugal
- [Ayahuasca and Peyote](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/ayahuasca-peyote-special/): 5-Day Peyote & Ayahuasca Immersion
- [5-Day Flexible Retreat](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/ayahuasca-retreats-uk-dach-europe/): Ayahuasca, San Pedro or Psilocybin Retreats Europefor guests from the UK, DACH, Europe, USA & Australia
- [Single 5-MeO-DMT Ceremony](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/5-meo-dmt_retreat/): 🧠
- [Private Psychedelic Retreat](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/private-psychedelic-retreat/): Safety & trauma-informed care
- [Gentle Kundalini and Psychedelic Retreat](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/gentle-kundalini-and-psychedelic-retreat/): Participation is optional and always individually screened.
- [8-Day “Illuminate” Retreats 2026](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/retreats-2026/): BioPsyche Renewal™ — Illuminate Retreat (Portugal)
- [Ayahuasca Colombia](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/ayahuasca-colombia/): Traditional wisdom meets modern, trauma-informed support
- [Psychedelic Preparation and Integration](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/biopsycherenewal/): A trauma-informed, three-phase program — Stabilize, Illuminate, Embody — that surrounds a retreat with careful preparation and deep integration, so insight becomes lasting change.
- [Dietary requirements](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/dietary-requirements/): A fresh salad with cucumber, tomato, leafy greens, olive oil & lemon, topped with cottage cheese for protein.
- [Soul Family Retreat](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/soul-family-retreat/): Mystical experience • Intentional ceremonial morphic field • Community bond
- [FAQ](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/faq/): If you have any questions about our retreats or how plant medicine might benefit your journey, beyond this psychedelic retreat faq, please reach out. We're dedicated to your wellbeing and ready to provide the support you need. Your experience matters to us, and we're here to listen and guide you.
- [Ethics, Safety and Legality](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/ethics-safety-and-legality/): Legality, clearly - Is ayahuasca safe?
- [Home](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/): Vine of the Soul Retreats offers trauma-informed ayahuasca and psilocybin retreats in Europe for people seeking lasting change. Small groups, high-touch expert facilitation, and structured integration via the BioPsyche Renewal Protocol. Optional Kambo, Bufo Alvarius, San Pedro Ceremonies.
- [Intake Form](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/intake-form/): If you’d like to apply for an ayahuasca retreat, this intake form is the first step. It helps us understand your background, intentions, current challenges, and the level of support you may need. We use it to tailor preparation and integration, and to make sure the retreat container fits you — not the other way around.
- [Testimonials](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/testimonials/): Hear from those who have embarked on this journey with us. We are proud to be amongst the top rated Ayahuasca Retreats in europe. Our retreats have touched lives, offering support and healing through plant medicine in a safe space. Read real experiences shared by our community—stories of growth, connection, and empowerment.
- [Retreats](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/retreats/): Whether you are recovering from depression or seeking to deepen your spirituality, we will help determine the most suitable path for you. On this page you will all psychedelic retreat dates 2026 hosted by Vine of the Soul Retreats.
- [Team](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/team/): Feeling safe isn't optional — it's the foundation. You're entrusting yourself, for many hours, to an altered and vulnerable state, and the people guiding you matter enormously. Look at who is actually holding the space: their experience, how they handle difficulty, and whether you feel safe in their presence. Trust that instinct. Credentials and preparation matter — and so does the feeling you get from the people in the room. In the right hands, a retreat becomes genuinely life-changing.
- [Contact](https://www.vine-of-the-soul.com/contact/): From first conversationto lasting community