Join us for a safe, authentic ayahuasca retreat in Ecuador.

Welcome! Alma Healing Center organizes small and safe ayahuasca retreats in Ecuador with trusted, experienced healers.

Through a process of self-exploration, guided by ancestral medicine and connection with nature, learn the lessons and tools that will improve your daily life, relationships and worldview.

Discover who you really are and your place in this vast and incredible universe.

Rebecca UlizioRebecca Ulizio
16:03 25 Nov 22
I cannot really express in words how profound my experience was with the women from Alma Healing Center. The rigorous training that they have gone through to get the blessing of the indigenous family is inspiring. They are very well trained and connected to the plants they serve. They are kind, intuitive and AMAZING musicians! I am from the United States and my Spanish is not great. That was not a problem at all as there are people available to translate. I always felt welcome in the presence of these women and highly recommend the Alma Healing Center to anyone looking for a safe, supportive and transformative healing experience.
Jenna HermanJenna Herman
20:20 13 Nov 22
Sandra was so wonderful and helpful in answering all of my questions and addressing all of my concerns regarding the retreat! She was very responsive and caring, and I could tell that she really cares about people and their healing process
Shifali GuptaShifali Gupta
13:26 05 Nov 22
Sandra was so easy to work with to set up a retreat for my friends and I. Highly recommend!
FloDivinas DanceFloDivinas Dance
17:15 30 Oct 22
If you're looking for a trustworthy place to try plant medicines, like ayahuasca, wachuma, psilocybin mushroom etc definitely get in touch with Alma Healing Center. They organize different ayahuasca retreats near Quito and around Ecuador and work with a handful of healers that are intuitive, sensitive and trustworthy. I really appreciate that it is woman-led and many of the healers they work with are also women, as well as therapists, which is important before/during/after having a psychedelic experience. Their ceremonies have beautiful music and a very loving tone, ideal for people just beginning their journey in the world of ceremony, healing and plants.
Melisa BushMelisa Bush
22:35 29 Oct 22
Our group had a sweet and gentle introduction to Ahuyasca shamanic rituals. We always felt safe and the retreat center was beautiful and comfortable with lovely vegan meals. The pools are especially healing. We truly enjoyed the beautiful voices of Paulina, Sandra and Diego during our evening rituals. The temezcal sweat lodge the following day was especially meaningful for me.
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Our Plant Medicine & Ayahuasca Retreats

We organize the following plant medicine and ayahuasca retreats in various locations across Ecuador:

Small groups, loving medicine and experienced, humble healers.

Alma Healing Center offers individuals and groups an exclusive, safe and authentic Ayahuasca retreat in Ecuador, among other plant medicine retreats, to experience the healing power of ancestral master plants including, but not limited to, Ayahuasca, San Pedro / Wachuma, and Mushrooms.

 

Watch these video testimonials to hear directly from our guests.

Upcoming Retreat Dates

If your dates don’t match ours, get in touch about planning a new date, depending on # of participants.

DatesLocationRetreat type
OngoingTumbaco6 day Private Ayahuasca Therapy Retreat
November 3-4Pintag (near Quito)Night time ayahuasca ceremony
November 5Mindo CloudforestDaytime ayahuasca ceremony
December 15-16Pintag (near Quito)2-day ayahuasca retreat in Quito
December 15-19Near Quito for 2 nights then Mindo cloudforest5-day Ayahuasca retreat in Quito
January 19-20Pintag (near Quito)2-day ayahuasca retreat in Quito
January 25-28
Mindo cloudforest4-day Ayahuasca retreat in Mindo
February 2-6Mindo cloudforestPrivate couples retreat
February 16-19Mindo cloudforest4-day Ayahuasca retreat in Mindo
March 9-10Pintag (near Quito)2-day ayahuasca retreat in Quito
March 16-19Mindo cloudforest4-day Ayahuasca retreat in Mindo
April 13-14Pintag (near Quito)2-day ayahuasca retreat in Quito
April 20-23Mindo cloudforest4-day Ayahuasca retreat in Mindo
May 11-12Pintag (near Quito)2-day ayahuasca retreat in Quito
May 18-21Mindo cloudforest4-day Ayahuasca retreat in Mindo
June 8-9Pintag (near Quito)2-day ayahuasca retreat in Quito
June 15-18Mindo cloudforest4-day Ayahuasca retreat in Mindo
July 6-7Pintag (near Quito)2-day ayahuasca retreat in Quito
**SPECIAL** July 17-23 2025Mindo cloudforest7 Day Women's Healing Retreat
August 3-4Pintag (near Quito)2-day ayahuasca retreat in Quito
**SPECIAL** August 16 - 31Mindo cloudforestVISION QUEST RETREAT
**SPECIAL** August 16 - 21Mindo cloudforest7 Day Plant Medicine Retreat during our annual Vision Quest Retreat.
September 14-15Pintag (near Quito)2-day ayahuasca retreat in Quito
September 21-24Mindo cloudforest4-day Ayahuasca retreat in Mindo
October 12-13Pintag (near Quito)2-day ayahuasca retreat in Quito
October 19-22Mindo cloudforest4-day Ayahuasca retreat in Mindo
November 9-10Pintag (near Quito)2-day ayahuasca retreat in Quito
November 16-19Mindo cloudforest4-day Ayahuasca retreat in Mindo
December 7-8Pintag (near Quito)2-day ayahuasca retreat in Quito
December 14-17Mindo cloudforest4-day Ayahuasca retreat in Mindo

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Other Plant Medicine Retreats

Safe Ayahuasca Ceremony

A Safe Ayahuasca Experience

While we can try to convince you that we’re trustworthy, you need to hear it from others that have participated in our rituals and ceremonies. 

Womens Ayahuasca Retreats 2022

Women in Leadership

The plant medicine world is often dominated by men. While we work with wonderful medicine men, we also priotize working with experienced female healers.

Bilingual Ayahuasca ceremony

Language Interpretation

We offer Spanish-English interpretation for our visitors that don’t speak Spanish. Q&A sessions ensure that all doubts are addressed during your visit.

Restore harmony between your mind, body and spirit.

Our foremost desire is to support your holistic development during and after your time with us.

Ecuador ayahuasca retreat

We offer:

  • 2 an 5 day Ayahuasca retreats in Ecuador, options for longer retreat (private 6 day retreats, 9 day retreats) may also be possible, depending on your dates.
  • Healing through a variety of medicinal plants, including Ahuacoya/Wachuma (San Pedro), Cacao, Mambé and Ambil
  • Special ceremonies and blessings, such as our Couples’ Blessing Retreat and Ritual
  • Psychedelic-assisted therapy combined with spiritually guided ceremonies.
  • Rituals and ceremonies combined with outdoor activities and connection with nature.
  • Private and tailored retreats upon request
  • Courses in dome construction (used for temazcal), ceremonial instrument making, essential oil distillation, identification and use of medicinal plants and more. 

What our guests say

Words can not express the power, the heart, the love, the sacred space and more that I experienced with Sandra, Paulie and the whole dynamic team at the Alma Healing Center. I came for the 2 day retreat and I left deeply nourished, transformed and inspired. Every part of the retreat was deeply meaningful. This retreat holds each person in love and care which then has a ripple effect on the world. Thank you Sandra and Paulie for who you are and this life changing work that you offer. Your work has impacted my entire community. I highly recommend this healing space. I will hold the sacred medicine and music that you shared in my heart always. So much love!
Ahmane
2 day retreat near Quito
"I’ve told some of my friends in Switzerland and will continue to do so. It was a wonderful, memorable experience, and I plan on returning to Alma. You were great, so kind and helpful at all times. Maybe on my return visit I won’t fall down so much. I will do everything I can to help you spread the word. See You in The Future. - The Old Man in The Mud 🙂 "
Jim (70 years old!)
3 night/4 day retreat
Words cannot express my deepest, sincerest gratitude to Alma Healing Center! This has been such an intense, profound experience and I cannot wait to continue my healing process. My life will never be the same & I'm forever blessed! Pintag was a great introduction but Mindo Cloud Forest was absolutely exceptional and I loved every moment! Thank you, Sandra for making me feel so comfortable in this beautifully safe space from the very beginning through communication. Your words, your music, your sweet melodies are in my head and continue to be in my heart! My love to Pauli for nurturing and guiding me throughout this life-changing journey! You allowed me to feel, see & learn things I never imagined. Your special prayers continue to impact my life as I still hear your beautiful voice. Thank you for caring for me as I needed you most! I'll always be grateful to each and every one of you for being vulnerable and allowing me to be open as well. I look forward to seeing you again to share our new chapters in life~ Besotes
Arlene
5 day ayahuasca retreat (Quito and Mindo)
I had a great experience here. The calm and respect that Paulina and Sandra showed towards me, the group and the ritual made me feel in the right place. I felt safe. This is a place and these are people where the medicine and the ceremony is taken seriously and where profound insights can come to you.
Timothy
5 day retreat

Under the guidance of the ancestral, Amazonian cosmovision and its sacred plants, you can heal from your emotional trauma. 

Connect with us.

We welcome your questions and interest. Please, contact us today!

Address

Baños, Ecuador

Phone

+593 985271478 (international)
0985271478 (Ecuador - Claro)

Email Address

[email protected]

Business Hours

Monday/Friday: 8am to 6pm
Saturday: 9am to 12am

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers about ayahuasca

In Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and Colombia, Ayahuasca is highly respected, considered an important part of national heritage and is definitely NOT illegal. It is, in fact, a valuable heritage for all of humankind.

Much more goes on during an Ayahuasca ceremony than vomiting. But the short answer: Probably.

Not everyone feels the need to throw up during a ceremony, but Ayahuasca does tend to cause nausea and some digestive discomfort, so it is quite common to purge either through vomiting or by going #2. In fact, this is considered an important part of the experience since your body needs to release toxins and toxic energy prior to receiving the full power of the medicine.

The strongest effects from drinking Ayahuasca, including the ultra-visionary and purgative effects, occur during the 12-hour ceremony itself. 

The plant’s active ingredient remains in the body for around 40 days, during which you will continue to feel, understand and learn from the plant and the ceremony, often through dreams.

The life principles you obtain during the ceremony will last a lifetime. That is, ultimately, the effect of drinking Ayahuasca.

The hard truth is YES. The same way you might die if an anesthesiologist administers too much, or too little, anesthesia.

Like an anesthesiologist, the maimas and taitas that guide you during the ceremony are professionals. Over the course of decades, they have been learning from and administering this medicine.

To someone that is not familiar with the spiritual world, it can be a difficult place to navigate through. Maimas and taitas, your spiritual guides, are completely familiar with this territory; it is their home. And if you were to get frightened during a ceremony, they know how to guide and help you so that you don’t get lost along the way.

Drinking Ayahuaska, or any powerful plant medicine, is to be taken seriously and should be done with the utmost respect. We strongly discourage buying Ayahuaska off the street or internet and drinking it without proper guidance, (spiritual) protection and supervision.